Still loving these Vivienne Westwood beauties....which only means...that I simply must put them on my own little footsies...obviously..right? so precious...They actually look mildly comfortable!
The prettiest head of cauliflower I've ever seen....almost too pretty to eat...but it was so v. tasty!
Pan Roasted Cauliflower from here....drooling over it here.
Baked Brie from here...with cranberries and walnuts instead of cherries and almonds.
Wes found this super lit up little house the other day and took me over to see it all lit up at night!!! So fun and festive...though I can't say I would want their electric bill !!! It was even more fun than the picture allows, they had glowing orbs in the trees, and little miniature golf course out front. I wish I shared their enthusiasm for holiday decorating, but my little bits will have to suffice!
I just found this article via this lady and thought is was interesting and sort of fun to figure out what your pillows say about you! Sometimes I wish I were the minimalist...so pretty and clean and simple. So what do you pillows say about you? Here's what mine look like!
This is my bed...I feel like my 'pillow style' varies depending on how I feel. I definitely have a plethora of throw pillows hanging around and like to mix and match them on the bed. Right now, we've got 2 large down throw pillows on there, sometimes they are on our couch...and two smaller colorful pillows to spice it up a bit! I guess I am a little Bohemian, maybe a little tradition with a twist. If you post your pillow style, leave a link, I think it's a really cute little article : ) 
This is really such a simple yet lovely design concept by Jung Hwa Jin...because you keep a picture for a long time, the idea is that you are keeping nature for a long time...so sweet. I would love to have a little row of these hanging in my cozy little home!!
I love this...it's pretty hot if you ask me...we call it melting at my salon/spa, but ombre is tres chic don't you think!? This look has been all over Lux, on all the employees hair, on our clients hair...I love the undone feel of anything...especially hair! I've got a bit of this going on in my hair right now, and this only makes me want more!!! What do you think of this surfer(ish)...undone hair............honestly, I'm fully obsessed!!!! :: peace and love ::
*pic from Who What Wear Daily
This is the wreath I'm thinking of for some fun and retro holiday decor.......I'm not one for typical decorating (in fact, I should just say that I am not the best at holiday decorating in general...although I always enjoy other peoples decor)....so this wreath seams perfect, not to traditional red and green, and OH SO pretty! Where do you find your holiday decor?
Sorry for the shameless plug which is this post about the AMAZING Aveda holiday packages going on right now......but really, you're welcome, because they are honestly awesome presents and I would love love to get these as gifts...oh ya the point....your friends will like these as gifts too! The Himalayan Glow soy wax candle with the aroma of organic clove, vanilla and cinnamon it's the most lovely aroma (i bought 3 all for myself...shhh...that's just ridiculous). The 7 points of balance--where you get all 7 mini sized chakra balancing body mists (which is awesome because your body needs different chakra balancing on different days..so having all 7 is ideal). Lastly the Ritual of Relief package which includes the Hand and Foot relief (plus 2 travel sizes of each), given the price of the package it's like you are getting the travel sizes free......
On top of the general good deal, and awesome products....one of the reasons I love Aveda so dearly is that they partner up with different countries and cultures around the world to sustain their economy and find truly organic and quality ingredients for their products. Each holiday season for 3 years now Aveda has partnered up with the Nepali visionaries and organizations to produce the beautiful handcrafted paper for the gift boxes of all our holiday packages....not only that but the beautiful images of this amazing culture inspires Aveda's entire holiday decor!! Read more about the partnership HERE...it really is a fun story, and one of the many reasons I love Aveda's mission !!!!
:: peace and love ::
*there are many more holiday packages, see here.
{Alice in Wonderland coloring book}
{all 500 Pencils--all at once!!}
{Marc by Marc Jacobs Q Grove bag}
{Tiger Lily Collection 'layered' crystal necklace}
{J-Crew vintage short roadster boots}
Just love love loving this model/musician Charlotte Kemp Muhl...man, those lips and that flawless porcelain skin...beautiful. Not only is she pretty, but she's talented and has some awesomely fantastical fashions!!
A couple weeks back the lovely Kelly from yes, please blog posted this amazing inspiration board with the reason being that her and some other v. talented lovlies were going to be doing a photo shoot (bridal shower) in the desert with the theme...'Where the Wild Things Are'...ummm....WHAT? First of all, that sounds insanely amazing....second of all, can i come? haha.... So i saved their fabulous inspiration board, for, well...inspiration...and coming across it in my picture folder makes me think that incorporating something fun like this into our bachelor/bachelorette weekend getaway (here or here...or camping) would be SO fun!!
Karla's vintage mint green and beaded frock is something else....i want it, i really do.....not to mention these sequined 'Carly' pumps from Kate Spade...i know i know, i already have wedding shoes, but what if i need 'bridal shower shoes' or....'rehearsal dinner shoes'...or something?? I mean really, it can't hurt. Torturous....Here's to hoping these sequined delights find their way into my closet!!! Happy Friday my loves, I hope you have a beautiful weekend : )
:: peace and love ::
The dress dilemma is ever approaching...and I must say I do need to figure something out!!!! I think a trip to SF is in order, but I also thought up this idea, and am really liking it!! The bottom two pictures are from Jcrew (the Sophia gown), I think the way the top crosses over the bust and in back is a bit boring--or ordinary....and would want to re work the top to mimic Leighton Meester's lovely gown with the knotted detail at the sleeves...mmm delicious : ) I like the flowy' chiffon...I like the banded detail at the high waist and the light pleating coming down into the skirt....i just don't love the top, but that can be altered, right? 
I'm sorry dear readers...our little family has yet again been struck with another tragedy. I'm not quite in the space to say too much just yet, the words just aren't coming to me... I will say that we are so devastated by the loss of Wes' beautiful, amazing, warm, wonderful and loving little sister Shannon Marie who departed from our company Saturday, Nov 7th at the young age of 22...I will have more to say later, but can't quite wrap my head around it at the moment. I will be back and blogging away soon, we have just been very busy grieving, and dealing with this un-comprehensible tragedy.
:: peace and love ::
My love Maxie left us last Wednesday, she was my best friend, my companion, my everything. She is the first pet I have lost while being old enough to really understand what it means...and it has been one of the most devastating things I have had to go through. I remember getting a chocolate brown leash before going to the pound, knowing that I was going to be picking out a dog. When I first laid eyes on this beautiful chocolate brown puppy, with the sweetest smile and softest ears, I knew that a lifelong love was found in her, and of course that my leash matched her fur perfectly!! We had shared our lives together for the past 13 or so years, I grew up with her, took her everywhere, snuggled her at night, and knew in my heart that I would do anything for her. To have to lose her, and feel like I couldn't 'save' her still haunts me, and I have a feeling will continue to haunt me....I can only dream that she is happy, healthy, pain free, roaming in an open field of wild flowers with her toys and many abundant apple trees....and most of all, I can only hope that she knows how very deeply I loved her and that I will always love her. I just hope she isn't lonely, that is the most heartbreaking feeling of all.
Check out this remarkable engagement shoot of Mary + Stefan from Erin Hearts Court...balloons, a pillow fight....a carnival and two beautiful people....ahhhh just lovely!
The lettuce we planted when we first moved in has bolted and flowered and on it's way out the door. Time for some winter veggies, turnips, eggplants, kale, swiss chard.....I can't wait to get planting!!!! It's going to be so yummy : )
Ohhhh Giovanna Battaglia....I love you *almost* as much as Nina (see here and here). Eyi yei, she is insanely fabulous....L'Uomo's Vogue editor is inspiring in her fashion sense and general confidence. Love love.....
