Lulu the dog wants Anthropologie, too

Anthropologie now has a a limited assortment of clothes and accessories for dogs! I'm guessing that Lulu is pretty pumped about this. She does always lie on my clothes and not Matt's clothes. She's got good taste.

Wedding Update: The Wedding Wishlist

Everyone has asking if we're registered somewhere for the wedding. Honestly, we don't really need "extra stuff". We bought our house a couple years ago and have already purchased all the necessities. Our Italy honeymoon this summer will be a big trip so contributions or gifts toward the trip would be gratefully accepted, but if you feel the need to get us something tangible here are a few things we've picked out. I've always pictured wedding gifts as things that are kept and cherished for years, so I picked items that are practical and classic. I also threw in the items that we will probably purchase with monetary wedding gifts.


1. Silver Bowls: We entertain a lot and could use bowls or serving pieces for flowers, gifts, or Doritos when the dudes are over. I usally find these in antique stores or at flea markets. High Street Market may have them in stock for $30-$50.

2. Throws or blankets: This linen Brahms Mount throw is on sale at Anthropologie. I really like it! It's $100, but it will last a lifetime. Haptic Lab makes handmade quilts with embroidered city maps. Guest blankets or quilts would be nice, too.

3. Glasses or plates: These colorful tumblers or glasses are from Anthropologie at $8-$10 each. Pretty dessert plates would come in useful, too. Probably service for 10 or 12.

4. Coffe or Tea Time: We love our coffee and tea. We already have a french press and plenty of cups. This carafe is from Crate & Barrel for $35.

5. Anything Monogrammed: Stationery always comes in usefull. My new initials will be SJB or you could do mBs for Matt and Sara Beringer. Broadway paper or Cambria Cove have great stuff.

6. Napkins and Linens: For all that entertaining, I go through a lot of napkins. Our dining room is black and beige with golden yellow accents. Service for 10-12. Our table is 36x74 (extends to 98).

7. A New Dishwasher: Our dishwasher is very old, so if you give us cash, we will be putting it towards a new GE Cafe Series dishwasher to match the stove.

8. Beer glasses: We always have plenty of microbrews and belgian beers on hand. A set of nice beer glasses would be nice for entertaining or hanging out on the patio. Set of 6-8.

9. Home Improvement: These will come in handy for our house projects. Our house is very old and there are always projects to do. We need a new ceiling in my workout room and a new patio for the backyard.

10. Green Ford Fiesta: Matt is obsessed with this car. I find the color repulsive, but at least it gets good gas mileage.

11. Plants: I really, really want a Meyer lemon tree. I don't take care of the plants at our house, but I promise Matt will water and tend to whatever tree or plant you give us.

12. Home Depot gift cards: When in doubt, gift card it. We can use these for all of our home and garden projects this summer. Those Visa gift cards are a good gift, too. They're great for travel because you can register them so they're protected if stolen. They would be really nice while traveling through Italy!

13. Italy Honeymoon: We will be traveling through Italy on a Vespa in July for our honeymoon. We've picked a route and a few must-see places like the Vatican, a cooking class, and Palermo, but the rest of the 2 weeks will be figured out as we go. That's why I didn't register on honeymoon.com or anything, because we don't know where we'll end up. We travel best when we pick a road and take what comes.

Wedding update: Paper goods

These little flags are from lilmissi on Etsy. I'm not exactly sure what I'll use them for, but I know I'll figure out something......they're too cute NOT to use. As for the guestbook, I'm so glad I didn't have to settle for some tacky white thing with a plume feathered pen. I found this Ingrid Cusson one at Anthropologie after a long and hard fought search elsewhere.
(Helpful Hint: Ingrid Cusson Online has different colors and prints to pick from along with address books, journals, photo albums, etc. I don't see the Anthro print online, but if you order another print at IngridCusson you do save a little money.)

Cheap Thrills: Anthro sweater and floral rugs

Q. What are my cheap thrills?
A. Finding good deals or good imposters.

This cardigan wrap was all over the wedding blogs a month ago but is now ON SALE at Anthropologie for $49.95! Hurry, I guarantee it will sell out.

Photo: Braedon Photography, Anthropologie


I am a fan of the chintz florals that are making a comeback this spring. The Anthropologie hooked wool rug on the right is $498 but the similar Urban Outfitters throw rug (on the left) of the same size is only $68.

Photo: Meljoy, Urban Outfitters

Daily Fix: Hot workout clothes

I joined Bayview Fitness last week and now I'm in the market for some hot workout clothes. New clothes for the gym are always a good way to get motivated and feel good about working out. There aren't too many hotties at the gym besides my fiance who goes with me, but I still want to look good. Check out my wishlist:








Top row: Sherpa Tunic from Anthropologie, Om Tee from Bela Tees
Middle rows: Groove Crop II from Lululemon, Hills Pullover from Lululemon, Sigg water bottle, Voltaic Running shoes from Puma
Bottom row: Recycled Sail Tote from Reiter8, Cami performance sport bra from Champion

Thanksgiving Day Style: Leggings!

Havana Sweat Coat from Anthropologie, Black leggings from JCrew, Kady Boots from Target

I wore this outfit yesterday as we made the rounds to three different houses/meals for Thanksgiving. The sweater was nice and warm so I didn't need to wear a coat (and forget the coat at someone's house). You can bundle it up like above, or open a few of the buttons and show off the burnt cranberry interior. The boots were only $30 at Target and go great with a lot of my clothes. I had the most comfortable time in these leggings. Seriously, I think I'm going to try to pull this look off at Christmas, too.

Maybe an outfit like this? The belts are all thrift store finds that have been layered together.

Daily Fix: blingin' rings

from: toosis jewelry design


from: Tiffany & Co.


from: J.Crew


from: Anthropologie



Ooooh, this one's my favorite!! Probs because it looks very similar to the one I own.

New stuff: t shirt and cups

This shirt was on sale at Anthropologie for 50% off. Hoo-rah! It's actually cuter in person than in the photo. There's a screen-printing of hand drawn flowers over the stripes, then on top of that there are silky fabric flowers fastened with brass buttons. I can't wait to wear this on weekends, to flea markets, and on more shopping trips. So comfy and cute! I got two of these monogrammed cups at Anthropologie, too. I plan to use them at the wedding somehow: maybe to hold pens for the guest book? For little flowers? For stir sticks at the coffee table? Only $6 each.