Pause

First, I would like to thank all of my readers and followers for their loyal readership of I ♥ You. Writing a blog and sharing all the things I see and like as well as photos and stories about Peter and motherhood is so fun, wonderfully rewarding, and at times, can be too much. My friends, this is one of those times. I am not signing off forever. Not even close. But I need to back away from the blog for awhile and tend to some other interests and responsibilities in my life right now. So I am hitting pause. And when the time is right to write again, I will be back. It could be a few days. It could be a month. At this moment I do not know. But I do know that I don't want you to forget about me. So become a follower or add me to your Google Reader so we can meet again. And if the mood strikes, drop me an email. We'll talk soon. XOXO

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Prince Charming

Ladies, if your idea of a glass slipper is actually a weensy blue Croc, then meet your Prince Charming.

ps- birthday pics on Starbucks & Sippycups!

Did I Say Friday? I Meant Tuesday.

Sorry! I have been so totally swamped that I forgot to announce the Gossip Girl Giveaway winner! Well here it is. Looks like random.org decided to reward the girl first in line on this one because comment #1 from Jody of Already There is the lucky winner! Congrats Jody! We all wish you sparkly nails all winter long and are super jealous that you get to wake up everyday to these guys, albeit a one dimensional version of them. We'll be in touch.

And if you forgive me for being late, I will give one lucky reader their own bottle of Nicole for OPI Scandal Secrets & Sparkles – the gorgeous silver shade below. But hurry, hurry. Picking this winner today at 5 o'clock. Don't forget to leave me a way to reach you {email of blog address! thanks!}

Update: kyracross is the winner of the nail polish! Yay Kyra!

Emmy Fashion

Best Dressed - Head To Toe: Nina Dobrev, of The Vampire Diaries, in Zuhair Murad

Nina seems to be establishing herself as a big player on the red carpet. Plus, she was adorable in the opening number! It was my fave Jimmy Fallon moment since his Madonna cover!

Best Navy Of The Night: Lea Michelle, of Glee, in Oscar De La Renta

Lea has not failed yet on the read carpet. I think she plays up her petite little frame nicely in this Oscar number. Navy blue is certainly having it's moment right now - and I love it. 

Best Vintage: Keri Russell, of Running Wilde, in Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture

While I don't feel the hair accessory and clutch were spot on, the dress and shoes and over all hair style were simply flawless. That shade of pink is gorgeous and she was so appropriate for the Summer heat.

Best Too Much Going On: Anna Paquin, of True Blood, in Alexander McQueen

Yeah...um. I hate to dog on her since she just got married and it is McQueen and all but the dress just did not suit. The hair, the jewelry, the clunky shoes the armor-like top and the skirt that looks like the bottom of it stuck in her underwear elastic - yeah. I think elements of this look would be smashing on their own but together it's just a big mess. Sorry A-Paqu!

Best Below The Neck: Julie Bowen, of Modern Family, in J. Medel

I thought Julie nailed everything but the hair. Sorry! I thought the side swept bangs were too casual (and screamed Mom) and she needed either a sleeker down do or a slicked back up do (like she did here) to make this fully work top to bottom. 

Best Makeover: Kelly Osbourne in Tony Ward

She looked happy, tiny and beautiful. I love the interest in this dress that make it look unique, rather than just a black dress. It was young but tasteful and her hair and make-up were lovely. And of course, just enough ink was showing to remind us that this is still Ozzy's baby girl.

Best Barely Covered Up: Heidi Klum, of Project Runway, in Marchesa

While Heidi has admitted in the past that she is German and therefore prone to shiny, tacky things, this Marchesa gownlet was as gorgeous as it was short. Man it was short. I kept thinking "How did she get out of the car?" I do think her hair, make up, jewelry and shoes bring this already va-va-voom dress over the top, but as far as the LBD goes, this one is tops of the night.

Best Understated Elegance: Tie - Elisabeth Moss, of Mad Men, in Donna Karen and Juliana Margulies in L'Wren Scott

Elisabeth looked elegant and light in her DK goddess gown. I love the asymmetrical shoulder with understated embellishment and the flowing layers of side-train. Juliana looked so regal and graceful. Not dripping with crazy jewels or a competing hair do, she lets the sparkle of the dress dazzle all on its own.

Best What Was She Thinking: January Jones, of Mad Men, in Versace

Somewhere in LA, Donetella and crew cleaned out a Wal-Mart of all their blue Solo cups and whipped up January a dress of the homespun variety. I can't even begin to wonder how she sat in that thing all night. It looks hard and stiff and downright unflattering. Perhaps if this was a Project Runway challenge then yes, bravo. But this was the Emmy's and Versace put their name on that thing, so no. Fail.

Now let's hear from you! Who do you love? Who did you hate? Who almost had it right?

And How much did you love the opening number? LOVED IT!

He Turns One Tomorrow!

HOW DID THAT HAPPEN SO FAST??!!!!!

My Biotiful Bag

My Biotiful Bag eco totes are super cute in a rainbow of bright colors and cotton canvas. Might this be the I'm Not A Plastic Bag?

Mean Cards Are Too Funny

The inside reads:

I call you a friend.

The inside reads:

Although candlelight is very forgiving.

Happy Birthday!

The inside reads:

Although it's better they learn from someone you trust.

Loving these funny cards from Mean Cards. They also have an iPhone App!

Brimfield Dealers: It's Like Summer Camp

When we go antiquing, it is usually at the quarterly Urban Market Antique Show. We've scored some awesome stuff over the years like a bench, a mirror, vintage type and chalkboard. I've never actually made it to Round Top for fear that my head would explode and my bank account would deplete, but I've heard the antique show of all shows is Brimfield. This video talking to the dealers makes me think they are right. I love listening to them talk about how they have been dealing for 25 years and seeing their regulars once a year at Brimfield to catch up makes it feel like summer camp. Man, I would love to have that Welcome Buddy flag at 1:12.

Brimfield Antique Fair: The Dealers from Cool Hunting on Vimeo.