under wings of gold & silver

"we are no more than candles burning in the wind."

-japanese proverb

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so as of wednesday, i have finally seen all 3 of the austin powers movies... & i believe what i told matt is how i can't believe i missed out on these movies for so long!!  they are so hilarious!!  why didn't anyone make me watch them, ya know, when they were new?  anyway, if you catch me quoting austin powers...// well, don't be surprised because it's all new to me, baby.

here are some groovy links that i've been digging.

familiar with the bokeh effect that seems to be becoming so popular recently [the photo above is an example]?  well if you're looking to have a little fun with that yourself & you aren't too savvy with a dslr, here is a simple photoshop tutorial to apply the effect to your own photos.  tested & approved.

& for those who are good with a camera, here is another bokeh tutorial to get cute little hearts for your effect.

i think i owned every single thing on this list of nostalgic stocking stuffers for '90s girls.  although, i don't think i'd care to find any of them in my stocking now..

looking to have a break from all the holiday junk food and simultaneously do something nice for your skin [& mind & body in general]?  here are 7 foods to combat the winter dull.  yum!!  feel good food.

don't get tricked into eating things that aren't actually as healthy as they'd like you to believe: 5 foods you thought were healthy but aren't.

here are 5 doctors from history who put house to shame from cracked.com.....  amazing, but house is still my favorite.

NASA has found an earth-like planet that may be capable of supporting human life!!  awesome!!

these photos of fall colors from japan are breath-taking.  as are these photos of wisterias in kawachi fuji garden in japan.

& because christmas is just a couple of weeks away now, here is another cracked.com article of unintentionally disturbing christmas ads that's worth a few laughs.

as a very special gift, i also got you this cute.

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illumination: winter white sangria

"i find it hard to believe you don't know the beauty you are. but if you don't, let me be your eyes."

-velvet underground

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i can't wait to make this!!  seems like the perfect little addition to our christmas celebration.  and can you believe i have a sangria set that i got two years ago that has never been used?!  for shame!!  i love sangria.  the sangria set needs some love.  i feel like maybe i should test out this recipe for myself before i serve it to guests on christmas day..  yes?

White Sangria with Pomegranate:

1 bottle white wine

3 cans 7up or Sprite

Grand Marnier (I didn’t measure, a few ounces I think)

Seeds of 1 pomegranate

Slices of two limes

Ice

Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl. Wait for the seeds to float.

Serve.

[source]:  we'll take a cup of kindness yet from whatsheshaving.com

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that melody i love

"no snowflake ever falls in the wrong place."

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matt & i had a kick-ass thanksgiving up in dana point!!  seriously such a good time.  the next day, i pulled out the christmas decorations.  i love it.  i think my favorite part about decorating this time of year is the lights.  they are so beautiful.  i wish we had more to put up in our house!!  this week i finally received my romantic star projector in the mail... i had no idea that it would be quite the little project to put together [i guess i totally diregarded the "DIY" part], but i think that when i get it done it will really set the mood.

i'm not usually real big on listening to the classic christmas tunes... but i put together a little playlist of what i do like, and what i'm listening to lately to get in the spirit.  i hope you enjoy it!!

love.nu