{Inspiration Wednesdays}

This week has certainly had some emotional turmoil amongst tests and real life. But today was sweet as I spend most of it in the kitchen. I made bulgogi chicken tacos with a radish-jalapeno salsa for lunch. Then I perfected my lavender sea salt caramel cookies by substituting shortbread for pie crust to counteract the sweetness and working on a little sweet treat for my law school peeps for our contracts exam tomorrow. I'm feeling okay about it as long as I can keep track of all those nuances.

In other news, I'm seeing Kat tomorrow for drinks in DTF which will legit make my week. This weekend will be fun with property studying (jk). Actually, my aunt and the munchkins are coming down this weekend and Aunt Mote and I are attending her work holiday party. And we have a dinner with Katherine planned, which is always a fave. Best news ever is that my bffl Rob may come down next week, which I can hardly contain my hope and excitement for(!)

I'm hoping I can squeeze a little time out this weekend to check out the Renegade Craft Fair, but I have to relearn the Rule Against Perpetuaties, so we'll see about that. Content with work, life, and mis amigos though so most definitely a happy camper, esp. with the scent of sweet, triple chocolate brownies wafting toward me. Win.

1. Photos of Florence by Tom Beard via Flowerchild Dwelling

2. Rue Holiday issue is out! I want everything on this page:

3. This cute photo from a truly intriguing subject

4. Shot of LA by John Williams via Una Bella Vita

5. So into lace and tulle. The first photo is from this is glamorous and the latter ones are from A Cup of Jo.

6. VB's spring line. Love.

7. I want to join this Rare Beer Club

8. Incredible photos of animals from 2011.

9. And some pinning:

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{Inspiration Wednesdays}

1. The new Black Keys song/video, Lonely Boy. Put me in a good mood this morning :-)


2. My friend Lorna sent me this article from The Atlantic, "All the Single Ladies." Uh, it's not what I would call inspirational, but certainly thought-provoking on the issues of single women, dating, and balancing one's career.

3. Angelina's directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey, now has a trailer. Must see.


4. Refinery29 posted about this personals website, n + 1 personals, which is sooooo funny and yet somewhat understandable, but then again also hipster-y and slightly pretentious. The blogs says: "This is a project of @nplusinterns for all you people smart enough to place an ad in the nyrb but maybe just a bit too young. We at n+1 are true believers in love, especially that which is fostered over books and, uh, beer." And some of these ads are priceless.

5. Check out these gorgeous photos from Laura Makabresku

6. I want everything from Ganni found via Wit + Delight

7. Pretty photo from Lyla and Blu

8. This fabulous dandelion installation via unruly things

9. Some seasonally appropriate photos from Folkloric. Gorgeous. Also makes me miss Santa Cruz.

10. Some pretty photos from Confetti Garden.

{Inspiration Wednesdays}

IT'S RAINING. I am so so excited for the weather change and wearing my new black boots to prove it. Yesterday was an up and down day. Property class proved mind-boggling and slightly embarrassing. (I emitted a loud "Oh nooooo" when my prof cold-called me - like not impressive.) But contracts was more manageable. AND my two favesies, Grant and Tawsh, came over for dinner. My brother, Jason a.k.a. Bobes, made vegetarian egg rolls and stir-fry with chow mein - so yummy even if the extra chilis burned my tongue a bit. (It's so nice to have Bobes here; I just love him so much.) And Grant and Tawsh brought some shortbread cookies that we slathered with homemade fig ham. WIN. We stayed up late sipping on pinot noir and watching 90s music videos. Just what I need to relieve the stressful day. Then this morning Grant and I made french toast (the other honeybunnies are still sleeping) and now I'm reviewing civ pro and brewing a cup of coconut chai. Needless to say, I feel very lucky at the moment. The next two nights are going to be some hard-core property studying and memo drafting and then a fun, fun Saturday at Tawsh and Jen's birthday bash :-)

In other news, I'm moving, which is simultaneously exciting and irritating. I'm relocating to the OC at my mom's house and then probably moving back to LA - Los Feliz, Silverlake, Echo Park, etc. - In Jan. We'll see how this LA commute will treat me, but I'm excited to catch up on my music and podcasts in the car.

Hope you are having a wonderful day and enjoy the inspiration for the day :-)

xoxo

1. Download this amazing mix from K.I.D. Collective: Bon Iver, Florence, Cat Power, Junip... In Love.

2. The new issue of Rue is out and it's the Anniversary Issue. This is what I'll be reading instead of property. I mean, it has to do with decorating property - that is kind of related right?

3. Jessica from Vol. 25 posted before and after photos of her motorhome renovations - Amazing.





4. Gorgeous wallpaper from Woodsy Bond via {frolic}

5. The new Metronomy and Florence + the Machine vids are beautifully composed. (Obvs the music is phenomenal.)




6. Weather change inspiration from Lyla & Blu

and also a Simple Village Girl - check her post for sources and just look through her other blog posts. Simply gorgeous.

7. See Hear Say posted a list of great of photoblogs. PLEASE. PERUSE. NOW. The photo below is from my suitcase heart

8. Speaking of photos, my fave Miss James from Bleubird Vintage posted a Bits and Pieces blog about wedding dress shopping. Weddings, Anthro/Bhldn and Miss James? No words. Check her post for more photos.

{Inspiration Wednesdays}

1. Marilyn Monroe's first modeling photos - natural beauty

2. Coffee helps fight depression in women - which is great, because I'm on my eighth cup of the day

3. Two things: I need to try this recipe for tomato-feta relish AND I need to do a happy hour at Palo's - who's down?

4. Elsie's grilled cheese combos - I'm salivating as I type... pear, honey and ricotta is next on my list. I know I say this everytime I post about A Beautiful Mess, but I just love Elsie.

5. These photos from Sarah Orme via Here Comes the Sun

6. This necklace:

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7. Some boho chic styles I'm way into right now:

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8. Some delish recipes:
Homemade apple fritters via Seemingly Greek:

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Beer and bacon mancakes via will cook for friends:

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pumpkin whoopie pies via Brunch at Saks:

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krispy kreme bread pudding via Food and Wine:

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