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Dear Martha,
You know how much I love you, right? I'm sure you found it odd that a fourth grader listed you as her inspiration, but now I'm sure you've embraced me as one of your most devoted fans.  Well, I just wanted to let you know that you've managed to strengthen my love (and weaken my budget) once again. 
We took Lebowski for the worst haircut of his life this week, however your new pet line at PetSmart made everything infinitely better.  Now, I just have to help Lebowski decide what items we want for my birthday and Christmas, and maybe a bonus gift, just because you're really outdone yourself this time, Martha.
Your devoted friend,
Rachel


Practical:

Fashionable (I'm thinking the red & teal):

Adorable:

All images from here, and no, I'm not getting paid to pimp Martha, I just ♥ the lady:

Summer Reading

I just finished "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

It was a quick and clever read plus the author is British - perfect for a return flight.

Nerd Alert - I love giving myself summer reading assignments! 
Probably because my mom always signed us up for the summer reading program at the library and BookIt!  I loved coming home with an armload of books and shiny stickers on my BookIt! pin.  If my brother and I behaved we could even rent a VHS or a record for the week.  Then came high school and we were required to read Barbara Kingsolver and Aldous Huxley over the summer... Luckily, my long shifts at the boat docks allowed me finish these assignments quickly and get back to The Oprah Book Club reading list.  What can I say, I was a 16 year old going on 40... I guess I haven't changed much!

Do you have any summer reading recommendations? 

I've just started "Little Bee" and may pick up "Summer at Tiffany."

july wallpapers

Have you pick yours yet?
I'm having trouble deciding between:

and

Happy July!