Apres Ski...

It's been a week back from my ski-cation.  I can safely say now {after trying the strange sport of skiing}, it is confirmed I am not a skier.  Phew.  Check that off the list.  After an embarrassing and dramatic collapse on the {bunny} slopes, I sent the skis and poles packing.  The rest of the trip shaped up exactly as it should have: massages, snow shoeing {much more civilized than skiing}, and lounging fireside.  Although a long shot from my usual getaways...quite enjoyable.

Now, thank the lord I was home in time to watch the Oscars.  Frankly, I am 90% interested in the red carpet and 10% interested in the cattiness of the actual awards.  Obviously, less is more this year, as a movie without talking won Best Picture {still unsure about this}.  But, keeping with the less is more trend... Gwyneth's amaze Tom Ford dress/cape.  It may not be widely known, but I fancy myself a die hard fan of the cape {note: NOT capelet}.  Gwennie girl took it home.  I was satisfied to spend the remainder of the red carpet and awards show doing my own nails...gross {sigh...bonuses were horrible this year}.



Confession

My name is Blair, and I am going skiing.  There...I said it. 

After all the endless daydreams of summer and complaints about the evil cold weather, I am embarking on a cold-cation.  I can't say I'm not excited.  From what I hear, a ski getaway consists of lounge wear, fireside cocktails, and the infamous "apres ski"!

 

Now, I am going to try to ski....but I think it's the apres ski that sounds the most exciting.  Of course, there are also a few new "outdoor chic" mountain clothes I will be wearing...when in Rome!  Could this be the turning point in my winter phobia?  Or just another catalyst for my rapidly growing addiction to lounge wear?  Stay tuned.

Off to the slopes!!

Hibernation Stations

I am beginning to think that I was meant to hibernate during winter.  It really doesn't matter what I do...I am always tired during the cold months. 

I have tried it all: 

Drinking copious amounts of water - check

Sleeping at least 9 hours a night {literally} - check

Eating health{ier} - semi check

Yoga - check

It just doesn't matter!  Once the afternoon rolls around I am ready for a two hour nap and a warm meal.  I am really getting a better appreciation for bears and the like.  Fatten up for winter and just sleep through it.  I like the sound of that.

Fighting through another chilly day and propping my eyelids open...I can only wish I was napping in one of these nests.

Wake me up when it's summer!

{all images via House of Turquoise}

J'Adore!

Bonjour mes amours and Happy Valentine's Day! 

I am celebrating with these warm and lovey-dovey interiors in all shades of pink.  J'adore!  Don't skimp on the sweets today!

xoxo

{all images via The Decorista}

Real World Problems

Back to reality!  It's been a slow crawl back to the life of the living since my return from el Caribe.  No more sun, sand,  or surf.  Sigh.  Too bad, vacations can't last forever. 

Now, I usually don't like to discuss the troubles of the "real world", but my rehabilitation back into the working world has been made excessively more difficult over the last week.  This has been due {in most part}, to the horrible and cringe-worthy co-host of my daily morning habit, The Today Show.  I have really had it with Ann Curry.  She is {for lack of a more colorful word} the worst!  This weekend/week has been exceptionally bad.  From making snide whispered remarks during interviews, to touching Jessica Simpson's hair at a Super Bowl party...she must be stopped!  Her worst offense was a few months ago, when she kissed Adam Sandler’s hand after an interview.  That was the end for me.  I cannot forsake the Today Show, but Ann has got to go.  I think she is better suited for a life overseas as an international correspondent.  Leave the jokes and hand kissing to someone else.  Savannah, Natalie, Amy Robach, Lester? ANYONE {except Jenna Wolfe - who is arguably worse than Ann}. 

I took to the Today Show comments page today and let my feelings go viral.  Let's hope some lucky Today Show staffer/upcoming star takes my complaints to heart and gets the waves of change moving behind the anchor desk! 

If you too feel the need to air your frustrations about our beloved morning show, go here.