happy long weekend!

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here's to hoping you are enjoying the heck out of your long weekend! i will admit, like many of us, i'm in a sort of reflective mode as of late. jarring events in this country force an introspection, to arrange and work through feelings, anger, confusion, you name it. 

i hope that you are processing ok. that you are finding beauty around you. for me that's staying outside as much as i can. taking in everything in and around me that i am thankful for and more. so you'll find me listening to the chirping birds that wake me up every morning. reading curled up on the deck, embracing the warmth of the sun and the weight that it feels like it lifts while dave brubeck on shuffle plays in the background. sipping red wine slowly. and floating in my silly inflatable pool. because why not. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web: 

just bought this summer bag. ( came just as it looked on line and so fun!)

so much goodness in these spaces, those warm brown nut colors throughout, gah, so good!

rug love. more. 

levis love.

yum. 

loving this ventana glass display cabinet in classic black. this vintage cabinet is also stunning. 

this burl wood side table is special. and the pattern/texture it offers a space. 

i just really want this armchair. 

still mad for this ice blue fireplace frame. 

this brass sconce.

ha ha

wow lighting. 

a beautiful sofa. 

a dream coffee table. 

his stunning glass works. that pink prominent piece speaks to me (and i'm not really a pink person)

would be interesting in an entry way.

i started following her on instagram. her floral arrangements are captivating and perfection in so many ways. 

the sweetest summer cottage. 

gorgeous

hair goals. 

enjoy!

hello! i bought a house!

hi! :)

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alot has happened in my world. i bought a house near the wild open ocean (not the house above but how gorgeous is that wall?!). bought this car (dream), started buying grown up furniture (just bought this leather chair and am in love) and have generally been seen walking the beach every chance i get, staying in waaaaaay more and listening to the quiet. pure love.

i hope that you are having an amazing start to your week! and some fun finds from around the world wide web for ya:

color palette heaven.

how GOOD is this new music? dancing around the house to it on repeat.

pretty to put on for a night out.

while wearing this.

just bought this rancher hat. feel like i'll wear it everywhere.

eyeballing this pendant light for my dining room. very beachy. this one is lovely too.

serious rug love.

wishing for these dining chairs.

this one in simply wood is gorgeous as well.
this tall vase.

a perfect accent chair

cashmere love.

interesting article on work-life balance vs. work-life harmony. the idea is rooted in music.

this cake stand takes the cake.

so fun.

oh, just a beautiful leather & wood chair.

enjoying the lines & angles in this chandelier.

a wow dining piece.

enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

what are you up to this weekend? anything fun?

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i'm thinking of heading out to see this. i also have a seeeeeerious case of the winter ughs. might head out to shop for a couple of spring outfits. i did purchase this pair of bright red patent leather sandals at nordstrom's rack the other day, (they were WAY cheaper in the store by the way) on a whim...hey! anything to get you in the spring spirit! i'm also very into my next sewing landscape scene, as it builds a bit more i'll share photos.

whatever you do, wherever you do this weekend, have a blast! and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

just ordered this book. have you read it? sounds soooo interesting.

want to have some serious fun with wallpaper? go here.

pretty little pots.

are you stuck in a loop of busyness? i really liked this.

this space, that floor!

want. need. love.

vintage sideboard gorgeousness.

instead of raw raffia, this colorful bag would be fun for the upcoming summer.

wood love.

fun rugs.

um, can we talk about this sofa? wowzers.

wow pieces.

more wow pieces.

these geometric concrete stools (you can purchase a felt top too) would add a nice textural element to spaces.

vacation inspiration.

and this just made me smile.

enjoy!

10 thing wish list from maven collective

portland oregon based maven collective has my nostalgic sensibilities all a glow with these vintage finds, old timey, warm & textural. the items they collect and find, go fast. so get on it.

if i could do a smash & grab, these would be my 10 steals...

enjoy!

10 random spaces to love

after a suuuuuper busy work week, i'm seriously seeking quiet spaces. to check it down, to just be. here are 10 random spaces i could easily sink into this weekend...

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happy weekend! hoping your saturday is starting out a ok. :)
enjoy!

have a fantastic weekend!

yeah for the weekend! what are you up to? anything fun?

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i'm planning one day of fun and one day of nothing at all. heading here today because the weather and stopping into a few of these in between, for some quiet time. sunday? noooooothing at all. just how i want it!

i hope that your weekend is everything that you want it to be. and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

exciting new book suggestions.

loving this metal macrame hanging planter, a fun textural element.

veeeeeeery into textural pieces for fall as well. this textured teddy coat offered up by jcrew is on my wishlist.

seriously coveting these bamboo lamps.

just loving this dining area. mood.

in support of my current velvet obsession, this do it yourself project.

the perfect shade of pink.

this pressed stool as a side table. and that bold "pink smoke" color? pure love.

this sideboard in white please.

um, or this one with it's fused glass. wowzers.

that wooden floor.

wish there was somewhere swanky i could wear this, cause i really want it.

whoah, this couch and that color!

want. need. love.

making this quiche this weekend, yes.

& maybe this for dessert.

this instagram account is hillarious.

LOVE this for halloween!

more halloween genius.

remember the fanny pack? this will crack you up.

why not turn your wine into rainbows?!

#metoo.

enjoy!

have a beautiful weekend!

i'm a little late to my weekend link love...

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last week was very busy at work, so yesterday i goofed off in every way imaginable. very much needed. i hope that your weekend is everything (so far!) that you want it to be. i'm going to end this day with a giant bowl of pasta and red wine. so there. 💋

and so better late than never, some fun finds from around the world wide web:

wall tapestries, an interesting design concept. i like this one.

this dresser in white.

a beautiful do it yourself project. so fun for entertaining!

a fresh new take on the lounge chair...these look comfy!

vacation inspiration.

i'm not usually a fan of painting pumpkins, but these are pretty cool.

pumpkin yum.

a bracelet bag.

reeaaaallly want over the knee boots this fall. inspiration. also like these & these.

fringe love.

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a lovely white vase.

wood love.

want this love quartz print.

how cute is this pie calendar?

pure coffee table love, also in white.

this confetti bowl would make a sweet house warming gift.

pretty little gift tags.

this faux fur bomber jacket is everything.

enjoy!

workstead

i've featured much of the greatness that comes out of the brooklyn-based (and charleston south carolina) design studio workstead before, but whenever they pull at my light loving heartstrings with new works, i just have to share...

and it doesn't stop there, with lighting i mean. workstead designs fabulous furniture options in a palette that is "strong and rich, yet simple and efficient." don't you just love that? see more, way more of what workstead offers up, here. for when you want to go off the grid, out of the box, purchase something handmade, something a little more special. yeah, like that. enjoy!

do you own a home?

and if so, what was it you were looking for that sold you?

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was it the location that drew you to it? the style? or was it just a feeling that you can't explain, something that just pulled at you and said this is it, this is home? as i get older, i'm finding my tastes changing...and sometimes in pretty surprising ways. it's not that i've strayed too far from my original dreams or desires, but they have interesting twists now, views and attractions that my younger self would have never predicted.

i've never owned a home. and it's not that i haven't wished to, the right time, the right place/space just hasn't presented itself. or maybe i'm feeling a little less wanderlust and a little more planted. anyway, just thinking out loud. i'd love to hear your home buying feedback. enjoy!