I’ll be back soon…

Hi there and thanks for stopping by. I have been on a much needed holiday overseas in Europe and because of that blog posts have been sporadic. Not to worry the EDWA blog isn’t going anywhere, in fact we’ll be back next Monday with brand new lovelies to share with you. Remember, life is too short to live outside the lovely…so don’t! See you soon! XO Naomi

feeling a bit under the weather

…hopefully I’ll be back to blogging and feeling better soon. Thanks for stopping by!

No words needed…

just your help. Please retweet.

Below this image I’ve listed a few ways you can help.

Red Cross -  text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone.

Salvation Army – To contribute to earthquake relief, text ‘JAPAN’ or ‘QUAKE’ to 80888 to make a $10 donation or visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.

Operation USA has also announced efforts to collect bulk corporate donations of health care supplies. If you are interested in donating bulk medical items, visit OpUSA.org.

Judy Chang, head of PayPal’s nonprofit group, announced that transactional fees incurred by money transfers to US 501(c)(3) organizations (or charities registered with the Canada Revenue Agency) between March 11 and April 10 will aid relief efforts in Japan.

Convoy of Hope is accepting gifts online or by cell phone. Text TSUNAMI to 50555 to donate to this faith-based group, working with in-country partners to meet earthquake victims’ needs.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sending two three-person teams to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan. To learn more about the organization’s efforts or make a donation, visit Doctorswithoutborders.org.

Other relief organizations are also sending representatives to disaster sites, including AmeriCare and Shelterbox.

MercyCorps is gathering donations for its overseas partner, Peace Winds Japan, which currently has personnel on the ground distributing emergency relief in Japan.

Global Giving is raising funds to fund disaster relief efforts of such groups as International Medical Corps and Save the Children. Text JAPAN to 50555 to donate $10 towards emergency response.

 The International Medical Corps offers health care and supplies for earthquake relief. Text MED to 80888, or visit the Emergency Response Efforts fund online to donate.

Thank you.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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un petit film français

 I have yet to figure out how to embed a video that looks like what you see below. In the meantime I’ve added a hyperlink so that you too can enjoy this petit French film. I stumbled upon it on one of my favorite blogs Dress Design Décor.

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Just because…

There is nothing quite like the first kiss or the last

…but what if the first was the last?

{le love}

Enjoy Your Weekend!

A cozy blanket, a quiet sunlight spot, and a good book…

my perfect weekend!

Have a wonderful weekend, darlings. See you soon!

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Let The Mad Men Count Down Begin…

I have two words…Don Draper.

Beautiful Blogger Award – Wow What A Day!

I’m feeling really special right about now. Why, You might ask? Well, my dear fellow blogger, lover of all things BANANAS (my word for super cool things), and friend Sofia of Brancoprata (yes that Sofia!) has passed on to me The Beautiful Blog Award.

There is nothing better than being recognized by your peers for the hard work you do for something you love. Now it’s my turn to add a little lovely to my fellow bloggers and friends  day!

Here are my picks for the…

Eat Drink Pretty -The Wedding Chicks

Southern Weddings – Merci! New York

 Ruffled

In receiving this award I must tell you ten random things about myself. This should be interesting…

1. I instantly cry at the sight of creepy crawly nasty icky bugs. I have knocked on neighbors doors to kill creatures for me.

2. I wanted to be a nun when I was younger then I discovered I had an addiction to boys. There were many interventions (thanks mom!)

3. Orange gummy bears gross me out. Any orange candy does but orange gummy bears are the worst.

4. I will sing or dance anywhere spontaneously but I’m afraid of Karaoke.

5. I met my husband on Match.com (but he refuses to do a commercial) and fell in love with his nose first.

6. One of my favorite movies is “Goodfellas” . I think in my last life I was a mobster or royalty…maybe both..

7. I think I was here before. (see #6)

8. I am Dutch (mom), Latin (dad), black (obvious), and French (mom’s side). My great grandfather is from France. Makes sense why I’m crazy about France. I’m a happy mutt!

9. I want to be the first to receive toe transplants because I hate mine.

10. If you are my friend your family, but if you are family you are not automatically my friend…except for my immediate family (mom, sis, dad, hubby). Make sense?

Pssst- I know it said only 10 but here’s a bonus I can understand, speak, write, and read 7 different languages but not all in that order. Yea, I know what your thinking…sweet right?

Weekend Wishes…

Have a wonderfully magical weekend filled with good wishes that come true! Naomi