Great Books=Great Christmas Gifts

I just finished Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. I laughed, I cried, but most importantly it pulled on my heart-strings. I would highly recommend it. Buy one for yourself and another to have on hand. It would make the most perfect present! ( Go here for abouts and reviews.)

Flying

I just might be in love with this photo. There is so much tranquility and calmness to it. I often have this recurring dream where I'm flying. I run as fast as I can and jump into the air with both arms stretched out. When I begin to fall, I swim my way back up until I'm soaring again. This photo makes me want my dream to come true so much more.

New Moon Alert

Well I saw it. Did I love it? Am I freaking out like everyone else on facebook and in the blog-world? No. But did I enjoy it? Yes.

I'll admit it, I've read all the books. Don't get me wrong they are a fun and easy read but not life changing. Of all four publications, New Moon was my least favorite. I'm sorry but Jacob just rub's me the wrong way. Back off on Bella, son. She's spoken for.

This film had a much bigger budget which was nice. And as Jason said, "the fight scene's were pretty cool." (That was all i could get out of him when I asked if he liked it.) Overall, I really enjoyed it but it wasn't something I was willing to wait in line for to see the midnight showing. But you know who was willing to do that? My mother. ha. She is a twilight fanatic. She's read the books, had a big party when the first movie came out on DVD, and was first in line to not only see New Moon at Midnight, but Twilight at 9:30 before. Gotta love Pammy. That woman is unstoppable.

I will say though, the eye candy in the movie wasn't half bad....

If I HAD to pick a team then team Edward. ;)

Go home Jacob. No one likes you. (you're kinda pretty to look at though...)

I wanna look like this-

How amazing is that jacket, those shoes, but most of all those red socks! She is my ultimate inspiration.

These neutral colors look flawless together. I'd say its time to buy a little more grey.

J.Crew has done it again

You all know my weakness. I've blogged about it time and time again. I have an obsession with J.Crew. There I said it. I LOVE IT! Their style is simple chic and most of all classic. They have everything from handbags to headbands, wedding attire to children's shoes. It's a one stop shop if you ask me. Their stylists really know how to polish up any outfit. Their simple apparel always has that little something extra to it. Whether it be glitter, feathers, brooches, beads or oversized flowers, J.Crew is ready to dress you for any and all occasions. I am delighted about their 2009 catalog that recently came out. It was love at first sight....

Jason, Mom, Santa Claus-any of these will do.

xoxo,

Gerberbaby

slevedge chambray shirt. I've been wanting this little beauty for quite some time.

vintage matchstick cord. One in every color will do...

A great pair of weather boots. A MUST while living in frosty weather.

Every girl needs a top-notch cardigan. For those of you who are cold blooded like me, I'd wear one of these any month of the year!

Vintage tall roadster boots. Yes Please.

Polaroid Frenzy

Thank you tartraz for blogging about this! I am mildly obsessed.

I wish so badly that polaroid would continue making film for these beloved cameras. Don't get me wrong, this new era of digital photography is easy, convenient and most of all genius, but there is something special about the speedy print of a polaroid picture. The white frame around the photo is a timeless classic. I cross my fingers and toes that this article will soon become reality! (for those of you not interested in reading it, some peeps are trying to keep polaroid film alive.) But for now, I am going to enjoy the new program above and digitally turn my photos into polaroid copycats.

I.G.F.

For the majority out there who don't know what I.G.F. stands for, let me tell you....it means "I'm Grateful For". Some friends and I made this up long ago and it has yet to go away. It's just a fun way for us to name what we've been grateful for! Lately I've been thinking about all the things I appreciate so much in my life. I really, truly, sincerely can say that I feel so incredibly blessed! I love days like this. I love feeling infinite love for those people in my life who are so dear to me. I'm a lucky girl. So let me let you in on a few "IGF's" in my life- IGF the people around me who make me the utmost happy. IGF days where I feel on top of the world. IGF great food. (I'm a taurus, we appreciate fine taste.) IGF laughter. IGF family. IGF Jason (you knew that one was coming.) IGF my little Danni who I get to spend time with everyday. IGF fall weather. IGF J.Crew (oopsies). IGF all the fun blogs that I adore. IGF photographs. Ugh, the list just goes on and on. I guess this is a great time to be thinking about the things that I am grateful for with Thanksgiving quickly approaching. What are some of your I.G.F's??? I would love to know!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the last month that I thought I'd share. Enjoy!

KID SISTER

Photo by Jason Widdison

On Wednesday, Jason and I made the voyage up to SLC to see this bombshell of a babe-Melisa Young, aka Kid Sister. Her style of music is a good blend of hip hop, rap, and electro. Man was her performance amazing! I can successfully say that for the first time in a very long while, I was able to stay up past midnight and dance the night away. If you haven't heard her music I suggest you get to it. Take a little listen here. Her album, Ultraviolet comes out Novemeber 17. I can't wait!