Wish List Wednesday: Spring!

We are starting to get in our spring merchandise at work. I love spring, it is my favorite time of year and I looove new spring clothes!

I have been eyeing a few things at Anthropologie:








I'm a sucker for a pretty espadrille!

Stuart Weitzman:


Via Spiga:

Wish List Wednesday: Running

I started running last year and have really enjoyed racing. I decided to really challenge myself: I am going to run a half marathon in May! I started training this week (using the Runner's World Smart Coach) and I've been doing yoga on my crosstrain/rest days to stay limber.

So here are some items on my wish list for training!



I definitely need some new shoes and am looking forward to getting fitted at Run On. These are Asics.



I bought capris similar to these. I have always been self conscious about wearing really fitted pants but these were suprisingly flattering and comfortable to run in. I need some more while it's still too cool to wear shorts! These are Xersion brand from JC Penney.



Music makes running so much more enjoyable, but I really need an armband for my Zune. It is hard to find one that fits my scrawny arms, though. (I'm doing pushups!)



I might also want a pretty yoga mat! This one is by Gaiam, I have always had good luck with their products.

Wish List Wednesday!

All I want today is sleep!

I have been working overnights at work this week, so my sleep cycle is messed up. I have been getting home around 5am, going to bed about 6am and waking up earlier than I would like.

Tomorrow I am off but then Friday I go in at a normal time. I would love to sleep all day tomorrow but I think that would just throw my cycle even more out of whack.

Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!

Wish List Wednesday: Christmas Edition!

What are you hoping to get for Christmas this year?

I already got one of my gifts and I LOVE it! The T-Mobile G1 with Google phone.



This is the first smart phone I've had and I don't know how I lived without it! It links to my gmail account so I get notifications when I have a new email and also notifies me to events on my google calendar. Plus it has navigation, all free apps, a slide-out keyboard and tons of other stuff I haven't even figured out yet!

Okay, I got another early Christmas present. My mom and I went to the Relache Spa at the Gaylord! We did a mother-daughter package: massage, pedicure and manicure. It was great to get away and have a little girl time before the holidays. I loved all the treatments, I got a cute color on my toes, Lincoln Park After Dark.


I really hope I get some new running shoes! I really want to be fitted for shoes so I can run as comfortably as possible, so maybe a gift card to a running store. I'm hoping to really increase my mileage this spring, so some shoes and gear would definitely help.

I also hope I get some good books. We do a book exchange with our families on Christmas day, and with as many readers in our family there are always some good choices. Since we do it white elephant style, if you get one you really want you have to hope it doesn't get stolen!

Have a very Merry Christmas!

WIsh List Wednesday: Dream Home

I am so tired of apartment living: noisy neighbors, no control over heat, fighting for parking spaces. So today I am building our dream house in my head.

First up: the kitchen!

I long for the day when I have real counter space. And a pantry! I would cook like crazy if I could have a kitchen bigger than a closet.
Love these from hgtv.com and thenest.com.






I love this island!



Living room inspiration pictures.







Home office







And of course the master bathroom should be a place to unwind.





I love this tub, as well as the blue and gold color scheme.



Ahhh...someday...

Wish List Wednesday: Thanksgiving Edition!

Happy early Thanksgiving! What are you looking forward to tomorrow?

My first wish is to make my goal time at the Turkey Trot 5K! We shall see.

I am looking forward to some of my favorite Thanksgiving foods!

Roast turkey breast (this is last year's turkey made by my godfather Chad, who is an amazing chef).



Sweet potatoes! Must have marshmallows.



Fresh steamed green beans. No casserole for me, thank you. My godmother makes them perfectly, with lemon and butter.



And the piece de resistance...chocolate pecan pie. My friend Monika gave me this recipe several years ago and it was an instant hit. I just took this one out of the oven. (Sorry it's a little blurry, I don't have a fancy camera like the food bloggers!)

Wish List Wednesday: Bottoms up!

Here are a few things I have been craving this week!



I normally only like fresh brewed iced tea, but I tried True Brew on a coworker's advice and it is really good! I like my tea unsweetened and I love their black tea as well as the white tea. They also have some flavored, sweetened and green varieties.



When fall hits, I love to get a latte from Starbucks! I especially love the cinnamon dolce latte and the gingerbread latte. I very rarely splurge on coffee out but I like to treat myself to Starbucks while Christmas shopping.



When we went to dinner at Toulouse with some friends a couple weeks ago and I got a Pink Planet cocktail. It was so delicious and girly! Champagne, strawberry liqueur, strawberry puree and garnished (of course!) with a strawberry. (Note: I found this photo online, but it is pretty much what they look like.)

What are some of your favorite drinks?

Wish List Wednesday

What a great idea! I saw this on Clean Eating Mama's blog (see links). This Wednesday's wish list: travel!

I would love to go back to Rome. I went when I was 17 and just fell in love.

Sightseeing...





Shopping...




Food...




One place I would just love to visit is Paris. It's top on my wish list!








What destination is on your wish list?