You Can Dance, You Can Jive

I like to make lists; duh, you should know this already!  So in preparation for my upcoming nuptials, I’ve put together a playlist of old and new songs to enjoy on the big day while I’m getting ready with my bridesmaids… I cannot wait to sip some champagne (pronounced sham-pag-na!), dance around the hotel room with my BFFs, and wear my awesome wedding dress (AND of course, spend the rest of my life with my fiance!):

Wedding Day Bridal Prep Playlist

• Abba – Dancing Queen
• Ellie Goulding – Anything Could Happen
• Aretha Franklin – I Say a Little Prayer
• The Beatles – All You Need is Love
• Blondie – The Tide is High
• Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round
• The Dixie Cups – Going to the Chapel of Love
• Etta James – At Last
• Jimmy Buffett – Margaritaville
• Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
• Kellie Pickler – Red High Heels
• The Kinks – Lola
• Dixie Chicks – Landslide
• Lady Gaga – Just Dance
• Lionel Richie – All Night Long
• M.I.A. – Paper Planes
• Madonna – Dress You Up
• Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
• Michael Jackson – P.Y.T.
• Hanson – MMMBop
• Old Crow Medicine Show – Wagonwheel
• Michael Buble – Save the Last Dance for Me
• The Police – Message in a Bottle
• Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
• Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
• The Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams
• Oasis – Wonderwall
• Dionne Warwick – Wishin’ and Hopin’
• Grease – You Are the One That I Want
• KC and the Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight
• Pharrell Williams – Happy
• Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours

• Quote of the Day

Mawwiage. That bwessed awwaingement. That dweam wivvin a dweam. And wuv, twue wuv, wiww fowwow you fowevah and evah.

– The Princess Bride

Here’s to you happy, dancing queens!!

xoxo, A

Unchained Melody

Dear Piano Man,

Sing us a song you’re the piano man.  Sing us a song tonight.  Well we’re all in the mood for a melody and you’ve got us feeling alright.

Sincerely,

A and friends

Music is constantly around us — in the car, on an iPod while running, on TV, or even on overhead speakers while shopping at the mall.  I can’t get enough of some songs which then get stuck in my head and I then believe (unrealistically) that I sound just like said musician when I follow along (friends and family will tell you differently.)  So here are songs that I have on repeat this moment and can’t get out-of my head:

• Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness — Cecelia and the Satellite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_zY_jSVXSU
• Catfish and the Bottlemen — Kathleen   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrrcVxnjJO8
• Ellie Goulding — Love Me Like You Do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJtDXIazrMo
• Ellie Goulding covers Hozier — Take Me to Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDtR8sn4z-A
• Sam Smith — Money on my Mind  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0G9T5Bnjlc
• Maroon 5 — Sugar  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09R8_2nJtjg
• Saint Motel — My Type  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyVPyKrx0Xo
• Walk the Moon — Shut up and Dance  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q
• Taylor Swift — Style  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CmadmM5cOk
• Sheppard — Geronimo  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozsmSlvGHv4

• Quote of the Day

Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.

Ronald Reagan

Happy listening, all!  Longer days and more sunshine are on the horizon.

xoxo, A

Valentine’s Day Love

Little baby Cupid (and his bow and arrows!) will be visiting us very soon.  Retail stores are adorned in red and pink along with a multitude of hearts and sugary sweet candies to present to your #1 person — or people!  Here’s some ideas to spruce up your Valentine’s Day:

• E-card Greeting   http://www.someecards.com/ecards/valentines-day/
  • For anyone with a sense of humor and a computer, Someecard.com is the place to go for a variety of free e-cards.  You can even design your own!  Make sure the person receiving this card has a sense of humor as well, or your joke could turn sour.

• Yummy Scented Candles  http://www.paddywax.com/Shop/Glass_Candles
  • I love a good smelling candle and this company has a great selection of scents at reasonable prices.  Valentine’s Day is not complete without lighting a candle in your home to create a romantic ambience.

• Bake Your Heart Out   http://www.laurenslatest.com/slice-n-bake-valentine-heart-cookies/
  • These heart cookies are adorable and homemade.  And therefore, made with love!

• Love Activity Book  http://www.gifts.com/product/i-love-you-activity-book-for-couples-vol-2?prodID=637431
  • This is a double-duty item: it’s a gift AND an activity!  For the couple looking for something out of the norm for date night, whip this book out to learn something new about your partner and even about yourself.  This book will also bring back great memories (and laughs!) of your relationship years from now.

• Music is the Key to the Soul  http://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/50-best-love-songs
  • Set the mood for Valentine’s Day with these top 50 love songs while you cook a scrumptious dinner and sip some Merlot with your love.

• Quote of the Day

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.

Dr. Seuss

May your day be filled with lots of glitter and love!!  xoxo, A