[small haul]

I was going through some cabin fever and had the craving to go out and buy new things. I'm aware this is normal for most women, but for me this only happens every few months. So this weekend, I did just that - I went out and bought new things. Here's a look at my fabulous finds!

These three books were all in the Bargain Priced section at Barnes & Noble. Being from authors I like, I had to buy them! 

[report sandals][leopard sneakers][similar phone case][similar necklace1][similar necklace2]

[similar necklace3][desirable residence][spring fever][last summer]

The black sandals are so comfy and versatile, I couldn't not get them! The leopard sneakers...oh those sneakers. They have teased me since they came out. I couldn't pay the original price for them, so when I saw them for $40 at Nordstrom Rack I just couldn't resist. [Note: you can't find them at Nordstrom Rack online but there were at least 2 pair in every size at my local store. Otherwise, follow the link above to get them at Macy's.] Jewelry is a love of mine and I love expanding my collection, so the gold one from 14th & Union was a keeper and the two from Aldo were 2 for 1! How could I not?

Hope you all have a great week!

"today is a multiple cups of coffee kind of day."

- anonymous

[summer reading]

I was sick last week, and finally on what would've been the sixth day of working through it, I called in to work. Going in to work was prolonging my sickness and wasn't letting me be all there at work either, so it ended up being just what I needed. I realized then that I haven't touched a book since February. THREE MONTHS! That's an eternity considering my love of reading. So I picked up the book I'm in the middle of right now and decided to make a list of books I want to read this summer. Now, six really isn't many, considering I used to read 1-2 a week. Now with a full-time job in this adult world, I'm going to have to aim a bit lower. But here's my list of six novels I've decided I have to read this summer.

1. The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald

2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

3. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

4. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

5. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling

6. May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein

What's on your summer reading list?

"set your life on fire. seek those who fan your flames."

- rumi