Tuesday, November 24, 2009

A Treasure Trove

When I purchase makeup, I always tend to buy palettes. I love them, especially when they are good quality, have a ton of options AND are a good deal. My friend Meghan got this Tarte Treasure Chest for her birthday and when I saw it in person (and used it) I was amazed! So many colors (it has great neutral/everyday colors and some crazy/funky ones) for eyes, lips, and cheeks and for only $52! Plus Tarte makeup is free of a lot of the bad crap that most makeup contains, like parabens, petro-chemicals, phthalates, etc. (There is a list online if you want to see all of them. No, I don't know what any of them are....but it sounds pretty bad.) Anyway, it's a great gift idea for someone.....that someone perhaps being me......mom? dad? sisters? I know you all read this.

Monday, November 23, 2009

A New Spin on Some Old Favorites


I have been on the hunt for a sweet holiday treat, without going the cookie route. I opened up my new issue of Cooking Light and found this recipe for Caramel Popcorn Brittle. I love peanut brittle and I love popcorn, so this is an easy choice! Plus you can really add in whatever you want. When I attempt this, I might add in some pretzels and/or mini chocolate chips.....cause adding chocolate is never a bad idea. That may ruin the whole "light" idea, but it's the holidays, so who cares.
On another chocolate note, I went to a food and wine event on Saturday night and at the Picazo717 booth they served their Chocolate & Spanish Blue Cheese Truffles. Chocolate....good, blue cheese....good, Chocolate & Blue Cheese Truffles....delicious! They had a really bizarre flavor, but I went back for more! Definitely an interesting new take on chocolate!

Friday, November 20, 2009

It's Embarrassing....But I'm Still Asking


I just HAD to do a teeny tiny post about how excited I am for New Moon! I can't wait to see it! For those of you that made the midnight showing, what did you think? I am dying to know!

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

A Diary for Dummies


I have always thought it would be neat if I kept a journal throughout my young adult life. I have tried a couple of times, but I always get bored after a few weeks and forget about it. While browsing through the home section of Modcloth.com the other day I came across this One Line a Day Journal. It's pretty self explanatory, but all you have to write is one sentence per day, so it's like a mini journal. PLUS it packs in 5 years worth of one liners, so you don't have to worry about filling up a bunch of notebooks! Even I think I can handle that.
image/ modcloth

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wishful Wednesday


Another Wishful Wednesday from Kelsey's blog The Seattle Smith's!

'I wish' .... my life was a movie,

and I would want it to be.....

A ROMANTIC COMEDY!

I am a sucker for all romantic comedies, not matter how cheesy or predictable. They always put me in a good mood. I especially like those that feature weddings.....because I am crazy about them. (Think Father of the Bride, which happens to be one of my all time favorites!)



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musicandmoviemart.com

Monday, November 16, 2009

Round 2


I don't write a whole lot about my personal life, so perhaps this will shed a little light on the secret life of Brynn.

The second award was passed to me by Selma @ Crazy Little World of Mine. Thanks again Selma!

The directions are to post the award on my site, write 10 interesting things about myself and then pass it on to 10 other bloggers. This actually stresses me out a little. I am not that interesting!

But, I'll do what I can......

1) I am a middle child, with one younger sister and one older. Middle children out there, you know who you are, I know you feel my pain.

2) Hot Dogs are my all time favorite food. I ask for them every year on my birthday. What's weird is that I am not really a big meat eater. Put prime rib in front of me and I am not all that impressed. Put a hot dog in front of me and I will love you forever. Side note: Along with hot dogs, I tend to gravitate towards all over processed and preservative filled foods. Bring on the twinkies, easy cheese, funions, pepperoni sticks.......Mmmmmm

3) I have a really ridiculous wedding obsession that I am SURE is jinxing my love life. (At least I am telling myself that, so I don't start thinking I have a personal problem.) But really, I have a million wedding magazines and books in my apartment. I am told that I will have to hide this if a guy comes over....or it will seriously scare them.

4) I went to Catholic school from preschool through college. That's about 19 years people, half of which was spent in plaid polyester........diamonds in my halo.

5)I hate asparagus and peas....they are just gross. If something makes your urine smell that bad, then it shouldn't be consumed.

6) If I could have any occupation, I would either own a bakery or be a set designer for movies.

7) I am messy as hell and I get reminded of it constantly. I just don't feel the need to be tidy at this point in my life. Reminder: Messy does NOT mean dirty. I am not dirty or gross, I am messy (example: clean clothes all over my room).

8) I went to college in Montana. That state is like another planet....but mostly in good ways.

9) I LOVE Euro pop music. They just don't make stuff like that over here.

10) I was unemployed from January to June of this year.....and I secretly miss it, a little. (Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I have a job.) I spent 6 months hanging out with friends and doing awesome stuff everyday. Don't let anyone tell you unemployment doesn't have any perks. Sleeping in till 11.......don't mind if I do!

Alright, that's as good as it gets! I pass this along to these lovely ladies:

Savvy Gal @ Savvy Mode
The New Black @ The New Black
The Southern Hostess @ The SoHo
The Socialite @ Vanessa's Runway
Sassy Chica @ Sassy Chica
New England Girl @ New England Girl
Llama @ Llama Tales
BonBon Rose @ BonBon Rose


You Shouldn't Have


Alright I signed onto my gmail this morning to find that i received 2 blog awards! I am a first timer, so I am A) totally jazzed and B) not sure how this is done. I am going to do my best! THANK YOU to Selma @ Crazy Little World of Mine and Ams @ Surviving Long Distance Love for these awards! You ladies are so sweet and I love reading both of your blogs everyday! I appreciate your comments, especially being new to the blogging world. As for everyone else, catch up with these ladies, you won't be sorry!

(I am going to do these in separate posts, otherwise I will get too confused)

OK, this first one is from Ams:

Rules-
1) You can only use one word.
2) Pass this along to 6 of your favorite bloggers.
3) Alert them that you have given them this award!
4) Have Fun!

The Survey
1. Where is your cell phone? Desk
2. Your hair? Blonde
3. Your mother? Mary J
4. Your father? Jimmy K
5. Your favorite food? Hot Dogs
6. Your dream last night? Alligators
7. Your favorite drink? Milk
8. Your dream/goal? Bora Bora
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Eating
11. Your fear? Death
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Alive
13. Where were you last night? Tacoma
14. Something that you aren’t? Quiet
15. Muffins? Pumpkin
16. Wish list item? Raise
17. Where did you grow up? Tacoma
18. Last thing you did? Lunch
19. What are you wearing? Coat
20. Your TV? Dying
21. Your pets? Puppies
22. Friends? Stellar
23. Your life? Fortunate
24. Your mood? Content
25. Missing someone? Gchat
26. Vehicle? Kitten
27. Something you’re not wearing? Ring
28. Your favorite store? J. Crew
29. Your favorite color? Yellow
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Movie
32. Your best friend? Megnog
33. One place that I go to over and over? Tacoma
34. One person who e-mails me regularly? Sisters
35. Favorite place to eat? Mom&Dad's

OK, now I pass this along to these lovely ladies. Go check out their blogs too!

Carol @ Everyday Delights
Ivy @ Nice Intentions
I will be posting Selma's soon!