Hello, Internet! I’d like to start off this 42nd Tidbit Tuesday by letting ya’ll know I’m officially a Houstonian! And not just because “ya’ll” is becoming a part of my everyday lingo. But because I bought the cutest boots from Charlotte Russe this past weekend. And they’ve got to be legit, right? I mean, the only boots they sell in Texas are cowboy boots, right? Yes or no, they will have to do. :)
Sometimes… Okay, more like all the time.. I have these random revelations of no worth whatsoever other than their fascinating me to no end. The most recent one is more like a quandary than anything else: Do movie stars watch movies? Because it appears to me that becoming a movie star would mean sacrificing the enjoyment of entertainment as we normal people experience it. Is it at all possible for them to temporarily separate themselves from the real-life friendships they have with the stars in the movies they are watching? Man, I should just start a blog on philosophy or something! ;)
In full realization that I’m about to sound just like my older sister who calls simply to tell you what she had for lunch, the other night I had the most incredible sandwich known to man. So incredible, it took priority in the Skype date Dylan and I had with my parents last night. (I suppose I am my sister’s sister. And I’m sure they were riveted just the same.) HOLLA if you’ve ever eaten at a Which Wich! This super creative wichery (don’t try looking that one up) made me a ham/turkey/grape jelly/lettuce/tomato/caramelized onion/pickle/black olive/mayo/honey mustard sandwich on a wheat roll smothered in powdered sugar. I AM NOT KIDDING. 75% dinner. 25% dessert. Can’t go wrong. :)
I have a new hobby! Collecting decor inspiration for our future home! I quite literally spent 8 hours on Sunday plowing my way through as many archived posts ApartmentTherapy.com had to offer. With that said, I’ve decided I want a home with all light-gray walls. My wooden floors will be painted white. Pops of color will come through furniture, rugs, and art. I will have a bookcase spanning the entire length and width of our living room wall. And I will finish at least one wall or door of our home with chalkboard paint. Because really, who of us doesn’t like playing teacher, or a solid eraser? :)
Song of the Week: The Only Moment We Were Alone by Explosions in the Sky. I love me a nice, long, drawn-out instrumental that leaves me to write my own ridiculously awesome lyrics, or stare out the window as if for my long lost, one-legged brother. (Or some other dramatic music-video-like thing.) :) Plain and simple, this song is genius and certainly thought-provoking. Listen to it!
Photographer Spotlight: Stephanie Williams, based out of Southern California. I could have sworn I spotlighted Stephanie before, because I am THAT in love with her work, but my blog is telling me otherwise! How do I explain this girl’s talent? Let it suffice to say when I am about 217 posts behind in my Google Reader queue.. When I have no other choice but to painfully click “Mark all as read”.. I make absolutely sure to check if Stephanie in particular has posted anything new. Because I know that no matter what, I will continually be blown away by her gorgeous technique and the subjects who are so beautifully at ease in front of her lens. Thank you Stephanie, for never ceasing to inspire!
I know I haven’t had much to show you these past couple weeks, but some really good stuff is coming your way very, very soon! In the meantime, I’ll give you yet another peek at our home. This time, a snippet of our kitchen/dining room, where now lay the ever-so-lovely place mats Dylan got for me.. You see, the other day I had the fabulous date idea of heading to a nearby Target, splitting up, and then picking out gifts for the other person worth no more than $10. (I swear I only sound that lame.) :) So in sparing you a boring picture of the wicked sweet water bottle I got for Dylan, (I really did try!) I give you my kitchen and a question: What is your best, most fun/quirky date idea? I’d love for you to share!
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Happy Tuesday ya’ll! And I promise this was the last fake teaser of our place! The full post is coming in October. :)
Stef - Your house is so cool-looking :] Love the colors.
And to answer your moviestar question, Winona Ryder is one of those actors who watches movies… I remember reading an interview where she said that she has rented pretty much every film in Blockbuster lol.
Noel - Love your kitchen!!!!!!!
Marissa Rodriguez - I always wonder the same thing about movie stars and movies! haha! Your house looks beautiful!
esther - I love all the bits and colors and can’t wait to see your place! Light-gray walls are awesome. Casper’s room is that color and I’ll be doing our bedroom the same. Actually, our whole house is gray, white and natural wood. Color accent is key though and lacking around here. I’m thinking of maybe something mallard blue/green for the living room. Any ideas?
Abbey - i painted one whole wall in my bedroom with chalkboard paint and i have to say, getting the chalk off is a pain. my wall constantly looks like baby powder exploded all over it. although, it IS a lot of fun to color on it like a 5 year old. :)
jessica - …i love grey walls…soon to find some in my apartment as well..and apartmenttherapy! i want to live on the website, in each photo displayed!…and LOVE what you have shown us so far of the apartment! i cannot wait to see the whole thing!! love you sweet Alyse!!
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