tshirt days

tshirt: c/o my dad, shorts: old navy, watch: target, shoes: charlotte russe, necklace: peru

I have those days where I would like nothing better to stay in my pajamas, drink numerous cups of earl of grey, curl up on my couch in an old wool blanket, and read a Jane Austin novel. These days are frighteningly frequent. So I turn to my trusty tshirt, statement necklace, shorts or jeans, and mustard flats and we're all good. (Actually, it's one of my dad's undershirts...the looser, the better. And it has a faint old spice smell. I love that.)

Beginning tomorrow, I'm going to be stepping down as the blogs main author for a bit - though no longer than a month. I need a little break and have some work I really need to buckle down and finish up. But no worries! My beautiful sister will be taking over for the next bit. She has a great personal style, is much more crafty than I am (be expecting DIYs!), and have I mentioned how crazy beautiful she is?! You guys won't even want me back after getting to hang with her for a while! She's that cool. So farewell for a bit! I'll be back before you even realize I'm gone!

My Love Affair With Lebanese Cuisine

I'll be the first to admit my obsession with Lebanese Cuisine. I cannot get enough of the fresh flavors and gritty textures - beyond delicious!  I love the grape leaves, kebabs, pita, labne, baklava, hummus, olives, tabbouleh...Anybody else feeling just a bit hungry?

My absolute favorite Lebanese restaurant is this adorable little cafe known as Neomonde. If you're ever in the Raleigh area, go check it out! Who knows, you may just see me there. I have a love affair going on with that place.

NC Women's Show

I'm baaaaack! I've emerged from the deep, dark, pajama wearing hole known as exam season. (Personally, my least favorite season of them all.) And let me tell you, it feels good! The sun is shining! The birds are chirping! And the world is as it should be - exam free for another bunch of months!

In other news, I was given the opportunity to attend the NC Women's Show and just had a blast! I met some really sweet entrepreneurs - I have a new respect for business owners. Belk was there and had tons of makeup booths set up. I was in heaven, I tell ya!

Happiness in April

maybe it’s the mug of peppermint tea cupped in my hands.

maybe it’s the unexpected letter of encouragement from a sweet friend that was discovered in my mailbox this afternoon.

maybe it’s the especially tender words God has been whispering to me

and the perfect way he’s been working in me.

Maybe it’s the beautiful, southern April.

maybe it’s because I finally feel at home in Raleigh.

maybe it’s the bright skirts, spring dresses, and 4 inch heels strewn about my room in look book of sorts.

maybe it's the burts bees tent sale that made all my burts bees fantasies come true. 

maybe it's the workout that squeezed it's way into my day (the bum says 'thanks!)

maybe the cricket chirping outside my window

keeping me company

maybe it’s all of that.

Either way, I’m happy.

like a nerd.

shirt: vintage, c/o sister, jeans: Old Navy, cardigan: thrifted (gap), sandals: Target, bracelet: gift from a friend, belt: thrifted, bag: thrifted (h&m)

Well gosh darn, it's Monday already.
This weekend was filled with peppermint tea, an intensely crowded trip to the museum (more on this later), burts bees (more on this later too), vintage graphic tee-shirts, bright red lips, coffee ice cream, attempts at being a gym bunny, and absolutely no studying.
I'm smack in the middle of exam season and ohhh it's not pretty. But I refused to let myself study for more than an hour each day - we'll see if this comes back to haunt me. 2 exams down. 4 to go. The magical land of Starbucks will be receiving frequent visits this next week. (oh how I love you, beautiful green straw!)
In other news, I'm officially a working woman! Well, I will be come June. I couldn't be more thrilled!

Happy Monday, lovelies!