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Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes: Made this dish this...

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:14:15 -0700

Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes: Made this dish this week and it has jumped to the top of my “go to weekday meals” list! Yum! -AI

I have a really unhealthy interest in Louboutin’s and this...

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:39:44 -0700

I have a really unhealthy interest in Louboutin’s and this picture does not help me! Cute overload! -AI

(image via Style Me Pretty)

New song obsession of the week! Black Keys: Little Black...

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:17:04 -0700

New song obsession of the week! Black Keys: Little Black Submarine. Yum. -AI

Copious.com

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:15:08 -0700

Copious.com:

Have you girls heard of this? I just stumbled on it when catching up on Oh Joy’s blog. From what I can tell, it’s like an uber-visually appealing online garage sale! Give it a look! Oh Joy has some cuuuute stuff on her page! -AI

Willfilled

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:22:00 -0700

Willfilled:

Well friends, I feel a little dirty posting this on LWS but seeing as things have been a little quiet over here I thought I’d share what I’ve been up to. I always intended for LWS to be a place where we ladies could share some fun finds and daily inspiration with each other. But, I got the urge to expand and share more of my misc. ramblings, inspirations and perhaps even some of my design work.

So, I created a little personal blog called “Willfilled.” (Named in part because I love a play on words; because it’ll be filled with random thoughts from me, Nikki Will; and because… well, I suppose I can be kind of willful — ie: ‘headstrong,’ or ‘intent on having one’s own way’ — and what better outlet than your own space? Hah!)

Willfilled was born after I decided I should be more constructive with my time spent mindlessly perusing the web, so I thought a blog would be a good place for me to channel some of that energy. Right now it’s a pretty random collection of things and I have a feeling it’ll be constantly evolving, so we’ll see what happens!

Feel free to check it out if you’re interested! Love, Nik

AIDS Memorial Quilt project

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 06:21:00 -0700

AIDS Memorial Quilt project:

You can zoom in. Pretty moving. ~LP

The fabulousness is too much for me. -AI

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:19:35 -0700

The fabulousness is too much for me. -AI

How cool is this print? “I have no regrets.” Love...

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:05:32 -0700

How cool is this print? “I have no regrets.” Love it. -AI

Basil-mint mojitos (from Heart of Light) (makes just under 7...

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:04:26 -0700

Basil-mint mojitos (from Heart of Light)

(makes just under 7 cups, serves 8 tipsily)

about 3 cups basil + mint, loosely packed
1/2 cup superfine sugar (or regular, but superfine dissolves well)
3.5 cups light rum
2 cups fresh lime juice
sparkling water (about 1 cup, possibly a bit more)

Muddle sugar and herbs with a small amount of rum.
Add remaining rum and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours.
Strain the herbs out, stir in the lime juice.
Add sparkling water to taste and serve over ice.

***This looks incredible and must be made immediately! -AI

London-based illustrator Kate Wilson has some cute and quirky...

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:14:00 -0700

London-based illustrator Kate Wilson has some cute and quirky illustrations on her blog, little doodles. This peplum piece filed under “strange fashion” made me laugh and I think a “what’s in my bag” display is much more fun when it’s illustrated. Check out her blog for more whimsical doodles. Love, Nik

The Nine Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:05:00 -0700

The Nine Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks:

Sad Dark ‘N’ Stormys didn’t make the list, but happy that a number of my other faves did! Plus, Mimosas FTW! Who’s ready for brunch?! Love, Nik

20 Most Beautiful Museums in the World

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:26:54 -0700

20 Most Beautiful Museums in the World:

I’ve got 4. But only remember two— everything I saw in France was 14 years ago… omg. We’re old. ~LP

How cuuuute are these carafes? Want! -AI

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 10:48:00 -0700

How cuuuute are these carafes? Want! -AI

Finally, a Way to Stop Getting Those Dumb Yellow Pages

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:11:07 -0700

Finally, a Way to Stop Getting Those Dumb Yellow Pages :

Yellow Pages is finally wising up to the amount of waste their giant phonebooks cause and are now allowing consumers to cancel delivery via a new opt-out website. HALLELUJAH! Love, Nik

The 'Busy' Trap

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:02:00 -0700

The 'Busy' Trap :

I just read this article from The New York Times about the trap we impose on ourselves and each other: you know, the “busy” trap.

I am totally guilty of constantly declaring how busy I am and could absolutely do a better job of cutting back and/or filling the time with things I enjoy doing more. As the author concludes, “Life is too short to be busy.” Definitely something I need to work on. Thought it was a good opinion piece and food for thought! Love, Nik

My newest song obsession! Give me a cup of coffee and put this...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:12:04 -0700

My newest song obsession! Give me a cup of coffee and put this on repeat. I love those minor chords & how shockingly normal this song is. -AI

Happy 4th, ladies! Every year I always start this day by dancing...

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:40:22 -0700

Happy 4th, ladies! Every year I always start this day by dancing around my apt to this ridiculously catchy number. Hah! Love, Nik

This one's from Scott Perlman

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:49:05 -0700

This one's from Scott Perlman:

Oh man. My dad describes this as, “A chicks-gotta-dig-it-but-makes-guys-puke video.”

But all I have to say is: Josh + Donna! Shane + Molly! Adama + Starbuck!? Luke & Lorelai!

So basically: my dad is totally right. ~LP

Why Women Still Can’t Have It All

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:02:00 -0700

Why Women Still Can’t Have It All :

Have you ladies read this article from The Atlantic? The author, Anne-Marie Slaughter makes the case that our society is not structured for women to “have it all,” and at some point wives, mothers and career women will have to choose one over the other. Lots of great points about the long-fabled “work-life balance.”

In summary, it’s believed that three things have to be in place in order for women to be successful in both home/work life:

The partner must help out at home - doing half the work, or sometimes more, in support of the working woman

Women should not underestimate their own abilities

Women should not cut back on their own ambition based on the fear that they won’t be able to balance demands of both career and home

It’s a lengthy article but it’s a good read! Love, Nik

I spotted this photo by Jill Thomas on Pinterest this morning...

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:58:52 -0700

I spotted this photo by Jill Thomas on Pinterest this morning and it makes me just want to play hooky and stay in bed all day long. (This is actually on my bucket list - I need to make this happen!) Love, Nik