the adjustment bureau

last night me and the faubs went to go see the adjustment bureau. it's not often that we go to see a movie on opening night since we like to hear reviews of both friends and critics, but we figured you can't go wrong where matt damon is concerned! we were right, i loved it. it was a great blend of a good old sappy love story, and captivating thriller, with a dash of man men style. all in all, a perfect date night flick.

movie night

last night we needed a chill night...Faubus has been so occupied with finals as of late, that he took a night off to re-group and relax. we watched 500 days of summer, a favorite from 2009, that i snagged for cheaps on black friday. i forgot how much i enjoyed it's sweet quirky style, and the unusual perspective of a love sick man. love it!

an education

i saw this movie a while back and never gave a report, and it was most defiantly report worthy! there's something so enchanting about england in the 60's; perhaps, because it was the era that my parents fell in love that always added romance to my imagery of that time. an education, lived up to all my expectations of that period: the music, fashion, make-up, and ultimately a new era of young women finding their path in a more modern world.

(photos via an education)

wimpy kid

last week i took my nephews to see this movie. it was a blast, one of those where you laugh the whole way through, luckily we were in a matinee...coz i think i snored a couple of times!

i'm starting the books tonight, i'm so impressed with success stories like this.

paper heart

we hadn't heard much about this movie, but rented it from the good ol' redbox tonight, and let me tell you it's really adorable. a perfect film for valentines weekend; it brought back memories of falling in love, and the journey + discovery along the way.

happy valentines everyone!

it's complicated

i was unproductive today, and went to the movies at noon. i saw it's compicated and had to blog about the house. it's delightful, santa barbara style at it's best. i wonder if sometimes i really am an old woman, because a life of gardening, and having a bakery (that i don't bake in) sounds just right!

joy

i'm dressed in an oversized sweater and thick socks, no makeup is needed. i have a house-bound day of wrapping ahead, and i'm taking this opportunity to catch up on some of my favorite movies, (that brock hates). first on the list: little women, the simple joy of sisters and christmas are a perfect match for this snowy day.

cozy

long winter nights have arrived, and i have a recipe to make the most of it: burn candles (the more the merrier), add a tall cup of hot chocolate, stir in a a good show on the telly, and frost with a lush throw (and a man) to snuggle. you're on your own to find the guy, but here are some very adorable, and oh-so-cozy throws from west elm, just looking at them makes me melt.

cereal = free night at the movies

In general, I'm not a fan of cereal. But I do LOVE Reese's Puffs, and today I found them even sweeter, they're SO sweet I have to share.


You see, General Mills has a promotion on at the moment, buy 2 boxes of specially marked cereal and receive a FREE movie ticket...and to make this even more dreamy, there are two coupons to make it an even better deal.
Here's how it works: Buy two boxes (specially marked) of General Mills cereal at around $2.50 a box. Use the target coupon from here (or in the store) for a $1 off, then use a couple of Manufacture coupons from here, to make the final price around $3 for 2 boxes of cereal and a FREE movie ticket.

Even if you cann't be bothered with coupons, it's still a sweet deal.

I'm off to enjoy Where the Wild Things Are...Nighti Night!

LA holiday house

I love the movie 'The Holiday.' Any movie that combines both English charm and American drama (and a dollop of Jude Law) is a sure hit with me. I'm often asked what things I prefer one country to another, and depending on my mood it can be a close tie. For example: England clearly wins on chocolate, clothes and history; but America earns its gold in BBQ, low prices and Target!

From the movie, I would certainly choose Amanda's house over Iris's. I la la la la love the colour palette of smokey greys, milky creams and the contrast of chocolate brown. The furniture is a classic modern, the houseplants chic moss. No pesky wintery drafts, just a fresh seasonal breeze. And let's get real ladies, you'd have to be crazy to choose a double bed over a California King!

two thumbs up

Don't you just love a heartwarming movie on a Friday night? I just finished watching "Henry Poole Is Here", another redbox bargain. it was simply lovely. It made me want to make a movie, tell a story, or just get to know a neighbor. Here's to unique, inspiring 'PG' films!

get smart

we went to see get smart on friday, and surprisingly loved it. i give it a 2 thumbs up coz i giggled the who way through, to the point where it was interrupting my popcorn eating!


ps. LOVED anne's clothes, there's a spread of her in this months instyle which is to die for.