if only...

hello, friends...

how are you today? i am feeling in a dreamy mood...here is a little peek at some of the things i am dreaming of...

oh, how i would love to be here right now...

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wishing for this look

natalie portman via fffound

and these sweet dresses...hurry up already, spring!

via steven alan

mmmmm...

for lunch: desiring this crispy mushroom, 

fingerling potato & blue cheese galette

aran via that kind of woman

and then a slice of this gorgeous pistachio cake 

with vanilla & honey buttercream frosting

via kitchen trial and error

 dreaming of coming home to this living room...

via lonny mag

and then residing to this bedroom for more dreaming...

{yes, i've used this photo before...but i can't help it! i'm in love!}

via gaita interiors

what are you dreaming of?

have a happy week!

just sweet enough

hello :) happy friday, friends! i don't know about all of you, but it has been an insanely crazy week for me and i am welcoming the weekend with my arms wide-opened...looking forward to some down time and maybe a few indulgences ;) 

are you feeling indulgent?...

in case you find yourself with a sweet-tooth...

have a dark chocolate/pistachio popbar! {super bonus: it's gelato!}

 

if you are wanting a little tart with your sweet...

try david eyre's lemon pancake...yummmmmm

if you are in the mood to savor winter, why don't you sip on some red velvet hot cocoa...

you heard me right! check out the recipe here

wanting to add some fun to the mix? make these adorable owl cookies and 

give them to your friends and loved ones...i guarantee they will appreciate it :) 

{you'll have to use your crafty magic, though, because i can't locate 

the original link for the recipe for these little sweeties...get creative!}

another great give-away is these scrumptious diy red velvet cupcakes in a jar

{or perhaps you'll just save them for yourself for later...

you know they are soooooooo delicious!} 

i hope you all have a super sweet weekend!!!

add some beauty to your walls : kimia kline

hello, monday & hello, friends :) 

a while back, i featured an image of a painting by kimia kline, a very talented artist that i adore the works of. i recently received a nice comment from her that inspired me to re-explore her work & share some of it with all of you. if you love what you see, take a peek at the rest of her beauties on her website!

 

 

 

 

won't you come shopping with me?

happy friday, all! no foodieness today, but i do have a fun shopping adventure to share with you...i just spent a lovely day with my mom shopping in the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach, CA. this area is so fabulous!!! everything from old to new, retro to industrial...it has become a staple destination each time i visit my mom :) come along and see what i saw...

first we had lunch with my auntie at this little cafe where the little birdies were so friendly that they let you feed them from your hand...a very snow white moment, indeed :)

and then we went into my most favorite shop that is filled with some of the most fabulous pieces...if i had a million dollars i would take it all home with me! here's what i saw...

walking to the next shop...bamboo :)

this little shop was so girly & vintage & fabulous...they had everything from mini cakes, to scary doll heads, to the coolest doll house ever, to vintage americana bicycles, etc...come take a look...

and here are a couple pretty things that popped up along the way...

beautiful butterflies

and very, very pretty succulents...love!

WEDnesday : these numbers add up

hello all and welcome to WEDnesday!

i'm going to keep my entry short & sweet today...

here are some unique ideas for interesting table numbers 

{just one of those little extra details i love}

...enjoy!

this one is probably my favorite...

via jessica claire

the simplicity of these is so great...

they feel a bit industrial {love}

via with this ring

so romantic...

love these diy vintage framed table numbers

via project wedding

for all you scrabble lovers out there...

via la petite coquin

love the use of vintage luggage...

for lovers of travel

via brooklyn bride

organically lovely...

diy lavender burlap pots

via ruffled

for the craftiest of the crafty...

via the knot

and here's a little bonus math equation that definitely adds up:

via our dreams are ripped to shreds

let's get organized

hi, hi, hi! happy tuesday, all :) 

i must say...vacation does a brynn very good! it could also be this amazing ocean air, but having this time off is most definitely helping to clear my head! i am visiting my mom in san diego and the weather could not be more perfect!!! i think that i have eliminated some of my vitamin d deficiency {so common in sunless seattle} and maybe, just maybe have even gotten a little color!

anyways... onto the topic of today's posting : organization

isn't it just so much easier to function and feel inspired when all things are in their place {if they have a designated place} and you are feeling well organized? i think so. somewhere in the last couple of years of living in my place, my closet has shrunk! well, okay, perhaps i {my shopping habits} have something to do with this...but regardless, it is time to get organized! here are some very organized spaces that i find to be both refreshing & inspiring...

peace, love & crafts

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we heart it

country living

lovely design on flikr

stephmodo

say what?

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little treasures

hello all & hello monday!

i am a huge fan of flea markets, antique malls, thrift and vintage shops & consignment alike and i get a great thrill out of finding fantastic little treasures :) today, i am sharing some of my most favorite,  most fabulous finds...and can i also mention?...all major steals! 

cropped flannel shirt jac: $25

definitely vintage, found at a great thrift store called radd summer in portland, or, across from my favorite $3 movie theater that serves pizza & beer {can you imagine a better sunday afternoon?!}...it seems to be a men's flannel shirt jac converted into a cropped women's shirt jac...so cute! 

loeffler randall peep toe beauties: $89

you can't beat a beautiful pair of loeffler randall wooden platform peeptoes for $89...considering that they at one time probably cost $500...found at my favorite little consignment spot, show pony in seattle, wa {conveniently located within walking distance of my home}

vintage books: $1 - $5

found at the fremont sunday market in seattle ,wa {my local flea market}. why pay for overpriced faux vintage books at places like anthropologie, when you can get the real deal from the flea market for pennies?...okay, dollars...and if you are lucky, you may even find a handwritten note inside the cover :) {p.s. i love anthro as much as the next, but come on...you have to agree here}

hello, shine! truly vintage sequin shell: $18

found at the fremont antique mall in seattle, wa {another favorite within walking distance}. how could i say no to this? the sequins are most definitely hand-sewn, it is in perfect condition & it is under $20...how can this be?! it had my name ALL over it!

retro specs: $10

super hot red roundies found at a basement thrift store in paris

hot black heels: $28

my latest find, found once again at show pony {in the consignment shop}...they fit like a glove and i called them mine!  

happy treasure findings to all!

 on a more serious note, 

let us please not forget this incredible man...

Martin Luther King, Jr. is an INSPIRATION

...in loving memory...