After Elise shared her charming/colorful nursery, one print in particular caught my eye. How wonderfully fabulous are these prints from December Baby? I'm seriously lusting over them and could definitely see them hanging up in my room or a future office space. I love the pops of color mixed with the fresh black and white photographs! Plus, they ignite an urge within me to travel. Just thought I'd share some loveliness on this Saturday!

You can find these four lovely prints and more here!

It's cold outside and these lovely Etsy finds make me want to curl up next to a fire and wait out the chilly winter weather! I'm officially on Thanksgiving Break and soaking up this wonderful family/friend time! I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving

One of the best parts about moving away to college (I know...I know...one day I promise I will quit bringing up the college card in every single post) three hours away? I get to explore a whole new city full of new shops and restaurants to try! The other day, I stumbled across this gem of a store called The Mustache. Here's an idea of what they sell:

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Last summer I went to Governor's School and before we left we were advised to write a future letter to ourself. Our instructor kept them and said he'd mail them off to us sometime in July before we go off to college the next year. A few days ago, I got the letter I wrote to myself.


"Okay, where to begin? Today is 7/9/10 and you're going to be spending a good portion of tonight packing up your dorm. If it's summer now in 2011, you've seen both Harry Potter 7 movies (and cried), you know what college you'll be attending (and are packing for another dorm), Jack will be almost two, and you will be a graduate. Coming upon this Senior Year is scary. Things are changing so fast.

This AGS experience has been one of the best things to happen to you. It's been enlightening. Everyone is so accepting. You learned so much. You met so many people. You never feel left out. People like being around you, they say 'hi' in the lunch line, you play a lot ERS (even though you kinda suck), and everything feels exceptionally right. Going back to regular high school will be like going back into the cave (Allegory of the Cave). You actually feel like a leader. You feel content with life and ahead of the curve. The prospect of future is scary. Change is certain, but you're actually excited and prepared. You miss home, but really don't want to leave.  I hope you lived it up Senior Year.

Callie and I have been talking recently about how fast things change. By the time this letter gets to you I could be pregnant and engaged. I'm sure I won't be...well, I better NOT be (or I'll have to kick your ass), but I'm sure some of your classmates probably will be. Right now you're unsure if you want to major in English or Graphic Design. I know you'll choose what's right though.

Gawd, you don't want to leave. Others won't understand how different you really are. Tonight is the final mixer and tomorrow you are going to work up the nerve to choose paint colors for your room. Oh, and if you haven't done this in awhile, please go look at your writing. Please tell me you finished 'Mary Opal.' Whenever I get home tomorrow you will start writing an AGS novella. Yes, you will. Keep blogging, it keeps you sane. Don't give up. You're really becoming a lot more mature nowadays. With indie/alternative music as the soundtrack to your life: go get 'em. Don't let Stew or school or people get the best of you.

Gah, there is so much to say. This summer has been so memorable. You're special and your talents are appreciated. Next weekend I'm planning to go to Fayetteville to take a tour of U of A and you're going to see Vasu, Chesley, and Casey. They are so like you. Please tell me you've kept in touch. If not, Facebook them right this minute. Oh, and don't forget to ask Melton and your other AGS teachers to be references. Be smart. Don't fuck up college. You're above that. You're smart and strong. Pursue what you want, but be smart. Like Dad says, "It's all about the grind." Get past the grind. 

Time is precious so please live it up. Be assertive, be open to new things and people. If you haven't done it in awhile...meditate. Hopefully you still have Jim Rush's meditation on your iPod. You have an amazing taste in music (don't forget it and don't let the hipsters corrupt you). Always be inspired. Use your intuition. Be intuitive. When you get stressed take a step back. Use your common sense. Be patient (because I know you're not). If you have a boyfriend be kind not clingy. Don't ditch your friends and remember to always be loyal. Loyalty, your word, and trust are essential. 

Take lots of pictures. Write. Read for fun. Take opportunities and be grateful for everything. Are you still forgetful/unobservant? I'm sure you are. You've probably forgotten all about this letter...Hmmm. Don't forget to remember these few things: Callie, gay clubs, maxing out at 124 down the road, hit and runs, the Big Dam Bridge, invest in charcoal, the world cup, Tami Fukui, Josh Hotz, Zach B, The WAC, writing poetry in the Pecan Court, the forgotten room under staples, SLTC, Galloway parties, ERS, investing in a watch, and ELA."

♥
17 Year Old, Future High School Senior Ashlee

I haven't written poetry in so long, but this perfect mix of personal photography and poetry lyrics hit home for me. I was instantly inspired and knew that I wanted to share these gems with everyone else. Head on over to Swimchick and tell Jess how fantastic these are!

Oh, and on a different note, I leave for my college New Student Orientation bright and early tomorrow morning. I get to meet my roommate, register for my classes, get my ID made, take (another) tour of the campus, and do lots of other fun things. So much to look forward to in this upcoming week! ♥

I found this lovely journal over at Anthropologie a little while back. It allows you to record your life over a five year span of time. Having this would save me from buying so many of those little leather bound notebooks. I'm absolutely in love and desperately convinced I need this!

I'll be heading to college in the fall and I can't wait to decorate my dorm room! The plan is to room with three other girls in a suite like dorm. We'll have a private bathroom, two bedrooms (with two girls to a room), and a very small living space. I've started scoping out some cute pieces. What do you think?

Yesterday when I was out renting movies I stumbled across this flick while I was in the checkout line. It was sitting on a rack of lesser known movies like, 'The Last Call 3.' The title was captivating and I saw that it had Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightly, & Carrie Mulligan in it. Why had I not seen this movie? I quickly read the back and crinkled my nose. It didn't seem even remotely like something I'd spend time watching, which was disappointing. Then, this morning I saw that Kari at Dove Tree blogged about it recently. She included the trailer:



I'm simply overwhelmed with how amazing it looks! It's not at all what I pictured and I'm definitely going to try and snag it for rent when I return the set of movies I just got! Have you seen it? Was it any good?