i spy seashells

i've been collecting seashells since i was little. i recently found a shoe box full of seashells and I was looking for ways to display them. here are some ideas that i liked...

via house beautiful

via i suwannee

via here

nate berkus

p.s. is it illegal to remove seashells from beaches now?...oops.

movie quote

“I love you, so much… So much. And I wanna make you happy. I need to make you happy, for me to even have a shot at being happy. Will you marry me?”

-from the movie "He's just not that into you"

purple

i've been a horrible blogger lately. life has been flying by in full speed. yesterday i heard some horrible news that really grounded me. life is so fragile. life's problems are so temporary. we all need to slow down.

i did a quick google search to see what the color purple symbolizes. i found that Purple symbolizes spirituality, creativity, wisdom, enlightenment, ceremony, arrogance, mourning, confusion, and pride.

the color purple adequately describes my current state of mind.

via desire to inspire

elle decor (via flickr)

house and gardens (via)

via my notting hill

quote of the day

"the nice thing about meditation is that it makes doing nothing quite respectable."

- paul dean -

things that i currently love...

the new tiny ipod shuffle. apple

kate walsh's fabulous outfit.

starbucks mini vanilla scones.

image via flickr


penelope's eye makeup.

nutella and peanut butter recipe!

i love nutella and i have blogged about my love for nutella before.

one of my all time favorite snacks is a nutella and peanut butter sandwich. if you decide to try it, pour yourself a glass of milk too!

anyway, i found this recipe and i'm super excited to give it a try:

Nutella and Peanut Butter Brownies

visit here for the directions (found via TasteSpotting)

today is an extra special day...

because my mom is my best friend
because my mom loves me even when i'm grumpy
because my mom knows my favorite foods
because my mom made me
because my mom cares to listen to my stories and gossip
because my mom will always be my doctor and my shrink
because my mom worries about me
because my mom prays for me
because my mom will always be proud of me
because my mom is actually my maman
because my mom has taught me so much
because my mom has sacrificed so much for me
because my mom has the sweetest smile
because my mom has the most comforting hug
because my mom always smells good and is always so pretty
because my mom is full of wisdom
because my mom is my mentor and my role model
because my mom loves me back
because my mom gives the best advice
because my mom is the best human being i've ever met

i love my maman so much.
she is my everything.

paper heart

this movie looks cute and different and sweet and i really want to see it!

i want a snack that looks like this...

if you sub turkey bacon, it becomes healthy! and avocado has good fat, right?

damnit, i just want a bite.

i would pay someone $5 to make this for me.

here is the recipe.

quote

"in youth we learn; in age we understand."

-Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach -

how i get through a tough week

victoria secret has some really cute clothes on sale right now. i couldn't resist. i spent some money. damnit.

a girly home

girly foyerimage via house no. 8

girly livingroom image via alkemie

girly work spaceimage via pink wallpaper

girly bathroom

girly bedroom

girly closet

image via swish and swank

girly kitchen

image via here

girly guestroom

venetian mirrors

i love venetian mirrors. they are just so classic. my parents have a beautiful one. i plan to steal it one day.

image via domino

image via daisy pink cupcake

image from decorno

image via simplygrove

from white and wander

domino

no more blues for now

my weekend starts now.

i'm taking off to miami tomorrow.

goodbye wacky seattle weather (snow in april).

hello miami sun.

before you get too jealous, you should know this trip is mainly for a school related event.

but whatever.

this is my time to sink my toes into sand, soak up some sun, and relax.

hopefully there aren't any more spring breakers there.

ciao.

well hello there.

this room is just ridiculously good-looking.

don't remember source

the world's cutest dipping dish

image via labelle chic

all i need now is a crusty baguette, fragrant balsamic vinegar, and some good olive oil.

where do you hang your jewelry?

i think jewelry should be on display, especially necklaces. you'll accessorize your outfits more often....

however, hanging jewelry right above the toilet?

a little odd, if you ask me.

images via m. design

mirrored furniture

via la la lovely

via alkemie

house beautiful

craig van den brulle

via maison luxe

image via material girls [windsor smith]

domino

m.design

via desire to inspire

jeffers design

furniture like this can make any room appear glamorous.

forest wall paper

happy friday the 13th!

check out this wallpaper...

jeffer's design

ghislaine vinas interior design

these are different houses. designed by different people. but i'm pretty sure it is the same wallpaper. anyway, for some reason, this wall paper seems a bit "spooky" to me, and since it's friday the 13th, i thought it was appropriate.

bright. bright. bright.

this week has been kind of dull for me. i'm in the middle of finals. would you believe it if i told you i have 11 finals!? yup. dull week. full of studying, coffee, frustration, and not sleeping... dull.

these next couple of pictures are definitely not dull. hopefully their vibrant colors are enough to give you a little boost and the energy to get you through this week!

via desire to inspire

image via sarah kaye

image via desire to inspiredesire to inspire

image via here

image via pinkwallpaper

house beautiful

p.s. my finals end on the 19th...wish me luck!!

easy center piece

this would be so simple to do.

long candles + flowers + saucer

image via belle maison

modern and masculine

i absolutey love this work space. just love.

image via so haute

this headboard is kinda sexy.image via here

quote.

"accept that somedays you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue."

-roger c. anderson-

cool DIY project

i found this neat DIY light fixture project on flickr and had to share it with you all.

tall bookcase

it would be so fun filling all those shelves!

via desire to inspire

anyone need a wedding dress for under $100?

target

pink. teacups. paris.

ever since starting this blog, i have found myself dreaming of dropping out of grad school and becoming a personal-shopper/interior designer!...whatchya think?...no?...Hahah...i kid, i kid.

i'm just really tired. counting kindergarten, i have been in school for almost 20 years! i still have 2.5 years to go. but i try to remind myself everyday how blessed i am. i have a promising future ahead of me and i will be doing what i love: helping people (physically and emotionally, i hope) everyday. nothing beats that.

it's just when i see pretty pictures (like below), they distract me and make me want to go out shopping and decorating!

all images from selina lake

p.s. the weekend is almost here. thank goodness.

pink bridal shower

wouldn't this be so sweet for a bridal shower?

images via sarah kaye

my fav dress from the oscars

miley cyrus looked fabulous at the oscars! but it's no secret, i absolutely love the designer of her dress, zuhair murad.

TGIF

looking forward to the weekend.

phew.

p.s. cute center piece, huh?

image via real simple

blue living

some pretty blue rooms.

image via here

image via house of turquoise

don't remember source.

image via

exudes romance

this valentines day...

wake up to the sun beaming through the windows...warming your face...

prepare breakfast with your sweetheart...a breakfast of crepes with nutella and a hot cup of tea...

image via desire to inspire

after breakfast, go for a stroll through the busy city streets....sneak in a passionate little kiss...

via {this is glamorous}

upon returning home, draw a bath and fully relax as you soak for hours.

image via lily-g

small kitchen

two easy ways to open up some room in a small kitchen.

more ideas for your small kitchen can be found here.

bright and white

this is your typical apartment living room and can be found in just about any apartment building across the states.

meaning...

the brilliance of this room has nothing to do with the actual space, it's all about the decor!

i really like this room. it's so energizing.

images via sarah kaye

heart shaped tin boxes

these would make the most adorable valentines. they are from the martha stewart walmart collection.

20 of them for under $15!