Blood Brothers

Outfit Details: Dress: Vintage in shop // Hat & Shoes: UO // Brooch: Gift from sister // Purse: Vintage



















Saturday was spent in the company of great friends in a great city.  I stuffed myself with poached pear salad with goat cheese and shepherd's pie and later some good old fashioned banana ice cream with brownie chunks at The Franklin Fountain.  Then we frolicked by the water.  Boy did we ever frolic ... like a bunch of goobers, but it was fun and kind of silly.  At night we were serenaded by the lovely Ingrid Michaelson.  Though our feet hurt from standing a long while and we decided we were old enough to break out the orthopedics, the music was so sweet as was the evening, so it really didn't matter - especially since third row standing position was scored.  So we danced and we laughed and enjoyed one another's company and were very thankful that moving to a new town meant meeting friends like these.  Before heading back home we did the most unhealthy thing and got cheesesteaks and experienced the heart of Philly all together.  I think I felt like a kid again - out and about gallivanting and carrying on in a city that never sleeps.   I do believe being in the company of true blue friends, makes you feel young at heart...and that's quite a good feeling.

The End.

Wishing you a carefree week darlings!
Love Bunches,

Oh the Places You'll Go

Hello there darlings, 

I'm taking a little ol break from the blog today as I am still out of town visiting family, but you can find me here and there doing a interview at Of Corgis and Cocktails and guest posting at Thrifting Through Life...both very loverly blogs by two very loverly ladies - Katherine and Laura:)

Pop on over and say hello if you have a moment.  

Be back to the grind tomorrow.

See you then!

xx

Marisa Noelle

Rainbow Crossing

Outfit Details: Dress & Pendant: Vintage//Cardi & Shoes: Thrifted//Headscarf: UO

Why hello!
Another full weekend is on the horizon for me as Mother's Day is quickly approaching.  First though, Albert and some friends and I are headed off to Philly to see Ingrid Michaelson in concert and just take in all the energy that the city has to offer.  Goodness, I do love that place!  Then we are off to Camp Hill to spend Mother's Day with my family then back to Philly to spend Mother's Day with Albert's family.  Phew!  Yes, that is a lot of running around - but no complaints here.

It's been a lovely little mix of rain and shine and sun showers where I live, so I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this rainbow the other day when we were walking about our neighborhood.  Now, if I could only find that pot of gold:)

Have the happiest of weekends darlings!
Love Bunches,

Sweet and Spicy

I'm cooking up some simple and savory goodness over at The Muffington Post today for Mary Morgan's Self-Love Extravaganza.  Hop on over if you feel so inclined....Her whole self-love extravaganza is definitely something worth checking out:)

See you tomorrow!

xx Marisa Noelle

Beachy Keane

Outfit Details: Dress: Vintage - The Attic People (remixed)//Floral Crown: DIY//Necklace: Etsy//Shoes: Modcloth (Gift, remixed)

Hello there darlings, 

Nope I am not on vacation, this is just your average Saturday spent hanging around in my neighborhood.    Now that spring has finally sprung, I guess it's safe to say that bare legs and beach afternoons are going to be the spice of life from here on out...well, at least after all the more important stuff like running errands and doing chores gets done.  (How's that for reality?)  On this day, the fam and I were running out and about grocery shopping like it was going out of fashion because we came home from Pittsburgh to a house full of bare cupboards.  Upon driving back into our neighborhood my son, Keane, so adamantly sing-sung the word, "play" over and over...so naturally on to the beach and playground area we did drive.  Though my neighborhood is quietly nestled on the side of a mountain, it also boasts a gorgeous lake and cute little beach area...sans the waves that is, but nonetheless, it's the perfect place to let our little guy run around and get some good old fashioned fresh air.  So that is that...sunshine on my shoulders makes me quite a happy girl.


Love Bunches,

When in Pittsburgh

Outfit Details: Dress & Hat: UO (Old, remixed) // Blazer: Vintage, Thrifted // Purse: Vintage // Shoes: Poetic License - Amazon.com

When in Pittsburgh - well I wish I could tell you that I ventured into the city and did tons of cool site seeing but not the case.  The hubs and I were out there on business and so most of the days and nights were tied up with meetings, which is not nearly as cool.  However it was a nice trip and even nicer that my parents were out there as well, so I got some good old fashioned hang time (and good eating) in with the family that made the long trip all worth while.  

