think green.

On this day of days, I appreciate the green around me!! Your Heart Out has a post about becoming green to save the world, one fabric bag at a time. Little Sussy shared a beautiful picture of a place I would not mind being a part of. And I would love to enjoy a spring wedding in this beautiful dress and shoes right about now. Maybe it's the warm weather, but I am looking forward to today!!

Have a wonderful day.

Dress here
Shoes here

the jean jacket

So tell me what you think... yay or nay for the return of the jean jacket??

I still have an old jacket that I probably wore in 8th or 9th grade, and I am contemplating the idea of dusting off the moth balls to try it out again. I don't know why I haven't worn it since the good ol' days of middle school, but seeing that this jacket is splashing itself across all blogs/runways/etc., the idea is sounding pretty good. Dare I?
I mean, if she can do you it, can't I??

Via here
Inspiration here

i would not be opposed...

...to owning this. Isn't it pretty??

found here

chanel

Je voudrais voir ce film!!
It will obviously be in french, so I will be able to practice my mad skills... At least we'll see April 22. (And don't worry mom, there will be screening involved... J'espère qu'il est propre.)

And who doesn't love Audrey Tautou?

i want it

I had my third class to prepare me for Paris this evening, and this is one of the many items my professor recommends. I already own 2 other Moleskine products, so I am well-aware of their nifty, organizational simplicity.
But this is even better! They make these handy notebooks for specific cities, complete with maps of the city, map of the metro, maps of smaller sections of town with spaces to write in your favorite cafe/shop/patisserie. Sounds perfect for my upcoming adventure!!

Found here.

san francisco

So I had a lovely time in San Francisco and Palo Alto this past weekend, and here are a couple of pictures from e&lola's adventures.





So we didn't want to buy pashminas... so we made three enemies in Chinatown. No joke.

The MOMA in San Francisco. It just so happens that half of the art we saw, I am studying at the moment in American Humanities. Needless to say, I was in heaven.

e & lola

hating the heights...

loving the heights...

a couple pics from San Francisco.

couple more

I'm surprised I could get any pictures of him actually looking towards me!!

simply adorable

Very yummy cookies made with Nona and M.

Still editing this one, but I wanted you to see it!


Yes... there is icing in her hair.

So much sass.

one for now

Just downloaded pictures from my weekend at home, and they are simply adorable. The rest will come soon!!

*thanks M&A for producing adorable children.

style

I recently came across a fascinating blog, titled A Continuous Lean, that has articles on fashion and style for men. Just glancing through the first article, I knew I was hooked. Just read to this quote:

"A person’s style today... no longer seems natural. There’s no longer any authenticity to it. Everything is in some way a costume." -Bruce Boyer

Check it out!! I am excited to read what else they can come up with.

olivier

My Study Abroad Director, Marc Olivier, is the best. Hands down. He's created a blog for the students and their families to read to get ready for Paris. Only one post so far, but I am excited for what he has next!!
He also has another fantastic blog, Take Out Photo, which takes you step by step through Photoshop.
Brilliant.

outift

Someday, I will own this outfit (sans bag). And I will be wearing it while walking the streets of New York.
Found on The Sartorialist

the wisdom of youth

While sitting at work, my friend brought over a short book for me to read and to save me from the boredom. I recommend to all of you "How to Talk to Girls," by Alec Greven, the wisdom-filled nine-year-old, trying to help his fellow young friends with girls. It is honestly absolutely hilarious!! And still quite applicable to boys my age, at least slightly.

He went on a book tour, appeared on several shows, and is now writing several more books (for Moms, Dads, and Grandparents).

Read this.

Hope you are having a great Saturday.

sweet tooth fairy

So I am lucky enough to be working at a friend's bakery, The Sweet Tooth Fairy, and the grand opening was fantastic!! Tons of friends and family came to support, and we couldn't keep the delicious cookies, cakebites, and cupcakes on the shelves!!

cabin

The other weekend, I had the pleasure of going up to a friend's cabin, and we passed by this cute little diner, straight out of the '50s. We couldn't help but stop in!! Needless to say, it was adorable and tasty.

This reminded me of all those soccer banquet dinners at random pizza joints around Newport. Oh, good memories.

in slc

Next time I am in Salt Lake City, I will need to visit this place. Found on Your Heart Out, I am seriously contemplating driving up there right now, and trying it for myself!!

warmth

Seeing that I am my mother's daughter, I am constantly cold!! Especially when I live where it snows and rains most of the time (or just ridiculously too cold), it is necessary that I keep myself warm. So during the breaks from work, I find myself wandering the pages of etsy, looking at these cute scarves and such.

Grey Cowl (found here)
Flurrie Scarf (found here, buy here)

i left my heart in...

... San Francisco? Okay, maybe not, but this workshop looks amazing!!

My sister forwarded the information the other day, and I proceeded to waste a half an hour drooling over the photographs. I have heard from some people that learning on film is the only way to go, but I haven't been sold. But looking at these photographs makes me wonder if it's true!!
(found here)

someday.

Someday I will have a mirror this beautiful. And the room wouldn't hurt either...

How much would you love to throw open the door of home after a long day, and walk into this space. I love the reds and beautiful sources of color. Someday...
(found here)