1.29.2010
1.28.2010
1.27.2010
just scraps
1.26.2010
brush. brush it good.
1.25.2010
rock 'n roll
save it for me
1.24.2010
{obsessed}
1.22.2010
it's a rainy day
{happy friday}
1.21.2010
{bubbles}
last night i jumped into the tub and took a glorious bubble bath - it still amazes me how much that can relax me...as i finished up my bubbles, i took a peak at my bubble bath 'heart song' and couldn't resist writing the label down:
1.19.2010
Win $ for Gilt Groupe
Are you interested in catching the premiere of the new Kristen Bell film "When in Rome"?
It's happening this Thursday in downtown San Diego and as special sneak peak to my review of the chick flick and interview with Gilt Groupe founders Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, they're offeringYOU - that's right you - a chance to attend the screening as well. Along with that you'll be getting a chance to pick up a $100 Gilt Groupe credit!
Simply post below for a chance to attend the show as well the chance to pick up a designer dud via Gilt Groupe!
But that's not all...the company is also offering up a chance to join the exclusive shopping network with just a click of a button!
to paint a picture
{words to live by}
1.18.2010
{shimmery sun}
{resolutions}
the old man is snoring...
1.15.2010
the power of the ad
{Italian freestyle}
1.14.2010
{let's save}
{SD love}
While many spots seem like typical tourist destinations to anyone familiar with San Diego, add a local’s perspective and you’ll find another side to the looking glass - and discover why natives love it so much.
1. Balboa Park: Though the Balboa Park remains San Diego’s biggest tourist destination, it is very possible to enjoy the area without looking like a tourist. Home to the famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park’s rolling hills are also filled with museums, the Spreckels Organ Pavilionand the Globe Theater. If you want to save money, enjoy the simplicity of its luscious gardens, breathtaking architecture and people watch your way through a picnic in the park. Lawn areas are often filled with small parties, wedding receptions and more, making for a scrumptious and educational meal. Another pointer: if you make it on a Tuesday, take advantage of the free, rotating museum schedule.
2. Just a skip, hop and a jump across the water is Coronado, the city’s “island” that houses local boutiques, the Hotel Del and most importantly, the Navy base. Driving onto the island provides a quick view of the vast Navy vessels, while trekking through Coronado by foot or bike offers a more personal view. Colonial houses fill every neighborhood in this small section of San Diego. Following a walk through the Hotel Del, enjoy a quick cup of joe courtesy of Café 1134, where the locals embrace the tourists with friendly chatter.
3. Northpark is one of the region’s hidden gems; a renaissance area, this retro, southern city is now abuzz with activity thanks to off-the-wall boutiques, restaurants and bars (like the Beauty Bar, featuring salon style hair dryers), many of whom focus on the local. At night, bars lining every corner of 30th are filled with college students and professionals alike; stop at the Sea Rocket Bistro, where their family style dining offers “dinner and a movie” with projectors set up to view a film following dinner orders.
4. At the center of most visitors’ San Diego holiday is the Gaslamp district. Take advantage of validated parking at Horton Plaza and the small mall’s unique architecture, but venture out into the area’s landmark attractions - restaurants and chain boutiques line the alphabetical map. Venture into East Village for the San Diego staple, Pokez Mexican Restaurant and Vegetarian Cuisine, where locals chomp down on traditional Mexican fare with a tofu twist.
5. La Jolla Children’s Pool - Renamed “seal beach” by locals, the children’s pool still houses some of the area’s largest seal populations. Walk along the La Jolla landmark where at all hours of the day these barking beasts play music to unsuspecting passersby. Just a few short jaunts ahead is Windansea, the local surfing hot spot where everyone but experts gets pushed onto the rocky shores.
1.13.2010
made from paper
1.12.2010
No. 44
1.11.2010
quote of the day
it's love
i think we all need a little love every once in a while, and this has to be it. Thanks to Le Love and A Cup of Joe for introducing me to this lovely site - it is a sure pick-me-up when feeling down!
1.08.2010
oops
So i realize i've been horrible to all the lovely designers, photographers, stylists and more that i have been quoting on my page...without naming them i don't give them credit, and for me that's the best part about my job, so i know how they feel! i hope that every single one that i admire so much as to put on my blog will soon forgive, and as part of my New Year's resolution for blogging plan on sourcing all my material!
on that note...
thanks to Jordan Ferney and her lovely blog that posted a few pictures of framed walls that i've been trying to replicate - it gave me some great inspiration
1.07.2010
the style rookie
how does this thing work, please lovelies, tell me.
1.06.2010
it's a (wo)man thing
1.05.2010
what else would there need to be?
if you were stuck in my dreams, i imagine it would look something like this - a bit vintage, by the sea and full of love. i adore these!