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10.21.2011

liking at the moment

I have a lot of favorites. Lots and lots of favorites. And sometimes, it seems as favorite is a bit overused, just like the term love. So, to avoid using the words favorite or love -- because those are passing and can change easily, here are some things that I really like at the moment.

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fall. Oh hey, you know, just the thing that pretty much every blogger is talking (or shall I say writing?) about these days. But that's okay, I love it anyway. Especially since it gives me a justified reason to have my space heater on at all times. It's a little silly to have it on in summer, I know, but I can't help always feeling cold.

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new shoes. Courteousy of a sweet older lady at church. They're perfect.

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haircuts. This afternoon I headed for the salon. My favorite part? Having my hair washed. Pure bliss. (is that creepy?) I was long overdue for this cut -- it's a bit shorter than I would've liked it, but after playing with it and styling it different ways, it's growing on me. Thoughts?

And yes, I changed my shirt in between photos. It's how I roll.

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sunrise drives. When the sun comes creeping up from behind the horizon, spilling the first rays of light over the landscape, that's where I want to be.

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mini-sized outfit shoots. I seriously don't think there's anything more adorable than tiny sized fashion shoots. Most adorable thing ever. And as for Lilly...well, she likes it too ;)

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iced coffee. Because I'm all for drinking cold drinks when it's frosty outside and warm drinks when it's sweltering outside. It's all about the opposites, baby. But in all seriousness, I've found myself making iced coffee nearly every afternoon. It's just that delicious -- and easy. Want to make one of your own?

You'll need approximately one cup cold brewed coffee, 1/4 - 1/2 cup milk, ice cubes, sugar to taste, and ice cream. I like to put in my ice cubes in first, pour in the coffee, add the milk and sugar, then the ice cream. Mmm.

What are some things you've been really liking lately?

xoxo

61 comments:

  1. i love your loves.

    this is such a breath of autumn. <3

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  2. Love your haircut :) I've been thinking of cutting mine, too.. Great shoes, by the way!

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  3. autumn! oh yes.
    and getting your hair washed at the salon?? my favorite part! :)

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  4. Your picture are just stunning, Carlotta. And your writing. :) Your sister is adorable. Little siblings are fun. Right now I'm liking everything about Fall. :) It's such a stunning season.

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  5. I love your new hair cut! :)
    It's so darling! and, no, washing hair after a cut, it feels amazing, so, no, you not weird! :)
    I love iced coffee, but ice cream, Hmm sounds pretty good. :]
    Lilly is a doll! your so blessed to have a sister so cute. ♥

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  6. Love the haircut, Carlotta! Short hair looks great on you!

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  7. love the haircut (: and all of these pictures are stunning. great job!

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  8. Your hair looks amaaaazing!
    Xxx
    treschiccs.blogspot.com

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  9. 1) I love the photos im this post

    2) Your haircut looks AMAZING on you

    3) Love the necklace in the after the haircut photo. Where did you get it?


    ~nina

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  10. Having someone wash my hair is one of my most favorite things in the world. A few years ago I was a teacher overseas. There was a hair salon down the street from the school. As a reward to myself at the end of a long week of teaching I would go to the salon just to have them wash and dry my hair. Pure bliss indeed.

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  11. Love the haircut, Carlotta!!!

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  12. like the haircut. like how the ice coffee looks. like the first picture. and i like writing right now, especially since national novel writing month is a comin' up. ;)

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  13. No, Carlotta, you're not creepy because you like getting your hair washed - I love it, too. If that is creepy, we can be creepy together ;)
    This post was so nice! Loved it.

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  14. liking your likes. and the hair? loving it.

    fall's getting overused too, right? love the mini-outfit post session.
    ♥ simplybeautifulthoughts.blogspot.com

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  15. I like your new haircut. I love it when people play with my hair, so I totally understand why you like getting it washed. :)

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  16. You're sister is adorable. I love the picture when she's dancing. Too cute.

    Thanks for sharing! I love reading everything you write. :D

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  17. I think your haircut suits you very well! I know that's what everyone is saying to you but I mean it, it looks really pretty! I like it. :)
    Funny that, I just got my haircut! I have to agree with you there....I loved getting my hair washed.... although the sink I leaned back on was uncomfortable! Would you believe I hadn't got a haircut at the hair salon for over three years!

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  18. Your little sister is soooo cute!
    I like your hair cut its really cute!
    Pictures are amazing as always!
    Love your blog :p
    Becca @ becca-jones.blogspot.com

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  19. so cool! i got a haircut a few weeks ago, and my hair was halfway down my back- isn't that just refreshing?

    ps. your petite sis is oh so cute. tell her that, please? kay, thanks.

    xo flor

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  20. That glass of iced coffee sure looks tempting... :-P

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  21. liking at the moment: you. ;)

    and pretty much everything else in this post. i honestly cannot get enough of your lilly photos. actually, i cannot get enough of all your little sibling photos. i need to meet these adorable kids.

    twin sister.

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  22. You hair is so cute, Carlotta! I loved it long and I was like noo....why would you cut it but then I looked at the picture and it's so cute!!

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  23. Your hair looks amazing, as do you! And I'm drooling over the delishness of that iced coffee...YUM!

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  24. what a cute post! you're so pretty! loving the haircut :))
    -jocee <3
    {and lily is adorable as always}

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  25. I love your necklace in the after haircut photo! :) :) :) So pretty.

