Week 27

1) Gif text wars with far away friends in Utah....here is my favorite exchange to date

2) This delightful study mix

Fall Study Sessions from Emilyc15 on 8tracks Radio.

(Please...I know it's not fall...but I can't help it....I'm already dreaming of pumpkins)

3) Horseback riding with my little. A bit complicated with a sprained ankle but we figured it out. 

4) Academic conferences....particularly those that I leave with a reading list that has grown exponentially. 

5) And just one more good study mix, because my online class over Ulysses started today and I really wish I was reading Harry Potter instead.

Reading With Ms. Granger from TheWishingBone on 8tracks Radio.

What's your ultimate study music?

Week 26

1) This. Just. Yes.

2) SNL this week. Do yourself a favor and go watch. Such a hysterical opening. 

3) Better Homes and Gardens website. Specifically this article on Cottage Kitchens. 

As you can tell, things are a little tight right now in the Snail house so I redecorate my house in pinterest. 

4) The smell of fresh laundry

5) I have no idea why this is as funny as it is. 

Happy Monday!

Week 25

1) Donald Miller

(in particular his blog)

I heard about Blue like Jazz forever ago, but my mentor from high school suggested a more recent book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. His honest and unique approach to writing and the Christian walk has been such a burst of inspiration for me. 

2) This painting by Taija Vigilia

"The brief was to portray Disney princesses enjoying a little tea party but they all had to be portrayed the same age as their respective movies (for example: Snow White would be 75 years old, Aurora 53, Belle 21, Rapunzel 2, etc)."

3) Crown Center and their free exhibits

Kansas City, in general, is a pretty awesome place for kids, but Crown Center is so wonderful. So many free exhibits not to mention shopping and fun restaurants. It's a favorite of my three-year-old. This one was "Funville: What do you want to be when you grow up?"

4) This cover of "I Will Wait" by Mumford&Sons sung by Daniel Ma, Ariel Frey, and my talented sister, Emily Cole

5) Little House in the Big Woods by Laura IngallsWilder

I've been reading it with my 7 year old and it's taking me back to the days of playing "pioneer women" in my backyard. 

Week 24

1) Cake Decorating

Seriously, I'm addicted to Cake Boss, Next Great Baker, Cake Wars, Ace of Cakes, and Amazing Wedding Cakes.

P.S. - Valli, who I'm living with right now, used to be a cake decorator. My present this year for my birthday is a custom made cake by Valli, that I get to help with to learn! What!

Next Great Baker here I come. Or maybe more like Next Just-Learning Baker. 

2) Tulle. 

Oh don't worry, you'll find out why eventually. 

3) This incredible cover of Fix You by Coldplay done by my soon-to-be-sister and her friend. 

I can't believe how soothing her voice is. I've listened to this like 14 times already. 

4) Paint Chips. They save my life while pre-wedding planning.

5) Wedding Planning. 

And to keep all you lovelies updated on the happenings, I present for your enjoyment a new series!

So get ready, cause the fun don't stop till I get a ring on that boy snails finger!

Week 23

1) Walking

(seriously, took a 3.7 mile walk today...did wonders for my mood. I'm getting up early tomorrow to keep up the good mood increase)

2) The Muppets 

(even if the boy snail just can't wait to see it with me. No hard feelings babe)

3) Mine were: dramatic, charming, passionate, and outgoing 

(fairly accurate right)

4) A clean apartment 

(also does wonders for a good mood)

5) Getting a certain bridesmaid's dress in the mail all the way from Bahrain 

(can you say wedding of the year? I'm gunna have the cutest sister-in-law ever! No pictures yet though, don't want to ruin the sure-to-be-drop-dead-gorgeous wedding pictures)

Week 22

1) New Girl

(seriously, I would be best friends with her)

2) Chicken Alfredo Pizza

(recipe provided via phone by the boy snail)

3) A She & Him Christmas 

(so really just Zooey Deschanel this week)

4) My favorite Spice Chi in my favorite mom-provided mug

(except I already drank the chi so you could see the cute little giraffe inside)

(also please ignore my sad excuse for self french braided hair)

5) The Hunger Games Official Trailer 

(Don't tell anyone, but I cried. I'm a sucker for human's rights stories)

Snail Love - Part 2 (Week 21)

This week is special. 

I know I talk about the boy snail a lot during five things I heart...but it's just cause I heart him so much, so you'll have to deal with me.

Most of you remember part 1... 

...but today is a special day...so I decided to bring back our two favorite snails for part 2! I hope you don't mind not knowing about anything else I hearted this week...cause this boy just overtook everything else.

Enjoy!

Happy birthday Baby. Love you!

Week 20

Autumn Addition! It's like a special addition but better!

1) Carving pumpkins...especially pumpkins with a certain resemblance to other things I love

2) Missouri State Campus with red, yellow, and orange everywhere

3) Happy Hobbit Music 

(Celtic music always reminds me of fall cause my family and I go to Irish festivals during the fall)

4) Pumpkin patches with friends

5) Long walks in the park with other friends 

(and of course playing on random giant wheelchairs)

Enjoy Autumn!

Week 19

1) The Hunger Games

(and reading it with my roommate)

2) blogs that make me cry (in the good way)

3) Jenny&Tyler 

(who have officially confirmed their tour in Springfield)

4) hanging up new prints

5) Next to Normal

Week 18

1) C.J. Johnson...fantastic hypnotist...so strange to watch!

2) Books

3) Painting and being inspired

4) This 8track artist

5) Isaac Matthew Cole

 (cause I miss him a lot today)

Put on a Happy Face - Tony Bennett with James Taylor

Week 17

1) Seeing friends that I like to pretend I've known my whole life

2) Eric Hutchinson 

(and finding a free concert on campus)

3) Boca Mocha

4) Made by Girl and the amazing print I won from Sea of Blooming Dreams giveaway. How fun will this look in Fort Lollypop!

5) Cunningham the Fish and Simon the Snail...terrible picture...but I really love them this week

Week 16

I've missed this...

1) Matching mini mugs for shot glasses! Yay thrifting!

2) Adorable letters written by my Ugandan nieces and nephews

3)  Movies that make me feel nostalgic, romantic, poetic, and utterly in love

(being with the boy snail helps too)

4) A roommate that brings me flowers

5) Swoon worthy Etsy finds

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Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) - Cole Porter (Sung by Ella Fizgerald)