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It is Saint Patrick's Day! Hope it's a good one :)

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Not Martha tipped me off to these amazing taco truck prints. I don't even live in a place with taco trucks! Why do I want one so bad? I bet my boyfriend, Evan, would like one of these in his kitchen!

Find 'em on Etsy, of course.

Accomplishments

Today was the last day of Spring Break! It is quite possibly the second-last one I will ever have. I just got back to my apartment a couple hours ago, though, and I wish I could have a really lazy day tomorrow.

Lazy Day Inspiration by Kate Neckel.

Summer Lovin'

I got this dress from Forever 21 the other day and couldn't be more thrilled! Hopefully I will live in it as soon as the temperature begins to rise...

Does anyone else agree that the worst part of spring fever is the knowledge that other people don't have to endure it? As in, people in warmer climates could wear this dress RIGHT NOW?

Like daisy chains but way more chic

For the new year of 2008, I resolved to learn origami. I got as far as becoming (temporarily) adept at making paper cranes. Something about the idea of making something beautiful from plain paper had fascinated me..

Has anyone else noticed that chains of paper cranes seem to be very cool right now? Whether hung from a tree in an outdoor wedding or used as a permanent decorating piece in a hipster loft, they definitely perk up a space. I'd love to copy this idea at my apartment!

Photos found on A Cup of Jo and Apartment Therapy.

Maybe I just need to carry a baguette.

My mother is French-Canadian and I like to think this makes me sort-of French by association. However, I still wish I were able to dress like a French woman. How do they do it?

(Pictures from The Sartorialist, Garance Dore, and other places...)

Furnishing My Room

I currently have two large-ish closets in my bedroom but will not be quite so lucky next year. I would use the drawers in this unit from Ikea to hold t-shirts and the surfaces to stack books and a vase of flowers.

However, it's only 20 inches high. Is it too short to use it this way?

Travel Diary

A few weeks ago, Maya posted about her grandmother's trip around the world as a teen. The pictures of her travel journal are amazing-- I can't decide whether I'm more jealous of the trip or her discipline in keeping the diary. Check it out!

Elephants are Cool

I found this hamper on the Apartment Therapy website and was instantly smitten. It would look amazing in my bedroom.. especially since I usually just throw dirty clothes in the closet! Would you ever own something like this?

Also, did you know that along with having crazy complex social structures, elephants can feel grief and make music?

Inspired

I know this guy. I think he is very talented, and I love how the subjects are framed in the photograph. I think these photos are beautiful.

Can You Whistle?

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I can! I just got home and was so excited to see my dog again! Animals are so adorable; check out this puppy trying to whistle, from Smitten on Glamour.com!

Heads Up:

The fabulous blog oh, hello friend is giving away some awesome stuff right now...

Going Home

My Spring Break starts Friday and I am going to stay with my family outside of Seattle. It's a really fun city with a lot of interesting stuff to see!

Fremont Troll Statue, The Space Needle, and the Pike Place Market in the Rain, all taken by me.

Past and Present

I love reading. Like most people who claim this, however, I don't usually do so as much as I'd like! Some books I want to finish in the next few months:

Still Life with Woodpecker {Tom Robbins} : I've heard great things about the book and its author.

Among Other Things, I've Taken up Smoking {Miranda Donnal} : I started reading it a few weeks ago but was too sleepy! The beginning was great, though..

Suite Francaise {Irene Nemirovsky} : Another good book I haven't yet finished.

InStyle Secrets of Style : It's pretty inspiring but not really a book you "read" through. Still, it's on my nightstand and deserves a second look!



Some books I have read recently and loved:

We Need to Talk About Kevin {Lionel Shriver} : Fascinating story about a mother dealing with her son committing a school shooting.

A History of Love {Nicole Krauss} : Beautifully written story about love and loneliness.

Any suggestions?
Bookcase photo by Chotda.

Snow Daze

Yesterday morning it started blizzarding and barely stopped until 6 P.M.! All classes were cancelled today, which probably hasn't happened in a decade. My campus is covered in igloos and snowmen.. it's fantastic.

Photo By Ilina S on flickr.