Fried Dough Fix • Love the DC Metro • Stripes at work • Pretty Gift Wrapping • 1st Time at Reagan National Airport • A Spontaneous Upgrade • Sunday Brunching • Polka Dots at Work • Bouquet of Broccolini • Escalator Tunnel • First Pedi of the Year • AAR at the Royale

This really happened. Yes… it happened way back in January, but that’s beside the point. Not only was it amazing to be on a cruise ship with my favorite band ever (as well as 16 other awesome groups: Ozma! Free Energy! Yuck! Sleeper Agent!), it was a most excellent way to spend a weekend in the dead of winter. Good-bye winter blues, hellllooooo Blue Album!

{Credit: Meg Baisden Photography}

I’m still trying to wrap my head around all the awesomeness I encountered a couple of weeks ago at the Stationery Academy! I was incredibly privileged to meet Whitney English Kolb, Emily Ley, and Lara Casey – tremendously inspiring women, each living their best life, and encouraging others to do the same. And not to mention my fellow classmates who are each so passionate, supportive, and immensely talented. I will never forget the two days that I spent with these ladies – the lessons learned, the stories told, and the friendships gained.

I’m thrilled to be on my way home to Pensacola, not only to see my family, but to be part of the Stationery Academy’s inaugural Class of 2011!!! This 2-day workshop was founded by two lovely ladies that are leaders in the world of stationery and will be attended by 14 other über-talented, stationery-loving women. I will be basking greatness (and hopefully some Florida sunshine)! SO EXCITED!!!

It was such a treat to see Dale Chihuly’s exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston! Mr. G and I got a chance to see his work in Vegas at the Bellagio a few years ago. This time we got to experience these spectacular glass sculptures with some special out-of-town guests. I would venture to say that this was a definite highlight during their busy stay.

A little tip about the MFA: if you happen to get there about 45 minutes before they close, the admission is free!