Midwest me: January 2011

January 22, 2011

Point Richmond, CA Part One: Little Louie's

While in California my sister, Jessica took me to Little Louie's, a little deli and cafe in downtown Point Richmond.

Jessica got the Chicken Breast Panini {w/pesto, tomato, & spinach} She let me have a bite. I was yum, yum, yummy! You can't go wrong with pesto.

She suggested I get the 49er Hamburger {w/bacon, avocado, & jack cheese}. So I did. Gotta take big sis's advice. :) And I was glad I did. Oh so glad.

It says avocado, but whoa! AVOCADO! There was half and avocado on there. It was creamy and buttery, delicious!

Now that's a hunka hunka burnin' love right there. I couldn't wait to take a bite.

Chomp!

You've got a little something... Right. There.

We went back for lunch again a few days later... and both got the 49er.

January 17, 2011

Music Monday: Peter, Bjorn and John

One of my favorite bands, Peter, Bjorn and John {PB&J} is releasing a new album in March. YAY! Here's a song from that upcoming album, which you can download for FREE on their site.

Artist: Peter, Bjorn and John

Album: Gimme Some {March 29, 2011}

Song: Breaker Breaker

How can you not love those lyrics? And the video too.

January 14, 2011

Makeover for Mom

Before:

Not bad...

After:

Hot Mama!

I had her get her hair dyed a nice dark brown color {after we had already dyed it auburn, her choice, but it didn't come out so well} I picked out an outfit for her, from her own closet. I added the red ribbon for a little festive pop of color for the Christmas holiday. She had never worn her metallic gold wedges and was so excited to finally get them out of the box. I had no idea she had such cute shoes hiding in there! Way to go Mom!

A little eyeshadow, mascara, lipstick, and a curling iron was all I used. I just had to play up her already beautiful features. What a great canvas to work on.

My beauty advice:

Always wear mascara. Even if you don't put on ANY other makeup, put on some mascara! It really opens ups the eyes, draws attention to them, and I think it makes you look more awake.

January 12, 2011

Music Monday: Ice Cream Shout

My friend, Cory {a fellow indie rock lover} introduced me to this weeks band, Ice Cream Shout. I loved what I heard. And the fact that this song is called Marianne {spelled the same as my name!} just makes it even more awesome. I've hear a lot of "Marianne" songs; More than a Feeling by Boston, Stupid Mary Ann by The Dead Milkmen and Sweet Marianne by Coldplay, but I think Ice Cream Shout's Marianne is now my favorite. You can check out a couple of their other songs/videos on their blog.

Artist: Ice Cream Shout
Album: Ice Cream Shout {2010}
Song: Marianne

Happy New Year Everyone!

January 3, 2011

{Future} Lady-killer

I have fallen in love. With my five month old nephew, Deus {pronounced Day-us}. He is my eldest sister, Sarah's, first born. He is so adorable! {of course, I'm not biased or anything...} With those dimples {from his mama} he is sure to be a lady-killer when he grows up.