Blogger Tested, Puppy Approved

Hello Readers!

Many of you know that my family recently got a new puppy, a very lively and mostly sweet Alaskan Malamute who we named Sophie. For those of you who haven't met or heard about her yet, here is a picture:

Figure 1.1 Hello!

Over break I did a lot of Sophie-sitting, which was fun- but so much work! Her favorite activities include: chasing my brothers and parents and I, quietly sneaking up on us, learning new tricks (she learned "down" and "paw" over Thanksgiving break), going for walks, playing fetch and tug-of-war, and snuggling. Like, sit-in-your-lap-even-though-I'll-soon-be-a-big-dog-snuggling. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about:

Figure 2.1. sit-in-your-lap-even-though-I'll-soon-be-a-big-dog-snuggling

Cute right? She doesn't really fit, but somehow she makes it work. A year from now, however, I don't think this cute trick will be quite as cute. Speaking of cute... I really liked the outfit I wore on Sunday! I was always a bit afraid of pairing green and purple. Perhaps as a cautious measure of avoiding a Barney the Dinosaur look? Faded purple and olive green, I've learned, do not evoke a Barney-esque look. I like this combination, in fact! I think I might try it again.

Purple and Green... I've tested it and apparently Sophie approves! Who knew that a color-blind companion could know so much about fashion!

Retail Details:

Faded Purple Cardigan: Martin + Osa (via eBay)

Beneath the Surface Floral Silk Shell: Moulinette Soeurs from Anthropologie

Faded Purple Lace Boyfriend Tank: American Eagle Outfitters (Black Friday find!)

Olive Green AG Stevie Cords: Anthropologie

Gold and Pearl Necklace: gift

Sometimes Sophie has crazy eyes

Make New Friends and Keep the Old. . .

Dear Readers,

Me with "old" friends Maura and Corinne

I'm not sure how many of you were involved in Brownies or Girl Scouts. . . but if you were you may recognize the title of this post from a song often sung in those clubs. I was only a Brownie for a few short years, but the song rings as true and as clear in my memory as it did during my years in Troop 1148.

Another set of memories that still ring true and clear to me today are my memories of being a student at my alma mater. In a way, I recently was able to relive those memories in front of the freshman girls residence hall with two friends from college (Maura and Corinne) AND a new friend (Lorna) after drinking coffee and eating cinnamon rolls at the campus coffee shop with another new friend (Amanda)!

"Make new friends and keep the old"- check!

Here are a few photos that celebrate the old and the new

Me with Lorna, one of my "new" friends

I think I was losing my balance in this one. . . 

There we go!

Hair in face! 

(My) Retail Details:

Pearl Trio Bobby Pin: Anthropologie

Beneath the Surface Shell: Moulinette Soeurs from ANthropologie

Pink Cardigan: Anthropologie

Olive Green Stevie Cords: AG from Anthropologie

Hot Pink Metallic Shoes: Jessica Simpson from Bergner's

Green Jeweled Belt: Talbots (via my Mom)