Fancy fringe...

I think Barbara Bonner is a little too fashion forward for me, how about you? Although, there is something to the fringe effect and it's kinda fun. 

Peyton Thorp, I vote YOU give this look a go.

SS 2014 Collection

SS 2013 Collection

Because I definitely DON'T need another bag.

But then again...who says we're working on a need basis here?

Dessert granola?

Because there's no way I'd save this for breakfast.

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Granola

I'm nixing the yogurt-yogurt. 

Instead, let's go with frozen yogurt.

DIY bottles and brushes...

We've been saving wine bottles this year. And we have...quite a few. Not to
mention, this weekend helped us out a bit. I'm thinking this project would
put those bottles to better use - especially if Ellie decides to pick
us more fresh flowers. We've got the bottles, we've got the
brushes. Hodgson 201 - want to give this a go?
The more crafts the merrier, yes?

Please say yes!

DIY Mint Bottle

New motto?

Yes, new motto.
100% our new motto.

TGI...Thursday.

Happy Spring Party!
See you Monday.
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Arab Ink

Tattoos with a story. 

Read more online! 

"My Mother"

"My father's full name...he loved life, had presence and made sure everyone was happy
 around him. He helped a lot of people. I looked and still look up to him deeply..."

"Sabir, the word patience."

"Al Thawra, means The Revolution. Refers more to spiritual awakening and the
promise of new beginnings - you can always start over in other words."

"My daughter's name."

"Beirut is home."

My goal is to photograph those people who have taken to tattooing themselves 

with modern Arabic lettering, as a means to explore the various ways in which 

the younger generation of the Arab world is expressing itself. The idea is that 

these tattoos are manifestations of the prideful connections these young 

individuals have with their rich historical heritage, and the way in which 

they wear that connection on their physical bodies.

I'm totally into these.
Whaddya think Mom?

A better BLT...

...because everything is better with avocado. 

Bacon, Tomato, and Avocado Smashed Toast with Balsamic Drizzle

McClurg, is this on your menu today?
Time to email Chef Rick. 

My own little attic...

Mondays are hard. They make me want to cozy up somewhere, anywhere, and 

NOT tackle my to-do list. Especially since this weekend is Spring 

Party and the countdown to Friday Wednesday is on.

Spaces like these would be great for today, little attic spaces of escape. 

We have an attic at home - well, I guess most people do, and ours 

is hot and full of storage. Someday, if I ever have an attic, 

I'd like to make it looks like these. And then I'll 

spend my Mondays there. 

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Where will you spend your Monday?

Let's brunch...

...with a brunch like this. 

May your weekend be filled with sunshine, pancakes, and berries. 

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Candle crush...

Remember my candle craze? 

First, I wanted to make decorate my own. 

Case in Point #1

And then I was introduced to these. 

Case in Point #2 

And now I've been introduced to these. 

Case in Point #3

Time to order a new candle, I suppose.

And cross my fingers for a winning prize!

I'll be sure to let you know if I'm one of those lucky 

few to win a prize worth $500-$5,000. 

Wednesday wordplay...

Sometimes words are put together so perfectly. 

These ones in particular. 

...
This speaks so clearly to where my heart and head have been the past two weeks.
Sitting back, and being quiet - those are moments of power.
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...
This one goes for all of us - sometimes we've just got to let it go. 

...
Do you ever put your life on a timeline? It's one of my flaws.
Let's stop that.
What good does it do, anyway?

...
What doesn't this apply to?

...
Be you. The "chin up" version of you.
It's the best one.

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