Santa Please?

I was inspired by La La Lovely’s fun post detailing what she would ask Santa for if there were no limitations or restrictions (kind of like the also fun “what if we won the Lotto” game). So much so, that I decided to make my own list!

Please remember these would only come second to World Peace, finding cures for disorders and/or diseases, ending world hunger, etc. etc. What? I’m not that frivolous!

A beach house in Australia

A private acoustic concert from Billy Corgan

A complete Kate Spade collection

A closet, kind of like Carrie Bradshaw’s

Enough Vivienne Westwood shoes to fill said closet

A  convertible Nissan 370Z

A whole year just to travel the world

What did I really get?
Although I won’t be traveling the world all of 2011, I will be visiting Europe for the first time with the hubs! Our big gifts to each other were plane tickets to Barcelona, Spain! We will be touring Barcelona, London and Paris for 2 weeks and we can barely stand the wait.
Not too shabby for reality, right? ;)

What would all of you wish for if you didn’t have to worry about all those pesky inconveniences like money, responsibility, employment or children?

Happy Hump Day: Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen has always been one of my favorite actors. He has portrayed many a famous face in movies like Frost/Nixon, The Queen and The Damned United and has intrigued vampire fans everywhere in both Underworld and Twilight series. Sheen was born in Wales and chose acting over a professional football career, and I’m pretty sure we are all happy for that decision. Sheen is now playing a David Bowie-esque character in Disney’s Tron: Legacy to rave reviews. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to see it yet so I can’t give my opinion, but I can say that Sheen is one of the sweetest celebrities I have ever met. I had the pleasure at this year’s Comic Con and not only did I get to interchange kind words, but I got the best bear hug ever!

Enjoy this week’s hump day, readers!

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Holiday Cheer Pt. II

Via weheartit.com

Here’s the plan: People will comment ANONYMOUSLY (please input an anonymous name of your choosing in the comments) with things they love and cherish about you. I say anonymously because it makes the atmosphere lighter and more mysterious, kind of like a Secret Santa only with love and holiday cheer! People will wonder who these caring people are and appreciate the fact that they exist.

Then find people you care about and have something nice to say to – even if you don’t know them! – and leave them something that will make their heart feel a little warmer at night. This way, the love will go around and around and the magical spirit of the season can be cherished and appreciated by all.

Don’t forget to pass the goodwill on to others and increase the flow of positive, caring energy!

Weekend Highlights

So I’ve been aching to see Black Swan since teasers first started to pop up around the web several months back. I waited patiently throughout the limited release (Miami was not included) but I could no longer wait when it was finally open nationwide. The hubs and I decided to have a date night, stopping at The Pasta Factory first for dinner (yums) and then headed to the theater. Wowza. I thought the flick was amazing – I especially loved the way it was filmed: so raw and gritty. Natalie Portman was spectacular. She really embodied the role of what I believe was a paranoid schizophrenic hell bent on being perfect at her craft. So hell bent that she embodied her character, in some pretty interesting ways. As my husband put it, this movie is not for everyone as it can get pretty intense, but I think it was truly a work of art.

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Lovable Friday!

1. DIY Bold Painting

I have a lot of empty wall space in our new home as we have only been living here for 6 months (can’t believe it’s been such a short amount of time), but we have been keeping our eyes peeled for some nice art pieces to fill that void. However, after seeing the beautiful painting Jen Ramos of MadeByGirl quickly cooked up on her own, I am thinking of investing in a canvas and paintbrushes. How gorgeous and powerful is this artwork? I adore the modern simplicity of it. And what’s better than saying “I did that” while giving home tours to friends and family?

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Be My Clementine Giveaway Winner!!!

I’m proud to announce that Kristyn is the winner of our Be My Clementine Giveaway!!!
I will be contacting you via email to get your contact information in order for you to receive your brand new adorable apron!

Also readers, please do not forget that for the entire month of December, Melificent fans receive 15% off all merchandise in the Be My Clementine Etsy shop! You just have to use the following code: Melificent15

Congratulations to the winner and thank you for all that participated and shared their favorite recipes!

Happy Hump Day: Guy Pearce

One of the first movies that ever blew my mind was Christopher Nolan’s Memento. I had never seen anything like it and it definitely revolutionized the way I viewed movies from that point onwards. And as if the script wasn’t all sorts of amazing on its own, in comes Guy Pearce.  Something won me over about the Australian actor. I don’t know if it was his  ruggish good looks, amazing acting skills, or the overall package. I’m actually surprised he was not in more films after his rise to popularity in the early 2000’s, but he definitely is not lacking in work. In 2009, Pearce returned to his first love, Australian theater. And although I am happy he is persuing his craft on the small stage, I think he is sorely missed in the good old US of A. Hopefully this picspam will temporarily help fill that void. Good day!

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Weekend Highlights

Thanks to Yelp, the hubs and I scored free tickets to see the epic Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the American Airlines Arena on Friday night. Although I wasn’t too familiar with their tuneage, I was ready for an all out rock with your cock out experience complete with pyrotechnics, head-banging and extreme effects. Although that’s exactly what we got, we found ourselves a bit bored mid-way throughout the performance. I think this was due to the drawn out “story line” that took place throughout the show, narrated by an over-enthused man. Unfortunately, these narrations would sometimes outwear their welcome by dragging on for sometimes 10 minutes at a time. However, when they rocked, boy did they ever. I just wish there was more of it.
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Giveaway: Be My Clementine

I’m not a good cook. I felt like I’ve tried (my hubby would argue against that), but just cannot get it down pat. I don’t know if it is a fear of getting hurt or just a lack of understanding of all things culinary (my mother never cooked either so I didn’t grow up in a kitchen), but I’m pretty terrible. I plan on continuing to make attempts, as I’d like to be able to cook something for our future children, but I digress.

Something I am good at is baking. I really enjoy it and find it to be therapeutic, especially while done listening to amazing music and sipping on good wine. It also makes me feel very girly and domestic for some reason, and every now and then, I like that. And for those fun baking-related therapy sessions of one, cute protective wear is needed. Cue Be My Clementine!

With my snazzy Be My Clementine apron (although I should have coordinated it to my outfit)! Photo Credit: Agustin Sanchez

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