Five Best May 30 2013

1.  This summer recipe.

2.  What do you prefer:  shorts or skirts?  I vote for skirts.  I am partial to denim pencil skirts because they go with anything and are so easy but lately I've been loving the comfort and ease of maxi skirts too.

3.  Biopic comparisons.

4.  John Lennon's to do list.

5. Currently loving:  this fella, a hanging bulb, the possibility of this very soon! 

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Five Best May 23 2013

1. Seriously, how good does this look? 

2.  I want to go here.  

3.  I follow the Humans of New York Facebook page and you should too.

4.  This week I'm taking a little break from "what I've been watching/listening to".  In the spirit of last week's The Office series finale: Bloopers.  More here, here and here.  I love a good blooper reel don't you?

5.  Currently loving:  overalls, I want to bring this doll home, dreaming of summer. 

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Five Best May 02 2013

1. A couple of beautiful photos one, two and three.

2.  I love this photography project about service men and women sharing the stories behind their tattoos.  I can't wait to see this project unfold. 

3.  An inspiring slideshow that provides a measure of comfort.

4.  What I'm watching and listening to while working this week: Watching: - I've caught up on Mad Men this week and I'm just about to start Season 6. I'm going to finish this documentary. I'm also looking forward to poking around on this documentary website next week. Listening: The new album by Daughter . A compilation of Fresh Air interviews with Roger Ebert. Ellen Degeneres Celebrity Playlist Podcast

5.  Currently loving:  this hat, these words, these dots and this springtime look.  

Hope you are having a great week!

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Five Best March 02 2013

1. This awesome stretch move.

2.  I love the mission behind this project (via Create Likes Crazy).  Empowering children, giving them a voice through documenting their lives and having a chance to spread change through their communities?  Yes to all of it.  The prints are so good too.  

3.  Shoe alert if you have children: these are adorable.

4. Currently loving: this outfit, this photo, this DIY.   

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Five Best February 14 2013

1.  This beautiful pantry arranged by color

2.  This this handwritten collection of  what love is.

3.  A time lapse video of a fashion shoot.

4.  This seems fitting after last weekend's storm. 

5.  Currently loving:  these tights, this slinky one piece, the detailing on this top.

Image:  Rebecca Tollefsen

Five Best January 04 2013

1.  The winter sun - would you try it?

2.  When To Say Nothing - the title matches the content perfectly.  Go take a look - I'm certain you will find it amazing and/or interesting.

3.  I'm back to work after a nice holiday vacation.  Here's what I've been listening to and watching while working: I've been watching: Season Two of Boardwalk Empire. 

4.  I've listened to: Fresh Air with Quentin Tarantino - beware there is uncomfortable annoyance on Quentin Tarantino's part in this episode but a great Terry Gross interview none-the-less. TED Radio Hour - Food Matters , KEXP - Beach House , Fresh Air:  Critics Picks for 2012:  Top Ten TV show, movies, books and albums of 2012.

5.  Currently loving:  this corner nook, the color and shape of this tile, this cowl, and I will leave you on this note.

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Five Best November 02 2012

1.  This hairstyle and the lipstick too.

2. I know that you've already seen this but it has to be included right?  And this is pretty amazing too.

3.  I would like to live inside of this blog for a while.

4.  Here's what I've been listening to and watching this week while working: This Design Matters podcast. This documentary. When is the next episode of Parenthood airing?  I listened to this All Songs Considered episode.      

5.  Currently loving:  this look,  this hat and this quote.  I'd like to try: this recipe, this DIY and 

Image:  White Mountain National Forest :: Rebecca Tollefsen