natalieism:killmetheking:(via destinedfordust)

Searching for happy inspiration.

audrey hepburn complex.

anthropologie.


Treat. logan square.

sfgirlbybay.

toast.

Crime of Passion

the very {ehem} 'nice' guy that sits next to me at work describes me as this...
a Satin Bowerbird, due to my unhealthy collection of turquoise and teal.Perhaps there is slight truth in that.

UGH. Therapy. I need therapy.

Addict: obsession, compulsion, or excessive psychological dependence

Oh man.

Tracy over at I Appreciate That just posted these inspiration boards.

Man, oh man. I need a teal wall now.

What is wrong with me? I love this color so much it's unhealthy.

My obsession is so bad I argued with my bestie about how I loved it more than her (huh?) and my brand spanking new roommate (of 2 days) came home with a teal rug for her room ("because you are already rubbing off on me," she says).

I.NEED.HELP.

Please read Tracy's post as she is a little more intellectually sane about the color.

sweet and sassy

me thinks me likes.

mmm. yes.

{via 100 Layer Cake}

purple people eater

urban outfitters, modcloth, etsy, anthropologie

Red Hot: Taste the Rainbow

Ode to the lady in red.

{via modcloth}

Bringing The Outdoors Inside

I've been a little slow on posts lately and for that I apologize. But today I have something to post that I am so excited about. I have fallen madly in love with Camilla Meijer. Her collection of prints including lampshades, pillows and wallpaper make me swoon. And I love her approach to design. She's currently at the ICFF, International Contemporary Furniture Fair through tomorrow. So if you are in New York, check her out.

"I love nature and I am astounded by the way plants and flowers find a way to flourish in such an enormous urban setting like London...I capture these images I see around me and use them to create my work...I want to welcome people into a world of colour and visual texture that caresses the eye and speaks to the heart."

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes...

I promised that I would show you a snippet of the turquoise in my home.

So here are a few more of my favorite things.1. jvc marshmallow ear buds - best buy $20

2. mid century chair - craigslist $35

3. pillow - grandmother by way of mother $0

4. peacock print - golden hen press $2 1. real turquoise pendant - gift from mother by way of indian reservation $?

2. various jewelry - forever21, wolfbait, delias <$10

1. mid century chair - vintage store grand/western ave chicago $100

2. mid c breakfast table+chairs - craigslist $60

3. pepper mill - anthropolgie $12 sale

4. bowl - garage sale $1

5. wine glasses - cb2 $2 each

Turquoise

If you have spent any time with me or stepped foot into my home, you know that I love the color turquoise. I have to stop myself from buying too much of it.

House pics to follow. But first, here are a few of my favorite things:

1. simply wonderful
2. sneeks
3. sunglasses
4. swag skirt
5. dance card dress
6. flats
7. glassware
8. Vase

Strength, protection from harm, psychic sensitivity and connection to the spirit world.
Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets, and was also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures.
If given a turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the symbol of friendship. It also brings peace to the home.
This stone is a very personal and meaningful stone to one who wears it. Turquoise takes on the characteristics of the owner.
Turquoise carries great wisdom of basic truth within it. It is one of the oldest stones known. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person. It is important that the owner of a Turquoise give it the proper attention.