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White Walls and Lots of Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:56:00 +0000

Love this Swedish Home with its wonderful white walls and colorful furniture and accents. It looks so fresh, lively, and comfortable. Here is a house that looks so lived in and feels so light and airy. I just love how the beautiful mix of colors made the interiors look so vibrant but still cozy because of the white walls and ceilings. The furniture may not be so expensive by they look really interesting, comfortable and homey. Love the rugs I think all of them look so beautiful and the fireplace looks amazing and oh so cozy. The books, the kids' toys, and the little blackboards look fantastic in there too.

images: husohem

A Charming and Cozy House

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I love this charming and cozy house from the 1800s. Just the living room with its lovely chandelier, huge mirror, stone wall, and the upholstered sofa in turquoise fabric with a single pink pillow... oh my heart is already captured. Looking at the other rooms and I am getting more and more convinced that this house has one the most beautiful interiors around, at least for my taste. Relaxed, rustic, cozy and very inviting. I love the charming and inviting kitchen with its open shelves that proudly displays the wonderful collection of the owners and its interesting tiles. Oh the dining room is spacious with its wide wood table surrounded by Louis Ghost chairs and above hangs a lovely chandelier and below is a painted rug with its sweet pale color ... just beautiful. And the simplicity and whiteness of the bathroom looks divine with a lovely chandelier, mirror and wood paneling.

images: boligpluss

Simple and Serene Living

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:24:00 +0000

Tomorrow will mark the start of another year... the year 2012. I am so thankful of all the blessings that have come my way this year. I am thankful also of all the friends I have known through blogging. I know I have been on a month long blog vacation because of my busy schedule taking care of my family and business. But this year I want simplicity and quite a serene and easy-going lifestyle. Less stress and more appreciation and enjoyment of the real things that matter in life. Have a wonderful New Year everyone.

Here is Perivolas Luxury Hotel in Santorini, Greece. Simple and serene... and I love it so much. A perfect place to contemplate about the passing year and to plan things for the coming year. A perfect place to quiet the mind and rejuvenate the soul. Oh if only I can spend a couple of weeks in there, with my family of course. For life will not be worth living and any place will not be as special if I don't share it with my loved ones.

Idyllic and Romantic Manor House

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:15:00 +0000

This is the manor of Sophie Conran a renowned English interior designer, cook and author. Sophie is the daughter of designer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran and food writer Caroline Conran, the sister of fashion designer Jasper Conran, restaurateur Tom, artist Edmund and product designer Sebastian... so as you can see creative and fame runs in her family.

How I love her manor house, its idyllic and romantic style speaks a lot about its owners elegance, grace, and love of the quiet life and nature. It has brick and stone walls enough to provide the needed warmth and rustic feel that a lovely manor house needs to have. One wing of the manor was built back in the Middle Ages, another one was in the sixteenth century and still a lot of architectural details are already three hundred years old, so you see this place is also quite historic and a real gem. And isn't that fireplace lovely? A nice spot on cold days. I also love the subtle use of colors in this house and the outdoors look so divine in its quiet and lush surrounding. Oh maybe if I live in a place like this I wouldn't be stressed as much. I would probably be whistling a tune as I tend to my garden or as I cook something for Thanksgiving. But first, I think I must first learn how to whistle.

“You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and... blow.” - From the movie 'To Have and Have Not', 1944, Lauren Bacall as Slim Browning

images: Weranda

Man Candy Monday: Colin Farrell

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:10:00 +0000

Oh its been awhile since I've last linked up on the Man Candy Monday from Join The Gossip. But here I am again bringing to you my chosen one this week. The Irish hottie Colin Farrell.

