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hi. my name is kelly and this is my evergrowing collection of things i love. 

 

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Sunday
May262013

cult gaia

sexiness, romance, and rebellion all wrapped into one.

CULT GAIA's manifesto

for the urbanite needing a break from city life. for nights of debauchery. for romance and rebellion. for fairytales and fables. for bad hair days. for nostalgia, for fun, for friends, for festivals, for birthdays, for dancing. for whimsy and silly. for expression, for escape, and play. for sleep, for sex, for gowns, for sundresses, for boxers, for briefs, for goddesses, for your inner child. for beauty, grace, glory, good times and souls alike.  CULT GAIA.

i couldn't say it any damn better - go get one. 

Saturday
May252013

draping

DIANA ORVING is a swedish based fashion brand that has a distinctive design characterized by layers, volume and draped fabrics. she is clearly inspired by art, dance and movement.

sometimes she takes on textile draping installation that I find so stunning. 

there's quite an art to hanging fabric so gracefully - she has definitely mastered it.

Tuesday
May142013

1984

i wish i could just slip into this number today, go enjoy an outdoor concert, and maybe even sip on an ice cold beer {with bobby & bowie, of course} and whoever else wants to come. meet us at 5pm, when the sun starts to shift.

sunglasses by Prism | skirt by Sonia Rykiel | tee by Out of Print | sandals at ASOS

 

found this on 'look at these gems' from her awesome fantasy outfits column. i just love your taste girl. 

Saturday
May112013

cacti & succulents forever

one of the numerous things i love about having bowie is that she keeps me off the computer and in the present moment. i get to take lots of walks and appreciate nature, as one should, often. today in particular i was reminded (again) how much i just love cacti and succulents which led me to hunt down some unique shots of their beauty. let me count the ways i adore these creatures, two things being: their architecture and their color.

it's quite undeniable.

all photos found via allison watkins wonderful pinterest boards.

Saturday
Apr272013

anew

'she wasn’t in a strange place, just a new one. after all, she had always dreamt of new places.'

- the alchemist

Saturday
Apr272013

the butchers daughter

if i had a brick and mortar it'd go a little something like this...

BUTCHERS DAUGHTER: juice bar & cafe | new york

i'm so in love with this shop ... from the name, to the concept, to the materials used, the simplicity, the bright white with pops of color and wood, the greenery & fruit plants, the logo, the lighting - yada yada, you get my point.

just follow my lead below.

now if only i could order a 'rubies in the dust' right now - beets/carrots/ginger/local berries/plum/flaxseed oil

Photographs via 70 Percent Pure | found from one of my all time faves Remodelista.

Thursday
Apr252013

the soul pendant

check out these stunning neckwear accessories i found on 'not just a label', called the soul pendant, how fitting. don't these girls show them off so exquisitely?

designer: namarietti

known by native americans for its healing and spiritual properties; purpleheart is an exotic and extraordinary wood, sourced from south america, that naturally turns a deep purple color when exposed to light. wood components have been specially hand-crafted and intricately combined with signature sculpted silks. the silks are hand-spun in india and are named aleena silk (Arabic for paradise).

Wednesday
Apr102013

hey love

brand new flavor for your ear.

isn't she so cute?

Thursday
Mar282013

knapsackin'

ever since i became a mama i've quickly realized how much s t u f f you have to lug around, all the time - including the baby!your hands, arms, and shoulders are constantly occupied and i thought to myself today how handy a backpack could be for all my personal belongings. i think i found a good contender, isn't it pretty?!

found via

Big canvas pop-up bag with leather handles / butterscotch & nude
This bag is made of sturdy good quality canvas.
The canvas is water resistant so it will keep your belongings dry.
The leather is undyed raw leather which means that the leather 
will darken when exposed to sunlight, air, and use. 
This is an on-going process which eventually gives the leather an aged look.

handmade with love

Wednesday
Mar272013

mamas babies and flowers

as my personal time narrows my priorites become more refined. thank you bowie, all i need is you (and papa).

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