Spring Cleaning With Elle V, a Super Hero, & Zoey

Every few months or so, I go through my sons clothes, and pull out everything he's outgrown or destroyed. Its get sorted into 3 piles. One for things that will be tossed, one for donations, and another for things that I love and want to hoard save. I am not hoarder. In fact, sometimes I purge to the point of regret. But that occurrence is rare, as things can be replaced, and honestly, how much stuff do ya’ really need anyway?

I’ve been trying to devise a plan to contain all of his stuff, and I’ve decided on a custom toy shelf thing for his closet, since our current set up isn’t very functional.

I’ve heard that the first step in fixing a problem, is acknowledging that one exists. So I poured everything out to see what kind of problem we were dealing with.

Then everything was sorted.

Then we bagged everything he’d either outgrown or wouldn’t miss for donation.

I thought he could part with a few more things, but boys need their toys…so I’m off to finalize plans to house them all.

See you in the next one!

these are a few of my favorite scents…

I love perfume.

Today, I just wanted to share a few of my favorite springtime fragrances.

Flora by Gucci, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, YSL Parisienne, Acqua Di Gio for women by Giorgio Armani, Nanette by Nanette Lepore,  Burberry Classic for women, Marine Groove by Escada, and J’adore by Christian Dior.

They’re all so different…which is perfect for a moody gal like me! What are your favorites? Any suggestions? I’m always looking to try something new!

Well that’s all for now all. Have a great one!

Harry Potter’s Final Movie

I’ve been re-reading the Harry Potter books in preparation for the final film. I can’t even describe how excited I am about the second part of the last movie, and I’m really looking forward to July 15th!

I was 11 when the first book was released, and 12 when I actually began reading it. I loved all of the books, and still do. Book 7 is my favorite, although it is a bit bloody and filled with death. I hope the movie doesn’t disappoint.  

These trailers are awesome though.

Each time I’ve seen one of the movies upon first release, I’ve always left the theater a little disappointed because the books are so rich, and the movies leave so much out. But watching the movies together, one after the other, they’re good, and create a nice little story on their own. Although I hated the way Part 1 ended, I think I would have been much more disappointed if both parts had been combined and cut to feature film length. I think 2 parts will do the series justice, and close it out nicely.

Now, I’m not one to deny the fact that I am a bit of nerd, but the Harry Potter brand has been a part of my life for over a decade, and is now part of my son’s. So as excited as I am for the grand finale, it is bitter sweet.

But then, there’s always the Wizarding World of Harry Potter...

What about you? HP fan or could you totally care less? Excited for the film? I’m bursting at the seams! July 15th can’t come soon enough.

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