Colin James Farrell... yes! We all know him, one of Hollywood's bad boys, we know his movies both the box-office hits, the bombs, and the in-betweens. We know the sex scandals, the women and even the drug use. He is one of those men you'll think more than once before you introduce to Mom and Dad but someone you'll love to cuddle and would gladly runaway with if he'll ask you. I think his eyes are the ones that got me they are deep and expressive and his mischievous smile that I heart so much. Oh and he's got the swagger. And this man can act too, he is absolutely one versatile actor... he can play lead, support, and even villain. I am so glad that he is making a big comeback these days and that he has lots of big projects in line. And on his soft side, he is reputedly a very loving father and in 2007 was an official games spokesman for the Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai, China. Colin Farrell also called for an end to homophobic bullying in a statement he issued to Belong To, an organization for LGBT youth in Ireland, and yes he is quite a poet too. Oh he is truly gush-worthy.

Notable Roles:
Tigerland - Pvt. Roland Bozz
American Outlaws - Jesse James
Minority Report - Danny Witwer
Phone Booth - Stu Shepard
The Recruit - James Douglas Clayton
Daredevil - Bullseye
S.W.A.T. - Jim Street
Alexander - Alexander the Great
Miami Vice - Det. James "Sonny" Crockett
Pride and Glory - Jimmy Egan
Crazy Heart - Tommy Sweet
Horrible Bosses - Bobby Pellitt
Fright Night - Jerry Dandridge

Awards:
2000: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards - Best Actor - Tigerland
2002: Shanghai International Film Festival - Best Actor - Hart's War
2003: Irish Film and Television Awards - Best Actor in a Film (Public vote)
London Critics Circle Film Awards - British Newcomer of the Year - Tigerland
Teen Choice Awards - Choice Movie Villain - Daredevil
2004: MTV Movie Awards, Mexico - Best Actor in a Movie - S.W.A.T.
2009: Golden Globe Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical - In Bruges
2010: Irish Film and Television Awards - Best Actor in a Film - Ondine

Shabby Chic Country House

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:24:00 +0000

This early Georgian country house is so lovely, it also has a coastal beach hut and converted stables. I love its flooring, the flagstone, brick, and wooden floors are all so natural looking and adds so much warmth in this country house. The living room has abundant light and airy. And I love that there are a lot of vintage pieces scattered in this country house. I just love the simplicity of how things are arranged in this shabby chic country house, nothing pretentious at all, so comfortable and easy. I love its outdoor spaces too with its nooks and corners that looks so cozy and its lush green garden.

images: JJLocations

Indulgence Divine: Perfect Mix of Old and New

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:12:00 +0000

Indulgence Divine is a 16th century house in a historic maritime town in Malta. It is the perfect mix of the old and new which when done right is perfection to me. I love so many things about this place... the stone walls, the colorful and funky dining area, the ice-white kitchen with its modern appliances, the spacious living room with wonderful framed artworks and flat panel tv, the relaxing terrace, the small but glamorous wardrobe and the bedroom that is once a chapel. I wonder how I would feel sleeping in there. I know I would love a glass of wine in that nice terrace before I'd sleep.

images: IndulgenceDivine and WelcomeBeyond

A Lovely Feminine Home

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:53:00 +0000

I find this very feminine home so pretty and oh so lovely... I just love the delicate wallpapers, the trinkets and knick-knacks you see everywhere which of course is typical in any woman's space. I love the white floors and walls which adds a lot of freshness in this home plus pops of beautiful colors here and there gives liveliness and touch of chic in this pretty abode. The beautiful lighting fixtures are just amazing, so feminine and very stunning. And what about the fireplace? Isn't it wonderful? And a home filled with books is always perfect if you ask me.

Oh I am quite busy this week helping my son with his coming exams but I just want to share this pretty home with you all. And once the exams are done, I will be visiting your blogs again...

