Mandarin Earrings

Just came across these beautiful earrings on Erin McDermott's website.

They have been added to my birthday wishlist!

Croissant Bread Pudding

I cooked dinner for my parents last night, since my mom had never seen my apartment (despite the fact that I've lived there since September).  I made a chicken and lentil chili in our trusty Crock-Pot, and made Barefoot Contessa's croissant bread pudding for dessert. 

Bread pudding is my mom's favorite dessert, so she's a tough critic, but she loved it!  The recipe was easy to make and delicious - I highly recommend it.

I made a few of my own changes: I used currants instead of raisins (since I already had them in our pantry) and sprinkled cinnamon over the top before putting it in the oven. 

Summer sandals

The decision has been made: I'm buying these.

Pictures are starting to pop up on the internet of various bloggers wearing them (I saw them most recently here), so I'm jumping on the bandwagon.

First Aid Kit

I saw First Aid Kit in concert on Monday evening and they did not disappoint.  Close harmonies, well-written lyrics, and a bit of Swedish dry humor.  I can't stop singing their songs quietly in my office, especially this one:

and this one:

I hope they continue to make great music.

New shoes

I just ordered these from Alloy:

I'm pretty excited.



Mint Candy Apple

I've wanted a bottle of Essie's Mint Candy Apple ever since last summer when I chose it for a pedicure, but I soon found out that Essie only sells it to nail salons, not pharmacies.  Thanks to a recent Cup of Jo post, I found that you could order a bottle through Zappos.  So I did - immediately!

You can order it here.