Tuesday Random.

I fed a llama this weekend. 

That underbite, have you ever? 

Happy Weekend!

It's been quite a while since I've done a Friday link list but the internet's been so great lately I just had to share. Here are a few things that cracked me up or set off my awesome meter this week...

Kmart killed it again. (Be sure to watch this one, too.)

Target does Bridal. Is there anything they can't master? Brillant.

Google search for GIFs! I found out 15 minutes ago and have spent an equal amount of time on Falling Cats.

This salsa is getting devoured this weekend.

An insightful history of Memorial Day. Crazy how what originated as day for shop and business shut downs has morphed into a weekend of sales. Speaking of, I'm currently stalking the "Mint's", Rebecca Minkoff, and Z Gallerie.

Big hugs to my baby Mojito, who fell (jumped?) off our balcony this week. (About eight hours after I took this photo and told him he had to live forever because I love him to pieces.) All's well, but he gave us quite the scare. In other things you need to know, my babes have their own hashtag on Intsta. (Gram that is.) #AdventuresofMojitoandPetey, check it.

On a serious note, my heart is with Oklahoma after Monday's terrifying event. If this doesn't make you well up, I don't know what will.

Happy long weekend friends, hope it's fab!


P.S. One of my favorite blogger buddies had a birthday! Bon anniversaire, Johanna!

Black Cat Crazy

sweater / shoes / hat / coasters / ring 

I fully admit that my appreciation for typically unlucky icons and superstitions might be a bit unique.  And while I never set out to be a mother of two black cats, (somehow pets end up finding you), it's obvious why they're one of my favorite items on that list.

When Halloween happens there's an influx of black cat merchandise and decor available and it's fun to see "my babies" all over the place during the month of October (and on sale in November!) I'm always on the lookout for little items to add to our collection. (Their current water bowl is a black cat candy dish.) While this post was meant to be a round up of some puuurfect black cat items, in my research I discovered some interesting and somewhat surprising data, for instance, did you know that black cats are only half as likely to be adopted as cats of other colors? The thought breaks my heart! While I can't imagine life without our sweet Pete and Mojito, I'm always surprised by humans who somewhat believe that black cats are bad luck or wouldn't trust having them around. A former landlord wouldn't step foot in our apartment because of them - an interesting security measure nonetheless.

Luckily, there are some people and organizations working hard to find loving homes for these beautiful babies:

Black Cat Rescue Boston
10 Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat 
If you're around Cleveland, 6 shelters are offering free black cats on November 6th!
And speaking of cats, this is just funny.

Soo...what's your favorite animal indulgence? I'm addicted to #cats_of_instagram!

Feeling Down Today

My dog in Tennessee passed away yesterday - sweet Callie Marie. Pausing to remember our ice cream evenings, pool side lounging and her funny elbow kisses. She was the prettiest puppy you've ever seen, a darn good guard dog and had the deepest people eyes. (And was featured in an outfit post here once before.) Ah, pets are the best. Hug your fur-babies today. Back to regular programming tomorrow.

Love you my little Callie Flower - there will never be another.

A Doe, A Deer

Last night leaving work I passed a deer, as I sometimes do, and was inspired to share my affinity for the dear little creatures. I don't know what it is about them but I'm always captivated and slow down to watch (for safety too, of course.) I love how the white underside of their tails stands out and how delicate and graceful, yet powerfully strong they seem. And to be honest, it breaks my heart a little every time I pass one that met the end in an unfortunate car accident. Last year, I found this image online and thought it was the most fabulous ring ever but was never able to locate the source. Apparently, the store has disappeared. One of those internet mysteries... what a shame. *Update 3/2/2012 - found it!

I credit a lot of my deer enthusiasm to my Grandfather, who was a bit of a nature lover and who, to me, represented grace and sweetness in the most strong and powerful way. Seriously, I wish you all could have known him. Ok, ok you say, what does this have to do with regular programming? Well, I'm honored to own one of his black onyx deer cufflinks (they were a gift from my Grandmother). My mom turned hers into a pendant and I'm dying to transform mine into an awesome statement ring. Can't you just imagine? When it happens, I'll be sure to share it here. In the meantime, I've been wearing this necklace quite a bit.

In other relation, I acquired this little guy over the holidays and he's currently housing my assemblage of rose gold which I absolutely cannot get enough of these days.

deer / watch (similar) / bracelet / earrings (similar) / ring / band

Recognize that bowl?

I mean, I just can not get enough. Anything sweet or special you can't get enough of these days? I'd love to know!

P.S. My glitter Christmas deer and the sweeeeetest cake topper!

Horsing Around

Don't know about you but Anthropologie's September catalog made me want to roam the wilderness with wild abandon....

See behind the scenes images and learn more about the horses here.