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Marianne's December Wishlist

 1. I've wanted Dior's Miss Dior for-ev-er! No one ever gets it for me though because it's like, ninety dollars... ouch. I'm sure I'll eventually end up splurging on it for myself one day. 2. The Priestess Necklace from Sea of Bees Jewelry is just so effing pretty! 3. I am IN LOVE with the Charlotte {in metallic chevron} Camera Bag from Epiphanie. It's definitely my favorite out of the entire collection of gorgeous camera bags. 4. Every girl needs a bit of sparkle in her life. Especially during the holiday season! I think I'd look pretty rockin' in this Navy Sequin Blouson Dress, if I do say so myself. 5. I don't know about you, but I can't resist this whole chevron fad. And what better way to wear it than with this simple and feminine version? 6. I'm really into song lyrics as art these days... {well, all days, actually} I want this on my wall like, now, thank you. 7. I'm still using my Canon EOS Rebel that I bought way back in 2005. Yeah... I really need a new camera. The Canon EOS Rebel T4i is exactly what I want in a camera, we were made for each other. 8. I just want these boots so I can wear them with all my nineties inspired skater dresses I keep buying. 9. I have the first Urban Decay Naked Palette and it is my favorite thing ever. So i figure I should have the Naked 2 palette as well. You can't have too much of a good thing, right? 10. I used to hate lace. Now, I really like it and I think I need some in my life. This Lace Tank Dress would be a good start. Plus, I could wear the black boots with them and pretend I'm back in the 90's. Not that I had any style whatsoever back then...

What do you guys want for Christmas? Do you ask for things that you need or things that you want?  Happy shopping! Cheers, Marianne.

Drive-In

This past weekend I took Danny to the Huntington Twin Drive-In in Huntington, Indiana. He had never been before. And before last summer {my first in Indiana} I had never been either. There aren't any drive-ins that I know of where I am from in California.

*Update: There are totally drive-ins in California and in the Bay Area. I just had no idea. {Thanks to my friend Chad for letting me know}. :) There's one in San Jose and one in Oakland too. There are a couple in southern CA as well. So for all you Californians, check out West Wind Drive-Ins for locations and showtimes.

Photo via www.huntingtondrivein.com

Photo via www.huntingtondrivein.com

Going to the drive-in is a completely different experience than just going to the movies. I mean, you can to lounge around in your vehicle and you can even bring your doggie. I don't know about other drive-ins, but at Huntington Twin Drive-In they always show a double feature. And it only costs $7.00 per person! That's right, $7 for two movies! 

 

 My favorite part about going to the drive-in isn't even the movie, it's the intermission. They play various vintage advertisements. I just love them.

 

They also have a snack bar where you can get yummy munchies like popcorn {of course}, hamburgers, nachos, even a whole pizza, plus lots of choices if you happen to have a sweet tooth. This past weekend they were serving up Root Beer Floats. I had to get one. {In addition to the push-up pop I had already nommed on for only a dollar.} The root beer was ice cold and the soft serve was yum yum yummy. It was so good, NOM!

Snack Bar
photo via www.huntingtondrivein.com

Nom nom nom...

The weather wasn't so great, there was a short summer storm. But after the downpour the occasional lightning was pretty cool and the drive-in still made for a fun date with my guy.

Oh! In case you're wondering, we saw Rise of  the Planet of the Apes and Captain America. I enjoyed both, but I liked Rise of Planet of the Apes better. Maybe because it was set in San Fransisco? It made me a little homesick...

If you can find a drive-in close to wherever you call home, I highly recommend checking it out. i don't think you'll be disappointed. :)

On another note: I am obsessd with the Instagram App for the iPhone. But I don't have an iPhone. :(  Heck, I don't even have a smart phone. {Ooh, I just sounded like my mom} Anyways, I found some free Photoshop actions that replicate some of the filters on Instagram. {Get the Instagram actions here.} I used these actions for all the pictures in this post. Thank you, Kevin & Amanda {blog} for sharing this site, I love the actions.

30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 2: What You Wore Today

What did I wear? Flowers in my hair...  How could I resist with our roses starting to bloom. So pretty!

30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 1: Self-Portrait

Did I mention I am a horrible procrastinator? I waited until the last minute to take these. I hopped out of the shower, threw on a shirt, grabbed my vintage blanket {to lay on} and hurried outside. It was a little after 9pm. I just barely caught the last light of the day... I didn't even dry my hair. No makeup. No retouching. Just me.

