OOOoo, baby it's rainin', rainin'

Wow, this week's episode of Glee was so amazing that I have had their mash-up of Umbrella and Singin' in the Rain stuck in my head since Tuesday night. I love Singing in the Rain, Gwyneth Paltrow and Glee, so I think this was not only the best episode yet, but Umbrella/Singin' in the Rain might be my most favorite number too.





What song is stuck in your head right now? I know my husband has Cee Lo's Eff You stuck in his head.

Are you excited for HARRY POTTER and the Deathly Hallows?

There's a midnight show tonight and it opens every where tomorrow! AHHHHHHHHHH! I'm so so so excited about this movie! 

I adore Brittney Lee's artwork, and now I heart her Harry Potter artwork even more. I'm pretty sure this scene is from the Deathly Hallows book too!!!!


And just for fun, check out this cute clip of the Harry Potter cast trying on American accents!

Daniel Radcliffe cracks up as he tries to read words in his best American accent in this funny new video with MTV’s Josh Horowitz.

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What I'm loving on Wednesday!

How sweet is Lagoon Love by Brittney Lee? This is her annual holiday card too.  I adore all her cat drawings. This reminds me I need to pick out Christmas cards! Have you started thinking about Christmas shopping and sending holiday cards yet?

Glee + Gwyneth Paltrow = LOVING IT

I found this video on EW's Hollywood Insider. Check out the review too!

Whirlwind weekend wrap-up

It was wonderful to have Thursday off for Veteran's Day! My best friend from high school had a few days off from pilot training, so we got to catch up! 

Friday afternoon, Mr. F and I drove from Seattle to Spokane to visit my little sister in nursing school. This is the turn-off that we were used to taking, when we went to Whitman. 

We saw wondrous windmills, in twilight, before we drove through Vantage, WA.

We made a quick stop in George, Washington, near the gorge. 

Saturday morning, we had yummy pastries at Madeline's with my sissy!

We also tasted a little bubbly at Mountain Dome Winery. 

Saturday night, we had a blast watching the local Spokane Chiefs beat the Tri-Cities Americans! 

Sunday, we spent most of the day driving home and reminiscing. 

How was your weekend?

Holiday Party Dresses | Rent The Runway

Mr. F and I just returned from a weekend in Spokane. As I edit my photos from the last three days, please enjoy these lovely dresses that I'm eyeing for the next formal event of the winter. I enjoy Rent the Runway's selection and rental prices! Check them out!

Larok Cocktail Hour Dress, Rent the Runway 

Proenza Schouler Flirty Pocketed Bustier Dress, Rent the Runway

Rebecca Taylor Berry Surprise Dress, Rent the Runway

 Bibhu Mohapatra Princess Sweetheart Dress, Rent the Runway

Herve Leger Heartbreaker Dress, Rent The Runway

Ooo, la la...CMA Awards Fashion!

I didn't get a chance to watch the Country Music Awards last night but I'm catching up on the fantastic fashion on my day off.

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Carrie Underwood, Laura Bell Bundy, and Julianne Hough do not disappoint. They all look stunning in their glamourous gowns.

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Taylor Swift was ethereal and sweet in her performance of "Back to December". I love the strings and mist while she's singing and playing the piano.

Gwyneth Paltrow was pretty amazing singing "Country Strong" too!

Plus, she had an awesome looking guitar!

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I think Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley are the cutest couple. It's adorable they met while filming his first music video. 

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Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were very fashionable award hosts too!

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Yay for Sugarland winning vocal duo of the year! Jennifer Nettles has a superb voice and I love their newest single, "Stuck like glue"!

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Happy Veteran's Day!

Pretty pieces of jewelry

I received an email from Ariel Gordon jewelry about a Veteran's Day sale and I just had to share!

Iolite hoops by Ariel Gordon 14k gold hoops on 14k ear wires with bezel set, rose cut Iolite.

All jewelry from now until November 21st will be 15% off (including our brand new styles)! Just enter VETERANduring check out to redeem.  Happy shopping!

Happy weekend - food game!

Caitlin at Think Happy Thoughts tagged me in a little game about one of my favorite things.... FOOD. She was tagged previously by the Domestic Goddess!

1. What is your favorite dessert? This was a super difficult question to answer. I love all desserts. Cupcakes and cakes, in general, are my favorite! 
2. Ever tried to cook something and fail miserably? I unfortunately burnt two pots, in a row, while steaming artichokes. Now, I leave most cooking (except baking) to my husband. 

3. Is there a dish you haven't made yet but really want to? I would love to make more dishes out of the Pioneer Woman Cooks cookbook by Ree Drummond. She inspires me to blog and bake! I've made her Christmas Rum cake two years in a row at Christmas! The Pioneer Woman's cake is easy to make plus, it's super delicious. Here's a picture of one of her creations! This one is mine! 

4. What is your favorite food? Pastries! I love fluffy croissants with chocolate in the middle. I also think fresh danishes are divine! Crumbly bars and tarts are always my favorite too.  I think cinnamon balls count as pastries too. 


5. What is your least favorite food? It used to be brussels sprouts but I'm starting to appreciate them when they're buttered and breaded! 


6. Do you have any seasonal meals you like? Butternut squash is delectable in the fall! Christmas rum cake is delightful in December. Gelato is so tasty in the summer!

7. What is your comfort food? When I want a healthier comfort food option, my husband makes the most amazing butternut squash soup and butternut squash macaroni and cheese.
 Unfortunately, I frequently turn to my co-worker's candy drawer at work! 

8. Chocolate: milk, dark or white? I prefer milk chocolate with nuts. I recently discovered the Chocomize website. I love the white chocolate candy bar with almonds, coconut and marshmallows! Baci chocolates from Perugia, Italy are my absolute favorite chocolate!

I'm tagging the following lovely bloggers next!
Blooming on Bainbridge
Sessions with Sweetie 
Danielle at Living in the 'burbs with the Lenz's

Flight plans...check! Hotels...check! Rental car...check!

This time in two months we will be snorkeling in Maui! We still need to pick a few favorite restaurants in Lahaina, Hana and Napili. We may also want to plan on re-visiting our favorite snorkeling spots, like Ahihi Beach, South of Wailea.  Otherwise, all the major planning is done!  [source] Last year, we stayed on Ka'anapali Beach, North of Lahaina. This year, we'll spend two nights in Lahaina, two nights in Hana, a night on Haleakala and the last two nights in Napili.

 Last December, we found the most amazing breakfast place, called Gazebo in Napili. My favorite dish was the macadamia nut pancakes with coconut and banana syrup. This year we're staying at the Outrigger hotel, right next to the restaurant! 

We haven't had a chance to see the sunrise on Haleakala yet. SO, this year, we're staying in Kula, halfway up the mountain. Hopefully this makes it easier to wake up before the crack of dawn!

 I also hope we see more than whale tails this year!

Aloha,