Photo via Stay Gold
Even after buying a home in Oregon, I still am and will probably always be a California girl. I miss the sun and the palm trees and all my colorful sun dresses (which I try to wear here anyways with tights). I’m definitely longing for summer!
How are the Summers where you are?
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As a kid, did you ever dye carnations different colors? How smart is this way of turning each bloom rainbow colors by Color Me Katie!
These reclaimed wood turned colorful pixie ring boxes by Oh Dier are so cute.
If you’re dreamnig of summer, these DIY paper butterflies might just be the thing to flutter you there (if you’re interested in an edible version, check out this post or for other things butterfly click here).
The {Loved & Noted} series touches on inspiration from creatives and fellow bloggers all over the world.
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Matchstick Diamond Sham ($18-22) | Colorblock Utility Shirt ($66) | Ivory Spotted Bandeau Dress (£76) | Sperry Audrey Boat Shoe ($48) | Aqua and Neon Yellow Tassel Earrings ($25) | Perfect Dot Lounge Pants ($58) | Multi Bead Bracelet Set ($8.31) | The Wild Thing bareMinerals Eyeshadow ($30) | Sasha Skirt (Girls) ($36)
The neon trend has been keeping its staying power and recently I’m loving the pairing of neon yellow with one of my all time faves – aqua. It’s a light hearted combo that has me daydreaming of sunny skies.
Do you like the combo of aqua and neon yellow?
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Watching all the wildlife in the backyard is one of the most fun things of spring (I’ve definitely seen my share of bird/squirrel wars now). That’s why I’m loving Daniel Mackie’s work. Influenced by printmakers of the Ukiyo-e period and navy tattoos, each of the creatures’ habitat are represented inside each animal.
{Daniel Mackie} Blog | Shop | Facebook | Twitter
What’s your favorite animal?
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Photographed by Andreas Sjodin for Elle Sweden May 2011
I’m romanticizing about wearing a wispy red dress like this with an equally stunning floppy hat. Actually pulling it off is another thing, but one can daydream.
What are you pining for most about Spring?
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My mom used to crave warm soups on winter days. We’d drive around to find a local pho or noodle soup place to cure the craving and the cold. Since then, nothing’s given me more comfort than finding a perfect soul warming bowl of noodle soup. A and I headed to Boke Bowl. We ordered siu mai and fried chicken in steamed buns (I’ve been meaning to try out their Boke Bird on Thursdays) for an app. Then we got a bowl of Pork Dashi and Miso Black Cod Ramen to share. Then, the Donutorama creme brulee doughnut taunted us in the case, so we saved that for dessert. I just love the feel of the place and the branding. So simple and direct. Our noodles were a bit undercooked, so that was disappointing though the flavor of the broth was super umami (do you like my made up adjectives?), but those fried chicken steamed buns. WOW. I think those stole our tastebuds’ hearts. We’ll definitely need to take an early Thursday off work one day to make the fried chicken night…
{Boke Bowl} 1028 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214 | 503-719-5698
What’s your cold day comfort food?
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Elegant Gardener Gift Set ($25-58)
Tatte Petite Tart Assortment ($65)
Spring Baking Gift Set ($60)
Tory Burch Robinson E-Reader Case ($165) + Kindle Fire HD Tablet ($199)
Heated Aqua-Jet Foot Spa ($99) + The New Black Floyd Ombre Nail Polish Set ($22)
Kendra Scott Elise Pendant Necklace ($52)
Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Here are some last minute gift ideas that your mom (or yourself) will swoon over. Plus, don’t forget the card! Here is a neon floral one and a heart mom day one that are free to print out.
If you’re in a last minute bind, check out our freebies. All the note cards would be cute printed out, tied with a bow, and given as a stationery set. Or the book reading mom, might like these library bookplates or quote bookmarks.
Enjoy celebrating the woman that gave you life!
What are your Mother’s Day plans?
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Kate Spade Jules Point Bottle Stopper ($35) | Caminito Collar Necklace ($128) | Around The House Memo Pad ($7.50) | diptyque Rose Duet Candle ($65) | Swiss Dot Tie-Waist Shirtdress ($60) | 100 Ideas That Changed Film ($12) | Ikat Orchid Pillow ($65)
You might’ve noticed the pink kick. I think awaiting summer is getting to me! The bright hue just makes me excited about the warmer weather and days of swimming in the river.
What are you looking forward to this summer?
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Last time when we were visiting my bestie in LA, we went to the Museum of Jurassic Technology. It’s a pretty interesting little place and I would definitely suggest stopping by to check it out if you’re in the area (be prepared to be a bit confused for the first few exhibits until you just start embracing its quirkiness). Don’t forget to go to the roof and see the sleeping doves. Anyways, there was an exhibit there with little “statues” on the tips of needles. It was kind of incredible. These amazing pencil carvings by Dalton Ghetti reminded me of our trip. He carves them with either a sewing needle or a small triangular blade. How crazy is that chain? I can’t even imagine how you’d go about making such an intricate thing. You must check out the other ones on his website. They are all so innovative!
Which one is your favorite?
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Photo from Design Sponge
How cute is this flower necklace! What a perfect Mother’s Day DIY!
If you’re on the hunt for a card, here are two freebies:
What are your Mother’s Day plans?
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