Happy Holidays!

So, I know I've been insanely bad about blogging this month and I'm totally chalking it up to holiday preparation. New Year's resolution: become a better, more consistent, blogger. In the meantime, I leave you with a still of the best scene of my all-time favorite Christmas movie, A Christmas Story. Enjoy!

[photo cred: imdb]

Listening to:

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - "Home"

Man oh man, I love this song. And, it's perfectly appropriate for the upcoming holidays.

[source: youtube]

Who wears short shorts?

I don't have many holiday parties or extravagant plans set for this season, but if anything comes up I've decided I'm definitely going to break out some fancy schmancy shorts. While I'm typically a sucker for pretty dresses and lovely skirts, I'm wanting to try something a bit more unexpected. A fitted blazer, tights and cute booties thrown on with any of the pairs below would totally have me strutting my stuff at any holiday event.
[photo creds: bluefly, forever 21, shopbop]

Funny Stuff

I'm not sure if I'm just way behind in discovering this website or if there's many of you who also haven't heard of it, but, all I can say is, you better set aside countless hours because it will most certainly suck you in.

27b/6 is the site of David Thorne, an Australian humorist and Internet personality/author, and is essentially a collection of various humorous stories from Thorne's life.

Below is just a snippet (albeit a long snippet) of what you can find on the site. Enjoy!

From: Jane Gilles

Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.19pm

To: David Thorne

Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,

Our records indicate that your account is overdue by the amount of $233.95. If you have already made this payment please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne

Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.37pm

To: Jane Gilles

Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,

I do not have any money so am sending you this drawing I did of a spider instead.I value the drawing at $233.95 so trust that this settles the matter.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles
Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 10.07am

To: David Thorne

Subject: Overdue account

Dear David,

Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately we are unable to accept drawings as payment and your account remains in arrears of $233.95. Please contact us within the next 7 days to confirm payment has been applied to your account and is no longer outstanding.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne

Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 10.32am

To: Jane Gilles

Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,

Can I have my drawing of a spider back then please.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles

Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 11.42am

To: David Thorne

Subject: Re: Re: Overdue account

Dear David,

You emailed the drawing to me. Do you want me to email it back to you?

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne

Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 11.56am

To: Jane Gilles

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,

Yes please.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles

Date: Thursday 9 Oct 2008 12.14pm

To: David Thorne

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Overdue account

Attached

From: David Thorne

Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 09.22am

To: Jane Gilles

Subject: Whose spider is that?

Dear Jane,

Are you sure this drawing of a spider is the one I sent you? This spider only has seven legs and I do not feel I would have made such an elementary mistake when I drew it.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles

Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.03am

To: David Thorne

Subject: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,

Yes it is the same drawing. I copied and pasted it from the email you sent me on the 8th.David your account is still overdue by the amount of $233.95.Please make this payment as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne

Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.05am

To: Jane Gilles

Subject: Automated Out of Office Response

Thank you for contacting me.I am currently away on leave, traveling through time and will be returning last week.

Regards, David.

From: David Thorne

Date: Friday 10 Oct 2008 11.08am

To: Jane Gilles

Subject: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Hello, I am back and have read through your emails and accept that despite missing a leg, that drawing of a spider may indeed be the one I sent you. I realise with hindsight that it is possible you rejected the drawing of a spider due to this obvious limb ommission but did not point it out in an effort to avoid hurting my feelings. As such, I am sending you a revised drawing with the correct number of legs as full payment for any amount outstanding. I trust this will bring the matter to a conclusion.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles

Date: Monday 13 Oct 2008 2.51pm

To: David Thorne

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Dear David,

As I have stated, we do not accept drawings in lei of money for accounts outstanding.We accept cheque, bank cheque, money order or cash. Please make a payment this week to avoid incurring any additional fees.

Yours sincerely, Jane Gilles

From: David Thorne

Date: Monday 13 Oct 2008 3.17pm

To: Jane Gilles

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

I understand and will definitely make a payment this week if I remember. As you have not accepted my second drawing as payment, please return the drawing to me as soon as possible. It was silly of me to assume I could provide you with something of completely no value whatsoever, waste your time and then attach such a large amount to it.

Regards, David.

From: Jane Gilles

Date: Tuesday 14 Oct 2008 11.18am

To: David Thorne

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Whose spider is that?

Attached

[source: 27b/6]

All I want for Christmas is...

...this B-E-A-utiful leather jacket (in black).
And, quite amazingly, my thoughtful, wonderful, too good husband purchased this baby for me AND is already letting me wear it. I just love it when Santa comes early.

[photo creds: kenneth cole]

Fun and Flashy

This shouldn't be new news to anyone who frequents malls or websites, but sequins are quite the hot trend nowadays. And now that we're in the midst of the holiday season, I'm seeing more and more pieces featuring these bad boys all over town. Of course I love sequin party dresses and beautiful sequin blazers, but I'm especially intrigued by the casual sequin tees and tanks. I'm really, REALLY needing one of these to pair with some skinny jeans and ultra high heels. Just the right amount of glam for a night on the town.
[photo creds: piperlime, outnet]

Comfortable Travels

Again, I apologize for being MIA lately...last week was crazy with Nick and my first holiday as a married couple, traveling to and from the opposite ends of the state. We did have a lovely time in Cleveland with my family and friends and then a wonderful visit with Nick's friends and family in the Dayton/Cincinnati region. All in all, the perfect holiday, complete with TONS of food and fun.

Although both our families are within driving distance of us, I can't help but want this fabulous set of suitcases that form a sofa when not in use. Neat, huh??
How great would this be if you're stuck in the airport, en route home or vacation?? The four pieces of luggage (2 pieces of hand luggage and 2 pieces of large luggage) are covered with fabrics commonly used on traditional sofas. According to the designer, "[t]his concept came from a research on nostalgia during travelling. When a familiar object from home is taken with you on a trip you feel much more at ease. And which object is more familiar then your own comfortable couch."

Check out all the info here.

[source and photo creds: dezeen]