 

Thirty Day Photography Challenge

Happy June everyone! Welcome to my new photography blog. Since I've moved to Indiana a little over a year ago, I have grown as a photographer. I don't know if its the change of location, the people, my experiences here, or just growing up a little more each day, but I have noticed a change in my work and I'm liking what I have seen from myself so far.

This month I am taking part in the 30 Day Photography Challenge. Each day there will be a new prompt to follow. Here's a peek at the list from White Peach Photography:

Day 1: Self-portrait
Day 2: What you wore today
Day 3: Clouds
Day 4: Something green
Day 5: From a high angle
Day 6: From a low angle
Day 7: Fruit
Day 8: A bad habit
Day 9: Someone you love
Day 10: Childhood memory
Day 11: Something blue
Day 12: Sunset
Day 13: Yourself with 13 things
Day 14: Eyes
Day 15: Silhouette
Day 16: Long Exposure
Day 17: Technology
Day 18: Your shoes
Day 19: Something orange
Day 20: Bokeh
Day 21: Faceless self-portrait
Day 22: Hands
Day 23: Sunflare
Day 24: Animal
Day 25: Something pink
Day 26: Close-up
Day 27: From a distance
Day 28: Flowers
Day 29: Black and white
Day 30: Self-portrait

Looks like I'm gonna have some fun with this. If I can keep up with it...

I'll be posting all my photos on this blog as well as in the 30 Day Challenge - June 2011 flickr group. You can check out my fellow photogs and their interpretations of the daily prompts. I'd love to see your work if any one joins, just post a link to your photos in the comments box. :)

St. Patrick's Day Kitty

My boyfriend and I  found a cat at Walmart today. It was living in the shopping carts.

Now we have a new pet. She was hungry!

Time to think up a name. :)

*Update: We decided to name our cat "Cat". She was the coolest cat I've ever had but she disappeared one day. :( She was so friendly, I hope someone else found her and took her in.

Snow

This past week Fort Wayne got just a little bit of snow. Okay, we got a TON of snow. The whole town basically shut down. Everything was closed. Perfect time for photos, right? Right.

Music Monday Mania!

I recently started following Urban Outfitters on Facebook. And what did I see on my news feed today? 

THIS:

I was like, "WHAT?"

I had to check it out. What did I find?

That it's pretty freakin' awesome. And the best part? You can download all the songs for FREE!

For more music from Urban Outfitters check out their blog. They also have a music section on their blog where you can listen to and download a 20+ song playlist {also FREE}. They even have UO Radio, that you can stream on your computer.


And... because I'm a big blog slacker, here's some more new music I have found recently. Hope you enjoy.


James Blake.

Sexy man. Sexy voice. Sexy song.
'nough said.

Artist: James Blake

Album: James Blake {available 2/15/11}

Song: The Wilhelm Scream

 Vanity Theft.

This song got stuck in my head the first time I heard it. I can't deci-i-i-de if it's catchy or just annoying. Either way, they're adorable and I love the retro look of the video. {I'm always a sucker for retro} Plus the bass player is Miranda from Lizzie McGuire {actress Lalaine}

Artist: Vanity Theft

Album: The Anatomy EP {Oct. 2010}

Song: Anatomy 

Two Door Cinema Club.

Their song, I Can Talk gets stuck in my head too... Because it's awesome!

Artist: Two Door Cinema Club

Album: Tourist History {2010}

Song: I Can Talk

The Kills.

I had heard of The Kills before but I never really listened to them. When a friend posted their video for Tape Song on Facebook last week, I gave it a listen.

I said to myself, "Hey, I know this song." And I've been listening to it a lot ever since.

They have a new single out now called Satellite which will be on their new album, Blood Pressures {drops April 5th in the U.S.}

  For updates about their new album and to stream their latest single visit their website.

Artist: The Kills

Album: Midnight Boom {2008}

Song: Tape Song

...I've saved the best for last {In my opinion} 


The Naked and Famous.


They only have two songs available in the U.S. right now but they are both amazing. Check out their website for another video and info on where you can  purchase the songs they do have available.

Artist: The Naked and Famous

Album: Passive Me Aggressive You {avail. March 2011}

Song: Young Blood

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.

 

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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.