ADR Friday Loves 10.26.12

Red. A color I find myself gravitating toward more and more. Not a safe hue, but a happy one, one full of passion and life. When I think of red, I think of Starbucks holiday cups (soon!), NYC streetlights, and that fabulous bag Husband gave me for my last birthday. Anyway, here we have it: ADR Friday Loves, the red edition. Hope you enjoy this week's goodies and have a fabulous fall weekend. xoxo, ADR.

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1. Bird By Bird.

I adore Anne Lamott. And her Bird by Bird is probably my favorite book on writing ever. I have read it several times and I will continue to read it again and again. Full of practical wisdom and spiritual support for all of us, not just those of us who have chosen to live a creative life.

2. Not-so-puffy Puffy Vests.

I am a big vest fan. And I love the coziness of a puffy parka-esque vests, but I am not in love with outerwear that makes us look, well, bigger than we are. Enter the simple and sleek not-so-puffy puffy vest. I have seen great ones at both Lululemon and Patagonia.

3. Plasma, Baby!

I learned about these cars from my cousin (Thanks, V!) and we now have two in our home. Kids love these aesthetically-pleasing ride-on vehicles that they can get going simply by steering (hard to explain, but very cool!). A great gift for kids in the 2-4 range, I'd say.

4. Crushworthy China.

This Hermes china is beautiful. I can't remember why we didn't pick it when we married almost eight years ago (crazy!) Yes, it's pricey, but in my mind it's worth the investment. I still love our wedding china, but guess how many times we've used it?

5. Old School Chucks.

Before the school year, I bought these slip-on Converse Chuck Taylors for all three of my girls in navy and I love them. So do the girls. They are easy to put on and seem to wear well. If the girls grow out of them and need a new pair, I'm going for red. For some reason, I love primary colors on my kids.

6. Mirror, Mirror...

How fabulous is this lipstick red mirror? Imagine it in a room of neutrals. Check out this fun article "Framed Mirrors for Modern Rooms." And, look, they are all red!

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What are you loving these days? How do you feel about the color red?