set the table

with this sweet springy pattern from dwellstudio.

key ingredient

The delicate vintage stylings of pequitobun's jewelry collection makes me so happy. Everything has a special quality that feels like it tells a great story. I especially love the antique keys integrated with chains & baubles plus photo styling with the bunny, there's nothing better.

blossom

We gladly welcomed the warm weather in this weekend! And it gave us the opportunity to garden and do some much needed yard work. I loved my outing to the local nursery and came home with pretty ranunculas to plant. It got me in quite the floral mood. Spring patterns/looks from Tucker by Gaby Basora, a clever way to give flowers and to remember the name of what you got in the bouquet (by Papier Valise), and a watercolor floral scarf at echo design.

almost spring

We had a few teaser days of sun and a bit of warmth...and now more rain. These wonderful pictures keep me eagerly awaiting spring. Photos (top to bottom): Tine K Home inspiration. Leifsdotter's spring lookbook. Row of topiaries from here.

fulfilled & overjoyed

Ooh, I am such a sucker for pretty flourishes and calligraphy. This lovely graphic by illustrator Leigh Wells is available for download through the Martha Stewart Weddings DIY section. It's a wonderful idea- and makes a sweet gift for friends or as a thank you present for bridesmaids.

birds of a feather...

...flock together. The feather trend is everywhere - and it looks so fine. Photos (top to bottom): "Leap of Faith" fashion shots by Waldemar & Max in latest issue of Dealer de luxe magazine. Silk peacock feather clutch by red ruby rose. "On-A-Wing" blouse at anthropologie. Feathered jewelry at free people. Handmade feathers by Stephanie Congdon Barnes. Peacock photo by me in Mexico City.

rainy season

I am back home in California and have returned to more rain. Really, really looking forward to this wet season to be over. Rainy day art via freshlyblended.

viva mexico!

I have sadly been so distant from my blog lately-- blame it on the big move, too much rain, and now travel. We are about to be off on a little adventure to Mexico City. I look forward to it since I've never been and am excited to explore the street markets and museums. I have a vision in my mind that everything will be very bright and beautiful. I'll be sure to share photos upon our return next week, but until then here's my mexico inspiration. Photos (top to bottom): Colorful womenswear from here. mexico city photo. pop-poms from here. frida-esque styling from small magazine.