A Benefit Concert

It's been a little quiet on my blog, but I wanted to mention this event to bless a wonderful couple (and their baby boy on the way).

In an effort to alleviate some of the burdens of medical expenses, a benefit concert will be thrown in their honor on Wednesday, April 27th at 7:30pm.

Featuring performances from CANBY, RYAN STIER (of The River Monks), WOLFGANG, SEEDLINGS, & ZACHARY HARPER.

$8 admission / 21+ / All proceeds will go to the Kretzu family.

P.S. There will be cupcakes!!

The One I Love

Every Valentine's Day, the Hubby & I have a tradition where we go out for breakfast and exchange records. Here he is with his gift, Brothers by The Black Keys.

Wayde got me The Dead Weather's latest, Sea of Cowards. I can't believe this was our 5th Valentine's Day together!

In an effort to keep the love theme going, I cut our pizza into the shape of a heart for dinner. Such a wonderful day xx

Last Year At Marienbad

So far, I've spent the majority of this new year laying on a couch with the stomach bug:( On the bright side, this has allowed me to catch up on my film list!

Last Year at Marienbad was one that I screened. Though I found the plot to be somewhat incomprehensible, the visuals were absolutely stunning.


Costumes by Chanel, of course.






If you have seen this film, I'd love to hear your interpretation of it!

Happy New Year!!

Hello, friends!! It's been a little quite on the blog here for awhile, but after a much needed social media vacation, I'm back and will be posting again more frequently throughout the new year.

You may notice that new blog content might begin to veer off from previous posts, but there have been a lot of changes in my life and I hope to document some of that here. Not to worry though--you can still count on the regular aesthetically pleasing posts!! Stay tuned xx

And the winner is...

The winner for the Urban Posture birch tree tee giveaway is: shanaraeray! CONGRATS!!


Please email the address you like them to be sent to at: sozealous@gmail.com

Thanks to everyone who entered this month's giveaways!!

BLOG GIVEAWAY: Urban Posture

This month's final giveaway comes from the Bavarian-inspired design team that is Urban Posture!

Leslie Poyzer and Sarah Wolfgang, the creative minds behind Urban Posture, have created a line of goods ranging from home decor to apparel that is both environmentally friendly and totally chic.

Want to win a this SPECTACULAR Urban Posture birch tee? IT'S SIMPLE:

Visit the Urban Posture Etsy shop and post a comment here as to which item is your favorite.

Winner will be announced this Friday, 29nd October. Best of luck!!

[Contest is open to U.S. blog readers only.]

Bithday Weekend Recap

FOUND: Pink chair, curbside on the way to my parent's for family birthday celebration. We all enjoyed ice cream cake and, as hoped for, I received a giftcard to the Apple Store so I could buy the new iPod touch!

Sunday brunch with friends at Mars Cafe.
Stopped into Secondhand Rose Antiques on Sunday. The shop has so many pretty things and is merchandised beautifully. I especially loved the vintage dishware.

Sunday night was spent working on a project for the upcoming DIY fashion class I will be co-teaching for Freedom for Youth. I am really excited about this new venture and will be posting updates when it starts next week.

Hope you had a lovely weekend!!

And the winner is...

The winner for the Sweet Harvey bookplates giveaway is: Jim and Mandy! CONGRATS!

Please email the address you like them to be sent to at: sozealous@gmail.com

The last giveaway of the month comes to you this Monday, 25th October!

[Image via onceuponamerrygoround tumblr.]

TWENTY. EIGHT.

It's here! My birthday!! Does anyone else feel like their day of birth has a sparkly sheen over it? Because I sure do.

As much as I love a good celebration, we're going to keep things pretty low-key this year. Dinner (Thai food) & a movie (Never Let Me Go) with the hubby. Drinks with friends at our favorite martini spot. Gatherings (to include ice cream cake) with the family.

I'm pretty sure I know what my big prezzie is this year, and if I'm correct, it'll change the face of my blog for the better. I won't get it until tomorrow either, so the anticipation is just tormenting...

[Don't forget that today is the LAST DAY to enter for the Sweet Harvey bookplate giveaway! Winner will be announced Friday, October 22nd.]

D.I.Y. End Tables

Easily create an end table out of hardbound books and screws. Or if you're feeling lazy, buy it from the Tytie shop on Etsy!

Don't forget, booklovers, that tomorrow is the last day to enter the Sweet Harvey letterpress bookplate giveaway! You can't win if you don't enter;)