etc: learn what your name means

it's beginning... my attempt to celebrate the majority of all holidays included on mimi + meg's march calendar!!  today is 2 things: grammar day, & learn what your name means day.  i have decided to post about the latter (using only proper grammar of course!).

so what does my name mean?  i actually didn't need to look it up ~ i've known since a child that my name (kaitlin) means pure.  i have a little plaque that says:

Kaitlin

Pure One

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

                                  Matthew 5:8 

i also know that it's origin is irish which you may think is weird because out of all the great European countries where i have relatives, ireland is not one.  so why kaitlin?  i was blessed with this name largely because my grandmother's middle name is "catherine," and kaitlin is a variant of catherine.

so there you have it!  a brief description of what my name means.

now... time to go learn what yours means!

(and if you do, and then post about it, please send me a link!)

~kait

random: pepperkakebyen

pepperkakebyen = gingerbread town, found in bergen, norway.  & it's awesome.

 tons more pictures on the event's facebook fan page

 

see it on the visitor page for bergen

discovered on the storque

{MERRY CHRISTMAS!!}

random: creative gingerbread structures

pretty & intricate houses ~

unique ~

famous homes ~

the white house

SF houses from full house!!

etc. ~

{merry christmas eve!}

photo credits:

- pretty/intricate: 1. from; i found it here; 2-5 via

- unique: mobile home from; via

- famous homes: 1. white house: via; full house: via

- etc.: laptop: from; via

link love: 12.23.10

 design/decor

great dining room - lovely shades of purple, comfy arm chairs & a fireplace. oh yes.
[from here, via]

desk with canopy?  awesome.  [design by nick olsen, via]

even though i'd prefer an actual mirror above my own sink, i have to admit that this bathroom "after" is beyond cool. see more of the whole house's transformation at design*sponge

fashion

1. love this jacket. love the off-the-shoulder style. love the structure. loooove the bows.  man, dior is awesome!  [picture = georgia may jagger for vogue uk jan '11]
2. not a big flannel fan but definitely a fan of unexpected pairings.  go here see cool examples of how to pull off this look.

 sparkles on our first lady? yes, please! [image via]

florence = awesome. [image via]

true, true, truuuuuuue. [via]

photography

lately i've been really into photographs that juxtapose winter bareness and snowfall with bright blossoms reminiscent of springtime.  these photos certainly fit the bill . [1. via; 2. via]

i like this photo lots.  simple as that.  [via]


random

i desperately want these bandages from UO.  & i would wear them all at once.  which wouldn't be a problem because i am prone to extreme paper cuts.  [discovered here]

 me too.  print by etsy artist stephanie fizer [discovered here]

*need to remind myself of this fact often* [image via - i found it here]

just now starting to get in the holiday spirit... & this spirited bike certainly helps spread the cheer! [image via]

hilarious!  my personal pencil would probably be the itty bitty nub of a pencil.  sigh.  [via]


{merry christmas eve eve!}

link love: 12.12.10

design/decor

crazy cool mirror by Tom Faulkner [via]; creatively displaying beautiful shopping bags [via]

kate spade on 5th ave in nyc =  awesomeness. [via]

1. the happy chair! see it's transformation here 
2. such an awesome lamp.  wish i knew where to find it! [image found here]

what a creative way to have woodsy christmas decor! [via]

 seriously beautiful fabric by rapture and wright [via]

fashion

from a couple weeks ago, but still worth sharing -- raquel sanchez silva in oscar de la renta.  dreamy.

want want want these chanel tweed boots that blake seems to also love! [image via]

photography

doesn't this pic make you want to run to the nearest coffee shop?! [via; see much more here]

my love of windows in photos grows. by M Photography [see the whole pretty wedding here]

etc.

perhaps the sweetest vows.  "strongly & fiercly [sic] love you to the end." sigh.

check out the whole 1920's-inspired wedding here. [trust me - it's crazy cute...& fun...& soo romantic!]

in love with uma thurman in this picture. [via]

also in love with zooey deschanel. but that's always. [image via]

 note to self: follow these instructions.  [via]

too funny & so try!  i think my fave is the "disappointment" - it makes me think of "500 days of summer".... anyone else know what scene i'm talking about? [via]

jonathan adler designed barbie?! hells to the yeah.

link love: 12.4.10

note: i've decided to include pictures of [the majority of] the links i post.
just thought it would be nice :)

decor/design

this slipcover = the epitome of winter-cozy. [from the etsy shop BiscuitScout; first found here]

ridiculously cool sparkly holiday decor inside urban outfitters stores

 even though it's a bit overwhelming to have [my idol] audrey's face this large in your home,
i kinda love it.

the home of michele and patrick of Elephant Props [via]

 i think i need this mirror [from here, via]

fashion

even though i'm more in the dianna agron camp, 
i actually really really like this look on lea michele [esp. the nude pumps]

an ode to mila kunis as of late 

loved the classy-sexy louis vuitton fall 2010 on the runway [& especially in the ad campaign],
love rebecca hall [via]

 WOW do i want these shoes by kate spade.  of course.... [via] 


photography

my obsession with marilyn continues. [from weheartit, found here]

random

love this beer diagram.  although it can be a bit overwhelming.

i totally could have written this same thank you note!

one of my fave scenes from one of my fave movies with one of my fave actresses.  l

ove this pic! 

kristyna at the owl diary explores the meaning of starbucks.
head over for some drool-worthy images.

so true. so, sooo true. [via]

okay i'm off.