Favorite Shoes

As a long-time Birkenstock-wearer, I feel the need to proclaim my love for my current pair. This is the second summer that I've worn them almost every day. They're beautiful, comfortable, and they go with everything. Plus, they're a conversation starter - "Are those GOLD Birkenstocks?!"

P.S. The site linked above has 20% off right now! Here they are on Zappos; no narrow width available, though.

P.P.S. Have you seen this article?

Costa Rica Trip Collage

In honor of my upcoming trip to Costa Rica, I decided to make my first board on Polyvore!

Costa Rica Trip by connelly-laura featuring keen footwear shoes

I obviously have room for improvement! It was fun to make, though. Looking at it now, I think I need a background, some text, and sunglasses! Next time.

Product info after the jump.

Business Cards

I have a small table at an upcoming craft show, and needed a way to share my contact information. I had plain namecards left over from my high school graduation invitations, so I used watercolor paints on one edge (red/orange/yellow and purple/blue/green), and then wrote my email address on the back. I got the idea from here. I like how they came out!

One more picture after the jump...

Ballerina

(Image via)

I just watched this documentary. I'm inspired.

Here's the trailer:

Woodberry Kitchen

 Some photos from dinner at Woodberry Kitchen back in May. They don't do it justice!

Wedding in the County

We went to a wedding at The Elkridge Furnace Inn this weekend. It was beautiful, and so much fun!

Here are a few pictures...

Red Shoes

My new shoes. Very weather-appropiate!



Weekend in NYC

Earlier this summer, Nate and I went up to New York City for the weekend.

(Williamsburg waterfront, facing Manhattan)

Birthday

It's someone's birthday!

Ballet Class

I went!

Not the best class I've taken, but it was good to feel my ballet muscles working!

Peach Picking!



A few weeks ago, we went peach picking at Larriland Farm.

Here are a few pictures!

Charm City Music Festival

This past Saturday was the "first annual" Charm City Music Festival.

Mackenzie and Alec's Wedding

My dear friends, Mackenzie and Alec, got married this weekend! 

Here's a peek at their wedding + party.

Foster Kitties!

My friend, Caroline, is fostering these little babies. Too cute.

(They're from BARCS)

Pre-wedding Celebrations!



My best friend, Mackenzie, is getting married this week! So exciting! She's having the ceremony on a pier (so romantic!), and then a party in her parents' huge backyard.  It's going to be the best time, I just know it!

This past weekend, we threw her a bachelorette party. Now, Mackenzie is a no-fuss girl, so it was a bit tricky figuring out the best thing to do.  We ended up doing a wine tasting at a local wine bar called V-NO, followed by a little party at my place around the corner, and then out for dancing and drinks! Although planning it was difficult, I think it couldn't have been more fun.

More about V-NO. The day before, we chose the wines we would be tasting. I'm no wino, so I was completely clueless! We ended up choosing a champagne, a white, and two reds.  Just the right amount, I thought! We also had truffles with the champagne, and then some cheese, charcuterie, and hummus plates.  The pâté was my favorite! And the champagne.

And now, some photos!

Ballet Class

I'm so excited! I found a ballet class to attend close by. Hopefully, it will be good! It's so hard to find a good ballet class for my age group. I'll let you know how it goes! Image via.

Edit: I didn't go. Believe me, I will go ASAP!

What I've been eating...

Tons of watermelon from our CSA (One Straw Farm)

These tortillas from Tortilleria Sinaloa

 ...for dinner (shrimp/avocado/rice/cheese/corn-off-the-cob/salsa verde/lettuce)

...and for breakfast (scrambled eggs/cheese/turkey bacon/avocado/tabasco sauce)

Yum!

Maryland State Fair

Yesterday, I worked at the Maryland State Fair (not as carnie...)

Here are a few pictures!

Some watercolors I did in 2009

A green fig from my co-worker's tree.  The inside looks scary!