Solitary in Sanity

At least 85% of women who have miscarriages have subsequent normal pregnancies and births.

Have a fantastic weekend, my wonderfully supportive readers.

via webMD

On Monday, Jim and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary. Below is a photo of my bouquet filled with peonies. They held up despite the fact that it was 100 degrees. Seriously, I am pretty sure temps reached 100 degrees.

I love peonies. I think they are the most beautiful flower in all the world.

Merry Weekend!

photo by kamila harris photography (and here you’l find her blog that i contribute to!)

I love leopard. I know there are people out there that associate leopard prints with bat-shit crazy women, but I associate them more with the women seen here. Women with timeless style and the utmost sophistication. Jackie, Audrey…okay Kate Moss may very well be bat-shit, but let us ignore her.

Happy warm-weather weekend!

courtesy of Elle

extended version…

This is a photo taken of a photo that hangs in our dining room. It was taken by my cousin and it features the entry way to my very first place here in South Jersey. This weekend marks 5 years since I made the move from a northern New Jersey college town down to the southern parts of a state that doesn’t get the credit it deserves (but that’s for another day). I moved down here because I had no other plans, and because my cousin and his wife offered up a sweet studio apartment above their garage (and amazing backyard oasis, complete with giant pool) in exchange for taking care of their two young girls. This ‘temporary’ arrangement turned into 2 years and one of the most amazing experiences in my life. It was here that I landed my first ‘real’ job, made my first adult friends, learned priceless tools for motherhood, and fell in love with the man I would marry.

If you had told me five years ago today, as I was packing up my college apartment in tears, that I would be a married, non-drinking, self-employed writer with a baby on the way in just five years…I would have laughed in your face.

I didn’t have a plan, but it all worked out perfectly in the end. Dreams that I never knew I had, came true. Happy Anniversary South Jersey,  you’re alright.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Naturally, some people are up in arms about Michelle Obama’s recent look, worn to a state dinner. I think she looks stunning. Had Laura Bush worn the same frock, nobody would have batted an eyelash. But apparently Michelle is just too sassy in glitter and big sexy hair.

But negativity isn’t what rubies and love songs is all about, so I’m just gonna keep on loving how hot they look. Yeah, I called Mr. Pres. & the First Lady “hot.”

Take that and have yourself a happy, happy weekend!  [image via the cut]

This photo of my (nearly) 4 year old niece was taken by my sister. If we could all channel this kind of joy whenever we are feeling down, the world would be a happier place.

Merry weekend! Spread the joy.

I want a shirt inspired by this gorgeous butterfly moth. (thanks Bryan!)

Happy weekend, Beauties.

courtesy of -Nat on Flickr

I recently came across a beautiful new blog. KRISATOMIC likes drawing, embroidery and taking pictures. Here is one of her charmingly happy drawings:

Have a grand weekend!

Lemons, lemonade. Summer, sunshine! I can’t wait. Who’s with me??

Happy Friday. Bon Weekend!

This little girl’s room is a dream come true. Perfect. Be sure to check out the whole set of photos from an Amsterdam home, featured on bkids.

Have a beautiful weekend!