I just picked up the most beautiful local ranunculus at our farmer's market tonight...the guy just gave me the bucket to hold them in, haha...it does help! Pepper likes the flowers too, I can't wait to get them in mason jars all pretty for the tables Saturday (our engagement party)!!!
I seem to go in themes when I blog...there for I have another 'body' product for your evaluation! Lush products in general seem fantastic..I am constantly hearing their praises in magazines and blogs....and since our salon hasn't been getting any new shipments of our Rosemary Mint (our preference at Aveda) shave cream....that leads me to believe that Aveda has discontinued the product.....this means we will be needing another shave cream soon...and if I get to it...this is the one I'd like us to try!!!!
Alright...I DO love Aveda (best word being Obsessed!) but every time I see Burt's Bees products I want to snatch up some of that cuteness (!!). I still haven't tried anything (but with their affordable prices...cute packaging (no it doesn't 'technically' matter...don't judge me) and eco friendly message) makes me believe I will be giving it a shot shortly!!!!!! 
For Earth Month Salon Lux chose the non profit Surfrider Foundation to raise funds towards clean water for!! As of now we are just shy of our goal for the month, so we set up a site (here) where you can donate $$ to Surfrider! 100% of the donation goes to them, and there is a spot to leave a message if you'd like ;-)
I love Kate Bosworth (mostly because she's got amazing style...and can pretty much pull off anything which is a quality I admire) and WOW...this is my favorite look in a while...something about the ethereal flowiness of the frock, the crystallized tank and the somewhat messy hair and muted makeup make this look fantabulous! I only wish I could get my hands on some Chloe!!
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I am an avid birthday lover (generally getting just as excited about my loved one's birthdays as much as my own!). I wanted to share some of my beautiful gifts because I found people were so very thoughtful this year to me, and I was very touched : ) Not only were people thoughtful, but the things they so generously chose for me were beautiful and I am (only one day out) enjoying them tremendously! I did not post pictures of every single present because that would be a bit tedious given the delightful generosity of my friends...but thought that I would share the beautiful Shannon Len earrings that my honey picked out for me at Hands Gallery. If you read my blog then you know that I am a Shannon Len jewelry lover, and now have 2 pairs of her beautiful earrings in my slowly growing jewelry collection. These ones shown are amazing mid sized gold hoops with multicolored gems strung along the backside so when they twist you can see all the amazing detail!!! I also received the most comfortable (I'm really not kidding..I've barley taken it off!) wrap from Danielle, made by DreamSacks bamboo clothing. You cannot imagine how beautiful and cozy this wrap is..and the amazing pumpkin color (nectar), and fact that's it's made from bamboo makes me smile!!! Pictured with the wrap are a few of my new favorite bracelets from Alex & Ani (also purchased at Hands Gallery) those being gifts to myself!
I had a wonderful bday full of family and good friends!! A delicious dinner at Novo, and a Grapefruit Kiss martini!!! Over all I'm thinking that this year will be a good one ;-)
Going along with the theme of my posts today, along with adding some hanging (succulents and bunch grasses) in glass terrariums, I think a pretty little dwarf citrus tree would be just the ticket. I grew up with my parents always have a garden with lettuce, chard, herbs, berries, and citrus trees, and it frustrates me to have really no outdoor space of my own to mimic these beautiful and useful gardens I remember. This is my remedy, and little orange or lemon tree, let alone the benefits of being able to use the fruit....they sure are pretty!!
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Here it is, the second pic down is the exact tree that we will be "tying the knot" under. The other pics are of the beautiful walk up to the top of the hill at my parents house. We are very lucky to be able to have it at such a beautiful place, my parents live in a co-housing community in Paso Robles, and co own 7 beautiful acres of Oaks that make the perfect space for a beautiful ceremony!!
Gia from Betsy White was kind enough to make this amazingly inspiring and beautiful color board for me over at SWSM (and for anyone else who loves these colors!!!) I can't say thank you enough, I LOVE the colors and photos she used and have already gathered inspiration and helpful hints on how to make our wedding special!!!
{image via Lucky Me} 
During our many hours in the car today we were trying to think of recipes that are easy, quick, healthy and delicious...we both love black beans and make many dishes with them, so we wanted to use them more!! When I first found Rachel's blog I read the whole thing (yup) and have used quite a few of her delicious recipes before. I had forgotten about the black bean burgers until today and when I got home looked them up for dinner.
Loving Bonzie (and seriously loving this beautiful girls eye makeup!!). I found them via 100 Layer Cake. Wondering if they can do those ruffely delights in mint!? Beautiful!
A BIG thank you to 100 Layer Cake for creating the most beautiful color board with my colors!! I've been requesting a color board with my wedding colors from some of the very talented bloggers' out there...(and I really can't say if they made it on my request...or just because they are FABULOUS and inspiring colors to work with)...but either way I love it and am so happy to have the inspiration!
My fresh obsession started here with their mascara....and has evolved into a full blown issue. I am diagnosing it an issue after today when I purchased their Rose Face Primer (I have a hard time not buying things that smell like rose) and Fig Apricot Eau De Parfum (how can you really pass up fig..I mean really). But wow...do I smell amazing! Also, my little hand came in the mail yesterday and I think it's so funny--It's also heavy, a bonus (given that I have a weird weight issue about my stuff) preferring things to be heavy as opposed to light (except sunglasses...which I prefer to be light..obviously). Maybe not the most interesting post of my life...but I'm still pretty pumped about my 'Figgy goodness'.
We took a little mini road trip down the coast today, hoping to find multiple goodies along the way. We came home with a few new duds and some tasty spicey tuna rolls in our tummies! I found a pretty jacket and dress at 
