“The act of giving someone a smile, of connecting to a human, of taking initiative, of being surprising, of being creative, of putting on a show — these are things that we do for free all our lives. And then we get to work and we expect to merely do what we’re told and get paid for it.”

I hope everyone goes and sees Wreck-It Ralph as soon as humanly possible. It’s seriously AMAZING. It’s the best of what an animated film should be: nostalgic, fun, sad at parts, funny at others, and tied together by brilliant voice performance and visual effects. Although it’s not a Pixar film, it’s definitely at that level of quality. Truthfully, I think I prefer it to most of the Pixar films. Every geek should see it, just for the video game references. And every person should see it, just because it’s awesome.

Just in case you’re in need of a laugh. This one has me giggling every time.

I’m in love with these 50th Anniversary Teapots from Crate and Barrel. Starting in December, each month will feature a custom-designed, limited-edition teapot. With only 200 of each design available, I’m sure these will be in high demand.

Another decor decision to make! Currently in our living room, we have a simple vintage dresser I found for about $20 and repainted. I’d like to move that dresser into our guest room, so we’re in need of some living room/dining room storage. I love the clean lines and concealed storage of these credenzas. With the AZ dust, closed storage is a must. I’m favoring the Dumont Buffet from West Elm, but it’s also the most expensive. Decisions decisions!

Alba Credenza - $599
Saga Credenza - $599
IKEA PS Cabinet - $99
Dumont Buffet - $699