K R I S T I N B L A K E N E Y: February 2011

28 February 2011

Alabama Theatre and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

One of my favorite places to visit is the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, AL. It is a true treasure and a magical place to experience old movies. Just to prove my point - I went to see White Christmas (my favorite Christmas movie) during their holiday special. At the end of the movie the cast sang the song, White Christmas. The entire audience broke out in song and began singing along with movie. Need I say more?

As a avid lover of the oldies I try to frequent it as much as possible. They usually do monthly themes and March has been dedicated to the 80's. I highly recommend seeing one of these classics.

March 10 – March 31, 2011

The Breakfast Club
Thursday, March 10, 8pm

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Thursday, March 17, 8pm

Sixteen Candles

Thursday, March 24, 8pm

Dirty Dancing
Thursday, March 31, 8pm

My first visit to the Alabama Theater was to the see Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. It was during their summer series and it was a HOT one! Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman play a wealthy southern couple with a failing marriage. The couple seem to have everything against them but that doesn't stop Taylor's character, Maggie, from desperately trying to win back her man.

Besides Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman's breathtaking looks; the decor and clothing in the movie are rockin. Below are a few photos from scenes throughout the movie.

Happy Monday.

Do you see all the faces?

(Source: The Steward)

Oscars 2011.

Get it girl.

I couldn't pick a favorite with Anne...

And again... they make me so happy.

Where I want to be...

(Source: Gilt Group)

25 February 2011

Life's Little Instructions.

Yesterday morning I had another FANTASTIC bacon, egg and cheese sandwich at the Downtown Cafe. For those of you in Tuscaloosa, it's amazing and located at the corner of 21st St. and 9th Ave. (downtown). As I was sipping coffee, waiting on breakfast, I began reading the cheesy poster hanging on the wall. I was so taken with its words of wisdom that I had to share its vital lessons. I aspire to live the life written on this poster and I hope it makes your day a little better too.

P.S. If you go during lunch try the BLT. Delish.

Sweet bike.

I wish I rode this baby to work every morning.

(Source: Free People)

Happy Friday.

(Source: Romance and Revolution)

24 February 2011

White out.

I have a thing for white kitchens.

(misc. sources of photos - gathered pre-blog)

Vintage LV coffee table.

I love when people style a room with vintage Louis Vuitton luggage. Helpful hint: when trying to find your own, all the luggage is hiding in one store in Aspen. They have boocoodles. Yet, another reason to vacation in Aspen.

(Sources: Photo no. 1 themaskedaesthete, photo no. 2 boxwoodterrace.blogspot.com and photo no. 3 apartmenttherapy.com)

22 February 2011

Take me there.

(Photograph taken by Kollektivliv på Strandvägen)

Honey Mustard Vinaigarette.

This recipe is now a staple in my everyday menu. I use it with salads, on sandwiches and as a marinade. It's the perfect balance of tangy sweet and SO simple. I also recommend taking a look at the blog source below. Darby (the author) has incredibly sweet stories about her family, great DIY projects and simple recipes.

(Source: Fly Through Our Window)