Since today is Earth Day, I thought I’d share this quaint and beautifully animated short video called Biophilia, narrated by Geraldine Somerville of Harry Potter fame, which I found on So It Goes magazine, my new favorite destination for inspiration. Biophilia hypothesis suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living …
SVILU // Environmentally Sustainable Fashion
Founded by Britt Cosgrove and Marina Polo, SVILU was born out of the desire to create beautifully made, thoughtfully designed staples that endure the ebb and flow of fashion trends. Their mission is to re-address the fundamentals of a woman’s wardrobe using environmentally sensitive fabrics and practices whenever possible by offering environmentally sustainable and socially …
How-to Create & Utilize Natural Light in Your Living Space
Written by guest contributor Paisley Hansen When considering the interior of your living room, using natural light to enhance the ambience and highlight your own personal style is integral. Natural light not only cuts down on your utility costs, it gives your family a beautifully warm glow for everyday living as well as offers optimal …
Blogger Off Duty… Style
What I’m Wearing… * Sweatshirt from the men’s depo at Asos SEEN in this VERY SIMILAR OUTFIT A Sweatshirt & Newsboy Cap Kinda Day * Ripped skinny classique jeans by Blank Denim * Gray and black Nike “Kaishi” running shoes * White leather ‘Rockie’ bag by Alexander Wang I normally call this my easy-go-to-style, which …
Weekly Instagram Photo Recap // 4/13-4/19 2015
Follow me on Instagram to see my photos in real time. Come back here every Sunday -or sometimes Saturday, for all the details. Once they realize I’m working, and not playing with them and that there’s no room for them to both sit up at my desk with me, they finally settle and rest on …
So it Goes Magazine / Instagram
I found So it Goes Magazine about a month ago while looking for great photos of Cillian Murphy to sketch after falling in love with Peaky Blinders and subsequently needing a subject with a fabulous face to practice my drawing techniques on. A few issues ago they featured him in an editorial spread that was …
Artist Spotlight // Rocio Montoya Collages
Since I’ve been drawing again, my interest in art and artists has also bloomed again. Not that it had ever subsided really, but after working in the art gallery for so long, I think I just needed to find the space between work and pleasure. Between Instagram and Pinterest though, finding talented artists is not …
How-to Get Lauren Conrad’s Beach Waves for Short Hair
Known for her effortless yet glamorous beachy waves, California Girl Lauren Conrad shows us how to get her signature look with John Frieda®’s Beach Blonde Collection Shampoo & Conditioner and the Sea Waves™ Sea Salt Spray, all available for under $10 each at food, drug, and retailers nationwide — which is great for brunettes, too …
Oatmeal Cake Recipe // For Breakfast or Dessert
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Well. It’s basically an out-of-this-world cake with a little oatmeal in it. It’s. So. Good. And even better? The story behind the cake. Isn’t that part of what makes food so great? Where the recipe came from? Who made it? Your …
The Feeling of your Skin Locked in My Head
What I’m Wearing… * Ivory crop top by Blaque Label * Skinny micro flare jeans by Joe’s Jeans {also seen here with heels and here with birkenstocks ~ they look so different with heels and with flats, like different jeans almost. I love that!} * Various gold stacking rings, new and vintage * Vintage tooled …
Trevor & Randy’s Photo Book w/ MyPublisher + Giveaway
I was so excited to partner with MyPublisher to make a photo book of our boys because commemorating Trevor and Randy’s first year with us was an absolute MUST! In this era of on-hand cameras, we’ve been able to capture so many precious moments in time with our boys that we didn’t really get with …
Weekly Instagram Photo Recap // 4/6-4/12 2015
Follow me on Instagram to see my photos in real time. Come back here every Sunday -or sometimes Saturday, for all the details. I can’t believe a whole year has gone by since these baby puppies came into our lives and took over everything. They were so tiny they could both sleep on me together, …
Real Life Mermaids Swim in the Belize Barrier Reef
Sirenalia, an Austin, Texas based mermaid production company, traveled to the Great Barrier Reef of Belize, where Maria Russo, an eight-months-pregnant mermaid, swam with schools of sharks and manta rays to raise awareness for reef conservation. The trip was documented by Flashpool Productions, an underwater photography company. The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest …
Love Me Now When I’m Gone Love Me None
What I’m Wearing… * Striped dress by No Rest for Bridget {THIS DRESS IS $25.99. Get it!} * Denim vest by Rag & Bone/JEAN * Wishbone necklace / various rings * Floral clutch by Marc Jacobs form a few seasons ago… also seen here {added my own pink tassel added to the zipper} * Hot …
Free People April Lookbook in Dreamy Antigua
Summer. Dreaming… Free People’s April campaign takes us out into the open sea getting us excited for the sun-kissed days ahead. Shot in Antigua, models Elsa Hosk, Tilda Lindstam, Camille Rowe, and Brianna Lance take a sailing trip in paradise dressed in the brand’s best casually outfitted looks ideal for life under the sun. Structure …















