Spruced Up

I like homes that are decorated with lots of color. Everything just looks a little better when done that way. I especially love the zig-zag green rug below.

Is it too much? Or just right?

Found here.

Hair Flair

These headbands are some kind of wonderful. If I owned one I would wear it everyday-- with jeans, with skirts, in a box with a fox. Get one for yourself at Bambako.

Climate Change

Is real. I can't decide whether this rug would inspire me to change my ways or just make me feel bad. Thoughts?

Wise Words

Something we should all try to do a little more.

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This bracelet

...would look great with a little sundress this spring, don't you agree? You can find it here.

No Words Necessary

Mikkel Vang via Creature Comforts.

Do you eat well?

I try to eat lots of fruits and lean protein but sometimes it's difficult to do so (especially on a student budget!). Last year, however, I got a cookbook that really inspired me:
Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes is stuffed with really great, easy recipes-- most require less than ten ingredients, including seasonings. The emphasis is on cooking with fresh fruits and vegetables but the book doesn't shy away from suggesting ingredients such as canned beans. In short, it's perfect.

Where do you find easy, cheap, healthy recipes?

Kitchen photo from the Design Sponge Shop.

Sleep Easy

I would love to wake up to these pillowcases. Another thing I'd like to do but will probably not get around to for awhile.
Creature Comforts is a treasure trove of inspiration, by the way.

I love this stuff.

I am pursuing a minor in Internet Studies mostly because I am fascinated by the opportunities created by the Internet. It has the power to simplify and enrich our lives by quite a bit.

One such website that really exemplifies these ideas is Etsy. I could spend hours looking at all the beautiful stuff in the online marketplace. I've recommended the site to many friends; all of it is just too good!Gold Wireball earrings by Polished Two.

Ranunculus photo by Scarlet Beautiful.

Treehouse print by At Whim, Kissing Booth Print by Roll and Tumble.

What are your favorite things on Etsy?

Summer Checklist

I would like to remember everything I wanna do this summer (along with finding a Real Job..)
Making butter seems like it would be something fun to do for a yummy brunch. Although I will have to build up my arm strength, it seems like a ridiculously simple task.

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Redemption!

I didn't think I liked any of Charlotte Ronson's collection for JC Penney but I came across it again in Glamour magazine.

I guess you just gotta take the excessive eye makeup (cropped out) and punky accessories with a grain of salt. Especially if the pieces are on sale! Find 'em here.

The beginning

Lows in the 40s all this week? Hallelujah! I don't care if it pours rain, I have boots. I am just very happy that this winter finally seems to be coming to an end.


Photo by daytrips, forecast by weather.com.

Welcome to Spring!

The high today was 47 degrees Fahrenheit and people here were walking around in shorts and flip flops. I think everyone around me is glad that it's about to be springtime. Also, it's Friday!


Any big plans for this weekend? I am going to a fun dance party this evening and my boyfriend's parents are coming up tomorrow. We're going to look at pictures from his recent trip to Honduras (yes, I'm very jealous.)

I hope everyone has a good one!
(sign, cat)

Good Eats

I'm pretty excited to eat fresh produce this summer. I'd like to keep potted herbs and vegetables on my back porch so I can make omelets and salsa whenever I'd like. My top picks:
These photos of cilantro, raspberries, tomatoes, and green beans all look delicious. I think I'll buy seeds tomorrow! Last year I had some big pots of basil and ate Italian food for months! Is anyone else planning on growing food this spring?

I suspect these are before my time...

But still amazing! I'd kind of love to pin the mini-skirts button onto my bag. I found this adorable collection of pins here.