i'm fairly sure i've decided!!!

you must be wondering how many flippin' times i can post on bags....well....to be honest i could do a few per week i'm sure, but I will try and limit myself to one every other week or so ;-)

I think after looking...searching...'window shopping' and stalking people with bags i thought i may want....i have finally decided which bag i indeed (need) in my life.

Clare Vivier..why are you so awesome? The colors...the simplicity, functionality and long lasting stylistic appeal make for a beautiful hand crafted creation.....with colors like navy, aubergine, gray, black and a caramel colored brown.....the hard part is choosing. I think I'm pretty settled on the navy...such a rich lux version of the color, and not too trendy or passing, i think this bag will really last me through the years, and that is what sells me!

yeah...........oh wait now i have to coax someone into getting it for me for Christmas....or simply ordering it for myself (haha....i would).

:: peace and love ::

*documented bag love - other people's Vivier's - SeeVivier.com

*** a pretty sparkley wreath ***

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?

:: peace and love ::

*wreath from West Elm.

holiday gifting....

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 !!!!

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*there are many more holiday packages, see here.

what's on your list?

{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}

Here are just a few things on my x-mas list......i love making Christmas lists (i like making lists in general, so i suppose that doesn't say much) ;-) i also love hearing other peoples, what do you want for xmas, what do you want to get people. I am always looking for the perfect gifts (which is really my fav. part!!!)

Happy Holidays lovelies!!!!!

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loving Kemp Muhl

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!!

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i want to get lost in here....

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!!
Ohhhh, I'm such a sucker for a tepee and a headpiece!!! love love love love..

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ohh sparkles...how you taunt me

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 : )

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Hmm....i smell a project : )

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?

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I've been neglectful...

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.

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you will be missed

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.
Maxie you will always be in our hearts, we love you forever and always.

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