The Most Amazing Man I Know: My Father

I could sit here all night, tell stories and reasons why my Dad is the most AMAZING Dad on earth, but the truth is, there would never be enough space for me to type or enough time in the world for me to say all I would want to say about my Dad! He has always loved us, worked so hard for his family, always been there, and always put everyone before himself!

I get a lump in my throat just thinking about all he has done for me growing up (and all he put up with too.) Now that I am getting older and thinking about having a family of my own, I realize more and more everyday how hard being a parent is! I know it is not easy, but I also know that while parents say there's nothing in the world like being a parent, I know that there's nothing in the world like being a daughter!

One thing I will share - is that all my life my Dad ALWAYS kissed me and my little brother good night! He always made a point to tell us he loved us and give us a kiss every day! Even today, now that we are all grown up and when we are all together, he still does that! I love that I have that memory! I know that not all Dad's are affectionate or express their love in words, and while it doesn't mean that a father doesn't love his child if he doesn't say it - I can't imagine growing up and not hearing my Dad say " I love you." While to him it was just what he did each day, it was the greatest gift he could have ever given me and my younger brother growing up! I know some people would have loved to have heard those words growing up and I am so grateful I always did!

Happy Father's Day to my hero, my bestfriend, MY DAD!!

I love you.

P.S. Dad, can I have a few bucks??? haha!!

{had to say it for old times sake!!}

Happy Weekend

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

{lindsey}

$75 Mil . . . . No Big Deal!

{photos via ABCnews.com}

If you haven't heard, Tori Spellings childhood home and home of her late father Aaron Spelling has sold to a 22 year old heiress (yes 22!!) It was listed for $150 Million (no biggy, right) and has been rumored that she paid $75-$85 million for it. Guess that's nothing to Petra Ecclestone, heiress and billionaires daughter!!

"The Manor" which it has been called for years, is located in LA and is a French chateau-style mansion with 123 rooms and 56,500 square feet, and on about 5 acres.

• It was built for Aaron Spelling in 1988 for a measly $12 million
• The house includes a screening room, bowling alley, gym, doll museum, three rooms for wrapping presents, four two-car garages, tennis court, and pool.
• There are 16 carports and the parking lot can hold up to 100 vehicles

{doll museum}

{screening room}

{pool room with a painting of Candy Spelling. The painting is by the famous Andy Warhol who asked Candy if he could paint her portrait, and she couldn't refuse!}

And in case you are wondering just who this young heiress who purchased this famous home is, here she is:

Can you imagine being a 22 years old, a beauty, a heiress AND purchasing a home like this?? WOW!! Apparently she is also engaged and getting married in August! Can't wait to see that wedding!!

Weekend Dining Room Revamp

Over the weekend I was looking at some decor sites on-line and images of rooms with zebra rugs. I LOVE zebra rugs, I think they can add such a POP to a room and go with all colors! I've had one in our living room and while I love it there, I decided to try it in our dining room. I tried it and it looked SO good!! So now I'm going to have to keep my eye out for another rug for the living room.

Also in our dining room was a colorful/modern painting over the buffet. I have loved it there, but I had an idea of something else that would go better with the zebra rug. For Christmas M got me a painting that I had seen and fell in love with of a lady in a wedding dress. We have had it in our bedroom since Christmas and while I have enjoyed it in there, I decided it should be out where it can be seen more! So I moved that into the dining room as well, and along with the zebra rug, it MADE the room!!

I like to keep the room clean and simple, without a lot of clutter. On the other wall is a gold sunburst mirror which I also love!

Other things I would like to do to complete the look of this room:

• Paint
• Different chairs
• New light fixture
• Window treatments

There are 2 more chairs that go with the table, but I thought it looked a bit crammed and since it's just the 2 of us right now, I kind of liked having only 2 chairs. When we have dinners I bring in more chairs that go nicely, but for everyday, I just have the 2 chairs.

I think painting the room will really make everything come together too, and now that I think this is the look I want to go with, maybe I can decide! I don't know what it is with me and painting, but I am SO indecisive when it comes to picking out paint colors! I go look sometimes and try to pick something out, but then I get so overwhelmed with all of the options. I think I want something in the neutral family - while I do love color I usually like to add color in accessories. I was thinking something in the greys, maybe even a grayish brown or a blue-ish gray - since the painting has a hint of blue.

