8 pretty & inspiring things Sunday!~

i'm changing the title this time ;)

1. Local Color movie
i'm ready for this movie to open!

2. oversized animals
(so hilarious!!)
3. drawings by Nas Chompas
4. home is..

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5. Dear Creatures
Autumn 2009 Collection
6. Maiko Takeda
7. this pretty dress..

ModCloth

8. love watermeloncredit
:-)

Duke Chapel

The Chapel was absolutely amazing! I mean, beyond words..
I couldn't stop taking pictures..
(more on my flickr)

The only thing I regret is having my Sony point and shoot instead of my Nikon. Ugh. I brought the wrong camera. :-/

I'm baaacccckkkk! ;)

Top 5 things I like about North Carolina:

1) It’s so green and lush

2) Tall, beautiful trees

3) Friendly people

4) Nice weather (they actually experience seasons, unlike Texas where we just have “hot”)

5) Duke University

Our flight got in a little past midnight last night. We slept until 3 this afternoon just to catch up on the sleep we didn't get on the trip. Whew!! It was very much needed. I feel better now. I spent most of the afternoon relaxing and editing photos from the trip.

Here's what I have so far:our travel mascot =)
had to stop at Waffle House
mmm...

our hotel view @ 6:30 am
Treasure Bay Hotel & Casino
Biloxi, Mississippi
(I LOVED this hotel)
beach umbrellas
Biloxi, Mississippi
Whiskey bar
Durham, North Carolina
walking back to the hotel after the bar
fun with the camera :-)
after a couple drinks..
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The last day we visited Duke University. What a beautiful place with such welcoming people. I wish I were a student there.
Still editing so you will get to see the inside of the chapel next. It was breathtaking.
Happy weekend!~
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from the road..

Hey there! I'm finally able to sit down with an internet connection and share some photos from the road. We arrived in North Carolina last night. Tonight we are staying at the Marriott in Durham and we'll visit Duke University tomorrow. I ♥ this hotel, its super nice! ;)

Here are a few photos:
(more to come when I return)
us travelers =)~
(taken from the car)
I'm enjoying being outdoors and seeing the beautiful trees. :-)
P.S.> I do miss the blog world..hope to catch up on Saturday with everyone.
*many hugs*
*A special hello to Deb! I got your email and will be responding soon. =)*

travel, travel

leaving tomorrow morning at 7am! sharp! whew!

MUCHO coffee will be had...

today has been mostly spent looking over my lists to make sure i got everything and packing..
i am bringing 2 cameras so lots of picture taking will take place. hehe :-P
i'm even packing a blank journal, lots of tape, and a date stamp to keep me busy on my adventures. this is going to be fun!

here's some traveling/suitcase inspiration i found...
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~happy trails!~
i will be bringing my laptop on the trip but i'm not sure how much internet access i will have.
will be gone from tomorrow until friday late, late night.
xoxo!

8 things i ♥ sunday!~

i'm shortening the list this week, but it's a good one!

ready.
set.
GO!
1) SUKIE products

(so glad i found this site because this stuff is RAD! )

2. this adorable paper cones wreath
"not just for christmas"
(secret confession: i love christmas time/the holidays..no matter what month it is i always wish it was december already!)

3. EQart jewelry
(i was so fortunate to win heart earrings in her shop this week=))
(pictured above are my favorites in her shop)

4) Manic Trout
5) Erin Mulvehill underwater, a series of photos
6) I Heart Guts site
7) these earth pencils8) roller travel bags from Ulta

(i purchased some more Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume and got a free travel bag! i chose the pink & black one. going to use it for my north carolina trip on tuesday!)
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I have some list making to do & small purchases to make tonight and tomorrow in preparation for my trip. Oooh...I'm excited! I'm actually one of those people who love to organize and pack little travel size items. I think they are cute. I'm weird..ha.
:-)