11 {Chapters+Starbucks}
This is my happy place. When I'm especially happy or sad or bored or depressed I can come here and spend hours lost in the happy world of coffee and new books. *bliss*
I would like to make a note that I also enjoy second hand book shops and independent coffee houses. One great combination very near to my house is Gracious Goods and Belgravia Books and Treasures12 {Dresses}
I practically live in skirts and dresses from the first sign of spring well into the fall as I pile on tights and boots and sweaters (so pretty much for 3 months out of the year). Anthropologie always has the prettiest and highest quality items which I adore and am seldom able to purchase for myself.
I have recently discovered Modcloth which has a plethora of adorable dresses at a much more affordable price point.
13 {Salt Water Taffy}
I don't know why and I can't even remember the last time I had it but the wax paper wrapping and the pretty bright colours (I like blue the best) just scream happy to me.14 {Pretty Aprons}
Cooking is just so much better when you look cute doing it.
15 {Hand written Letters}
The last time I received one of these was in Jr. high from my very good friend who had moved to Alabama. We would send each other letters and little gifts and receiving something from her always made my day. We should all take the time now and then to try to renew letter writing as a hobby because it always makes someones day.
16{My Deer Necklace}
I bought this necklace at a little store in Vancouver and I can no longer remember the name of the designer. I wish I could because it is my favorite piece of jewelery and I wear it every day. I'm not big on accessories and I have had boys buy my things in the past but they never felt like ME, which this does.
17 {Lilacs}
The smell of lilacs means summer is here and purple is my favorite colour. 'nuff said.
18 {Trains}
In my opinion, the very best way to travel. Fast enough that you get where you want to go before going crazy, slow enough to enjoy the view.
19 {Dancing}
All kind, all places. Dancing was and always will be my first love. Watching the Nutcracker in a huge dark theatre when I was 6, endless days in a ballet studio with bleeding toes, making up silly dance games with friends, choreographing dances in the back yard, pas de deux lessons with Frank Augustyn, friendly/not-so-friendly competition between friends, finally having my own ideas brought to life through dance...now, dancing in my living room, kitchen, anywhere I can.
20 {Pink Champagne}
It's cheap and pink and delicious. Yay.
