two pins

a little nail polish does go a long way.

Source: google.com via Kimberly on Pinterest

creating new outfits after shopping in your closet

Source: thegirlsoflincolnpark.tumblr.com via Kimberly on Pinterest

danger ahead

Mothology

more .. . and more

a list i .love

1. i used to know how to knit.
    My mom always started my projects off.
She attempted to teach me to "cast" on .. . off {?}
 

     but it never sunk in.

    i never thought there would be a day when i would really need to know myself .. . .

 
i need to start knitting again.

      i need to start knitting again.

         i need to start knitting again.

2.  ladylee in process  --- -  search label  "Living Pinterest"

. ... such an out of the box concept. 

i Love it!  

I've spent a .Bit of time at this site recently

and definitely will be sharing in her "Living Pinterest" idea. 

 

3.   this blog turning pages .. .  

for some reason.. . this series of August posts seem to be my favorites

I've had this window open for some time now. and gone back to it several times.  click HERE.

4. One of my Pinterest .boards is filling up quickly. 

with this .Ring. .. . 

Like i've mentioned in a recent post, i've become addicted to pinning. 

I have found so many pins on Laura Helm's  'this is happening'  Board.

5.  This recipe for kale salad.. . can't recall where i found it. But i've been dying to try it. 

Share in the Love! 

Raw Tuscan Kale Salad Recipe

 6. Francesca's Collections 

     .affordable. Anthro clothing and accessories

7. FOUND: Vintage Rentals

Someone was thinking. 

LOVE. love ... . loVe this idea! 

"found is a event decor and prop resource supplying brides, event planners, designers and photographers with unique vintage items to give their weddings, photo shoots and events style and originality. We rent one of a kind pieces of furniture and accessories for whatever your needs may be. .."

You Must visit. .. One of a kind. 

8. this one is self.explanatory: oh Yum! 

click HERE to devour goodness

.loving this recipe for strawberry milk macarons with cookie dough buttercream 

Fantasically creative!

Open Windows. .. . and Freezing weather.. .

It's been a crazy .couple of days.
I've been without power. ..
i'm currently at my parent's house: thieving heat, hot water, electricity and all other amenities.


I've had so many websites open, in "save" .. .bookmark mode..
the rainbow wheel started to make a daily appearance.
It's late, so i'll only share a few.


this all seems a bit frivolous after what i "survived" .. . but even more reason to spend a few moments resting upon it momentarily.

this song

.. . clearly not originally from Love Actually .. . 

you know that scene

but that's where it got to me

HOMEMADE LIFE 

so much good stuff

Love this post back from September 

Peach Salsa

.head on over. 

PINTEREST.ing

it's my new obssession. 

and YES. it is a problem 

this is one of .my favorites to stalk.

click to LINK 

craft and be ye unafraid of the machine that sews

birth.year

i was born a few decades late. 

Jane Russell. and Robert Mitchum

Dean Martin. and Marilyn Monroe

open windows and my absence

clearly i've been out of the blogging loop for a while now 
i've been without internet for a bit. and in the midst of a move. 
so i'll start back with a post of all the windows i've kept open since my computer has last been running. 


these are things i didn't want to forget about: 
might as well share them with you. 


1. the designer:  ZARA 
loving these pants. i think i could LIVE in these. 
they come in an array of colors. and patterns.

2. Art House Co-op Tumblr >CLICK<

Creative Ideas from their Sketchbook Project. Visit their site to become involved.




3. A Deeper Story: Tales of Christ and Culture
Several of the bloggers I follow are co.authors of this site. 
I'm sure that's how I linked to it. This article, Accepting Trouble, in particular stirred something inside me. 
Definitely worth some visit time. 




4. Flea Markets, Garage Sales .. . cravings. 
I read this post from the Rusted Chain and immediately wanted to find a flea market to hunt down some treasures. 
Definitely on my to do list for this summer. 

5. My Style Pill ..  . 


Fashion love from a NYC personal stylist .. .magazine editor who knows her stuff. 

there are a few more windows still open in the dock below, 

but i've still not finished the tasks of the day and it's 10:47 pm

uh.oooh..

mid.spring night's dream

i may have to purchase this and wear it around my apartment. 

don't think i can wait until summer. 

anthro, i adore you. 

 

cuts and color

i'm loving her hair more than she was @ the very moment the photo was snapped. 

simple.. sass. 

plain perfection

i vote yes.

YES.

                                                                           [source]

all about spring

all about color.S

i'd be a paler version though, unlike this bronzed summer model.

white just makes the color pop anyway. 

.. .

                                                           [LuLu's]

bill cunningham .is watching.

i wish i could meet Bill. 

this documentary about him is a 'must see' for me. 

"if you don't take money, they can't tell you what to do.. .

that's the key to the whole thing" 

"if we all went out looking like a slob like me, 

it'd be a pretty dreary world." 

loving the work of Inslee.

don't recall how i linked to it.. but so very happy i did. 

i MUST order some of these prints. 

i can't stop!?!? ?

More links for your enjoyment. 

Please pass along to your friends, neighbors. 

Heck, strangers. Why not? 

Make their day! 

.OdoSketch. 

An online drawing program. 

Entirely free. 
It saves your work and provides you with all the tools on the bottom of the snapshot below.  
Join! .. . NOW! 

butterfly necklace by jewelera

these giraffe taper candle holders. you must get all three. 

one would be.. oh.. so lonely.

from Anthropologie

WindyLaneStudio

.this painting in particular.

Bodega bay horizon 

Letter pillows from shopdirtsa

a Big shout out to my pastor .. and friend. for shooting this one my way. 

this sketched wall 

{via Song of Style} 

and...  . one of my favorite Portlandia skits. 

love the wall 

love birds

.love Portlandia. 

don't take yourself too seriously, right?

i can laugh pretty hard @ myself and practice doing so regularly. 

Rue

an .online. magazine

bursting with inspiration

and things belonging in my "pretty pretty gumdrop" folder 

you love that bookmark name, don't you! 

did i catch you giggling?

good.

in the bin

a shopping spree without spending a penny

.all of these sit in my imaginary shopping bin.

totally loving this hippy vibe. would rock this in the summer. spring. 

i may just have to splurge on the $25 eventually.

via mooreaseal's shop @ etsy

these are a pretty penny... . 

apparently they're going for $1,600

Christian Dior. 

I'm feeling the orange ones. 

but these are just as fun. 

and this adorable dress. 

a bit on the safe side, but nonetheless. 

easy to saSs up with accessories or shoes such as the ones above, in the appropriate color that is.

in the process, i discovered eShakti

.share this site with your friends. 

they'll thank you

love their banner 

crushing on.. . and on.. .

i've been in collection mode. 
more so than usual. 
listings are all over my computer screen. 


#1 tiny homes from salvaged parts. You pick out the pieces. church windows. and doors. 
They assemble. Prices range from "$42,000 to $155,000 depending on size." 
:Tiny Texas Houses

 #2 © Maia Flore 2010 Sleep Elevations 

art.work.

#3 found these images on a site called 'honestly wtf.com' 

very fitting, considering this first one. seriously, can you even imagine?

 a fur hammock? i don't think i would EVER get out.

{Alexander Wang shop: Soho}

#4 loving these yarn woven hair.styles. 

making me wish for my super long hair back. 

when i could knot it without any clips or bands.. . 

{via: honestly.. .}  : Thakoon