blog moves

So, I think I'm moving the blog over here. I'm going to be testing it out for a week just to be sure but I'm pretty pleased so far. I figure that it's better to change now, while I'm still new to the blogging world, right? I do love change... please meet me over there!

le bachelor

Well, no shame here - I've been addicted to watching The Bachelor. What did I take away from tonight's finale? Aside from the obvious (yes, I really liked Tenley), please put me in that setting...

weekend highlight: center of the universe {aka vancouver}

At 7am on Friday we set out for a daylong excursion in Vancouver. We drove to Bellingham and then caught the train across the border and into the city. After waiting close to an hour to get through customs, we were there. Though we couldn't afford didn't have any event tickets, we got a great glimpse of  the Olympic Village, BC Place, Russia House, Hockey Place, Irish House, LiveCity and then...the flame. Walking the streets (soaking wet) and being a part of all the excitement was the best way to spend a Friday. The highlights of the day for me: acting the age of the children seated in front of us while waiting to detrain, building our own inukshuk along false creek, squeezing into a local pub for Stella and warmth, Landon making us get on the Canadian news and finally making it to the flame. About 17 hours later, we were home..incredibly tired, legs hurting, still cold but completely satisfied :)

loves list

which one are you {today}? * i still think about you in my purse * there will be a wall for this one day * white + rustic wins me over * today's dose of funny * hang it and let it encourage you to go * when your thursday is your friday * being grown up but keeping this spirit

photo via haute design

max wanger { take two }

Sorry folks, it's apparent that just one post won't do. I've fallen in love with these new photos from the ever-so-talented Max Wanger.

speaking of snow...

found via all the mountains

seattle blossoms

Back at home, in Mississippi, they're expecting another round of snow and here in Seattle, we've been seeing cherry blossoms everywhere!  While I must admit that I'm envious of seeing the South so beautifully covered, I am thankful we haven't had any of it here (at least in the city). For now, I'm enjoying this spring tease.

illustration by library lindy

erik natzke

it's only monday?

I can already tell what type of week this is shaping out to be...that being said, I'll be lucky to post something lovely and interesting (and keep my husband fed) :) Don't you sometimes just wish you could break free from what's expected and just GO? Me too. I guess that means I'd be somewhere exotic and finding simple ways to entertain myself. Ah, one can daydream.

lust list - banana

weekend highlight: sunsets { and s'mores }

Wow, what a weekend for those of us in Seattle...perfect weather! We started our Saturday with a nice walk around Green Lake, stopped for lunch in Woodinville and then headed out to Golden Gardens Park to watch the sunset. Thanks to the friendly guys that shared their fire pit, we were able to enjoy our s'mores and have prime seating to watch the most beautiful day come to a close. I'm hearing this spring weather goodness will continue through some of this week. Four work days and then we're heading to Vancouver!

loves list

loving these romantic pieces * definitely have some friends who would appreciate this  * possibly the cutest engagement photos ever * now this is where i'd like to shop * ahhh, ben * yes, i'll go here with you * and yes this will make you smile

photo via tig

petra defkova

seattle at 2.5

It's hard to believe I've been living in Seattle now a little more than two and a half years. That's the same amount of time I was living in LA prior. Baffling to me! I guess because I lived in one (amazing) house the entire time in LA and since being in Seattle, I've moved {sigh} four times. I've done Belltown, First Hill, Lower Queen Anne and now Beacon Hill. In case you're wondering, it's way too many times to move and we're both ready to call 'some'place our own for a nice, long while. I have the need to color a wall, hang great artwork and replace ugly knobs :) Soon enough...

korean vogue

street etiquette

Talk about stylish men. I love how Joshua and Travis show off great clothes and then explore the history behind them. "The duffle coat first became popular during WWI by the British Royal Navy and was later modified in WWII. The coat was primarily used by Navy seamen to battle the cold winds and wet environment.The toggles on the coat were originally designed to make it easy for the seaman to easily remove and fasten the toggles while still wearing his thick gloves."

happy mid-week

It's late, I'm finishing a project, I'm daydreaming of summer and packing up the winter clothes... 

photography by bersa

still want

I know, I know...you've all seen them (but I still want them).

smile

I've watched this video so many times and I just keep grinning. You should also stick around and look at some of his photography (envious of his passport).

sasquatch music festival

My husband just sent me this link. Yes.

weekend highlight: hearty pizza

As soon as I saw the advertisement for Papa Murphy's heart-shaped pizza, I was sold. We typically celebrate Valentine's with pizza and champagne (in the comforts of our own home), so this was perfect.

blog issues

No, it's not just because I got zero sleep last night - there really are some issues with the blog today. So check back tomorrow for new posts and hopefully a restored site :)

friday night { at home }

It has been a tiring week for us with too much work and not enough sleep. Cheers to watching the Olympics opening ceremony tonight and a 'no alarm' weekend! Need a last minute V-day gift? Highly suggest this ecard from charity: water. A $20 card gives a person clean water for 20 years. Plus, 100% of your money goes to freshwater projects in developing nations. Happy { restful } weekend, friends!

lust list - j.crew

Just for fun, I'll start this series so I can 'window' shop online and see all the pretty things out there that I don't need and probably can't afford.

color me katie

You know, when I'm thinking about Valentines...I keep thinking about the blog, Color Me Katie. Have you checked it out before? Wow, this girl is incredibly imaginative, entirely colorful and definitely makes the world (esp. her NY neighborhood) a better place. You have to browse through her whimsical projects and I'm pretty certain they'll leave you smiling. Here's a peek...

v-day

I must admit, I've never really been into Valentines. It usually cheeses me out but for some reason, this year, I'm excited! Not about a romantic dinner, roses, candles, etc (yikes) but just about doing something fun together. We'll be going to the UW vs USC men's basketball game that Thursday night (their next to last game) and it's these types of things that I look forward to have an excuse to fork over a little money for.  Also, it's kind of dreary weather today and seeing pink all over the web is pleasing. This cute sketch above is from Jason Wu for Vogue.

is it spring yet?

Doesn't this sweet collage just make you smile? It does for me :)

snowy amsterdam

via Cup of Joe

yoshitomo nara

While I'm not a fan of all his art, there are a few pieces that I usually can't stop looking at. I first encountered an actual work of Yoshitomo Nara while acting as a docent for an AIA Home Tour in the Pacific Palisades. The one that hung in this person's residence was this one and the detail was all in the eyes. In searching for more of his work - I fell in love with the one above, The Little Star Dweller, 2006.

that google ad

I just loved this Super Bowl ad so much!