these boots

zaas vintage boots shop on etsy has some great fall boots from the 1950's-1980's.

My favorites are of course the most basic...Pixie/Pirate Boots and what do you know? they are my size :)

Fall here I come!

yummy

Just a photo to express my fondness for farmers markets and naturally grown food.

Handmade delights

Jerome's first three pots after a four year hiatus. love it.

These are a few...

of my FAVORITE things:
http://www.theflashdance.com/index.cfm - a collaboration of awesomeness.

http://shanaandrob.wagesvideo.com/ - "uninhibited, joyous fun"

http://www.smilebooth.com/ - I want one at my next party!!!

http://vllg.com/products/Village/You_and_Me_cocoa/ - adorable poster, I might need it.

http://www.unruly-things.com/ - an endless source of inspiration from all over.

Hope you like this collection of pleasures. Have a gorgeous weekend!

P.S. I just had to post a dirty dancing photo because it is always a favorite :)

gardens

I long to have a lush, healthy green garden full of flowers, fresh herbs and fruit. My attempts at reviving the shrubbery surrounding my patio have been less than stellar so I have decided I must cut my losses and start over. This time I will be creating a container garden so that I can be in control of the soil quality and buy unique pots to spice up the area.

(via creativecontainergardening.com)

I like this collection of different pots and colorful flowers.


(via greengardenista.com)
Not sure I could pull off this balancing act but I am definitely impressed.


(via apartmenttherapy.com)
This is a seriously cool apartment divider. Why not mix function with nature.
I'll have a room divider and a little oxygen on the side.
I wonder if I could hang this in my kitchen.



(check out more on this website)
This I could do. A mix of industrial and natural with gentle colors and fun textures.

Now if I can turn my brown thumb green I will be on my way to enjoying my own blooming garden.

refreshing

As much as I am trying to embrace color and texture I can't help but crave the clean simple lines in this photo. The table looks fresh and the room looks like it has the perfect summer breeze. Now all I need is an invitation :)

Questions To Think About...

How have you made a difference in the world?

If you were in charge, how would you deal with _____?

What legacy would you like to leave?

If you had a million dollars, but you couldn’t spend it on yourself, what would you do?

If you could be given the answer to any one question, what would it be? Why?

Let's Talk About You and Me

With my new favorite blogger in the midst of her wedding bliss, I can't help but wade through the endless creative and fantastical wedding inspiration sites. Taking up my non-engaged self's time today is this pretty little site full of ideas that I can't get enough of.

Must see's: DIY Projects and Real Weddings
The photography and color scheme throughout the site is also awesome!

Enjoy and have a beautiful weekend!!

Engaging Love

I am absolutely blown away by Max Wanger's Photography. Specifically the Love & Marriage section. I want those engagement photos! :)

Browsing through blogs this morning I found A Cup of Jo. It is light and easy to read. It also gives me a peek into a life I have always dreamed of living...New York City, magazine writer, rides her bike around the city and socializes with creative minds. She also had her engagement photos done by guess who...Max Wanger. Check out their save the date.

love.

The Best Days Are Unexpected

Just a few pictures from the adventures of A&J. I love to look through our photos and remind myself of how much fun we have together. I love you Jerome!!

Moms Always Have the Best Ideas

While I cannot fathom successfully living this mom's life (twin girls and triplet boys), it only makes me appreciate her blog that much more. Check out this party she threw for her boys.

Favorite Items: necktie napkins & chocolate mustaches.
Crafty, Creative and Awesomely decorated. I can only hope to be this organized for myself...let alone 5 children!

crafty

Etsy is so awesome. It definitely inspires me to create and I am always impressed by others designs.

Today I doted on this designer's work...http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6512089 simple, classic, handmade. You can really see his style in each piece. I like the individuality and honesty in his work.

Bobbles and Beads

I have decided I am going to start making things. Hmm...things maybe isn't the right word. Let's go with "accessories"...headbands, jewelry, handbags...I know, a little bold but I have to start somewhere. My creativity has been bottle-necked by all these tiresome hours of "career" oriented thoughts and now it is time to pop the cork.

Also on my list of to-do's is to master wearing my hair curly. I've been enticed by the product/method of Deva-Curl and have even spoken to a tried and true follower. Now I just have to bite the bullet and get it cut...but I LOVE my hair LONG!

So there it is...get crafty and go curly. I think I can...

longer, healthier and more fun lives.

I'm in desperate need of a jump start. Grey clouds and wind pushing the tree's around is not my idea of summer. Until the sun comes out again I will be dreaming of being a part of this amazing company.

Really...Vancouver? Can't they just move down here for me ;)

Read their manifesto...love at first sight.