Sign Me Up

Thanks to yellowbucket for blogging about this newsworthy job post! Do you like spending your days lounging on the beach, soaking up the sun, snorkeling, and strolling the sand? Uh...Yes, Yes, Yes, and YES! This might be the job for you...an island caretaker! Australian news called this "the best job in the world." The details: In exchange for a salary of $105,000 USD and free flights to your home country all you'll need to do is keep an eye on a gorgeous, tropical Australian island. Yes, you heard me correct. Stay rent-free in a three-bedroom beach home complete with plunge pool and golf buggy. Of course, as you might have expected, there are are a few criteria you must meet in order to be considered. 1. Must be a good swimmer 2. Excellent communicator 3. Be able to speak and write English. Interested? image via wallcoo via yellowbucket story via yahoonews

Almost A Triple Threat

It seems like more and more these days actresses are proclaiming themselves to be more than they appear - triple threats (actress/singer/dancer). Well Zooey Deschanel hasn't debuted as a dancer yet, but she's definitely added "singer" to her resume.

Deschanel is half of the folky duo She & Him, alongside former one-man-band M. Ward. Their songs are not exactly my style, but twangy and catchy, worth a listen. Or for a visual, check out their quirky music video for their single "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here."

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The Little Things

There's something to be said about attention to detail. I love getting letters, there is something classic and lovely about receiving mail, and out of respect for this dying art, I refuse to call it "snail mail." In my book, that expression is right up there with "24/7" and "LOL."

The mailbox in my apartment is teeny-tiny, but somehow the mail carrier manages to sandwich in envelopes of all sizes, giving me a bicep workout every afternoon as I attempt to wrench free the few envelopes I've received. Typically the drill is bill, bill, ad, junk, bill...but every now and then is a different shaped envelope, complete with return address label and pretty stamp. MAIL!

I love the small details of this stationary, the delicate pink pattern of birds inside the envelope. I'm sure many people open envelopes without a second thought, tossing the thing before you even have a chance to peek inside. I on the other hand am a fool for correspondence (can you tell?). I relish in these little details. Seriously, it's all about the little things.

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Dress Up The Pooch

The holidays may be over, but these photos were too cute to pass up! Personally, I know if I tried to pin a ribbon or Rudolph nose on my dog, she probably would have rubbed her head against the fireplace until she shredded the bow off her neck...but I give mad props to Sharon Montrose, for her candid pet photography. I love her work! I definitely want to indulge in pet portraits once I get a pooch of my own.

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Queen Anne

Miss Anne Hathaway is the latest Vogue covergirl. She always seems to look effortlessly fresh and exuberant. Seriously, every photo shoot I've seen her in is graceful and elegant, and never appears overdone. Hmm...maybe I just like her because she's somehow made being pale "cool" again, gotta admit, it's nice to see a celebrity that doesn't fake-n-bake. I am pretty much repellant to tanning. When the sun decides to show its lovely face in Seattle, a sprinkle of freckles is usually all I get, while my friends all turn golden and bronze without trying. Ah, the joys of Irish skin! images/vogue

Useful Furnishings

After a tough day, this would be a lovely reminder to come home to. When in doubt, take a deep breath, keep calm, and carry on. Good advice.

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Happy Weekend

Hope your weekend is sweet and spectacular!

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