have a relaxing weekend!

Hooray for the weekend! Do you have any fun plans? I can't wait to hang out with a few of my girlfriends and indulge in some retail therapy...not that I should be spending money but sometimes a girl just needs a few new things to get excited about every once in awhile (don't you agree?). See you next week!

(Photo by nikole herriott)

cat wallet

I want this Tsumori Chisato cat wallet so badly...let's not talk about the price though...

mighty cone

The one thing you can always count on in Austin is that there will never be a shortage of food trailers to eat at. My sister and I decided to finally try out Mighty Cone, a little eatery that specializes in "crunchy" food (chicken/avocado/shrimp coated in sesame seeds, almonds , chili flakes, sea salt, sugar & corn flakes), all wrapped up nicely in a tortilla cone. Megan really liked her chicken cone while I pretty much oohed and ahhed my avocado cone the entire time, not to mention the chili-dusted fries...mmm so good!

valentine cards

Lovely Valentine's Day cards by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co...the floral heart one is my favorite. xo.

brass necklace

I have been searching for a long necklace for quite some time now…and I've finally found it! How perfect is this simple little necklace by Stephanie Renee? I love that it's so understated, yet still catches your eye (but in a different way). I am excited…and will be stalking my mailbox for the next week or two…check out the rest of her lovelies here.

iphone covers

Loving these iPhone covers from Uncommon - a website that lets you choose from a variety of artwork designs or you can even customize your cover with images of your own. Isn't the 'bicycle love' design just the sweetest ever?! For all you iPhone owners out there...I hope you are just as obsessed with yours as I am :)

happy friday

The one (and only) thing I am going to miss about being sick is that low, scratchy yet almost sultry voice that I can only get from coughing 21 days straight. Kind of reminds me of Adele's - one of my favorite singers...of course hers is much prettier. The song in this video is one of my favorites, happy Friday :)

i heart zooey

Have I told you how much I heart Zooey Deschanel? Well, I do. And I especially loved her in '(500) Days of Summer'. What a charming little film about falling in and out of love...and oh how I wish I could have her entire wardrobe from the set! Joseph Gordon-Levitt isn't too shabby either...

P.S. If you love indie films too, you'll appreciate this video.

sachet ornaments

Earlier this month, I was supposed to take a screenprinting & stitch class with my friend Kathy. Too bad I caught my awful bronchitis and had to miss it. But had I gone, I would have loved to make a super cute sachet ornament like one of these by Moontea. Wouldn't the heart-shaped ones be perfect for a Valentine's Day gift? Or simply just because?

underwater bride & groom

Aren't these photos of this bride and groom simply breathtaking? I know they've been around the blog world for awhile now but this is the first time I'm seeing them...I love how the lace of her dress flows around her à la little mermaid style. So magical. xo

(Photos by Jessica Peterson)

missed connections

Have you ever read the 'Missed Connections' section of Craigslist? While some of them can be a little creepy, most are sweet and full of longing. New York-based artist Sophie Blackall has been illustrating them in her own whimsical way for some time now. In her own words, "Every day hundreds of strangers reach out to other strangers on the strength of a glance, a smile or a blue hat. Their messages have the lifespan of a butterfly. I'm trying to pin a few of them down. "

Visit her shop here.

have a fabulous weekend

Anyone have any exciting plans this weekend? I probably won't be doing much, as it will be raining here non-stop for the next few days. Usually I hate rain more than anything (horrible drivers and bad hair), but I'm glad to have an excuse to do nothing but stay in and sleep. Hopefully my cough will be gone by next week too...
Have a good one!

P.S. If you haven't already, please help Haiti by donating here or you can text "Haiti" to 90999 ($10 donation to the Red Cross relief efforts).

(Print by irenesuchocki)

cuban sandwiches

As a belated-birthday treat last month, my friend Runi treated me to my first authentic Cuban sandwich. Kind of like a panini but with way better bread, it was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We topped it off with some sweet & salty fried plantains and some mango nectar juice. I really think I could eat sandwiches every day of the week...well that and milk + cereal of course. Yay for car picnics!

smittens!

I know Valentine's Day is still more than a few weeks away, but I am so tempted right now to buy these adorable 'smitten' mittens for Kyle and me. They look so warm and cozy...and they are seriously the cutest things I've ever seen. Don't you agree? :)

P.S. And they are on sale too!

garden collection

I am swooning over H&M's highly anticipated Garden Collection - due out in late March. Especially that rose-textured white dress (um, perfect for my summer wedding!!)...and the best part is, all of the pieces are made with sustainable, organic and recycled materials. Prices are all $6o or less too (ok, maybe that's really the best part). Check out the rest of the lookbook here.

(Borrowed from Refinery29)

happy monday

Yeah, it's turning out to be one of those mornings...happy Monday :)

have a lovely weekend

Hooray for Friday! I don't know about you, but it's been a long week...and it didn't help that I'm still recovering from the worst cold I've had in years (doctor says it's bronchitis!). I plan on getting a lot of rest this weekend, while watching many, many episodes of The Office (best show ever). See you Monday!

(Photo via weheartit)

lace necklaces

Beautiful, delicate necklaces by White Owl - they would look stunning worn with a simple black, white or grey tee from my closet. Must resist...

stitch art

Love these stitched illustrations by Stephen Campbell. I still remember having one of those super easy 'cross-stitch for dummies' kits back in the day...it would take me weeks just to finish one! But boy was I proud...

mary & matt chocolates

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Has anyone started on their New Year's resolutions yet? I think I'm going to keep mine simple this year: 1) Get in shape and 2) Eat less sweets. The second one will be difficult, ever since I discovered these chocolate bars from Mary & Matt...um, can you say genius (not to mention mouthwatering)? Especially this neopolitan bar...I love anything strawberry flavored...

happy new year!

Wishing you a Happy New Year and lots of love...thanks for reading :) xoxo