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I've been wanting this Nuj Novahhett dress since I tried it on at Buy Definition's Le Garage booth last weekend. I love the buttons of the back. I needed a smaller size which, of course, they were sold out of. It looked so cute on me. Alas, I went home empty-handed.

via buydefinition.com

Buy Definition's owner, Esti is so cute and really helpful. She helped me track down a belt from a dress I bought last season.

Check out the store on Super South Congress next to Amy's Ice Cream (Craft-O-Rama's old space) or shop online. Their online store is quite good for a small boutique. Find out what's going on behind the scenes at Buy Definition's blog.

I'm going to keep an eye on Nuj Novakhett for future wardrobe additions.

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My friend Dee's birthday was last month. Dee love love loves pandas. She wants to sit in a cage with them and watch them eat bamboo. It's
that kind of love. Dee is one of the most wonderful people I know. She's a fabulous mix of beautiful geeky fashionista, gamer, scifi-nerd, and best of all she's HILAROUS. You should follow her on twitter @deekgeek. You're really missing out if you're not.

For Dee Day, I made Panda Cake Pops. Her sister Sam and I plotted to shower her with pandas on her 27th. Sam baked panda cupcakes and I made panda cake pops.

After much questing for ear shapes i ended up going with regular brown M&Ms. I made the eyes and noses with a candy writer which is really just a squeezable plastic bottle with a small pointed nozzle.

Yellow cake with chocolate frosting and white chocolate candy coating. They were a hit at Dog and Duck.

Happy Dee Day.

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Lil Phan bought a new tea elephant tea pot from Mod Cloth. It's really cute, and it's also available at Target.

I've been seeing elephants in housewares, furniture, home decor, jewelry, and accessories. Here are some of my favorites.

Which is your fave?

1. Elephant Cool Mist Humidifier, CompactAppliance.com
2. Striped and Spotted Elephant Giant Paperclips, cynicalredhead on Etsy
3.Giant Elephant Charm Pendant, lemonroom on Etsy
4. Gold Yoga Elephant Necklace, SeaUnicorn on Etsy
5. Couture Necklace, UntamedMenagerie on Etsy
6. Busig Tray, IKEA (discontinued)
7. Zoology Elephant Teapot, Target
8. Vitra Mini Eames Plywood Elephant, Unica Home
9. Welcome Baby Girl Card, imeondesign on Etsy
10. Elephant Pillow, Elsewares
11. Tails and Trunks Socks, Anthropologie
12. Dream Mullick Silver Elephant Charm Necklace, Max and Chloe

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Oh my pancakes. I had a work breakfast meeting at The Omelettry this week.

There was this hilarious though sad episode where one of my coworkers went on I-45 instead of 45th street. Needless to say, he was a little late. Another co-worker thought it was called "The Omelette Tree." I have such silly cubemates.

My coworkers all had the Spanish omelette and a short stack. I went with a short stack of gingerbread and buttermilk. Mmmm...they were so fluffy, great texture. They're used to my taking pictures of food by now. I'd rename it the Omelettry the Pancake Tree. A tree that bears pancakes. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

P.S. It's cash only and they have an ATM.

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This weekend is going to be AWESOME. I'm so excited.

So, here are my five reasons:

1. Le Garage.
Cheap(er) boutique clothes, shoes, and home furnishings. You have to go. Wait, maybe you shouldn't go. That would mean less for me.

via legaragesale.net

2. Austin Modern Home Tour
I am completely in love with modern architecture, and I want to own a modern home when I grow up (more).

via modernhometouraustin.com

3. Tweet Up
I'm having a tweet up with some of my favorite blogger friends/tweeps. I get to meet Michelle Cheng from Foodie is the New Forty and catch up with Sharon Chen from Sharon Loves This and Aimee Wenske from Aimee Wenske Photography or as I like to call her, Mia.

via AmyGurumi flickr.com

4. La Boîte.
Shipping container turned French-inspired cafe.

via Karin_and_Bruce flickr.com

5. Macarons.
I've never had one. La Boite makes them. This weekend, victory is mine.

via bakerella.com

Edit:There may be a change in La Boîte plans due to expected 40 degree temperatures this weekend.

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The redhead and I went on an adventure last Sunday. Our final stop was Counter Culture Vegan & Raw Food trailer. This trailer is quite far from the other trailers located mostly in South Austin. BUT it's vegan. Which means I can eat anything that doesn't involve avocados or bananas.

I had the Jackfruit BBQ with a Pac-Man Caesar on the side. The Jackfruit BBQ was really different, kinda sour. I like sour so that's good. The Pac-Man Caesar - kale and Pac-Man shaped carrots with gluten free dressing - was really good. Next time, I'm just going to get a big Pac-Man Caesar.

Redhead got the daily special - it involved soysage, spicy mustard, and sauerkraut. He said it was okay for non meat.

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