reading, writing, thinking

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Photo via Whoorl

Nesting tips from hotels. I think I need a vacation, even if it is at home.

This makes me want to go to Paris. It also makes me want a hot chocolate and a croissant.

This makes me want to go to Paris with Holly. Then again, I would go pretty much anywhere with Holly. Of course.

And then I will stay in France forever because they iron everything, and you know how I feel about ironing. (I love it. Truly.)

Whoorl shares my obsession with navy and white stripes (which are very French). In fact, she wrote a poem about them. Love (Sarah and her poem).

reading, writing, thinking

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Photo by Betty the Crow, via Etsy

This week, I reread E. M. Forster’s A Room With a View, and then watched the 1985 Merchant Ivory film adaptation (available on Netflix as a direct download) — both for probably the 100th time. Totally worth two hours — the book and the film.

At TLC’s Parentables, I wrote about what to carry on when you travel with kids. Because you never know who might throw up on you during the flight.

How awesome are these vintage upcycled suitcases? Totally awesome.

Have you seen “Fantastic Mr. Fox?” I want one of these dolls.

I love this superhero birthday party. Too bad my kids are over their superhero phase.

This makes me want to redecorate the office. Again. (Or maybe the game room. Hmm.)

Top five tinted moisturizers. I mix my own, but these are so much easier.

Shaving tips. For you, not him. Of course.

“There is no such thing as costumes or dress-up clothes.  They are all simply clothes.” Life lessons from a five-year-old.

reading, writing, thinking

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How traveling can help you edit your closet.

I want all of these things for Mother’s Day. Get on that, kids.

You deserve good things — here’s why.

Glazed lemon  and orange cornmeal cookies. Yum.

DIY baby masks. Perfect for Mother’s Day.

Sometimes I forget how beautiful Oklahoma City really is.

I love this outfit. Truly.

How to conquer the long run.

While I was running a measly 6.2 miles last Sunday, my friend and virtual coach Kristen was kicking ass and taking names an Olympic-distance triathlon. Yay!

I also wrote a couple of things this week.

Perfectly Stylish Mother’s Day Gifts (TLC’s Parentables)

Three Playground-Friendly Summer Styles for Mom (Work It, Mom!)

Image via weheartit.