Movie Moment: "I love you Phillip Morris"

I recently watched that movie "I love you Phillip Morris", and it was good! I didn't have very high expectations from the film, because I have never really loved Jim Carrey as an actor. But the part was a perfect fit for him, his sense of humor and defining facial expressions some how were able to translate perfectly into this gay con man. I was surprised with Ewan Mcgregor’s performance, it also exceeded my expectations. I guess I only really think of him as his character from Moulin Rouge, but he played a very convincing character in this movie.

I have always felt that you know someone Is a really god actor/actress when you can forget about the previous roles they have played (I think Natalie Portman is an example of this). And while I’m not saying I never thought about “Ace Ventura” or “Liar Liar” I never dwelled on it and in my opinion that is quite the feat for such a character actor. One word of warning; there are some very risqué scenes in the film, depending on your relationship it might be a film you don’t want to watch with your parents (especially if they are squeamish about homosexuality).

Oh and I guess I should stay I am back! you should expect a post from me daily from now on!

All Hallows Eve

Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. really can do no wrong. And she did it again with her latest Halloween stationary line. And Halloween is my favorite holiday par none. I don't really like the dressing up part but I can't get enough of all the creepy, cute things that Halloween is all about.

Pumpkin Butter!!

A couple of weeks ago I made pumpkin butter, because honestly what can be better than pumpkins and butter?! I just love the fall it is by far my favorite season...the colors, smells, textures, tastes....I can go on but I won't. There is something so special about fall in New England like it was made for fall and fall alone.

Below is the recipe I followed. which I got from allrecipes.com

1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices, and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
2. Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

It was super easy and made the house smell so good exactly like fall should smell.

*Sigh*

Sneak Peek

Below are a couple spreads from my degree project. Can't wait for it to be finalized...only 2 more weeks! When it is all finished I will definitely post all about it. At the moment I can barely write another word about it.

Parental Units

Check out these awesome mother's and father's day cards from Hello! Lucky , I got my dad the BBQ one for father's day a couple years back. I also got them an anniversary card from this letterpress company. I love the complexity of the drawings, paired with the small color pallete.

22 birthday

Today is my birthday and this is how I wish I could have celebrated it, but that is not the case with only one month left until graduation (literally one month today). But my friends made it very special and made a surprise birthday party and I am not sure exactly what is going on tomorrow but I know there is some other birthday party which I am really looking forward to!

My friend are the greatest my roommate got me a box of small items for my summer of commuting into New York City for my internship at Martha Stewart Living. She got me a small bottle of sheer sunblock, some packs of gum, a tupper-ware case for eating cereal on the run and a bunch of other great stuff. The craziest thing which goes to show how well she knows me is she included a Bumpit which is really funny because I have alway wanted one, but felt it was a big waste of money and I NEVER mentioned that I wanted one to her. I can't wait to try it out!


image via ffffound!