Half the fear of failure is of the judgement of false friends we feel compelled to impress but don't like.

Alain de Botton 

Colonel Mustard

This one article of clothing has made me feel like I have an entirely new wardrobe. Thrift stores ftw!

Salander and Everdeen

Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander

I recognize that I'm late to this party, but I just finished the first book in The Hunger Games trilogy and I am obsessed. Like maybe more than Harry Potter obsessed. I also finished the Millenium trilogy by Stieg Larsson and was irreversibly hooked on those. My life now seems empty and soulless, because no other books compare to these... can't wait for the movies, can't wait to read the other two Hunger Games books. I recommend these books more highly than any other books I've ever read, and I read a LOT.

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen

I realized that it's been a hell of a long time since there were actual female heroines who kicked ass and did not work as part of a team with a guy, or play second fiddle. These girls are the main characters. They are brave. And intimidatingly smart. And not afraid of hard work, risk, or sacrifice. Just saying, it's nice to have some girls to try and emulate in real life, even if I don't have a bow and arrow.

Levi Weaver

I could have drawn this!

It's A Bird! It's A Plane!

Look, I'm a superhero! Hahaha.

Mischief Managed

Cried throughout the final Harry Potter movie. The seventh book is great... you learn so much more about the characters and everything ties together perfectly. Especially adore the Snape/Lily Potter storyline because I'm a romantic sap. Thanks for growing up with me, Harry. To quote LT: I've had the time of my life, fighting dragons with you. <3

Fresh From the Oven

I know it's too hot to bake, but that doesn't stop my craving for baked goods. And wearing aprons. At some point I need to make these red velvet brownies with white chocolate buttercream. They look divine.

Photo via Smells Like Home

I'm also a recent fan of blueberry pie, which, with a scoop of crème fraîche sorbet, is the perfect dessert for summer.

Photo via Style Me Pretty