{Happy St. Patty's Day + Link Lovin}

Top O' The Mornin To Ya'll! I remember last St. Patty's day I went to Starbucks to get my morning treat and I'm sure that morning I couldn't find anything green to wear, so... I wasn't wearing green. One of the regulars {hmmm....how would one know about regulars if they don't consider themselves as a regular....hmmm, denial I suppose? lol} said to me "You know what happens to someone who doesn't wear green on St. Patrick's day, don't you?". I said "as a matter a fact I don't, tell me, what happens?". He said "well I get to pinch you", and he proceeded to pinch my arm. I then say "And you know what happens to the person who pinches you, don't you?", he grinned and said "no I don't, what happens?". I whispered "they buy that person a coffee"...we both laughed...and yep, he bought my coffee. I think I'll swing by Starbucks this morning to see if he's there - again, I have nothing green to wear. Enjoy your St. Patty's day peeps!

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Since I will not be posting tomorrow {as I will be participating in the "Bloggers Day of Silence" support of the disaster relief efforts being organized for the people in Japan} I thought I would leave you with a few links that I've been lovin' this week - ENJOY!

~ Skinny Shamrock Shake recipe - man I wish I wasn't boycotting McD's.
~ When I bit into this on Saturday, I closed my eyes and had a moment. Delish ~ pah-lease try!
~ This is the way the French shop - and I agree!
~ I bought these on Friday, received them on Tuesday, and love them!
~ Word.
~ Obsessed with this outfit...and Kendi Everyday!
~ Lonny's March/April issue is out - have you taken a peek yet?
~ Kinda love this idea - turning an old sunglasses case into a clutch...
~ Such a cute idea to send to your loves for Easter...and I personally know Jill! Yum!!!
~ Ricotta and parmesan frittata - I heart breakfast food!
~ One final thought...lol!

Until Monday...

{For Japan With Love}

Along with many others ~ I will be participating in the "Bloggers Day of Silence"  on Friday in support of the disaster relief efforts being organized for the people in Japan. Two lovely ladies, Lydia {Ever Ours} & Lucy {Utterly Engaged} have teamed up and organized For Japan with Love. My blog will be silent on Friday, which means no posts will be featured to honor and respect what has happened in Japan.

We have all seen the devastation that both the earthquake and tsunami caused - the images and videos are so very heartbreaking. So many continue to struggle to survive the cold and harsh conditions with very limited food, water, and shelter. 

"All of the donations For Japan, With Love will go to ShelterBox, which provides emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when they need it the most. Each large, green ShelterBox is tailored to a disaster but typically contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, water storage and purification equipment, cooking utensils, a stove, a basic tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items."

If you would like to directly donate to the Shelter Box, please click here. In addition to the Shelter Box, below are a few other ways that you can do your part in supporting and donating towards the people of Japan:

This poster was designed by W + K Studio and is available for $25. 100% of the proceeds will be sent to the American Red Cross.

These bracelets are for sale on Etsy for $4.95, and for every bracelet purchased, 50% of the proceeds will be given to the American Red Cross. 

This print, sold for $16, was created by one of my favorite Etsy artist Nan Lawson. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. 

 My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan.

{My Style Trifecta}

There is nothing that I don't love about this outfit. Casual, comfortable, simply stylish - there’s something so timeless about hitting that trifecta.

Click here to purchase any of the items above - and if you find a look for less shawl like the one above,  pah-lease let me know!

{Results of a Great Weekend}

Morning Loves! I must say that this time change hasn't put me in the most perky mood this morning, but I'm looking forward to it staying lighter in the evenings! I had a really nice weekend - went out to dinner on Friday night, did some major retail therapy on Saturday, and then yesterday I went to brunch at the North Carolina Museum of Art and it was crazy delicious...

Straight out of the oven herb scones + a mimosa + an omelet with carmalized onions, mushrooms, herbs and goat cheese with roasted potatoes + lemon creme brule with the most scrumptous lemon and thyme cookies = one heck of a fantastic brunch.

And this post wouldn't be complete without me including a few of my fave pieces.

Enjoy your day!

{Weekend Plans}

TGIF Peeps!!!

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Check out some of the links that I've been seriously lovin on this week:
~ This wall of shoes makes me gasp...I must have one!
~ Does anyone want to buy me this chevron tray? Pretty please?
~ Want a reason to celebrate everyday? Check out Mimi + Meg's March celebration calendar!
~ Bursting with big, life-changing, brilliant ideas - I need one of these!
~ One of my fave bloggers, Joy Cho from Oh Joy!, will be on HGTVs Secrets from a Stylist show! Exciting!
~ I would go completely crazy in this store...anyone want to go to Australia with me?
~ Now THIS is a flea market...wouldn't you agree? Paris anyone?
~ Anthro lovin - here, here, here, here, and here...
~ Portion controlled lasagna - I bet these freeze well...
~ One final thought...{lol}

Enjoy your weekend peeps!