Y’all know I am a beacon of cultural knowledge, so let’s talk for a minute. I am not trying to be really dramatic about a Flo Rida song, but like, I think this song is actually really important to my/our personal growth and development and if you disagree, fuck you.

• Terrible music that I really love, lately: It’s Always a Good Time; We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. (Taylor Swift in hipster glasses kills me, y’all.)
• I’m reading A Super Sad True Love Story right now, and it’s truly one of the best books I’ve read in a really long time. I can’t stop laughing out loud, and it’s also super insightful. I’m also making my way through a collection of Raymond Carver short stories; he is totally the man. I’ve also had great luck finding awesome books at library sales lately. I’ve got a lot of good reading on my horizon, y’all.
• Movies I can’t wait to see: Celeste and Jesse Forever; Ruby Sparks; Nobody Walks; Bernie; Take This Waltz. (Okay, and also the Five-Year Engagement. Shh!)

A book and a floral dress are about all a girl needs for a wonderful day, if you ask me.

photo by jessica celebre

I haven’t had nearly enough time for sunbathing poolside this summer, especially not with books. Such a pity. (I just started reading Valley of the Dolls yesterday, and so far it’s perfect for the sort of weird mood I’m in, these days.)

photo by the fabulous stains

Ooooh. Such a dreamy lomograph of one of my favorite places on earth, Powell’s Books in Portland.

photo by prologuer

This comic poking fun at the recurring themes in Murakami’s books is spot on, and hilarious.

comic by incidental comics

Genius idea: use a book cover to hide your wireless router. The corner of the house with the router and modem is always so ugly—this is such a quick and easy fix! Tutorial here.

photo via apartment therapy

A boy and a book; sometimes I think these are the only things one really needs in life.

photo by cassie kammerzell

This photo makes me smile! Kermit’s totally being a creeper. : )

photo by anna leavitt

My sweetheart took off on a loooong road trip this morning and I am the saddest sap in the world. I’m trying to think of all of the fun, cool things I can do this summer, even without my darling. I’m looking forward to:

• Camping with my homies out in west Georgia.
• Planning a bachelorette party for my sweet friend (I’ve never been to one before!)
• Sitting poolside—maybe in my new suit? I haven’t pulled the trigger on that one yet—with lots of books (I want to read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Super Sad True Love Story, Birds of America, One Day, and Eat When You Feel Sad. Any other suggestions?)
• Going on a photo romp along Dekalb Avenue, where there is tons of very neat graffiti. This was on my spring break to-do list and didn’t get to-done.
• Working out and getting super fit with my pal Caro.
• Dreaming about a fun camping trip with N—I’m going up to visit him and attend his brother’s wedding in the beginning of July. We have a few days free at the beginning of my trip, and we’re thinking of heading to the Badlands. (This is so cheesy, but we wrote our names out of little rocks last time we were there—and N put a heart between them—and I’m hoping that it’s still there. A girl can dream.)
• Going to a drive-in movie at the Starlight 6. Fingers crossed I don’t get shot; apparently someone was shot there recently.
• Watching baseball at Turner Field, on television, everywhere, anywhere. (And, my first time tailgating ever!!)

photo by kamilla nylund

If ever I find a job and a place to lay my head for more than a little while, I’m going to display my books a little more prominently—cute stacks here and there to show off the collection I’m so fond of. Of course, fashion blogger Bonnie also has a gorgeous home (and great taste in books!)

There must be something in the water down there in Texas. Such amazing fashion bloggers/photographers hail from that state: Rockie Nolan, Bonnie, Jane Aldridge.

photo by bonnie (flashes of style)