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New Year, New You, New Obsession

I'm not known for working out or going to the gym or being healthy in general.

I definitely like the food that isn't good for you. I may also lack motivation. Yes, there are a few activities I like, I just don't do them enough.

However, the husband's Christmas present changed everything.

Meet the Fitbit One. I now have my own.

It's like crack.

For real.

I stayed off Instagram for 19 hours. That has to be some kind of record.

Why? Because it tracks every.little.thing you do.

This was a good day.

This was a not so good day. Sitting at work all day doesn't help.

It is so motivating.

It also tracks your food and water if you are so inclined.

But, my favourite part?

It tracks your sleep.

This is like validation for me. I often feel like I don't get a good night's sleep and it proved it:

The husband (who gets 97% sleep efficiency every night) never believed me until he saw it in black and white.

So, that resolution you made to do better in 2013? Invest in a Fitbit and make it happen.

Red Stamp

Do you have an iPhone or an iPad?

If you do, you'll love this app I discovered last weekend.

You can even add your own pictures to the cards.

Go download and create!

 

P.S. If you don't have an iAnything that uses apps, you can shop the Red Stamp store for printed creations.

Beyond the Sea

When I was a little girl, I can vividly remember spending hours looking at my grandmother's collection of sea glass. My grandparents used to spend time in Maine and often strolled along the beaches looking for little treasures. 

Each piece of brilliantly coloured smooth glass is indeed something special. I've read recently that finding sea glass in the US is becoming quite rare as so many things are now made of plastic and littering is discouraged.

Which means each piece is even more prized.

If you grew up by the sea, you know it stays with you forever. The scent of salty air, the stickiness of saltwater on skin and cool ocean breezes are something you never forget.

Is all this talk making you long for a holiday?

Good, me too.

Maybe a little trip is in order...

Destination?

Kennebunkport

The Cottages at Cabot Cove are the perfect place to escape.

The only dilemma will be choosing a cottage.

They're all so lovely it really will be hard to choose.

But once you do? It'll be idyllic.

Cabot Cove Cottage pictures by Rare Brick

Doesn't it look like heaven on earth?

I need to visit.

Maybe I'll even find my own sea glass.

Until then, how about some sea inspired treats?

Sea Glass Necklace

Essie Nailpolish

Pomeroy Candle, Sea Grass and Lotus Blossom

Rocky Ring

Maine Perfume

The only question that remains is:

When do we leave for Maine?

I'm Loving

This hair. Seriously.

Must learn to make messy hair look cute.

 

This vanilla souffle picture by David Lebovitz.

It has butter salted caramel sauce. *drool*

Must go to Paris for souffle.

 

The Dickens & Jones collection at House of Fraser.

It just looks so British.

I hope I'm not the only one who has been around long enough to remember the actual Dickens & Jones stores.

 

Be Mine

why not send the one you love an e-valentine?

courtesy of Kate Spade

Dazzling Dior

all images from style.com

I haven't stopped thinking about these pictures since I saw them in the newspaper a few days ago... aren't they amazing?

World Book Night

5 March 2011 is World Book Night. What does that mean for you? 1 million books will be given away that night in the UK and Ireland for free!

You can apply to become a book giver and if selected, you will be sent 48 copies to give away. All you have to be is passionate about the book so if one of the above books is a favourite be sure to apply.

I will definitely be adding a few of the titles to my 'to be read' list.

Pilot Handwriting

Isn't this amazing? I only wish my handwriting was as pretty as the one in the video!

Create your own font using Pilot Handwriting

Hello, London? It's Kate Calling

You must hurry to Covent Garden to check out the fabulous, amazing and inspiring Kate Spade pop up shop.

She heads back to NYC 10 November so time is short.

Make the journey and get a special treat-

a free photo booth session! How fun!

If you can't make it, here is an inside look:

House of the Week- NYC Edition

Have you heard of Sixx Design? They currently have a TV show on Bravo in America and I think the nation as a whole has fallen in love with the family. 

 

I found the listing for the home they are living in on the show so thought it would be a fun feature. Can you imagine being a kid and growing up in such a house?!

House at a glance:

• 5 bedrooms
• 4.5 baths
• Over 7,000 sq ft
• Hudson River views throughout
• Indoor basketball court/ home cinema
• Garage
• $19,950,000