Word(s) of the Day

Couldn't have said it better myself :)

Never give up from the Love Shop

Morning All, I'm back!

Good day on this Monday morning! Please excuse my absence last week from the blog-o-sphere. I was just too busy with my finals to do any kind of posting/commenting really. Finals are done though, school is out now, summer vacation has just begun, so now I'm back in action, kicking back and taking it easy! I'll be taking the next few days to catch myself up on everyone's lovely posts that I missed from the previous week and getting myself back into the swing of things here. Real posting will commence tomorrow!

Photo from the portfolio of Justin Waldron.

Word(s) of the Day

Selection from 'Survival' by Jenny Holzer

Just a Photograph for Today

It looks like she is taking a bite out of a cloud.
Photo by Mo.

These are a few of my favorite things: The Color Orange

1. Sunken Fortune Tote from Anthropologie, 2. Coin Purse from Jonathan Adler, 3. Note Book from Orla Kiely 4. Owl Travel Sewing Kit from Forever21, 5. Jacey Sandal from Frye, 6. Vintage Sweet Orange Dress from Modcloth, 7. Large orange letter "O" from Three Potato Four, 8. Dandelion Silk Pillow from Target.

Word(s) of the Day

Your Oyster By Lucas & Hayley

Let's Play Tag!

The lovely Cindy from quaint handmade tagged me in a fun little q&a. Thought it would be a nice start to the week :)

1. Current obsession: Mugs. I haven't used a glass in months. There is something so handy about that handle...
These pretties are from Three Potato Four. They always have a fun assortment of mugs!

2. One item from my wardrobe I wear most often: My cardigans. I practically own one in every color and length so I can wear one almost everyday no matter what the weather! (Unless it is super hot, which it was over the weekend when it got to 100+ degrees!)
How can I afford so many? I buy from places like forever21.

3. The last thing I bought: This fabulous Orange Container from Etsy.
Perfect for all my little crafty doodads.

4. I’m listening to: Blind Pilot, their music is so heart-felt.

Love their album art too.

5. Any Pets? Why or why not: Way too many. The fam and I love animals. The list goes as follows: Rascal, the orange tabby cat, Bradley, the Germanshepard mix dog, Tuxy & Basil, our terrified of every bump and movement Rabbits, Coco, the cranky Cocotile, and Jack M. Crazy Fish, my beloved Beta. We could be considered our own zoo for goodness sake!

6. My favorite holiday spot: This is so tough! I'm going to have to say the greater Santa Cruz area. You've got the Redwoods, the beach, and that one lighthouse my Mom always drags us to.
Pigeon Point! That's the name of the lighthouse. Photo by Koby Guye.

7. 4 words to describe me: Dependable, quirky, thoughtful, anxious.

8. Guilty Pleasure: Leather purses. Oh my pretties how you drain my wallet.

9. The best thing I’ve had to eat or drink lately: My Morning Coffee. Simple yet satisfying.
From the Keep Calm Gallery.

10. Favorite film: Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightly.

11. Favorite song: Stay for Good, by Carly Escoto.

12. Favorite Flower: The good old Sun flower.
Probably one of the most photographed flowers around! Photo by Claudia.Ar

13. Who makes me laugh: Anyone really, it's not hard to make me laugh, but Brain Regan does a pretty good job!

Cracks me up every time.

14. First sign of spring: My mother's lilac tree beginning to bloom. That's how I know!

So the great thing about this is I get to tag some other people, hopefully learn a little bit about them and then they get to tag some more people and well you can see where this is going! My choices are Dilly Dallas, Made Sweet & Lovely Little Things. Hope everyone has a great Monday. This is my last Monday of classes for this school year yay!

Photo Friday: Summer Love

These retro-lushness photos are all from the fun photography portfolio of Jena Ardell. Her summer love collection encapsulates my ideal kind of summer, poolside lounging, beach cruiser cruising, boardwalk carnival fun. Oh yes, this is how I dream of spending a lazy summer. Hope you all have a terrific weekend, see ya Monday!

Manon Gignoux

Isn't the work of Manon Gignoux just divine? Each piece she hand crafts is unique, made of reused clothes and other bits & pieces she has collected. Everything she creates is so beautiful it is without words. You can check out more of her work here.

Previously read about here.

Some Fancies for Wednesday

1. Message in a Bottle from the Curiosity Shoppe 2. Brooklyn By Wayne Pate 3. Embroidered Dress from Salt Water 4. Eames Fiberglass chair from Modern Dose 5. Channing Buffet from Johnathan Adler 6. bureaulampje grys (Lamp) from Made By Gump

Just a Photograph for Today

...and breath out. By Gwarf

Word(s) of the Day

Okay, I kid you not, this is done out of sugar. How crazy cool is that?

"If I want to explore a new direction professionally, it is helpful to try it out for myself first.” by Marian Bantjes.

Photo Friday: Rock'n the Eames

Resources: Retrolux, Design*Sponge, Velocity Art & Design, Style Carrot, and Ohdeedoh.

Etsy...How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck?

1. Birch Log Pillows 2.Stump Cuff links 3. Wood You Please Write Back to Me? Greeting Card 4. Woodsy Ceramic Coasters
5. Etched Sliver Wood Necklace 6. Wood Grain Ring 7. Only Time Will Tell Print
8. Faux Bois Print 9. Wood Grain of Life Backpack 10. Faux Bois Pin 11. Stumped Necklace

Just a Photograph for Today

Photo by Abless

Get the Look: Prairie Style?

This is my own take on the prairie look I guess. Not sure if I really hit the mark with it though, what do you think? Any suggestions on what it could be considered?

1. Vamos Coat 2. Feathered Covered Headband 3. Blue Turquoise Necklace 4. Daisy Jalousie Silk Blouse 5. Cara Slouch Boot 6. Salt Caramel Belt 7. Check Button Through Skirt

Word(s) of the Day

Happy Monday!
"Some days are priceless. Let's have more of those kinds of days."
Daily Affirmations By Sparkle Power