Springstreets

I just came across the most amazing gift for N. I saw it and I had to have it, I mean, he should have it. As most of our friends and family know, we are both huge Springsteen fans. Through Twitter, I learned about New York graphic designer, Dan Cassaro, and his recently released map of New Jersey. This is not just any map of Jersey. On this map, called Springstreets, all the streets, buildings, parks, etc. are named after lyrics from Springsteen songs.

Check it out!

Amazing, huh? I'm going to frame it for N, so one day we can hang it in our future "man cave" in our future house :)

Say Cheese!

Last night, N surprised me with the most beautiful, hi-tech camera I've ever seen. It's a Canon EOS Rebel T1i:

Amazing right? I've been talking about getting a fancy camera FOREVER and taking a photography class. Well, I now have no excuses. Please post comments if you can recommend a really awesome photography class in the Boston area. In the meantime, I'll be snapping shots like a mad woman!

Oh, and did I mention I have the best boyfriend in the whole world!?

Karma

One of my fave girlfriends was wearing the Dogeared Karma necklace when I saw her recently and I knew right away I had to have it. I ordered it that very night. It's a simple, elegant piece that is perfect to wear every day. Believe me, I've been wearing mine every day since it came in the mail!




















I particularly enjoyed the sweet message that came with the necklace:

what goes around comes around...
wear your necklace as a reminder to keep
the circle positive, peaceful and loving

Thank you, Dogeared, I will be back for more!

Delicious Honest Tea

While on a shopping trip to Whole Foods, my mom picked me up a bottle of Honest Mango Acai White Tea to try. I can honestly say, it was the most delicious iced tea I've ever had (pun intended). In a pinch, it's easy to turn to the likes of Arizona or the Lipton mix, but this tea did not have the overpowering sweetness that most iced teas have. How do they do it? Honest boasts that instead of accessorizing with high fructose corn syrup (so last century), they add a pinch of organic cane sugar, mangos and the superfruit acai. Refreshing and super tasty.

Thank you Honest Tea for making my new favorite drink of choice. Cheers!

Bruce and Gaga

Who would've thought - Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga on the same stage!? Check out the amazing performance below.



Let's just say, this made my Friday!

Books Galore

I've been reading up a storm. My mom has become my own personal librarian and sends along the books she thinks I'll enjoy. She's always right :)

I wrote about a couple books that I really loved a few months back, so here are a couple more to add to the list:

Shelter Me by Juliette Fay

Totally up my alley, an easy read that pulls at your heart strings. The book is about a young mother's year of heartbreak, loss and forgiveness...and help that arrives from unexpected sources. Love.it.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

I was skeptical right off the bat because the book is considered a "thriller" - not my top choice. The first 100 pages or so were difficult to get through, but I kept reading and it was definitely worth it. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is also the first book of a trilogy, so I'll be starting the second book of the series, The Girl Who Played with Fire, the next chance I get.

Our Story - N&J

Do you remember this awesome Google commercial from the SuperBowl? In honor of N's birthday, I made him a video of our story using Google's SearchStories Video Creator.

Check it out below! It's just a snip-it of how fabulous our story really is :)