Silver Lining

In the midst of busy weeks, sinus headaches, and mountains of laundry, here are the things that have been the silver lining: 

•  Essie School of Hard Rocks nail polish - the perfect smokey gray dark teal, this color is perfect for fall/winter. It isn't too dark, isn't too crazy, but is a nice change of pace from all the taupes and glitters. 
• Revenge on ABC (or Hulu) - My roommate recommended I give this new show a try, and I've become obsessed with it this past week. A true nighttime soap opera, the premise is loosely based on the Count of Monte Cristo and focuses on the main character Emily (played flawlessly by Emily VanCamp of Brothers & Sisters and Everwood fame) seeking revenge on those who caused the wrongful death of her father. It's set in the Hamptons, costumed beautifully, and a total guilty pleasure. 
• A leisurely trip to Target - This afternoon, I spent an hour wandering around Target. I picked up a few beauty items (Revlon Facets of Fuschia nail polish and the Maybelline Dark Circle Eraser), Thanksgiving cards to send to my family, and a simple black v-neck sweater. 
• I jumped on the bandwagon and got an Erin Condren life planner, which arrived just over a week ago. While I had a planner that worked well for my work life, I'm loving keeping both personal and work related tasks organized. It's bright, colorful, and filled with inspiring quotes.
• This wonderful post on narrowing priorities on one of my favorite blogs, Pink of Perfection. Her words of wisdom on the freedom that accompanies limiting the things you expect of yourself was very liberating and inspiring.

What's making you happy this week? 

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