What skateboarding bought Andre and well-deservedly so. The man bleeds skateboarding.
WEEKEND OFF DUTY
Weekend happenings//
+ After-work dinner at Mas Malo catching up with a friend. + The cutest little lip balm ever.
+ Storing away all my CDs. Goodbye, *Nsync! + A fun find.
Other notes//
+ Anyone watch Downton Abbey? I’m so happy it’s back, and I don’t think I could love the Dowager more. This was my favorite shot.
+ I have a pretty healthy To-Do list going on, but I’m excited about it and trying to keep that spirit up. “Do it today” is my key phrase right now.
[photos via iPhone//Instagram @stephaniesuarez//source]
TRICKERY
Whoa there. I couldn’t focus on the clothes; I just kept thinking “How can I do that?!”
WEEKEND OFF DUTY + NY
Weekend happenings//

+ Yet another trip to the Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM with friends [see Alissa & Caroline deciding above]. The city was packed with people in town for the Rose Bowl, so driving through popular areas was a nightmare.
+ Rang in the New Year with a bad cold. + Breakfast fail from a new pancake set I got.
Other notes//
+ After church, we had yet another Sunday brunch. This time back again at Taste.
+ If you like new typefaces, then you should download my brother’s new one: VINCENT.
[photos via iPhone//Instagram @stephaniesuarez]
FELIZ 2013

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! The Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses Parade are one of my favorite NY traditions, particularly because they’re local, my love of football, and I used to decorate floats for a number of years. The Junior Rose Bowl is a thing of history now, but Miss JRB sure looks adorable.
A very big thank you to everyone who’s commented, liked, followed, or quietly read this site during the year. I immensely appreciate it. Cheers to 2013!
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VELVET DREAMS

Colored neoprene dreams, people. Particularly loving the bottom left. Reminds me that I should probably start giving my own wetsuit some attention again…
via Velvet Dreams.
FOOSBALL FLEECE

Week 17 of the regular season is tomorrow [sad day!], but these NFL goodies just dropped at Forever 21 this week. Who says you can’t rep your team year round? Not all teams are up online, but I did see more options in store. If anyone in St. Louis wants to ship me a Rams pullover, get at me. Please and thank you.
WEEKEND OFF DUTY + CHRISTMAS
Weekend happenings//

+ Christmas at work: Santa (aka our President) made a guest appearance and White Elephant with my dept.
+ That time of the year again: Christmas tamale making with my family.
+ I’m still on a piñata-making kick: a couple of gold initials to mark gifts in lieu of gift tags. + In-N-Out taking part in the Christmas season.
+ About half of the Christmas Eve desserts represented. + Christmas viewing of one of my favorites: Meet Me In St. Louis
Other notes//
+ From one holiday to the next-I hope everyone has a great Christmas and a safe New Years Celebration in the coming days.
[photos via iPhone//Instagram @stephaniesuarez]
REASON FOR THE SEASON
…and a hearty “Amen!” to that. Merry Christmas!
HEE HAW

How sweet is Mary Bailey in her baseball cap as she and George welcome the Martini’s to their new home? Merry Christmas Eve!


