I’m so excited to have Molly, one of the sisters from A Piece of Toast, here today. If you haven’t yet visited their blog, I highly suggest you do. These girls have a way with words, and a serious eye for style.
And here are some bits and pieces of Molly:
::A random fact::
I can’t laugh out loud. It’s supremely awkward and very unnatural, but unless something is really, REALLY fun I literally can’t/won’t laugh. I usually have to smile and say “oh, that’s so funny.” I swear I have emotions! I think this non-laughing thing runs in my family… (No.1)
::Your go-to recipe::
Now that it’s colder, I will be making batch after batch of Ina Garten’s Chicken Chili (found in her Barefoot Contessa Parties! cookbook). Even though it’s a warm dish, it always tastes fresh and all the chopping of onions and peppers is well worth it! (No.2)
::You can’t live without::
My iPhone (sad but true) and my stash of chapsticks, lip balms, lipsticks and lip glosses that I take with me everywhere.
::Currently coveting::
Tough one because I have a wish list a mile long – but I’ve been dreaming about these Persol sunnies since the beginning of August and they are now at the top of my Christmas list! (No.3)
::Your daily reads::
Besides lark+linen I stalk a TON of blogs daily… Too many to list but a few absolute must reads are: The Daybook, Amber Interiors, vmac+cheese, Could I Have That, and Elements of Style. I’m so far behind on all my magazine subscriptions – InStyle, ELLE Décor, and Bon Appétit – that I try to read a bit of them everyday so I can tackle my stack of past issues!
::On your playlist::
The new Coldplay album – Mylo Xyloto – is pretty wonderful. And I will never get tired of listening to Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch.
::Your favourite quote::
“Isn’t it wonderful, what clever girls can do” – Peter Pan
My mom has that quote on a frame with a picture of her and her girlfriends and whenever I look at it I’m thinking “Clever girls can do ANYTHING we want!” I think women are amazing and inspiring.
::On your night stand::
Stacks of magazines and books, a Jonathan Adler platinum piggy bank, a needlepoint coaster I made way back in high school, and a ceramic egg crate from Anthopologie that I use to hold all my delicate necklaces and tiny earrings.
::Your favourite designer::
Tough but I’d have to say that I’ve always been consistently in love with Missoni for about ever. (No.4)
::In your wishing well::
Travel – to anywhere and everywhere. And make a career decision that scares and excites me.
::Your dream home::
Tons of natural light, warm wood floors, killer furniture/art/lighting, and lots and lots of laughter. (No.5)
::Your happy place::
My bed or my mama’s kitchen. Both are supremely relaxing and give way to lots of thinking and day dreaming!
I love Molly and I’m so excited that you had her post today!
I’m not bad at laughing, but I am horrible at clapping with the appropriate amount of enthusiasm.
Your comment actually made me laugh out loud. I don’t think I’ve ever noticed whether or not someone claps the appropriate amount!
Words can’t even describe how much I heart Molly. So happy to learn more about her here. I’m meeting her in January and I’m taking it as a personal challenge to say something that will make her laugh out loud. :)
I so wish I was joining you girls! I would make it my mission as well.
This is an awesome series! So excited to have found your blog. It’s lovely. :)
Thank you Natalie
Great series! I love Molly and it was great to find out more about her!
Oh, and Molly, “Tons of natural light, warm wood floors, killer furniture/art/lighting, and lots and lots of laughter.” – silent laughter that is?
I love Molly too! A Piece of Toast is a recent discovery and now it is one of my must reads! A a Dallas girl myself it is so refreshing to know that we have stylish, chic, and very talented writers representing.
That quote is seriously amazing! Great post!