New Necklace

new necklaces > old necklaces. 

(most of the time.)

Looking Forward To {February 2013}

{Book of Mormon at the Fox}

{a trip to Winter Park}

{fish fry season, especially St. Pius}

{Valentine's Day - and these cards by Patterned Owl}

Ultimate 90s-2000s Playlist on Spotify

Are you a twenty something who loves pop music that reminds you of middle school and high school? Yeah, I thought so. 

I've been known to high jack quite a few jukeboxes with my 90-00's pop obsessions, and now I'm taking over your Spotify too. 

Danielle's Ultimate 90s-2000s Playlist on Spotify

Britney. Backstreet. Blackstreet. Cleopatra. All Saints. Alien Ant Farm. Yep, it's all there. 

You're welcome.

Girls' Night Inspiration

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SAG Awards 2013: Best Dressed

Best in black: Tina Fey, Elisabeth Moss, Amy Poehler, Michelle Dockery, Julie Bowen

I usually don't like Tina Fey's fashion choices. It just looks like she's trying too hard sometimes. But this was great. I know she was going for a retro feel, but I wish they hair was a little softer and less height in the front though. 

Love that Elisabeth went short and kept it simple in sequins. Love the pink nails too!

To be honest, I usually think Amy Poehler looks terrible on red carpets. Her dresses are always ill-ill fitting or her hair always looks greasy. This was the first time I actually thought she looked sexy. 

Michelle Dockery, rockin' the classy side boob. 

She doesn't get a lot of love, but I tend to really like Julie on the red carpet. This leather look was really cool.

Best in blue: Amanda Seyfried, Marion Cotillard, Jennifer Lawrence

The first person I saw on the red carpet that actually impressed me enough to tweet about it. 

I thought this was really boring.... until I saw the hemline. Makes it interesting, and less prom. 

I'm a sucker for navy. Didn't notice that weird hem until she pulled it open accepting her award....

Best from the waist up: Anne Hathaway, Kerry Washington

I loved both of these looks... until I got to the bottom half. Anne's had that weird sheer/length thing. Kerry's had a design down the side. I think both would have looked better with simple, straight cuts. 

Brightest new star: Kiernan Shipka

I mean. Adorbs. Like a little Barbie doll. 

Check out Addicted to Television for more TV opinions. 

The Magic of Instant Blueberry Muffins + Banana

You guys. Did you know how easy instant muffins are to make? I know, I know, the 'instant' should have given it away, but seriously. I had no idea.

All you need are a few ingrediants and 20 minutes to throw it all together.

• 1 pack of instant blueberry muffin mix (I used Martha White Whole Grain Blueberry Muffin Mix. It was like $2!)
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 2 bananas, chopped/smashed up

I did a little Googling and found a whole bunch of other ways to spruce up instant muffin mix. Add almond extract, pecans, other fruits, etc. Personally, I think it would be really good to sprinkle some sugar or brown sugar on top of the muffins a few minutes before they're done to make a crispy sweet toping (like you'd get at a bakery!). 

Am I copping out not making them from scratch? When I have a whole world of Pinterest recipes at my disposal? Probably. But these are easy. And cheap. And pretty much fool-proof. 

I May Be Obsessed with Planning

I know I'm an over planner and struggle with spontaneity but I've never experienced the kind of restlessness I've been feeling lately.

I'm not really planning any vacations or parties or big events in the coming months. I find myself dreaming up vacations constantly. In fact, the other night I looked up plane tickets to Greece, just because I was curious.

I'm antsy. And I'm bored. Which is silly because I have so much that I could/should be doing!

So tonight, as my house is a mess, Christmas decorations' boxes are still out and I don't have a clean pot, pan or fork in sight... I decided to play host to a girls' night in party next weekend.

Totally normal. Stupid, but normal. (Right?)