thoughtful thursday

currently craving: black & gold

Maybe it's the colder temperatures, or the need for more basics in my life - my affinity for stripes, patterns, and color have begun to...gasp...overwhelm me, but I can't get enough of black, gold and white. 

Some of my faves...

grand finale...because who doesn't want to bathe in this tub?

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Are you dreaming in a sea of black and gold, too? 

all tied up.

I interrupt my radio silence (sorry about that, been a bit crazed) to bring you the most amazing impulse buy I had this weekend. 

I'm a huge fan of Twistband hair ties, and when I saw them in shades of neon, and glitter, it was love at first sight. Check them out at Anthropologie, and I think the toughest decision you'll have today is which color combo to order. 

I chose the bottom right - neon, stripes AND gold. #winning

artist spotlight: siiso

I found a new favorite artist via Etsy - Siiso. I love the way she uses color and texture to create these amazingly affordable prints of oil paintings.

At about $35 a PIECE (such a deal, right?), I think I'll need to add a few of them to my walls. I'm thinking an addition to my gallery wall...above the bed...bathroom perhaps. Clearly I'm obsessed.

I digress. Here are some of my favorites.

the perks of being a wallflower

If you do one thing this week, I urge you to see The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Whether you're 45 and married with kids, or 16 and navigating high school, this movie has something for you. 

I was instantly transported to being 15 again - in all my awkward glory.

This was the kind of movie that made you laugh and cry - in a matter of minutes. It was beautifully adapted from the Stephen Chbosky novel, and in my opinion, has the power to become a coming-of-age classic like The Breakfast Club.

So seriously...go see it...now. 

what's in my makeup bag?

Hop on over to The Vault Files to find out, and show Gaby some love.

P.S. I promise to show more wedding photos, but I'm waiting on the good professional stuff. If you're super antsy, stalk me on Instagram @juliarosinus.

my brother's wedding - sneak peek!

This weekend couldn't have been more perfect, and subsequently I couldn't be more exhausted. 

I'll have a full recap tomorrow, but wanted to share a sneak peek! 

Top image courtesy of Jenny Taylor Photography

Isn't that the greatest photo? We just had to do it. 

Peek of the tablescape designed by the talented Anne Book.

Can't wait to share more tomorrow! xo

my brother's getting hitched!

My brother is getting married Saturday and the festivities officially begin tonight!

I can't believe the weekend is finally here -- it feels like yesterday he proposed. I'm so excited to finally call Jackie family, and to party with all my family and friends. Oh, and the bridesmaid pampering is going to be pretty perfect, too. 

Be sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram for snapshots of the weekend. 

holy dessert.

yes, this exists, and yes, I made it this weekend (not my pictures, and no source -- damn pinterest).

My friend and I were watching the Revenge premiere and thought about this dessert the entire time, so we made it. And devoured it. 

1. Pop open some crescent rolls

2. Scoop nutella on each side

3. Put marshmallows inside

4. Seal the crescent roll

5. Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes 

6. Eat

7. repeat

Drooling yet? 

my happy month

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Happy October!

This is my serious happy month, and I have decided it's necessary to make a list of things I want to do (I'm going to extend this list until November b/c I said so).

1. Make something with pumpkin at least once a week

2. Go apple picking

3. Drink apple cider (spike perhaps...)

4. Carve a pumpkin

5. Watch Hocus Pocus (multiple times -- see below)

6. Read a good book

7. Make plans for a Paris trip

8. Have a girls night with lots of wine and good food

9. Spend the entire day outside 

10. Enjoy a bonfire (location TBD)

What's on your "I'm so happy it's finally October" list? 

Don't forget...