I Love, love, Love the holiday season. The lights, the holly, the snow!
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| Have to have a snuggly bed to cozy up in during cold nights :) |
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| What are the holidays without cocktails? Find these glasses at potterybarn.com |
Thursday, December 6, 2012
A few months back, I took a trip to the Jersey Shore. It was breathtaking on a beautiful October afternoon. Sandy has since come and gone, and much of the shoreline where I stood suffered greatly. More than ever, over Thanksgiving I remembered how I felt standing there on the beach, and was thankful such beauty exists in this world. And... I stopped at a few vintage shops :) in a small beach town and found some pieces I was dying to take home with me.
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| Can I carry this on the plane? |
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| Beautiful Monmouth Beach |
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| The backyard of the dear friend I was visiting |
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| Dipping my toes in the ocean :) |
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| I <3 mermaids in any shape or form |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Wishing I could work from home today, and wishing this was my view. Luckily, I'm taking a vacation day on Friday and this view is pretty close to where I'll be spending my lazy weekend...<3 Leland
Hoping that it isn't tainted by and unfortunate misunderstanding and turn of events which led to slight heartbreak a few months back. Praying for the serenity that my home grants to me, the peace of the water, the blessing of the sun, and the hope of new beginnings.
Friday, July 27, 2012
I love the morning. I love the crisp, clean air and the hope of a new day. Early, early mornings watching the today show, drinking coffe, and just...being... brings me peace
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| could.not.look.better |
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Larry Laslo's Palm Beach Bungalo
The perfect combination of chic, comfortable, and fabulous
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| Perfect for a glass or orange juice and the morning paper... |
I've said it before and I'll say it again; I love the water. Although I adored living on the ocean when I was in St. Thomas, nothing beats the fresh water of the lake. Leaving my home in Michigan was always a challenge for me mainly because of the water. I know this sounds ridiculous but it is so clear, and when the sun is going down it turns bashful pink. In the summer it is warm, and clean, and crisp, and it makes me feel like a little kid again. Now that I live in Chicago, I'm closer to Michigan, and more importantly Lake Michigan. Being able to go for a run up to Lake Michigan after work eases my pain and reminds me how far goodness can stretch.
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| I took this from the top of the Sears Tower after Sunday brunch |
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| My Town <3 |
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I walked past this sign on Martha's Vineyard one summer and thought, there are people out there that I love everyday, but who might not hear it enough from me. Wishful thinking for times past or not, there are people today that need to be grounded in the fact that I love them. Everyday. When I walked into the store, needing to have this sign in my bedroom for me to see and read everyday regardless of my relationship status, I was brought to a halt by a little tag that read $300. Yeah. Right. When I returned home, I went out to my shed, dug out some old wood, sanded it, painted it white, and make myself my own little piece of love.
I'll let go of the wishful thinking...probably never. But to optimism and hope ... cheers.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Can I talk about this for a minute? Anyone out there start reading Fifty Shades of Grey, as I did, without knowing it is sadomasochism porn? That might be extreme...I've only just come to the sex scenes. But where is this going? I admit, I like a good romantic love story (re: Nora Roberts). But leather rooms full of whips and chains and ...well read for yourself if you wish. I haven't decided if I am going to finish it or not. I am a bit of a nerd though and usually force myself to finish any book I've started. Plus, Grey sounds hot.
Flying Time
One of the biggest longings I have is to share life with others. I have experienced so much this year, traveled incredible distances, met incredible people, but I haven't had someone to share the whole journey with. I've have different people in different places fulfilling my life, but no constant. I update my friends and family, but it isn't the same. I want someone to experience it with me, to see what I see and share the same memories. Life doesn't mean much until you share it with others, right? Now that I feel confidently independent and free, it's time to let someone else in. A scary thought for someone so comfortable on her own. I long for that sense of companionship and fear it with a passion remembering the heartache of leaving friends, boyfriends and them leaving me. The crushingly hollow feeling after someone important has gone away is enough to make anyone apprehensive to let someone that close again. So here is my challenge to myself- let it happen. Don't force it. Don't be afraid of it. But go slow. Let the constants find their way in and hold them there.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Designing my Bedroom!
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| Not so into the bedding...but the side table and wicker headboard are just lovely. I'm thinking beach house... |
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| Something about classic White----clean and cozy |
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