What color do you all think I should paint this room?

Picture Perfect Then & Now

Laila Ali {daughter of the Muhammad Ali} now has a beautiful baby girl named Sydeny. I stumbled upon this yesterday and just loved some of the photos I saw. I have always liked Laila Ali and think she is beautiful. Looks like motherhood is suiting her! She is glowing!!

{photo via people.com}

This next photo I LOVE because it is of Laila and her former NFL star husband in the nursery. What I love about it so much is the photo above the crib, which is of Laila as a baby and her father, Muhammad Ali! SO sweet and such a memory to have and share with her daughter and make it a part of the nursery! Wow!!! Picture perfect then, picture perfect now!! {I am also loving the pink crib!!}

{photo via people.com}

I was interested in seeing more of her nursery, and I found some other photos

{from littlecrowninteriors.com}

Isn't this nursery just fabulous?!?! I've always said that when I have a baby I'm not going to do pink or blue, always thought it was too predictable and I like things that are different - but I just love how they combined the 2 soft colors. I may have to retract that thought, lol!

So - just wanted to share that! I hope all of you are having a great weekend! I got in a decorating/"move things around" mood tonight and have done something different in my Dining Room and I think I LOVE it. It's so much more me!!! I look forward to sharing photos with you soon! Until then, night night!

Anna Wintour: The REAL Devil Wears PRADA

Anna Wintour, the Editor in Chief of VOGUE is quite intriguing to me! I watched a documentary on her tonight and while I knew of her, I found out so much more about this fashion journalist queen. This may be old news to many of you but it was interesting to be reminded of her and her role in the ever changing fashion world.

In case you did not know, The Devil Wears PRADA was based on her (Maryl Streep played her "fictional" character") and interestingly enough, TDWP was written by a past personal assistant of Anna Wintour - so it's pretty safe to say that much of what is in the movie is accurate! Even when it comes to her famous and oh so fabulous real life office at VOGUE!!

She is known for her cold demeanor and black sunglasses which she always wears at fashion shows. She said she wears them to hide if she is bored at a show or loving what she sees! She likes to keep people guessing! While she doesn't seem all warm and fuzzy, I have to hand it to her, she is one heck of a lady! She over sees the details of EVERY aspect of the magazine! Working for a magazine myself, I know that this can be exhausting!! Of course she has ALL the help she could ever need, but ultimately she has the last say in everything that goes into VOGUE and that is a lot of responsibility! But she does it, and she does it well, I mean who doesn't LOVE VOGUE?!?!

She's also a walking example of VOGUE as she is dressed to a "T" from head to toe everyday when she goes to work! While she has been criticized for this, I think it's cool and shows that she takes her job seriously. It wouldn't look right if she showed up in jeans and a t-shirt everyday when what she does day in and day out is live, breath and write fashion!!

{via thewrap.com}

As I watched the documentary on her tonight, I learned a few interesting facts:

• She's from London
• She was not very good when it came to academics and dropped out of school at age 15 (wow! still can't believe this one!!)
• She is divorved with 2 kids. They are grown now! (Again similiar to Meryl Streeps character in TDWP!)
• She's been the Editor in Chief at VOGUE for over 20 years!
• Her father was in publishing and was the editor of a popular news paper in London
• Growing up she was one of 4 siblings, and had an older brother who died in a traffic accident when they were young
• She began wearing her hair in bob at age 14 and that has been her signature look for all these years. She said in an interview with Barbara Walters that she knows it may be a bit boring but that she has tried to change it and it has "never worked."

{via Wikipedia}

I'm Baaaack . . . Finally!

I have had some technical difficulties the past few days with our Internet connection at home, so I have been m.i.a! But I'm back now and hoping the problem is fixed!! I hate it when stuff like that happens, it's SO frustrating and even more frustrating when you call to speak with someone and you can hardly understand them and really get now where.

It was Comcast (who I HATE!!) and now that everything is back up and working, I can't say thank you to them I must give thanks to my hubby because somehow tonight he got it back up and running!

We keep contemplating switching our cable & Internet to another service, but just haven't done it. Who all do you use and like? I want a service that is reliable, doesn't go out or give me problems and is a great price too!! I'd love to hear who you all use!!

I'll be back tomorrow with a more exciting post, promise!

Night all!