I love my handwriting. And so does L.

My sister L's wedding is SO soon! Just 9 days away. . .ahhhH! I am SO freaking excited, and was even more excited for the big weekend when L asked me to write all the names on the placecards for the rehearsal dinner. What an honor!

Don't laugh - I'm totally serious. I really do feel honored to be doing this. A few reasons:

1. I like writing. I like writing my name, notes, letters, anything.

2. I like my handwriting. (I know that sounds a little vain, but, I mean, it is pretty good. . .haha. But honestly not as amazing as C's handwriting! Sidenote: C sent me a birthday card in July and I literally called her immediately after opening it to compliment her on the amazingness of her handwriting. I'm a lahoooserrrr.)

3. I love pens. I will be sure to pack my all-time favorite pens next week: Paper Mate Flair Point-Guard Porous Point Pens. The.Absolute.Best.

There is SO much to be excited about for next week / weekend - even the little things like writing placecards.

peaceloveandgchat.

R

They look painful to wear.

Scratch that. I'm returning my Promiscuous Ryans (ha) because I found a bit classier of a nude pump on Gilt.

Kathryn Amberleigh Peep Toe Pump.

I accidentally had them shipped to my house at home, and apparently my dad opened the box because I received this text last night:

R -- did you go to a shoe website? Oops! Some shoes arrived for you today. They look painful to wear. Love, Dad.

HAHAHA. I love this text for two reasons. 1. The "painful to wear" comment, obvs and 2. My dad's use of "Oops!"

Can't wait to try them on and (fingers crossed!) prove my dad wrong.

peaceloveandgchat.

R

tick tock.

I am in the market for an oversized watch. I popped into Nordstrom yesterday on the way to a meeting downtown, and came across a few that I really like. . .but I wasn't ready to pull the trigger and drop $2o0 - $300 on one just yet. Here are the top contenders:

Michael Kors Round Case Chronograph Watch.


Michael Kors 'Jet Set Iconic' Chronograph Watch.

TOYWATCH 'Plasteramic Collection' Watch.



Michael Kors Ceramic & Crystal Watch.

Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch.



And just for fun and because it's my all-time fav color - TOYWATCH 'Plasteramic Collection' Fluorescent Watch.


Looks like I have some decsions to make (and some birthday cash to spend!)

peaceloveandgchat.

R

Happy Happy!

Happy Birthday ML!!!!!! Whoop whoop! My mom is the big 3-0 today, and doesn't look a day over 25!!....(ha)

Going home tonight for birthday dinner and cake!

peaceloveandML.

C

Right Up My Alley.

You already are aware of my obsession with stationary, cute cards, fonts and, in general, all things paper products. Well, I have stumbled upon the most amazing website ever: Paperless Post.

E introduced me to this a few months ago, and I didn't really play around with the site that much. I thought, ok, cute, a site for online invitations, whatevs.

Ummm no. This is not your average Evite. Heck no. This site has online invitations, stationary, save the dates, thank you notes, cards and more. All of the designs are elegant, fun and cute, and seriously they look exactly like a paper invite. I came back to the site a few weeks ago because I am throwing a 25th birthday party for P. I was actually planning on sending out these awesome BBQ invitations in the mail. How cute?!


But, as the party list started to grow (P is just sooooo popular haha), I realized I would be spending a little too much on printing and postage. Hence: Paperless Post! The site lets you design your own invitation - from border to font to images (I picked a cute little keg for the top of P's invitation!) It even sends it in an envelope with the guest's name on it in the email - adorbs! Unfortunately I can't paste the invitations onto this site, so you'll just have to take my word for it. Or better yet, check it out yourself and start designing!

peaceloveandparties.

R

Looks like someone was right....

It appears that COTPG may have flopped indeed. While R claimed that she would get back into the swing of things upon my vacation departure, she failed to follow through.

Good news is, I'm back from Turkey AND I forgive R.

Pictures to come once I go through my 400 something emails, and the pile on my desk. UGHHH.

peaceloveandgchat.

C

Cheese, Swine & Wine

One of my best friends from college, MCG, was in Chicago on Monday on a business trip, and it was SO fun to catch up over dinner at The Purple Pig. I'd heard about this place a few months ago, and have been dying to try their Mediterranean small plates ever since.

Though our waitress was a little annoying and overbearing with the wine list (clearly she had been to sommelier school or something because she was wayyy too into it), the dinner was awesome. We ordered the Mortadella, Balsamico & Pistachio and the Eggplant Caponata with Goat Cheese smears with crostini, Fried Manchego with Membrillo Vinaigrette and the Corn and Tomato Salad with Pesto. It was all delish!

I'm excited to go back to the Pig and try the Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Mashed Potatoes (umm yum?), and the Braised Baby Artichokes with Fingerling Potatoes, Asiago & Salami Toscana (wowsa!).

peaceloveandpurplepigs.

R