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images: myrica bergqvist

Pink Loft Loving

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:51:00 +0000

Here is my take on October being the 'Pink Month'. Oh how I love this industrial loft... I love the pops of pink, the brick walls, the industrial lamps, the chandelier, the exposed beams, the mix of textures and of course the rustic feel. The use and mix of steel, bricks, fabrics, and wood in this lovely loft is amazing. And isn't that pink refrigerator looks divine in there?

images: micasarevista

Not Fallin' Yet

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:24:00 +0000

I don't know if its only me but when it comes to home design I'm not quite into Fall yet...Hence, my blog post title 'Not Fallin' Yet. I mean just not quite there but I can already feel the crisp air and am quite excited about the family gatherings that is about to unfold these coming weeks. But just allow me to share with you another beach house/weekend house. This particular House is a Southern Living Idea House 2009, I know, it is two years ago, but how I love its interiors, IMHO it still looks fresh, and hey I wouldn't have second thoughts if someone ask me to move into a house as lovely as this. I just adore the bedrooms, all of them even the cool and cute bunk beds. I love the white-washed wood walls, they make the interiors feel and look so cozy. And I just love the vibrant color palette that gives the interiors a happy ambiance. And the huge glass windows and doors frame a very lovely view. What's your thoughts? Am I way behind Fall? Oh no worries I'll get there as soon as my mood changes, maybe in just a couple of minutes or so.

images: TraceryInteriors

A Relaxing Weekend Home

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:27:00 +0000

This is a gorgeous and relaxing weekend home in WaterColor, Miami. I just love the light palettes used in the entire house, so soothing and very calming which every weekend house should be. The kind where you can rejuvenate and when the weekend is over you are once again ready to get into work again with a positive attitude. This house looks so fresh and though it has a very relaxing feel it does not lack a touch of happy vibrancy to it. I just love the bedrooms in this house with pops of color here and there but keeps a very soothing and relaxing ambiance. I adore the barrel chandelier in the dining area. The fantastic flooring, the sea-grass rug, the fireplace, and the wooden furniture are just some of things that I love in this weekend home...

images: Traditional Home

Warm and Cozy Interiors and a Charming Deck

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:40:00 +0000

This house is a stone building from 1860, and once renovated was transformed into a wonderful home with warm and cozy interiors and a charming wooden deck. The interiors of this house is quite interesting with a bit of playfulness with lovely stickers here and there and even on the refrigerator, but not the tacky kind, the stickers are well placed and in fact eye-catchers and in a very good way. I love the orange wall on the kitchen and the two bedrooms are inviting with adorable kittens who willingly pose for some adorable shots. I love the eclectic design of the dining room with its stone walls and terracotta floors and at the center an oak table coupled with modern 'Victoria Ghost' chairs by Philippe Starck and at one side boasts of a lovely antique sideboard and mirror. Oh I love the club chair and side table by the window too with the fresh flowers and colored bottles that adds pleasantness to an already lovely space. And my fave spot is the wooden deck, it is an inviting space to relax, designed beautifully with its teak lounge, lights, lanterns, and blooms. This deck also showcases the stone walls and the wonderful structure of the house which I think is really charming, as if having a backdrop of history and a glance of warm and cozy interiors of the house.

Thanks to all the lovely comments regarding my son's play... it went well and I am one proud Mom. There will be more shows but I guess I won't be as nervous and excited as the first one. Again, thanks everyone, my family appreciates your lovely comments.

image: art&decoration

A Place of Rustic Comfort

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:02:00 +0000

My weekend will be a very busy one but I look forward to it and in fact so excited. My ten-year old son is included in a theater play and this Saturday will be their opening. After weeks of rigorous rehearsals and hours of traveling just to attend said rehearsals, finally... I will get to watch him on stage. Three shows per day, and I know he will be exhausted but he assures me that he loves what he is doing and as a mother I love watching him be able to do what he loves and see him improve on his craft... Oh how sweet it would be to whisk him away to some relaxing place after his shows just like the beautiful house below, but sadly he has school to attend to after his plays.

