Happy Friday from Edward Monkton!

For as long as I can remember, I have loved greeting cards.  Any paper products, really!  When I was in London several years ago, I discovered Edward Monkton. His drawings and cards are so witty, yet simple. They make me happy.  So, what better thing to share on a Friday?!  Hope everyone has a great weekend!

What a Wonderful World

My mom sends me lots of random forwards, usually with cute pictures of puppies.  This video of a BBC commercial made me smile this morning, so I thought I'd share. Definitely puts me in awe of nature and this amazing world we live in.

Adele, round 2.

I'm sure you've already listened to this, but just in case you haven't... head over to NPR to stream Adele's new album 21 in its entirety. NOW.

The highly-anticipated sophomore album from the lovely Brit will be released in the US on February 22nd.  This album really is heart-wrenching, in the most beautiful way.  Well done, Adele. Well done.

Women be shoppin'.

Lord, they be shoppin'!

Since I feel somewhat guilty about all the upcoming expenses for our wedding, I decided the best place for me to exert my shopping energy was in finding great deals on dresses for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, etc. Excellent plan, donchathink?

After eying the ASOS website for months (maybe years) now, I finally decided it was time to order something(s) off this incredibly chic, neverending, online UK store. Don't let the fact that this website is based in the UK scare you... they provide free shipping and returns to the good ole U-S-of-A. Lucky us!

So, you wanna see what I got? Thought so.

Dress #1 : a perfectly draped t-shirt dress for basically $26!  I think this is a great little number you can dress up or down.  Big accessories and awesome heels for a bridal shower, then flip flops and a chunky knit for a late spring evening...

Dress #2 : I think this one might be my favorite.  It has these embellished slits on the sleeves - which I normally wouldn't go for - but it works here.

Dress #3 : Love the long sleeves on this one - I feel like it will help bridge the winter-to-spring wardrobe gap nicely.  I can wear it with tights and booties while it's still cold, then nude heels when it starts to warm up.

Dress #4 : I've been wanting a dress with a one shoulder cut like this for a while now.  Put on some bright peep toes and I'm ready for some bachelorette festivities!

I'll update everyone once I receive the order and see the quality of the clothes - fingers crossed!

Your daily dose of British humor...

The last few nights, Garrett and I have been watching a great UK show called "An Idiot Abroad."  The basic premise is these guys...

(Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant)

make this guy....

(Karl Pilkington... the "idiot")

travel the world to see the Seven Wonders, while putting him in numerous uncomfortable situations.  Karl understands that traveling the world and being exposed to new cultures should broaden his thinking, but he sometimes just doesn't understand the big deal. Hilarity ensues...

Check out the clip below...