(taken with instagram) "Every moment of light and dark is a miracle." - Walt Whitman

something old, something new

(taken with instagram)i was looking through my jewelry box and i found the gorgeous antique pocket watch that i bought in melbourne's vic market two years ago. i'm still amazed by its beauty and...

natural beauty

(pictures taken with instagram)plant based and organic beauty products are taking center stage on my "to-buy list." i am excited to get away from unnecessary chemicals and, more importantly, see...

hotel de anza

(taken with instagram)i am a huge fan of the summer olympics and a few of my favorite events (in no particular order) are men's and women's swimming, women's gymnastics, women's beach volleyball,...

buddha buddha buddha

(taken with instagram)i purchased this carved buddha necklace from accessory lab when i was in the philippines last november. i really enjoy wearing this necklace because of its old world charm,...

dream

i'm obsessed with these baby elephant bookends that i found at tj maxx home goods, and they remind me of the craziest dream i had last week. it's still so fresh in my mind and i'm not the type of...

charlotte casiraghi of monaco

i adore charlotte casiraghi for her effortlessly chic style. the natural beauty is the new face of gucci and i am so excited for the upcoming campaign.video via daily mail

geek chic

i cant help but love this "ugly betty" inspired shoot for the winter edition of citizen k. its so fun and refreshing!images via fashion gone rogue

j. crew s/s 2012

im totally in love with j.crews spring/summer collection. they are really spot on right now! get an exclusive, first-access chance to pre-order styles from their collection lookbook here.image via...

the glow

im extremely close to my family, especially my mom. my mom did a spectacular job balancing her career and family life. shes a great example of being able to "have it all," and is a true inspiration...

face to face

chic - adjective, -er, -est.attractive and fashionable; stylish: a chic hat.karl lagerfeld interviews himself in this wonderful video for the launch of his new lower-priced line, karl by karl...

in case you forget, this may come in handy.image via garrysub posterous

do something

i love inspirational phrases and these are top notch words of wisdom. available for free download here. image via altruism in the morning

then & now

i love this so much it hurts.via miss moss

to the wall

blending in never looked so good. until this.images via plenty of colour

bold and beautiful

this bright and colorful apartment in stockholm is so wonderful!! how would you decorate this apartment?images via plenty of colour

color block bags

i found the greatest vintage color block bags at the alameda antiques faire last month. one is currently in the shop getting a brand new closure. aside from that and some general cleaning they are...

green

green is a color that i never paid much attention to, until recently. i cant get enough of it and who can blame me? it looks crazy good on everything!images via fashion gone rogue, studded hearts,...

tea time

who doesnt love a tea party? while i love tea, the thing that excites me most about a tea party are the wonderful tea sets, tea cups, and saucers that you can use! for my birthday im thinking of...

rock of love

i absolutely love noble town vintage because the jewelry is unique and beautiful. i recently purchased their long geode slice necklace with pyrite chunks, and im constantly examining and playing...

unlikely neighbor

oh, hello! this picture made my day.image via here

frutas

i love fruit! it is yummy, and totally amazing as interior decor and art. kelly wearstler has such great taste.images from here

thats where you wanna go to get away from it all

today i had a very lovely lunch catching up with a good friend. we discussed life plans, goals, dreams, cakes, bikes, setbacks, perseverance, plant based diets, and more. we laughed a lot. and...

textile art

i love the creative and imaginative work of argentinian artist, jazmin berakha. beautiful embroideries on simple sketches is brilliant. and magical.images from here

you ride like a girl

its been a while since ive posted and it feels good to be back. these past few months ive been busy doing "outdoorsy" things, which was a big surprise to those that know me. the saddle of my road...

back to the future

irina wernings back to the future photo project is one of the coolest things ive seen in a long time. im amazed that she was able to recreate the old photos to a tee, and the end result is simply...

the coveted

thanks to refinery29 for introducing me to one of my new favorite fashion sites, the coveted. the site offers a behind the scenes look into the closets of some of todays global tastemakers. the...

playing dress up

this is too amazing for words! sasha as john galliano in vogue pariss december 06/january 07 issue. this shoot was styled by then fashion director, emmanuelle alt. after carines recent departure...

café

Coffee Shop Day by jacquialvendiacoffee shops are a great place to get in some quality alone time, catch up with friends, people watch, get your caffeine fix, sip on some delicious chai, and more....

ladylike

lace and pleats with a touch of Chanel. marvelous, just marvelous!images via on the racks