This house located in Northern Spain and was designed by Joaquin Diaz is a perfect getaway place, a place of rustic comfort filled with gorgeous Andy Warhol artworks, comfy furniture, and spectacular calming views. I love the mix of fabrics in this house, colorful with varied textures and lovely patterns. And the living room is so cozy, I just love the idea of having a spacious yet cozy living with a large window that frames a wonderful view. Love this house so much ♥

images:casadevalentina

A Gorgeously Laid Back Abode

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:17:00 +0000

This house is one of those gorgeously laid back abodes you feel right at home to and one of those house you wish was yours... it has perfect outdoor spaces complete with little nooks here and there for intimate conversations and relaxing contemplation or even for just some quiet time alone to sip some coffee or read a book. And hey, its interiors are not shabby either, the interiors are as charming and as gorgeous as its outdoors, full of white walls which of course by now you know is just my thing. This house also keeps some simple yet lovely furniture and some little decor accents placed perfectly in cozy spots that makes you go Awwww! Many sweet surprises in this house, and both in its indoors and outdoors the laid back feel, cozy atmosphere, and calm ambiance is all around.

I was so busy this week, and looking at this gorgeously laid back and serene abode made me feel a lot better. It has such a calming effect on me, yes... even if these are just in the form of images.

images: AlexandraANGLE

A Dream House in a Box

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:01:00 +0000

I don't usually favor box type homes because most of them are too modern for my taste and some have interiors that are quite masculine for my taste. I love homes that are inviting, fresh, serene, and cozy. And if it is located in a very nice surrounding, somewhere with a great view and spacious relaxing outdoors then it is my dream house. This lovely home in Spain has all the qualities I dream of in an ideal home and surprisingly it is a box type house. It is a dream house in a box. It is a haven where one can relax and its outdoor spaces are very pleasing to the eyes. You can almost feel the soft winds on your face.

What factors and features would you like your dream home to have? Would it be box type, Mediterranean, high rise or Victorian?

images: nicety

A Lush Garden and Pops of PInk

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:08:00 +0000

What I love about this small London House is its large kitchen that opens up into a lush green garden. Now that is real refreshing. The pops of pink in the mostly white interiors is something that is to be noticed and adds a bit of fab in those spaces. I for one would love a kitchen with that lovely black chandelier and a hot pink chair, now that is one kitchen I would feel comfy and glam at the same time, not traditional but hey its glamorous. The rug on the living room is luxe on top of a lovely wood flooring, and don't you just love the mix of fabrics and textures of the pillows 0n the comfy sectional sofa? That is one cozy living area. The dining table is not that spacious but the pops of pink once again gives it a lively and glam ambiance. The bedroom exudes a more cozy and warmth feel with its subdued soothing colors, and I just love the chaise lounge in there plus who wouldn't appreciate that tray of perfumes at the foot of the bed? What about you what do you love about this lovely house?

image: journaldelaMaison

A Dreamy Home in Greece

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:20:00 +0000

This house is so dreamy... Love the white walls but I also adore the turquoise ones too. I find the simple wood furniture so charming with their distressed and chipped paints, and the minimal use of furniture adds to the quiet and calm vibe of this house. This is a house where one can feel easily relaxed and can easily have a quiet moment to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of this house and its surroundings. I am so loving the bathroom with its turquoise walls and exposed rocks. The ceilings of this house has very interesting designs, some have cool colors others have wonderful details. And the open shelves, curved white forms of structure and decor accents also adds charm in this dreamy home in Tinos, Greece.

image: Yatzer

Man Candy Monday: John Cusack

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:35:00 +0000

My Man Candy this Monday may not be as flashy or as paparazzi infested as other big actors in Hollywood, but he is definitely in the big leagues...at least for me. My Man Candy Monday this week is my fave since my teen years, John Cusack. He can open a movie as lead actor and his body of work is quite impressive. And he works steadily for decades already, has brains above his shoulders, and has Level 6 black belt in Kickboxing. Love his shy smile, his lines in his movies, and his baby face. I just love him as Lloyd Dobler holding a boom box in 'Say Anything', that scene has stuck up on my memory for years now ... He is now filming 'The Raven' as Edgar Allan Poe.

