Smiling About...

these french goodies...

photo credit: hip paris blog

getting a little art culture...

Simone Shubuck
photo credit: taylor cordoba

spring accessories here...

bag, earrings, belt

having some earth day fun...

pop of color on those lips...

happiness this weekend!

Me + These Gifts=Happy Christmas!

Yeah, I know I'm suppose to tell you about gifts that would be great for your friends and family, but I had to share some gifts I would love to get for Christmas.  Ha!  No pressure to my family and close friends!

these studs are just special and I love pyrite

this bag, this bag...gotta get my hands on it

my tea kettle has seen better days, and I do tea every night

one of our home candles, I use this one (french cade) too

best door stop ever

tyler and me go way back...gotta support his new cookbook and I cook fresh

the husband burned the hell out my saucepan this week

that's all...

and I'm off and running...
 

smiling about...

Alyse Archer-Cotes...

photo credit: urban bush babies

check out this amazing interview on Urban Bush Babies here.  she truly is inspiring as well as this fabulous website.  loving it! also, check out their you tube site here with tons of great natural hair videos.  These ladies are amazing!

new stuff from Cold Picnic...

dipped bangle

braided ring

color block watch

this sale...

taking out my dreads...

and being so happy about my new look...

I had just taking them out when I took this photo. 

what are you smiling about?

have a fabulous weekend!

and I'm off and running...

smiling about...

this stuff at Creatures of Comfort...

silk scarf

mandarin bastil sandal

marlow jumpsuit

navy/white stripe dress

computer bag

this picture...

photo credit:southern league tennis
dyan and her team winning the championship

polka dots for the home...

photo credit: blahblahbirds

this yellow cutie at this online shop...

yellow paella pan

what are you smiling about?

Enjoy the weekend!

and I'm off and running...

smiling about...

stuff at refinery29 shop...

yosi samra flip flops

ropes maine cape bracelets

carolyn suzuki summer note cards

sedgwick zip clutches




burgers...

summer time brings lots of outdoor bbqs and fun at the grill.  

make the best burger with these tips here...

21-day meditation challenge...

anyone want to join me? starts july 16th!  more deets here...

thanks Jenko!!!

cute stuff at the prettymommy shop...

magenta daryl shirt 

bellocq woven tea strainer

laura lombardi coil bracelet

object & totem spice bottle

this interview...

photo credit: nymag.com

I always enjoy reading about how successful entrepreneurs got their start.  Check out this interview here on Jade Lai of one of my favorite boutiques in L.A, Creatures of Comfort.  If you haven't been to this store definitely make a trip there or check them out online.

what are you smiling about?

and I'm off and running...

Monday Brights...

nanette dress

congeries necklace

red pop graphic skirt

senegalese basket

custom painted leather zip pouch

aldo glassware

Happy Monday! 

and I'm off and running...

Blooming Prints...

printed tunic by zara

floral print jumpsuit by topshop

one shoulder pattern dress by eloquii

scattered heartsease blouse by leifsdottir

nina jacket by creatures of comfort

wide leg floral print pant by alice + olivia

black vintage one-piece by miss selfridge

Floral prints are a must for this Summer...the bigger the better!  Sometimes floral prints can be a bit matronly, but if you stick to an updated silhouette you will be less matron and more chic.  Mix prints by pairing a floral skirt or pant with a striped top like this or keep it safe with a solid.  I'm looking for the perfect pair! My mom has some wide leg pants from the late 80s early 90s that I've got to get my hands on.  I did just get these on sale...loving them!

Happy first day of May! 

**check out L.A. in Bloom's Kathleen Whitaker Giveaway HERE...love her simple chic earrings!**

and I'm off and running...