Hazy Memories...

Currently loving these gorgeous polaroids and the little notes the photographer places over some of them. The images are beautifully hazy and create such a dreamy mood that make those memories even harder to forget. All photos by emilie via Flickr.

Free People Love

Head over heels for these Patched Slim Slouch Jeans

FP, how do I love thee... Let me count the ways...

Whenever Free People unveils their latest catalog, I fall in love all over again with the brand and its entire vibe (prettypleasehireme). July was absolutely no different, especially with these Lou-inspired looks modeled by Aline Weber (total babe). Being heavily inspired and influenced by my male counterpart and heavy metal music, I adore the touches of toughness that FP always incorporates into their looks and products... Inspiration to be a more badass chick always!

Moonrise Kingdom

I went to see Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom last night. What an incredible, inspiring, quirky, and endearing film. I highly recommend seeing it if you haven't already. 

Best dance moves...

Sam Shakusky played by Jared Gilman

Suzy Bishop played by Kara Hayward

Also, check out this article from the NY Daily News on Suzy Bishop and her favorite books.

Thriftastic

Some recent thrift store scores.

Summer..,

Happy longest day of the year!

 The summer always puts me in mood to do things... frolic around catching lightning bugs, take a road trip to anywhere, cook on the grill, plant a beautiful garden, camp out under the stars. 

I've been lucky enough to have already done these things before summer even started this year, so this summer is going to be reserved for things that I have never done before. 

First on my list is go-karting. LivingSocial had a great deal in my area for a round of mini-golf, batting cages, and go-karting for two that only cost $15. I thought it was the perfect way for my beau and I to kick off what will be a kick-a$$ summer.

What are your plans for Summer 2012?

Objects of my desire...

Some things that I have recently acquired and love...

Glass skull containers

Epson Artisan Wide Format Printer, a special investment

Vintage belt buckle that was my boyfriend's grandfather's and has such great details

And I'm back...

Obviously I'm really on top of maintaining this blog. CoughNOTcough.  My sincerest apologies. Life has been more hectic than expected up here in NEPA.

Anyway, I have been anxious to start my own terrarium after seeing a bazillion of them around the blogosphere. I had a pre-made one a while back but all the cute DIYs (like this one here or that one there) inspired me to create my own. I'm still on the hunt for a perfect glass container for these succulent babies (does that sound dirty to anyone else?). I'll be going on a thrifting adventure this week and I'm optimistic that just the right one is waiting for me to give it a home. So here's a little peek of what's to come when mine is finished.

Valley Views

It's wonderful to go outside in February and not freeze my a$$ off. 

DIY!

One of my 2012 resolutions/goals/aspirations is to create more... Whether it's DIY, Photoshop, painting, whatever, as long as I'm using the creativity that's been bottled up inside of me for the last few months. So far I've actually kept this resolution. I've been opening up Photoshop and Illustrator every couple of days, and my sewing machine has not gotten much rest the last two weeks. 

So when I saw this DIY for transforming a t-shirt, I had to try it. It seemed so easy, and with no sewing required, it literally was a 5-minute project.

Boyfriend's old tee --> Girlfriend's new tank

Design Inspiration...

The Design Center at my alma mater, Philadelphia University, has a Tumblr! This place has the most beautiful pieces of fashion history and a huge collection of prints and textiles from a wide range of locations and time periods. Their Tumblr gives you a little taste of all that they have. I always felt so inspired there, I never wanted to leave!

Sigh..

Philadelphia at dusk. Taken with my iPhone last spring.

I miss Philadelphia. I am not giving up. I will return. I visit often but it's nothing like living there. It's the place where my man and I fell in love, where I discovered myself, the place I called home for more than six years. My dreams will come true and I will be back, Philly. My drive and passion will bring me back. I know it.

Dreamy...

Love these dreamy images. Photos by Margaret Durow.

A girl with kaleidoscope eyes...

Amazing and inspiring work by Andy Gilmore. 

Heart and soul

Just a little something I'm working on...

Twentytwelve

My New Year's Eve started with a nice cup of hot cocoa watching Parks and Recreation on Netflix...

 Continued with something a little stronger...

 And ended with a fried food feast from Sheetz...

Happy New Year, hoping it's filled with new beginnings and adventures!