...For a Rainy Day

With all the rain we got recently (I mean, seriously, it rained for like two weeks straight) I came to discover that my umbrella was either misplaced or was left somewhere last time I used it. I really don't mind rain all that much, but I really don't enjoy getting drenched--especially in winter when the rain is freezing! Thus I have umbrellas on the brain. I cycled through some inexpensive but relatively cute umbrellas during college. My last umbrella, however, was solid black and just a wee bit boring. How cute are these umbrellas? I would love to have any of them, but am particularly fond of the first two. I sort of crave colorful cuteness when the world is dark and bleak. I think these are so cheerful and would make a journey out into the rain an adventure!

All are from Umbrella Boutique.

And when I return home from my rainy little adventures, I'd like to place my wet umbrella in one of these adorable stands!

Pushing Daisies

The hubby and I have been watching Pushing Daisies for the past month. Aside from being one of the sweetest shows I've ever seen, the sets are always wonderfully whimsical and the styling is absolutely brilliant. Charlotte Charles, aka Chuck, is almost always in the most adorable retro-inspired fashions. Her 1950's style dresses are my absolute favorite. If I had unlimited funds I would switch my entire wardrobe to feminine 1950's silhouettes, cozy cardigans and girly heels and flats.

This yellow floral dress is one of my favorites from the entire series! I love the print and the fantastic voluminous skirt!

This slightly more casual look is also at the top of my favorite Chuck looks. I absolutely adore the combination of soft sherbet shades. That cardigan is seriously to die for! If I remember correctly, I think this outfit was paired with simple but charming white ballet flats. I could wear this look every day!

The sets for the show are truly amazing! I am head over heels in love with Olive Snook's kitchen! While it would probably drive me crazy to have so little counter space (baker's need room), the over-the-top feminine colors melt my heart. Olive's place make me a little sad I never had my own apartment (I went straight from the dorms to getting married) to decorate with all sorts of girly knickknacks and whatnots.

The hubby and I are almost finished watching the series, but I know I'll return to it time and again if only for all the eye candy.

The Cute Food Blog

I just found the most adorable food blog ever. Rightfully so as it is sort of the Tastespotting of cute food. EpiCute the cute food blog is totally a new favorite! I just love cute, whimsical baked goods. I think I may just have to spend some time this weekend in the kitchen baking to my heart's content. Right now I'm off to put together a pepperoni and Italian sausage pizza with my favorite homemade herbed focaccia crust. Yum!