Groundhog cupcakes: the dish du jour.
Fast approaching is our nation’s most sacred of holidays, Groundhog Day. On February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil shall enlighten us all with the most scientific of methods: casting shadows to predict weather. This special day was even commemorated in one of the greatest movies of all time. What a lucky girl I am that my birthday just happens to fall on this monumental holiday. This year I shall share some of the spotlight with Phil, as I do plan to celebrate the new decade that I am stoked to enter into: the 30’s. My 20’s were one hot mess of a learning experience, and I fully intend to use the wisdom I’ve gained to enrich my future. In addition, I subscribe to the notion that “your presence is my present,” but if you don’t buy into that kind of rhetoric then I’ve got some gift suggestions for me…
To Wear.
3 Wolf Moon T-Shirt,$13, Amazon.com
J.K. Livin Bandana, $10, JKLivinStore.com
To Read:
All You Need To Be Impossibly French by Helena Frith Powell, $10, Amazon.com
Domino: The Book of Decorating by Deborah Needleman, $21, Overstock.com
To Listen:
Throw a one-woman Coachella (Phoenix, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Grizzly Bear, She & Him...), iTunes gift card, $10, Apple.com
Brush up on my Deutsch with Drive Time: German: Learn German While You Drive, $10, Powells.com
To Go:
Round-trip tickets to Paris in the springtime, $700, Travelocity.com
A stay at the Opus Hotel, Vancouver B.C., $300, Expedia.com
To Cherish:
Obeying the laws of The Style Trial & spreading the good word, Priceless, TheStyleTrial.com (Photo courtesy of Shmal)
Make a donation. My local pick: Dress For Success, learn more at DressForSuccess.org
Fingers crossed Phil does NOT see his shadow; hence, an early spring. I've got us all prepared just in case!
Marianne Bruton Design & Style Blog 
Great blog – love the humor – the wisdom and the STYLE. Enjoy this next decade its the best ever.
Thanks for the kind compliments, Barbara! Super excited about the next chapter– appreciate your sentiments!
Best,
The Style Trial
oh you did NOT ask for a J.K. Livin bandana!!!!!!
oh YES i did!! please see: https://thestyletrial.com/2009/09/29/dude-looks-like-a-lady/