Daydreams - Men

What would daydreaming be without incredibly hot men.  This may be a little cheesy, but it has definitely brought me some job this morning finding all these pictures.  Plus, I'm in a really good mood, because I had an awesome dream that involved Alexander Skarsgard as Eric Northman from True Blood.  

Alexander Skarsgard

Eric Bana as Chopper.  The funny thing is, I didn't think he was hot until I saw Chopper.

Henry Cavill

Isaiah Mustafa a.k.a. The Old Spice guy.

Michael Madsen

Russell Crowe

Ryan Gosling

Tom Hardy

Vincent Gallo.  I used this picture because it really says what he is...  weird.  But it a hot way.  Haha.  Kind of like Russell Brand.

Harrison Ford

Jake Gyllenhaal

Paul Newman

Hope these brightened your day!

Daydreams - Storefront

I am instantly jealous of anyone who can work for themselves.  But the jealousy is even more intense when I know they have their own storefront in a downtown area.  I don't think jealousy is necessarily a bad thing, as long as nothing vicious comes from it.  It can be a source of motivation!  That is what mine is when I think about these people and their stores.  I guess I should use words like admiration.  Doesn't sound so bad.


Since I wrote about what I want my future plans to be in a recent post, I figured this week's Daydreams would go along with it.  This is all about storefronts.  I found some really adorable ones that I would love to draw inspiration from if when I open my own store.

I can't tell if this is real or not.  Its so pretty it looks fake, and I have never seen a Starbucks that looks like this.  If it is real, I want this to be my new Starbucks.

These are in Clonakilty, Ireland.  A new reason why I need to go there!  So many of the shops are covered in flowers and painted bright colors.  I hate how so many American cities have laws about the appearance of city streets.  I understand keeping things clean, but let people express themselves!

This is a lot of pink, buuuuuuuut it makes me think of Cotton Candy and would have gone awesome with my Friday Flavor post.

I honestly liked this one because it made me think of Ireland.  haha.  You could also do so much to this space!

This reminds me of my youth.  The dirty, dingy days of hanging out with all the punks and skins.  My shop would be a little cleaner than this, but it still would be nice to have that alternative vibe.

I really like this color.  There is also huge windows to display products in front of, and people can see way into the store.

I could not resist adding this one.  Its not even a store, its a little windowed ice cream shop, but it is adorable.  My daughter would die if she saw this.  I actually probably would, too.

Does anyone own their own online shop?  Have you ever thought about making the switch to a real store?

Daydreams - Ireland

I have not been on a long vacation in a really long time.  I think the last time I went somewhere was when I went to Florida to see my grandfather, and he took us to Disney World.  I think that was back when I was 10 or 11.  Maybe even before that.  My husband and I have spent time in California and Minnesota, but I don't really count that, because we were visiting his family and friends.

I really want me and my husband to go on a vacation for us.  I'm not saying I don't enjoy hanging out with his family and friends, because they are awesome.  No, really they are!  That's why I'm so excited to move to Minnesota!  But I want us to go somewhere, where we don't know anyone and spend time with each other the whole time.  Haha, if he saw that, he would probably cringe, but isn't that what married people are supposed to do?!  Our dream vacation would be Ireland.  We have planned on going for awhile, but never have the money.  Hopefully, one day, when we're up in Minnesota and both working, we'll be able to afford it.  And maybe we could find a relative that wants to watch two little girls for a week or two.

These photos are making me want to go so much more!  I love the landscape and how colorful the buildings are.  That last picture is so pretty.  Ugh!  I want to go!  And there are men like Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne walking around.  Yes, please.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?  Or have you already been?

Clouds and Hills, Birds and Buildings, Covered Path, Colorful Street, 30 km Town, Walking by the Beach, The Temple Bar, Castle and Sheep