Basic summer outfit for a hot Saturday? Either a flowy dress or a soft t-shirt and shorts. Here I am walking home from a pedicure.
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carlitos place: restaurant in mexico
Anyways, we are in a more chill/authentic part of Mexico, and my friend recommends going to this guy's garage for dinner. Yes, a garage. I was half intrigued/half concerned....but they promised me the food would be exquisite.
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artist: carrie graber
Another beautiful artist discovery at the beautiful Chloe Gallery: Carrie Graber. And just in time for summer!
How stunning are her golden glowy glamorous images with a vintage Palm Springs feel. I want to the be the girls in these paintings!
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tiny kitchen 2: cozy cafe window
Think you have a tiny kitchen with no space for seating? What about at the window?
If you live in a small apartment or know a friend who does, look around for a window to create a cozy cafe nook. Add some stools and create a cafe feel.
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tiny kitchen
How to make a tiny kitchen functional & stylish? Add tile & a place to sit.
This kitchen is part of a studio apartment. Normally, the same floor would continue into the kitchen, but these clever Parisian owners added graphic tile with a small pattern. The change in the floor helps distinguish the kitchen.
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blush clothes
What color looks good with a tan and good with white? Blush. Add a ruffle, a bow, or some petals, and you're even more romantic.
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artist: aldo luongo
Aldo Luongo. You have probably seen his work and not realized it. This incredibly accomplished artist was commissioned to do the artwork for the Olympics three times. The White House requested him twice to paint eggs for the Easter Egg hunt, which now reside in the Smithsonian.
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sf st bernard
Look at this face! I love a big furry lazy dog. I saw this cutie while walking around the Marina. He was so chill, he barely moved. Not sure who his owners are-I was tempted to bring him home! So cute.
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forest rehearsal dinner
How magical is this setting? What an amazing rehearsal dinner in the redwoods. Thanks to Jose Villa for sharing the photo. Think outside the box for wedding locations!
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photo idea: new home
How cute is this photo of this couple in front of their home? This would be an adorable "we're engaged" or "save the date." Also could work for a "we've moved" card.
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4th of july party in sf: erica's roof
This photo is from one of three 4th of July parties I attended in 2016. I am such a lucky girl to go to so many! The day started off with games at Sarah's, then grilling in Sharon's backyard, and we finally ended up on Erica & Clayton's rooftop. Look at their spectacular view and adorable set up. Such a fun day!
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Ok this is a more advanced recipe....but it's not as hard as it looks.
Last year 2 of my friends requested a "Flag Cake" for their 4th of July party. I like to bake, so they gladly gave this assignment to me. After a bit of research, I found this darling cake from Land O Lakes.. It looked a little intimidating.
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4th of july easy recipes
Some easy food to add to your 4th of July party. These aren't even recipes as there is no cooking required....just some arranging.
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4th of july party decor
Hosting a 4th of July party? Spruce it up with some cute affordable easy decor.
Things you will need for the rustic BBQ look:
- gingham ribbon (tie to a bunch of things)
- bandanas (I would maybe just do all white)
movies as art: shulman
This is not just your typical abstract art. Jason Shulman cleverly turned some of our favorite movies into art. And not just vintage movie posters.....more creative than that. Shulman photographs the entire film in a single image with an ultra-long exposure,
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errands outfit
Here is a glimpse into my life....I had to take my car in this morning, so here is what I am wearing.
signs of being too busy
Can you relate to this? I bet many of us can!
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$110 million painting: basquiat
Only 10 paintings have sold for over 100 million dollars. The latest to join the club: Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 "Untitled" painting of a skull. Basquiat is now in the same realm as Picasso, and his skull painting is now the priciest piece sold by a US artist.
Who was Basquait?
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namotu
Here I am at Cloudbreak. What is Cloudbreak? A surf spot in Fiji near Namotu.
What is Fiji? Fiji is a collection of 333 tropical islands in the South Pacific.
What is Namotu? One of the Fijian islands and a vacation I enjoyed in 2013.
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designer spotlight: space v&t
Vanessa is one of my coolest friends. She has a trendy, edgy, effortless style that only someone who was born in Italy, spent much of her childhood in Switzerland, lived in Paris, and now lives in LA could pull together.
Vanessa paired up with her good friend T'ien to start a design firm in Los Angeles. They showcase a unique and welcoming style that is glamorous while still being effortless.
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