Lily Pad

In an effort to enhance their backyard, my parents added a sleek basalt fountain and rock feature, updating the once boring grass-only yard to a space of Zen-like tranquility. Amazing what a functional and aesthetically pleasing fountain can do.

I'm loving this one from Apartment Therapy, the delicate lily pads make the flow of water appear seem seamless.

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Spring FĂȘte

Martha Stewart is undoubtedly the hostess with the mostess, evidenced by her ever flowing outpour of creative ideas. Behold the latest inspiration for hosting a Spring fĂȘte. I'm loving the Chinese lanterns garnished with paper butterflies, ingenious once again!
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Ketchup

I love this card by chewingthecud! I am a big fan of "old fashioned correspondence," as I like to call it. When college ended, I had several friends who moved away to various parts of the country for jobs, grad school, boyfriends, etc. As a result, postcards/cards became our favorite way to get the scoop on each others lives.

I especially love the checkerboard picnic tablecloth background, and the subtle ketchup splatter. Definitely makes you want to catch up.

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Breakfast in Bed

What mom (or person for that matter) doesn't enjoy breakfast in bed? This gift-set from spoonnyc is just the ticket. Complete with buttermilk pancake mix, strawberry jam, and Vermont blueberry syrup, this $35 picnic will certainly sweeten up that Mother's Day breakfast.

Here's how I see it, there are 2 options for delivery
a). Present to mom as such, with ingredients sealed and wrapped, making for a gift that is aesthetically pleasing...
or
b). Be a rock star and actually take the time to whip up these ingredients into a scrumptious breakfast in bed (or maybe convince a younger sibling to do it for you) and deliver it to mom on her special day. I'm thinking option b). is the way to go...brownie points!

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My Queue

With my surgery leaving me not quite bedridden, more "couch-ridden" if you will, I'm dashing through my Blockbuster queue at lightening speed. So far, I've watched...

1. Juno
2. 27 Dresses
3. Akeelah and the Bee (my mom rented this one)...
...and last, but certainly not least...
4. Lars and the Real Girl

Have to say, wasn't sure what to expect... However this movie turned out to be thoroughly enjoyable; intriguing character development, entertaining scenes with an appropriate dose of awkward, and a heartwarming undertone that really kept me engaged. My vote, definitely worth a rental. Anyone have any more movie recommendations for me?

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Untitled

It's 11:44 pm. and I just returned home to my parents house after abdominal surgery. It's been a long, rough couple of days, and it is reassuring to know that tonight I get to fall asleep in a my own bed, and can sleep without worrying about having to drag my IV pole to the bathroom at 3 in the morning should I need to go.

Since it's late and I'm wiped, I'm going to call it a day with this one measly post. But before I sign off, a shout out is in order: to my awesome nurse Cassie - who I had 2 nights in a row. I had a string of sub-par day nurses, but Cassie was fabulous. Thanks for making my hospital stay bearable!

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Green on Green

You know I love glassybaby. This vase is featured on their website, can't wait until these babies hit the market. I love the green on green look, it is quintessential Spring.