Better Late than Never

I don't know why I didn't do this sooner, but I wanted to share my Christmas card for 2007. I made a collage using photos from our trip to Rome, Florence, and Paris during Christmas of 2006. I hope everyone has a fabulous New Year!

Merci Beaucoup! ¡Muchas Gracias! Grazie Mille!

Many thanks to Things that Inspire for including my post on the Sex and the City girls and what their decor says about their personalities in her list of her favorite blog posts of 2007. I am in incredible company on her list, so it is a huge compliment!

Best New Look of 2007

I've always loved Reese Witherspoon. She is one of the few actresses in Hollywood who seems grounded and genuine; like someone who would be a great friend. She's always been pretty, but she showed us a new, streamlined version of herself this year after splitting from Ryan Philippe.

Her new hairstyle inspired me to get bangs this summer. While that may not be a big deal to most, it was a huge step for me because I'd worn my hair the same way for so long. Here are two of my favorite Reese looks of 2007. Both gowns are Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci.

Reese and Ryan in 2006

Reese debuted her new look at the 2007 Golden Globe Awards.

Reese at the 2007 Academy Awards in a stunning amethyst ombre gown

This Week's Quote

In anticipation of the new year:

"May the best of the past be the worst of the future." - Irish Proverb

Things I Absolutely Love...

For no particular reason and in no particular order, I give you a few of my favorite things...

My husband, Fabian. He is the cheese to my macaroni.

My second love: Travel

I have a strong case of wanderlust.







New York City: I am yet to visit a city as exhilarating as New York. I love everything about it, even the things you probably hate.

Cupcakes

Colonial Architecture and Colonial Mexico- There is something so warm and welcoming about it. Plus, it's just gorgeous.

My favorite flowers: Peonies

Fun, girly movies like The Devil Wears Prada and Prime- I have watched them at least 40 times each on HBO. I even wrote an entire post about Prime over the summer.

Babies- I can't wait to start a family!

Reality Shows on Bravo- Project Runway, Top Chef, Top Design, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Flipping Out, The Real Housewives of Orange County- Enough Said.

Stately, old mansions in Houston's Museum District, particularly the Southampton and Broadacres neighborhoods, two of my favorite places in the city.

I would love to know the history of each of these houses.

The Live Oak Trees in Houston's beautiful, old neighborhoods

The Alamo Drafthouse- I've also written a whole post on this place. It's a 21 and up movie theater which means no bumping into my students and they serve alcohol and great food. If you needed a reason to visit Texas, then this is it. Now go book your flight!

While I love cooking, I really love chopping vegetables. I don't know if it is therapeutic or relaxing. All I know is that it makes me happy.