Today, I wanna try

To have more monochromatic days.

To add more pops of vibrant colors to my life.

To garden more (at all). I want an herb box!

To pass out little candy jars as party favors.

To wrap presents in fabric!

To relax, slow down, and not rush through life. I have too many accidents a day (ie burns from irons, broken iphone screens :( , etc.), which my mom tells me is due to me rushing through things. I admire those with patience and the ability to just, chilllll.

Hanging florals

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This last one would be so so easy to make! I have a ton of wine bottles already...

Pass the pink

I don't generally wear a ton of pink, but I like little pops of it here and there, makes me feel all <3 GirLyY <3 and stuff.

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Farmer's market Fridays

Every Wednesday and Friday, there are farmer's markets right in the heart of downtown, walking distance from my work. And you can bet your last penny that I'm there at least once a week. I just love walking around, gettin' in on dem samples, buying/looking at fresh flowers and fruit, high-fiving bums...it's a real hoot I tell ya. Unfortunately, I always end up spending more money here than I plan to, but it's going back to the community, right? And there really is nothing like non store-boughten fresh fruits and veggies.

Anyhow, I'm there so often that I decided to snap a few pics today at lunch, because it's such a nice day out in LA. And there was a new vendor this week: a cheese guy!!! Unfortunately, I didn't snap any pics of the delicious cheese (my hands wuz greasy and cheese-filled sorry bout it). Love you, farmers. Lotz.

All photos courtesy of my fancy and expensive Nikon SLR (jk they're from my iphone).

Have a sunny day, you beautiful people!

Spring Time in Bahhston

I visited Boston last fall, and loved all of the trees and colors. Spring time in Boston looks even prettier. Take me back and away from LA's concrete jungle.

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Spring Sprang Sprung

Flowers, pastels, and spring, oh my!

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Pick 'em

and stick 'em anywhere. (Flowers, of course. You sickos.)

Makin' the world a better place, one petal at a time.

You can call me flower if you waaant to

As I've repeatedly squealed, I LOVE FLOWERS. This tutorial on how to make a bouquet is great, and looks pretty easy. I think I'm gonna try it for my best friend's upcoming baby shower. Yipee! Thanks to http://www.everythingfab.com/ for this gem.

Follow these steps:

1. Remove all foliage from the stems

2. Start by holding the cluster of several flowers in the center. Start adding blooms (three stems at a time) by placing them on the right and angle the stemps to the left, forming a spiral. Tightly wrap the stemps with florist tape at the center of the spiral.

3. Cut stems straight at the bottom of the bouquet.

4. Place the bouquet in a vase with water and cut and remove the tape...and voila!

Flatter me with flowers

I love freshly-cut flowers and candles. I'm a HUGE fan of things that smell good (ask anyone who knows me; I spray and lotion myself more times a day than is normal), and these two together are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they add such a fantastic scent to a house. Growing up, my mom always had candles lit and fresh cut flowers around our house; there's no doubt that I am her child.









A little (or big) bouquet can add so much to a room.