Crushed

I have a new obsession. It's called Pintrest. o.m.g. Pictures galore, inspirations aplenty, and so many "i love!" utters.

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{if I had enough hair, I would definitely be rocking this}

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{I love the color and flow of the top with black pants. mix it with the hair above, love it!}

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{this makes me want to be a brunette again. so sassy}

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{this makes me want it to be summer now}

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{I love how she is surrounded by that color. Ruffles are usually ick to me, but they are so delicate here}

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{another super cute use of courts}

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{isn't it great when breezes come on cue?}

Escape the cold

I want to be wherever she is

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Friday flop day

I love stumbling across new blogs, especially when something makes me smile on the first scroll.

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{my family calls it 'friday flop day' and I've never seen a more appropriate photo}

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{well, duh! how sweet is that}

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{I love inspirational things like this, when uplifting quotes and sayings are grouped together and look fantastic}

 

OMG Pinterest may just be my new favorite site of favorites {if only my computer stops freezing} ...

 

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{I am a hair stalker, and I love this}

 

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{ahhh warm weathered simplicity}

 

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{as yellows biggest fan, I LOVE love love this}

 

 

happy friday flop day! :)

 

Rain rain go away

Since it's supposed to rain (and even snow!) for the next too many days, I will be relying on bright and colorful items to trick my mind and veer away from cloudy-moodness.

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{thank goodness for Trader Joe's having a plentiful supply of these smile makers}

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{I think yellow is the best rainy day color}

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{black umbrellas are just too city-like and plain}

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{a hot pink soft shirt is the perfect for coxy lounging days}

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{after seeing it and posting it on a V-day bloggy, an old friend from study abroad sent me the link. yay! it's now the lovely message on my laptop background}

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{adorable. simply adorable}

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{how I would LOVE to have a tangerine wall someday}

{belated} 5 things

I'm running behind on life this week, but today my productivity has hit a high - yippee!

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{certainly spices up my desk}

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{seriously, everyone needs a pair of these especially when the weather is this icky}

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{my favorite line of teas...found here or here, or if you live in the East Bay, find nearly the whole line at Open Sesame in Lafayette}

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{since it's discovery, this little stick of heaven does not leave my side. get some here or here ...you'll thank me later}

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{I can't seem to find the perfect spot for this yet, but I still love it and will find a home for it someday. get it from sfgirlbybay on Etsy.}

For optimists

" Fulfilled life is possible in spite of unfulfilled wishes. "

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

 

 

I love optimism :)

 

 

Wine appreciation

I hosted a wine tasting party on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised and totally happy with how it turned out. More people than expected came, but guests were enthusiastic about the blind tasting and generous with their bottles (33+ bottles by the end of the night. Yowza).

We had 19 bottles entered in the tasting and people voted on their two favorites. The winners went home with a bottle of Ficklin Chocolate Port.

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I wrapped each bottle in the tasting in a brown paper bag (scallop cut at the top, thank you fancy scissors) numbered with a round white label, and tied with my favorite raffia.

A few more of my favorite accessories of the night...

Branches cut from my parents' plum tree

 

Finally a use for all our corks! Williams Sonoma apothecary jar, Crate & Barrel tray, IKEA candles (that smell delightful)

 

Home grown calla lilies, and more space for corks.

Hide & Seek

Feather earrings reminded me of this new thing of feather hair extensions. I'm in between loving it and thinking WTF. Probably depends how in your face it is (-) or if it's more an element of surprise (+).

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Birds of a feather

A few weeks ago I went to the Artist & Craftsman Supply in Oakland to stock up on some art therapy supplies, and snagged a small packet of feathers that looked very earring-ready. They were bunches of feathers colored dark and light brown, and dark brown with camel colored spots, each banded together at the top with a loop that looked ready to hang on a pair of hooks.

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On a visit to Urban Outfitters over the week I noticed how many fun pairs of earrings were feather related, and immediately came home to finally make my own. Although I do love many that UO has, I love that I made my own for less than $10. Woohoo! Here are some from the super fun Etsy shop MountainManCreations

{i love how dainty and mystical these look}

{these remind me of a calfskin rug}

{instant lovelovelove!! just ordered these for moi}

Love to love

I love Valentine's Day, and I don't think it's ever going to get old to wear pink or red on this holiday. Obviously I consider myself a lover of many things, and here are some things in the Valentine's Day spirit to love...

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{peonies...happiness in a flower}

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{Essie polish in Geranium}

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{I LOVE the love frame}

  

{wearing this ring makes me think of punching love into someone. in a nice way, of course}

 

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{this sits on my desk}

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{I love this little guy in red, and currently have two hidden in our house -teal and white}

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{ok, how sweet is this!}

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{my favorites, and they come in all colors to match your mood, outfit, or favorite holiday}

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{every girl's gotta have one, and I love that mine is red}

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{spring, anyone?}

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{I can totally picture sitting on this couch with my sister or girlfriends and giggling over champagne}

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{what's Valentine's Day without treats?}

How cute is this quote -  "Almost all words do have color and nothing is more pleasant than to utter a pink word and see someone's eyes light up and know it is a pink word for him or her too" - Gladys Taber

Hope everyone have a love-filled lovers day!