Well, well.

It seems that two of my life long dreams have come true:

1) The Monterey Bay Aquarium has a program where you can spend the night. In the building. I KNOW. I can't even think about this without squealing. *squeal*! See, I told you.

2) Speaking of squealing, I know you have probably already heard, but: tiny piggies. THAT YOU CAN KEEP AS PETS. I have always said that if pot-bellied pigs stayed small, I'd be all over that! Eeeeeep!

Recent Acquisitions: Birthday Edition

Hello loves!

Here are some things I have been kept busy with since my birthday:

French Macarons from Chris (I've been craving these for sooooooo long!)

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Coraline doll from Doug & Kathryn! I think my lil' Rement dresser is perfect for her!

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What can I say? People know what I like. Autographed Judge Judy photo from DeWayne & Christina. You've already seen the painting.

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Pullip Cinciallegra from my mama! She needs a name! Anyone? She's already traded shoes with Beatrix...

Not cool, Apple.

Not cool at all.

Last week:

B-day present from Chris & Chris 'rents

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Today:

iPhone 3Gs

Top 5.

My Top 5 Pets...

as in, the top 5 that I don't have, but want desperately.

As in, I can't actually talk Chris into bringing these home...

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(in no particular order)

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Pygmy Hedgehog

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Fennec Fox

(That's right. A fox. That you can keep as a pet. I KNOW.)

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Miniature Pony
(They're dog-sized! Ahhhh!)

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Bunnies
(one Angora)

(...and one Dwarf)
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Sheep/Goats
(I put them together because they're pretty close, really...

except personality-wise... sheep pretty much hate people.

Mine will have to get over it. Because I will hug it. Daily.)

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And I leave you with this:
In case you haven't already died from cute.

(All pictures from Cute Overload)

Self Control is Overrated.

I could not live without it:

Monster by Amy Earles (aka Wool & Water)

Check out the sweet postcard it came with and the squeal-worthy ghosty stamp on the shipping envelope...

Things You Should Buy for Me

Aaaah, disposable income, when shall you and I meet? I have a large wishlist of art that I want to live at my house from Etsy... where I could easily dump buckets of cash, if only I had it:

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jacksonswift: Wolves

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berkleyillustration: Everyone Serves A Porpoise

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therunnybunny: Victorian Deer Lady

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belleandboo: Lost and Found, Chance Encounter

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LittleRobot: The Queen and I

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robbridges: The Ursine Dream

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NuitBlanche: Deer Print

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woolandwater: Monster

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misterrob: We Had Everything
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ohmycavalier: Honey
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There are more, of course, but there is only so much one can put in one post, right? I'd love recommendations, too... not that I need to add to my already ridiculous wishlist, but... wait, yes I do.

Shoe Envy

You may have guessed that I have a minor shoe obsession (my WISTS get a little ridiculous). For example, I am currently obsessed with the granny boots featured in Rowan 40 (on pages 39-41, 45-46, and 57) and even took it as far as writing to Rowan... they told me they had no information, as their stylist brought them to the shoot, so I looked up the stylist (Emma Freemantle) and emailed her representation, but got no response. Do any of you have ideas on getting information available on them (brand, availability, etc.)? Or have you seen similar boots anywhere? They are partly brocade-ish fabric & partly leather...