"Nope, no sex scandals yet. But I am open to offers!"

— John Cusack

Name: John Paul Cusack

Age: 45

Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, USA

Notable Roles:
The Sure Thing - Walter (Gib) Gibson
Better Off Dead - Lane Meyer
Say Anything... - Lloyd Dobler
The Grifters - Roy Dillon
City Hall - Deputy Mayor Kevin Calhoun
Grosse Pointe Blank - Martin Q. Blank
Con Air - U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin
The Thin Red Line - Capt. Gaff
High Fidelity - Rob Gordon
America's Sweethearts - Eddie Thomas
Serendipity - Jonathan Trager
Runaway Jury - Nicholas Easter
Must Love Dogs - Jake Anderson
1408 - Mike Enslin
Hot Tub Time Machine - Adam

Say Anything

Diane Court: I just can’t have any social life right now.
Lloyd Dobler: Don’t worry about it. We’re just having coffee. We’ll be anti-social.
Diane Court: Be friends?
Lloyd Dobler: Yeah. With potential.

Serendipity

Top 100 Favorite Movies Of The Decade

Serendipity | 2001

Jonathan Trager, prominent television producer for ESPN, died last night from complications of losing his soul mate and his fiancee. He was 35 years old. Soft-spoken and obsessive, Trager never looked the part of a hopeless romantic. But, in the final days of his life, he revealed an unknown side of his psyche. This hidden quasi-Jungian persona surfaced during the Agatha Christie-like pursuit of his long reputed soul mate, a woman whom he only spent a few precious hours with. Sadly, the protracted search ended late Saturday night in complete and utter failure. Yet even in certain defeat, the courageous Trager secretly clung to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences. Uh-uh. But rather, its a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan. Asked about the loss of his dear friend, Dean Kansky, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and executive editor of the New York Times, described Jonathan as a changed man in the last days of his life. “Things were clearer for him,” Kansky noted. Ultimately Jonathan concluded that if we are to live life in harmony with the universe, we must all possess a powerful faith in what the ancients used to call “fatum”, what we currently refer to as destiny.

First official look at John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe in James McTeigue’s The Raven.

images: FYJC

Gorgeous Two from Nina Nyborg

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:26:00 +0000

I love Swedish interiors... They look so fresh and cozy. And there's just a certain airiness in Swedish Interiors that make the rooms look so relaxing. Plus, they love using whites with just the right amount of other colors to make each space interesting and lively. Here are two apartments I love from talented Designer Nina Nyborg, the first one is a white and purple apartment... (okay its the living room that is white and purple but let's just call it that for comparison's sake) and the second one is a white and pink apartment. Don't you just love those white slipcovers and crisp bedsheets? Both are gorgeous and appeals to our feminine style. So, if you have to choose, which one would it be?

The White and Purple Apartment

The White and Pink Apartment

images: Miss-Design, DigsDigs

Hitting the Beach in Style

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:13:00 +0000

I love the Beach... I love it there, quiet, serene, and relaxing. There's just something about the waters that calms me. My family have already been at the beach last month and we had a really marvelous time. However, while surfing the net today I've come across the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, and boy do they know how to pamper and take care of their guests in style. I just would like to share with you the photos of one of their villa, the Three-Bedroom Otemanu Luxury Beachfront Villa with Private Pool.

The one-of-a-kind Otemanu Luxury Beachfront Villa is perfect for families and groups, with its three bedrooms, four bathrooms and private swimming pool. Located on a white-sand beach and surrounded by tropical foliage, this unique villa is naturally secluded, offering unmatched sunset views, as well as countless opportunities for outdoor dining and casual relaxation. - Four Seasons Bora Bora

Man Candy Monday: Michael C. Hall

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:48:00 +0000

Oh it's that time of the week again for us to share some Man Candy... I'm linking up from Join The Gossip by the fun and lovely Leeann.