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  26. I've really been liking the change in the weather. Spring has been a blessing, after a cold winter.
    Oh, and I had an ice coffee for lunch this afternoon! I make them every so often and like them too : )
    Have a lovely weekend!
    ~Holly

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  27. Lately I've been liking your littler sister! She's adorable! But... aside from the creeper stuff, I've been liking new dresses, fall vacation, chocolate cake, long talks with friends on the phone, long overdue rain and coldness, pumpkins. And I love your haircut! It looks great on you, and it's always nice to have a fresh look.

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  28. I love you new hair cut!! Nope, not creepy I love getting my hair washed at the salon too!!

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  29. Your haircut style looks like mine. I got my hair chopped off at shoulder length and long layers.
    I love sunsets, I think they are just magical.
    The mini-outfit photo shoot is cute! LIlly is cute in the outfit, I love her smiles. :)

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  30. Lovely haircut! Your necklace was really pretty too :-)

    I've been loving having hilarious conversations with my friends on skype, the new television show Pan Am and getting to drink tea more often now that the weater is getting colder... <3

    xoxo Miss ALK

    http://confessionsofamaineteenager.blogspot.com

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  31. @carlotta - I love your haircut! I actually just got mine cut... and it looks EXACTLY like yours :) @alli - got shoulder length and long layers, too :)

    I love those shoes. I would very much like to have those shoes. :) :)

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  32. I love this post!!! It's one of my favorites you've done recently for many reasons! But I have a question! How do you keep the coffee from melting all the ice and ice cream?

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  33. I love your new haircut Carlotta! I had long hair that I just got cut to a bit shorter than you, and I really like it too. But now I'm growing it out again and thinking of maybe getting bangs :))
    The chalkboard photos you do are amazing! I'll have to try it sometime.
    I don't drink coffee, but the iced coffee looks so delicious, especially with that ice cream :)
    ~Simi

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  34. I do love your hair! It's very pretty. :)

    Some things that make me happy are when I finish a school project, going out to eat with my friends and also sweaters. I love sweaters! <3 Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  35. that iced coffee looks like a rootbeer float and now im craving one so bad! Love the hair makes you look very sophisticated!

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  36. Absolutely love the new hair-cut! You look so cute!

    And I have to say I love that first picture, you are such a creative photographer, dear!

    Blessings,
    ~Johanna
    -- The Old-Fashioned Girl
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    http://anold-fashionedgirl.blogspot.com

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  37. I love your haircut. And having your hair washed by someone else, and then not having to brush it all out is really nice!
    Lilly is adorable.

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  38. as I already said via instagram? you're gorgeous. :) and the new haircut is just right....it's perfect.

    I have to say that I always just LOVE when you do those chalkboard shots, they always turn out so beautifully. and that iced coffee is looking mighty tempting....might have to try that myself. happy weekend girl!

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  39. The haircut is gorgeous, Carlotta! :)

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  40. Your new hair cut looks great girl! And i swear your sister is just getting cuter and cuter!

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  41. Love this post! It's defiintely autumn-filled! ... Your little sis is adorable... and there's nothin' like getting gifts from sweet older ladies at church. =) Great haircut too!

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  42. Your hair cut looks amazing,girl!! Seriously you look so much older! And it's so cute!!! That coffee looks and sounds so good. And lilly, shes pretty much always cute :)

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  43. i really don't want you to take this offensively at all, but your hair cut makes you look younger, I think. but, I do really like it. ;) for the 50 millionth time your sister is too cute.
    "And yes, I changed my shirt in between photos. It's how I roll." I'm sorry, it was just really funny. :D

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  44. I love this post! All of the pictures are beautiful. I also love your new haircut! It's super cute; and your little sister is adorable.

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  45. I love the haircut! I am thinking of getting one myself. Only problem is that I can't help but go dramatic when I do... which isn't always good says the one who had chin length hair for maybe 3 years. Shudder! Chin length is not for me.

    ellie ;)

    bluejeansandteendreams.blogspot.com

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  46. Beautiful post Carlotta! Autumn is a special time of year. I have always loved it.

    Your haircut really suits you. B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!

    I got a new cut yesterday too. It feels nice to have a fresh cut doesn't it?

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  47. I think your new haircut looks cute!

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  48. girly, i just wanted to tell you that your hair looks much better than before. it was starting to look kinda scraggly... it was getting overly long. so let me say this again >> your hair looks so darn beautiful. i don't think you're hair could look better. and i'm literally serious!

    xxx
    acacia
    p.s. fashion shoots with the little ones? *grabs little sister, takes 1000000000 pictures of her* is such a great idea. Loverly love!

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  49. I love your blog design! Great job! I wish I had the time and or talent to devote to my blog to make it look as beautiful as yours! I'm trying to pick a new name for my blog, do you think you could help?

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  50. Your haircut is so cute! Ahhh, I love your photography.

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  51. Your haircut looks good! Lilly is so adorable. And the iced coffee looks delicious even though I don't like iced coffee. :P

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  52. Love your hair my hair got cut from to about the same length

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  53. people who I love: you.

    also, I'm so proud of you for finally calling and scheduling a hair appointment. ;) I've been putting it off since June...it's bad.

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  54. and mini outfit shoots? -- yes please.

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  55. p.s. my hair is the same length as yours. you flatter my heart.

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  56. p.p.s >> miss word-queen: does my previous sentence make any sense?

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  57. the things i have been liking latly is ice cold coffee (i get a bad headache if i drink it hot i have no clue why though)


    ~Olivia~

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  58. Love the hair on you! And I've been liking chilly mornings, marshmallows in hot chocolate, reading my devotions while the sun comes up, and walking my dogs in my fall clothes.The little things.

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  59. beautiful pictures and love the hair! i've been enjoying this perfect weather.(:
    by the way, what camera do you use?

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  60. you & lily are some of the prettiest ppl i "know". you're just so gorgeous without even trying!

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