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Friday, August 26, 2011

I’m Digging It

Happy Weekend Everyone!

*Photo credit Pinterest*

Thursday, May 5, 2011

We’ve all seen the movie; it’s a holiday classic. Little Kevin McAllister gets left home all by his lonesome during the Christmas season and faces two unruly thieves that he has to fend off and protect his home from… and oh what a home! Certainly worth fighting for indeed.

This grand and glorious 1920 brick colonial house is now up for sale after 23 years of the same owners. At 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, it measures a comfortable 4,243 square feet. If you are looking to buy in Illinois you may consider this beauty but keep in mind it’s priced at a hefty $2.4 million and can only be viewed by appointment in an effort to keep out the look-i-loos. Probably for the best considering if I lived in Illinois or the nearby vicinity I would be one of the gawkers just there for the cheap thrill of some Hollywood history and a tour of a house I have spent more than a fair share of time swooning over. Sometimes I’ll just put the movie on to get a quick house-love fix. Let’s take a peak inside and save ourselves the booking of an appointment:

The entry is updated from it’s early nineties look to a more modern palette. It doesn’t look quite the same without paint cans swinging from the staircase.

The kitchen is much different than the huge dark wood cabinet one in the movie.

According to the listing the 4-room master suite spans the entire west wing of the home.

The family is said to be downsizing now that their daughter has moved out. I don’t think I could ever part with this house. See more pictures of the actual home from it’s own personal website HomeAloneHome.ColdwellBanker.com. Or if you would like to tour the interiors used in the film pay Julia over at Hooked On Houses a visit and check out her extensive tour from the film.

*Photo Credit Google Images and HomeAloneHome.ColdwellBankercom*

Monday, February 14, 2011

Be Mine

I am one of those people that doesn’t overly buy into Valentine’s day; my fella and I don’t do gifts or eat at a crowded restaurant or even act particularly different from any other day. However, on this day dedicated to passion and love and all that it entails, it’s hard not to give in and feel a little mushy.

Much like the Christmas season, it evokes a warm fuzzy feeling from deep inside. It's a beautiful reminder to appreciate all the loves you have in your life. Not just your “sweet baboo” but your friends and family and pets, all saturating you in pure unadulterated love.

Not to mention, an excellent excuse to eat sweets guilt-free.

My favorite part is just the time spent together today. Even though it’s no different than yesterday or tomorrow, somehow Valentine’s day makes the time feel extra special. It’s a blessing to have love in your life so appreciate all the moments you are given with the people you love most.

So if you will allow me to get fuzzy on all of you while you celebrate this day, please enjoy my Valentine to you. It's my favorite Shelly poem, “Love’s Philosophy” in dedication to everyone who loves someone.

The fountains mingle with the river

And the rivers with the ocean,

The winds of Heaven mix for ever,

With a sweet emotion;

Nothing in the world is single;

All things by a law divine

In one spirit meet and mingle.

Why not I with mine?-

See the mountains kiss high Heaven

And the waves clasp one another;

No sister-flower would be forgiven

If it disdained it’s brother;

And the sunlight clasps the earth

And the moonbeams kiss the sea:

What is all this sweet work worth

If thou kiss not me?

Happy Valentine’s Day from Reckless Bliss!

*Photos google images and weheartit*

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things Part IV

With Christmas fast approaching I thought I would do another addition of “My Favorite Things.” As you may of guessed these are a dozen of my favorite Christmas things!:

1. Christmas movies, Christmas movies and more Christmas movies (I’ve seen National Lampoons Christmas and A Christmas Story at least 200 times!)

2. Receiving Christmas cards. I never throw any out, I LOVE getting and sending them!

3. Getting to spoil the people I love with gifts and treats. I love a good ribbon prettying up the present too.

4. Starbucks changing their cups to a Christmas theme. Not to mention filling said cups with delicious holiday themed drinks. Eggnog latte anyone?

5. The Christmas Tree! It’s probably the most exciting part for me. I have so many ornaments now that I try to stick with a theme every year. This year I went gold and burgundy with ribbon garland. Thoughts? (Excuse the darkness, my camera is not so great) See my trees of Christmas past here.

6. The cheerful and charitable mood most people carry around with them during the season. So refreshing.

7. This gift set from Philosophy called “Snow Angel” is one of my very favorite holiday things. It’s really fresh and clean but has a nice light feminine scent. I was lucky enough to get it as an early Christmas gift from my best friend and I kid you not, I’ve never smelled better!

8. A relaxing Christmas morning with family, especially when my Mother-in-law makes breakfast. That woman can cook!

9. Speaking of food, Christmas baking please. AND the fact that it’s cold enough outside that I can wear a sweater to try to hide the aftermath of eating so much baked goodness. God was thinking of us sweet toothed people on that one, I’m sure of it. Yesterday I made sugar cookies for my fella to take to the office with him. I took some pictures but my camera seems to have lost them which bummed me out. Regardless they turned out pretty great and everyone loves a cookie!

10. Not feeling like a weirdo because I’m listening to Christmas music. Every other month I put it on I feel a little dorky… but it’s such an instant mood booster. If you’re in the market for some holiday music I highly suggest “Elvis Christmas” or “Celine: These Are Special Times.” Both amazing!

11. All my favorite shows air a Christmas episode. The amount of joy that brings me is truly pathetic but I could click my heels when I know there’s a Christmas themed episode on, even if it’s just a rerun.

12. My last favorite Christmas thing is that rare occasion that it snows and makes for a white Christmas. It’s so breath taking it’s completely worth the hassle of shoveling and scraping.

So those are some of my faves; do you have any personal favorite things about this holly jolly season? Feel free to share in the good thoughts!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Recklessly Blissful Gift Guide

Well, Thanksgiving is over for everyone and the next official holiday is the biggie! I love Christmas for so many reasons but one of the biggest reasons is I think it’s really fun to buy gifts for people I love and show my appreciation to them. Any time a holiday comes up I hunt and hunt, trying to find the perfect gift so I thought I would help you guys out by suggesting some of my favorite finds to buy for family and friends this year. It's never too early to start your Christmas shopping. If I were Oprah, I'd just give you all my favorite finds for free but sadly I am not. However, I can make it much easier on you. Every single item can be found at Amazon.com where shipping is free on orders of $25 or more and you never have to brave the chaotic parking lots and malls. For your additional ease, a link to each gift can be found on the page as well. I hope these items give you some good ideas for that hard to buy for special someone on your list.

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