Mine this week is no other than Michael C. Hall. Loved him as David Fisher on HBO's Six Feet Under and I'm definitely loving him on his current TV Series Dexter as Dexter Morgan. He already won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in Dexter.

Michael was cast as the flamboyant Emcee in the revival of Cabaret by Director Sam Mendes in 1999, his first Broadway role. And in 2003, Hall toured as Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago.

Michael is a cancer survivor, he had Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He is an only child. He originally wanted to be a lawyer but eventually chose acting as a career.He is a graduate of NYU's Master of Fine Arts program in acting.

Name: Michael Carlyle Hall

Birthdate: February 1, 1971

Age: 40

Disclaimer: None of the images are mine.

Courteney Cox's Fabulous Malibu Home

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:32:00 +0000

Actress Courteney Cox graces the cover and pages of Elle Decor magazine's latest issue. Courteney shows off her fabulous Malibu Home and the property is really a sight to behold. Both the interiors and outdoors of this Malibu property exudes class, warmth, and relaxed style. I love the white interiors and the flagstone flooring and also the oak flooring in the living room. The abundance of quality artworks gives a life and even a fun touch inside the house. Of course, the big glass walls are perfect in this house, what with a great outdoor view like that, you really need walls that will allow you a peak of the outdoors. My favorite part of this house is the outdoors, not only does it give a magnificent view of the skies and waters but the deck and pool is so relaxing and the presence of a spacious banquette that surrounds a lava-rock fire pit that overlooks the ocean is amazing. There is also a small galley kitchen attached to the side of the screening house has a “hot-dog window” modeled after food trucks... now that is so cool.

Before and After

Architect is Michael Kovac and Interior Designer is Trip Haenisch.

images: ElleDecor

White Walls and Lots of Color All Around

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:50:00 +0000

I love a house with predominantly white walls and with little pops of color here and there. Well, this house does not have little pops of color but lots of color all around but I love it just the same. I love the mix of colors, not tacky at all, but gives the place a feeling of liveliness and vibrancy. Its high white painted ceilings give this place a more relaxed ambiance and the lamps that hang on them are so lovely... What's your take on this house? Lovely or too much color? Do share your thoughts.

image: marieclairemaison

An Old Oil Mill Transformed to a Rustic and Warm Home

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:57:00 +0000

click images to enlarge

This place is used to be an old oil mill in Extremadura, Spain. I love the rustic and warm feel of this house. The successful rehabiltation of this oil mill of the twelfth century was carried by Architect Ricardo Elizondo who kept the spirit of the old oil mill by saving and using the old roof, plaster walls and original stone which definitely added to the charm of this house. Most of the furniture are made of natural materials and in some parts of the house they use restored ancient woods. The dining room, bedroom and kitchen are my favorite spaces in this house as old and new elements are mixed to create a very lovely living environment. The artworks are also a sight to behold. Enjoy your virtual trip of this rustic and warm home.

images: NuevoEstilo

Man Candy Monday: Johnny Depp

noreply@blogger.com (Ann) — Mon, 30 May 2011 11:18:00 +0000

Johnny Depp is my Man Candy this week. He may not be as gorgeous as he is decades ago but the man still got what it takes to be on top of Hollywood. After all these years I'm still captivated by this man and he can still make my heart go pitter-patter and not only that my ten-year old son loves him too. How cool is that? And need I remind everyone of him being chosen by People as Sexiest Man Alive twice, in 2003 and 2009.

I will not put anymore information regarding his body of work nor about the women he dated, we are all quite familiar with those tidbits but rather I would just share with you loads of images of Mr. Cool himself, Johnny Depp, through the years. ~~Drool away~~ Enjoy ladies!

*disclaimer: none of the images are mine