This weekend I will be taking a motorcycle class and I couldn’t be more excited/nervous. I told you all I was busy this month!
Friday means it is time for famous last words. If you are the first person to correctly guess the book that ends with the above “last words,” I will mail you a signed copy of the novel, A Moment in the Sun! Please submit your guesses in the comments.
Contest rules: Previous winners may not win the prize again. The prize applies to residents of the U.S.A. only.
Hello, weekend! I am so glad to be back home from the conference I attended this week. Unfortunately, I won’t be home for long. On Saturday, I will be traveling to Raleigh to sell goods at the Raleigh Flea Market. Stop by and say hi!
Friday means it is time for famous last words. If you are the first person to correctly guess the last words from the book or story above, I will mail you a signed copy of the novel, A Moment in the Sun! Please submit your guesses in the comments. (This one is easy, peasy!)
Contest rules: Previous winners may not win the prize again. The prize applies to residents of the U.S.A. only.
love,
melanie
It’s Friday, again! This month has been and will be a doozy. I’ve got a million projects going on and I am dreaming of the slow, warm summer.
Friday also means it is time for famous last words. If you are the first person to correctly guess the last words from the book or story above, I will mail you a copy of the novel, A Moment in the Sun! Please submit your guesses in the comments.
This one may be a bit more difficult than usual. Here’s a hint: it from a very short story!
Contest rules: Previous winners may not win the prize again. The prize applies to residents of the U.S.A. only.
love,
melanie
It’s Friday! Can you tell I’m excited? I’ve been feeling super inspired lately and I want to run with it. This weekend I have some craft projects planned and I’m ready to lounge in my pajamas until the late afternoon.
I thought it might be fun to play a little game on Fridays. I post the last line of a novel and you guess it in the comments. This week’s famous last words are from one of my favorite series. Can you guess it? No Googling!
love,
melanie
A stylish library worker at the NYPL. For more library style, see link below or click on the photo.
I’m still not dead folks, just plum tuckered out. (That’s how we say tired in the south.) I thought I was going to get a chance to rest this summer, instead I’ve been running around the state and country! But I’m trying to remind myself to be thankful.
I talked with my boss, so I can share the big secret now– I have a potential job opportunity! I went in for an interview last Monday. It’s a dream job in a larger city and closer to my family. I won’t find out the outcome for at least a few weeks, but I’m staying hopeful.
During my absence, I’ve come across so much web goodness– especially in the library field! And sometimes we all need a little Friday link love on a Monday, am I right?!
Aleph Molinari: Let’s bridge the digital divide! The digital divide is becoming the new literacy.
Handouts from ALA sessions in case you missed ‘em!
This video is a cute dedication to reading from the New York State Reading Association, sung to the tune of Adele’s Rolling in the Deep.
Office Style at the New York Public Library! So many stylish librarians and library workers!!!
That’s all I’ve got for today, folks. I have loads of cataloging and fall semester planning to do, so back to the salt mines!
love,
melanie
Today I’m keeping it short and sweet. I’ll be in professional development at work all day. Ugh. And quite frankly, I’m exhausted. I’ve had very little time to do any internet souring this week. But I did stumble on the best flowchart I’ve seen in a long time via Teach.com.
I think I even discovered a few new books!
Have a beautiful and restful weekend, ya’ll.
love,
melanie
This weekend I’m traveling to the mountains to get wedding mess ironed out. I sound excited, right? I love traveling, but I’ve been doing a little too much of it lately. I need a long, homey rest.
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This roasted peach lemonade by The Naptime Chef sounds so good right now.
9. These awkward, old school dance photos are far too real for me. I might have to dig out some of my dance photos when I’m home this weekend. So embarrassing.
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I love this picture of Lauren Bacall from Filmjournalen magazine. I wish I looked that chic at work!
7. The annual American Library Association conference is coming up! This year it is in Anaheim. I’m attending, are you?
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I go through phases where I’m obsessed with gold. I adore this stationary by Brown Paper.
5. Gorgeous paper wedding backdrop on Style Me Pretty.
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I’m dying over the Dear Creatures Fall 2012 line. The cat ears! Spied via: Oh So Lovely Vintage.
3. Erica Elizabeth Designs on Etsy may be changing my mind about wedding veils. Her designs are so dreamy!
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These “Embroidered” cookies by SweetAmbs on Etsy are gorgeous.
