Author: vanessa joie
are cupcakes still cool?
oh weekend

I managed to get to work JUST in time this morning. I did not manage however, to throw on anything other than sweats and a cardigan. Whoops.
It turns out I do have some finds to share with you after all, so here you go:
This weekend is General Conference. It’s a very special weekend where we get together to listen to our Church leaders give guidance and counsel. I love my faith.
I finally bought these darling Polaroid note cards. I can’t wait to send them but I will keep a few for myself I’m sure.
And I discovered this lovely blog. Jenny is one of the contributers for the Polaroid note cards. (found via Joanna)
A great idea: using tie clips to display Polaroids.
This tumblr site has a great collection of Paris photos, quotes and videos.
Even though reading Anne’s blog takes a little time and effort on my part (since my French is SO bad), looking at her gorgeous photography is easy peasy.
The most beautiful mini pies ever.
Lisa has a beautiful, and FREE October calander for you.
Lonny has launched! The void that Domino folding created is being filled.
I’m super excited for Design Sponge’s book!
Who knew I’d fall in love with ceramic cheese markers?
friday!
having one of those days?
This will fix it. And if not, well… it’s almost Friday.
goodness know we know what goodness is


(please don’t mind my blurry Polaroids – I love them)
My Holgaroid has arrived! It looks awesome and is big and I’m so excited to use it. I will admit it is a little trickier than i thought but I am determined to get the hang of it. I’ll have to start stocking up on more film while I have fun practicing.
Yes, I have a disease – it’s called Polaritis. There is no cure and the treatment is pricey. But I love it.

This is the first picture… if you know what I’m doing wrong please tell me. K, thanks.
i love my dad

“Yet in my lineaments they trace
Some features of my father’s face.”
Lord Byron
I love my dad. So much. I cry at the end of Mulan
when her dad says,
“The greatest gift and honor is having you as a daughter.”
It’s an honor to have my dad be my dad.
But life has not been particularly kind to him over the last little while,
so maybe you could say a little prayer for him, or maybe send some good thoughts or vibes his way.
Dads are the best aren’t they?
Once Upon a Time
Little Capucine has a breathtaking story to tell you. It involves a hippo who is allergic to magic. I love the way she says crocodile.
PS – this is just another reason I’m determined to become fluent in French.
happiness is

1. A little girl in my Primary class drawing me a picture and writing me that have “a pretty smile and a great ha ha” … and then explained that she didn’t know how to spell the word laugh.
2. Making progress.
3. Going to Utah next month. Can you say Cafe Rio? Oh, and friends. ♥
4. Talking to Tara on her 8th birthday.
5. Getting frozen yogurt with friends.
6. Finishing reading Les Miserables… so satisfying.
7. Finally being able to send picture messages from my iPhone.
8. Finding this bedding at Anthropologie for 83% off.
9. Finding a dry dog food that Harlow will eat. I’m so proud of her.
10. Going on a cleaning spree and having everything shiny and sweet-smelling.
11. Ordering more chocolate film in hopeful anticipation of my Holgaroid arriving.










