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Persepective

Head over to Ellie's blog on Curiosity Killed the Bookworm to take a look at the guest post I did while she was away.

One of the great things about reading is gaining new perspectives. Click here to read the full post and see just what I mean. While you're there, don't forget to follow Ellie's blog!

Love and (a book) light,

~Dorothy

Hello from Hogsmeade!

We went to Universal Studios -Islands of Adventure on my birthday.

Which also means... Harry Potter World!

It was everything I had hoped and more. We got our wands at Ollivander's. 

Mine was made of reed, 12 inches. Only the wandmaker knows the core, but I have a feeling it's unicorn hair.

And of course...

Butterbeer is just as yummy as you imagined. There's no alcohol in it, just good butterscotch creaminess. 

I'll be back soon!

Love and (a book) light,

~Dorothy

Hello from the happiest place on earth!

I won't be posting any in-depth blog posts anytime soon because I'll be here all week:

But don't fret! I'll share updates about our trip and post photos when I can. For those of you that have been here, any tips? Any places I absolutely shouldn't miss?

See you all soon!

Love and (a book) light,

~Dorothy

All good things must come to an end.

This weekend was the first real getaway Blair and I have had since last Christmas. It felt so good to get out of the city and spend a few days surrounded by nature.

This place has plenty of charm.

Trips to the South always mean lots and lots of food. My favorite things are turnip greens doused with vinegar and good, ol' fashioned sweet tea.



We also got to spend time with our nephew, Remy. He is so precious, but boy can he tire us out! Isn't he a handsome fella?

Spending time with family is the best. We had a great weekend, but now it's time to pack up and make our way back to Northern Virginia. With all its traffic, I still love it. I can't wait to get to home, sweet home.

Tell me about your trip and share some pictures!

Love and (a book) light,

~Dorothy

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

I hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend! 

I'm enjoying it somewhere in North Carolina. 

Sometimes it's great to get away from it all and gain a new perspective. 

Where are you all spending the holiday? Be safe!

Love and (a book) light,

~Dorothy

A Life Post: My New Planner

I recently received my Erin Condren Life Planner in the mail, and I have been loving it! There are many designs to choose from, but when I saw the one called our favorite things, I just had to have it. It has mine and Blair's name on it so it's technically for both of us. You can only imagine how thrilled he was when I showed it to him. While I was jumping up and down and squealing about how cute it was, he goes, "cool", and then gives me a weird look that translates into "it's just a planner!"

But let me tell you, it's not JUST a planner. It is THE planner. I find myself wanting to plan things just so I can write in it. I'm a loser, I know, but at least I have a cute, personalized planner.

It is pretty big, but I actually don't mind the size. I like having space to write plenty of details. It also has a goals and to-do list for every week. It has wonderful, inspiring quotes for every month. There are also stickers that you can use for birthdays, parties, and even hair appointments! I like to color code, so I have 5 different colored pens that I use (no joke) plus a highlighter!

If you like to be organized, then this is the planner for you. If you think your life could use a little more structure and organization, then this planner will push you into that direction. Go get your own! It's absolutely worth it. I don't think I'll ever have a different planner from now on. 

I also recommend the "our favorite things" design, because it is very personal and glimpsing it is enough to put a smile on your face.

I don't think they'll mind if I give you a code for $10 off your purchase -WELCOME10

If you get one, let me know which design you chose. My second choice would have been the one with this quote by Henry David Thoreau - Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.

So inspiring, yes?

Love and (a book) light,

~Dorothy