country girl...

friday was a beautiful day. one of the first warmer, sunny days we've had so far this spring.  so when i got home from work, and was about to take some outfit photos for my blog, we noticed our 'neighbours' were outside enjoying the weather as well.

aren't these guys beauts?? the red one is new, and was a little shy to come right over to the fence for me to pet him.  i need to stock up on some sugar cube treats for them.  

this is one of the things i love about my home, and living in the country.  i was nervous at first about moving next to horses, with my dog never having been around them.  the first few days, hendrix was skeptical of them, and would bark, especially if they were running or trotting.  but now, they all happily ignore each other.

this past weekend was filled with friend-activities.  it was such a fun weekend! friday was a girls night, where we got together to create some purple drinks that was spotted on pinterest.  we realized that we forgot to bring the cranberry juice that it called for, so we had to modify it with some cherry slushy from a local convenient store.  the result: yummy, but insanely potent.  somehow we also ended up with three big dips to snack on with only four girls.  it was such a fun night, filled with laughs, and the best suicidal fish story i've ever heard.  i'd love to share it, but it's one of those stories that's funniest in the moment.  i tried to retell it to dominic when i got home, and while i was still laughing at it, he looked at me like i had three eyes.

saturday night was a night we had on our calendars for over a month now.  a local group was playing at a small pub near our house.  The Backyard Devils.  if you've never heard of them, i'd recommend checking them out.  they're what i like to call 'great beer drinking music'.  a group of four, with two singers (tom and eric) with completely different vocal sounds.  (check out the youtube videos i linked!)

yesterday was another gorgeous day, and when a few of our friends dropped in on their bikes, we decided we should head out for a little ride as well.  it was my first of the season, and even with it being warm out, it definitely called for bundling up with a lot of layers.  it was so nice to get out on the bike.  i've been waiting for a nice day to go out on it, so i'd really enjoy it.  now i'm even more anxious for summer to get here!

all in all, a fabulous weekend, with a lot of fun and not enough sleep.  i think tonight is going to be a couch night!

      dress/shoes/pin: modcloth
      belt: forever 21
      cardigan: pseudio

saturday night excitement...

it snowed thursday night, and friday... then it switched to freezing rain friday afternoon/night... then today, it snowed again. and flurries. and a lot of wind. the result? homebound. my excitement? i just ordered the king harvest LP.  i kept telling myself i'd wait and find the dancing in the moonlight single, and not pay $20+ for a whole album where i only like one song.

i lied to myself.

i gave up. 

album purchased!

:)

yes, i'm excited.  so for a homebound weekend, i'm a pretty happy gal right now.

bask in my happiness by listening to the tune:

it's been a favourite of mine for years, on my ipod, now on my iphone... and it's only right that it's one of my first LP purchases.

love.

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dear santa...

it is exactly one week until my favourite day of the year.

christmas eve.

a day spent with family and friends, lots of food, laughs, and presents!!

a day i spend a month and a half preparing for.

to commemorate the fact that it's one week away, here's my christmas wish list:

 the fujifilm mini instax camera.

urban outfitters exclusive crosley turn table (which i just happen to know is currently sitting under the tree, taunting me)

 a couple of van morrison LPs... because... well. i love his music.

 a vintage plaid thermos set, to carry all my yummy keurig drinks on the go.

especially while snowshoeing this winter! (the family all got snowshoes from santa this year, so we can use the cottage in the winter)

 a few more records: mumford & sons 'sigh no more', and florence and the machine 'ceremonials'.

i have both on my ipod, and listen to them all.the.time.

i'd love me some forest green (or as i call it, christmas green) nail polish.

something similar to this butter london mayhaps??

and finally, the album i've been listening to since it came out in october... a very she & him christmas.

because really, what's the point of getting a record player for christmas, without having this to play on it??

and these Shelly's prairie boots.

oh wait, i purchased these as my christmas gift to myself!

teeheehee

dear santa: i've been a very good girl.

;)

j.

new album tuesday...

dress & cardi: ruche, tights: we love colors, shoes: lulu's, necklace: etsy

.....

this is the second week in a row an album came out that i'm uber excited about. florence and the machine just released their new album, ceremonials. i'll admit, i hadn't heard many of their old songs, but one loved to lodge itself in my head, and i really didn't mind! so, when i saw the new album was being released today, i set a reminder, and purchased it first thing this morning. there's a whopping twenty-one songs on it! i don't remember the last time an album had more than 12! seriously, $13.99 for 21 songs?? that's a steal. verdict? i'm loving it so far. but this is coming from a woman who's listened to nothing but christmas songs (from a very she & him christmas) for the past week straight...

it's november first... 11 more days until christmas officially hits this house. we've always waited until after remembrance day (more on why on Remembrance day itself)... but i'm quite excited for christmas this year. i'm looking forward to decorating, snow, and listening to my music without people looking at me like i'm looney!!

happy tuesday all.
and happy november 1st.

j.

she&him...

their christmas album released today!!
a very she & him christmas...
you should buy it!!



(my fave track)

ps... only two months until christmas eve! my favourite day of the year :)