1. Have you seen the trailer for The Perks of Being A Wallflower? It was one of my favorite books as a teen and the movie looks rather promising!
love,
melanie
As you read this I’ll be on my way to our state capital for a potential opportunity. I’m terribly nervous already and by the time I arrive, I’ll probably be sweating profusely. I’ll be rehearsing in the car and I’ll definitely appear maniacal to my fellow drivers. This is how it always goes. I worry too much. Everything will be fine. It’s just an amazing opportunity and I really want to do well.
Here’s some things that have been distracting me this week:
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This F. Scott Fitzgerald quote is particularly relevant today. Found on Piccsy.
9. Feather Love Photography’s shoot for Rue Magazine with pool-side recipes!
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Before there was Photoshop. 20 classic pin-up girls before and after on Buzzfeed.
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HOMEMADE BAILEY’S IRISH CREME! via The Cupcake Project. I had no idea!
6. Stop the Snobbery! Why you’re wrong about community colleges and don’t even know it. Love this article seen via In the Library with the Lead Pipe. Although my experience as a librarian at a community college hasn’t been quite so rosy, I can relate to the sentiment of this article.
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This lovely veil is by Twigs and Honey on Etsy. I’ve been trying to decide if I’m a veil girl or if I should go with just a hair piece for the wedding. Thoughts?
4. I know it is another coffee-related recipe, but damn, I love the stuff! Cappuccino Pops!
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Modcloth’s Nine to Fine Stylebook is super cute. It makes me wish I put more thought into my work clothes!
2. I don’t need to buy ANYTHING right now, but these MiH Jeans would look awesome on me. Have I tried them on? No. But I just know it!
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And whenever I’m nervous or sad, I look funny videos of kittens and Damn You Auto Correct. It never fails to make me feel better. The top 25 is gold!
Wish me luck!
love,
melanie
I’m a little late on the Friday Love because I had to go out of town for a doctor’s appointment. Doctor’s appointments are always quite the tragedy for me. I have a terrible fear of needles and I had to get stuck twice this time. Apparently when you are so nervous that you are sweating and crying, your blood doesn’t want to evacuate you body…
It’s embarassing, but good to share our fears, don’t you think? Anyway, these links are making me feel loads better.
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This gorgeous ’40s hair tutorial from The Beauty Department and Lauren Conrad.
9. 14 Easy Ways to get Insanely Motivated from INC. All easy in theory.
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Etsy’s How-to Tuesday‘s 10 colorful crafts links. I particularly like this one by Hew and Sew, because it is EASY!
7. The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction finalists look excellent. I’m especially excited to read Swamplandia! A surrealist story about 12-year-old gator-wrestling Ava Bigtree and her eccentric family. Sounds good, huh?
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This kitchen is so gorgeous. I don’t even usually like green, but this is divine.
5. Since my tragic doctor experience today, I’ve been Googling how to overcome fears. I found this article from The Positivity Blog to be comforting.
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Sparkly Lemon Cookies! By Martha, of course.
3. This summer, Barnes and Noble is offering a free book to kids who read 8 books and fill out a reading journal!
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I’m thinking about buying a pair of Saltwaters for the beach because I despise flip-flops. Are Saltwaters too cliche? It seems like I see them everywhere, but they’re some of the only sandals I’ve seen that I don’t hate. The gold is kinda pretty, right?
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I’m so excited about this movie! I hope it lives up to my expectations, it looks AH-MAZING!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend! Do ya’ll have any plans?
love,
melanie
Welcome to the May 11th edition of Love Friday! A round-up of wondrous things I discovered from around the web this past week.
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4 Whiskey Sour Recipes. One of my all-time favorite drinks!
9. The Weekly Review: How One Hour Can Save You A Week’s Worth of Hassle and Headache. I’m thinking about doing this at end of each week. Does anyone do this? Does it help?
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Being Happy is Productive. I love this so much! I’m not sure if I have the original source linked or not. Damn, tumblr. If someone knows who the illustrated this, let me know.
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6. How to start your blog with a bang by Elsie and Kinsey. I don’t really follow any of these guidelines, but que sera, sera.
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Should you quit your day job to blog? Probably not. But the infographic is cute!
4. Freeze coffee in ice cube trays to make coffee ice cubes. I’ve been using coffee ice cubes all week in my iced coffee and it makes such a difference! I don’t know why I’ve never thought of this before…
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I’m dying over this Zac Posen dress. Of course, it is sold out. Anyone know where I can find it?
2. 10 Famous Fiction Writers and Their Cocktails. I swear I’m not a lush.
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Our president spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage!
I hope ya’ll have a lovely weekend. We are planning a motorcycle ride and a picnic. Are you planning anything fun?
love,
melanie