I was sooo sooo tired the whole trip - going 48 hours with no sleep is no fun, so pardon the gargantuan, somewhat obnoxious size of my sunglasses.  I really needed something to shut as much light out as possible.  I think I would have wore those suckers inside if it would have been a perfectly appropriate thing to do...haha.  

Anyhow, I have some sweet little tidbits planned for this space including a DIY that several of your have asked me to do...so I'm rather excited.

Happy Friday Darlings!

Love Bunches,

Guest Blogger: Tye

Hello darlings, 
As I mentioned before, I have been in Pittsburgh all week on business...and though I am back, I am tuckered out to the core, so I've asked my gorgeous gal Tye, to take over for me today.  Wishing you all a wondrous week.  Catch you on the weekend!
xx Marisa
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"Greetings from Pittsburgh!  I'm Tye and I was super excited when the lovely Marisa asked if I could do a guest blog post for her.  

Right now I'm loving long flowy skirts and maxi dresses for the spring/summer season.  I prefer them to be vintage so I've collected several cotton india wraps skirts and look forward to adding some vintage maxi dresses to my collection soon.  I'm looking forward to receiving this one in the mail soon and continue to search the internet for vintage lovelies to own.  

What are you looking forward to wearing this Spring/Summer season?  Come over to say hi at  The Art of Accessorizing where I blog about my ensembles and feature inspiring fashionistas like our dearly loved Marisa"  I'm wearing:

Brooks Brothers white button down

Vintage cotton maxi dress - Etsy

Unisa sandals - Avalon Exchange

Vintage Bakelite bangles - Ebay

Turquoise pendant - Three Winds Gallery

Thank you Marisa for allowing me to guest blog post for you!

xxx,

Tye

The Oneders

Outfit Details: Dress: Vintage - Antique Store//Hat: Handmade//Shoes: Amazon.com - Poetic License











Hello, hello!

So I can now safely say that I am cozily nested in my hotel room in the land of Pittsburgh.  How nice it is to finally be here and not cooped up in a car full of luggage and empty coffee cups...and spiders.  Yes a spider...which nearly drove my hubby off the road because apparently he is a little frightened by them.  This I will admit made me laugh, because bugs of any kind don't scare me in the least bit...such a Ron Weasley I have on my hands:)

As for Pittsburgh...oh Pittsburgh...anytime I think of thee all I hear in my head is Boss Vic Koss saying, "Vicksburgs in the Pittburgh, Vicksburgs in the Pittburgh".  Remember "That Thing You Do"?  Please tell me I am not the only one that far off in la la land to be thinking of that:)  ... But goodness do I love that movie!                                    

So now I must quickly run as my schedule is chock full while I am out here.   And if it seems totally silly that I am wearing a knit hat and tights...it was 47 degrees, so I am still quite bundled:)  Catch you when I return darlings!

Love bunches, 

Cherry Blossom

Outfit Details: Dress: Vintage in shop//Headband: Modcloth//Shoes: Thrifted

Happy Saturday darlings, 

Just a very quick pop in today to say 'hello" and wish you the most lovely weekend.  I feel like shouting "Hooray"  as it has finally stopped raining.  First time of the season with bare legs too...whoohoo!  Naturally I want to be out and about and antiquing to my little heart's content but first I must catch up.  Lots to do as we are leaving for Pittsburgh on Monday so back to the suitcase again I go. 

Any special plans on your horizon?  Do tell:)

Love bunches, 

Friday Snippets for a Rainy Day

The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house. All that cold, cold, wet day.

~The Cat In The Hat

As these very cold and dreary days have had me stuck inside, I've decided to make the most of it to conquer the cabin fever.  

So I:

Wrote a new song...it's the first I've done this in a very long while and it's not finished yet, but still, I was feeling quite accomplished.  I've also been fiddling with my own arrangements of "Don't Stop Believin", "Stereo Heart", "Snowed Under", and "Little Talks" nonstop.  It's kind of fun to put your own spin on things.

I won a personalized piece of artwork from Ana of Ana Cloud.  Naturally I asked for a painting of some keys.  I finally got around to giving it a proper home on my wall after a couple failed attempts.



S'more's Cupcakes.  This was my first go-about with them and they were pretty darn delicious with only a few minor kinks to work out.  The toasted marshmallow creme on top was way too divine.

Plenty of play and cuddle time with my little guy. <3



The simple life is simply a sweeter one.
Happy Friday darlings!  See you tomorrow!

Love Bunches,