I can see clearly now...

Sometimes you need to climb to the top of the mountain to gain a little perspective. literally. or if not a mountain at least a very big hill. I'm blessed to have one such very big hill behind my house that offers the perfect place to step back and be thankful for what I have...

So a few days ago (well more then a few) Ali and I decided to take a hike to clear our heads and it turned into an impromptu photo sesh...devoid of makeup or pretense. I don't have all the photos yet but I figured I would post what was on my camera. 

Ali and Mahi taking it all in

"HIS IS OUR FUTURE. OPEN YOUR HEART ... FREE YOUR MIND ... FACE YOUR FEARS... LIVE YOUR SOUL ... DANCE!"
- Dr. Motte, Founder: Loveparade Berlin"

Lace Kimono- Tobi.com
Tank top - Quiksilver women
Jeans- Urban Outfitters

Currently infatuated with: Spell and the Gypsy

One of my favorite places to find inspiration is the blog by the Aussie girls at "Spell and the Gypsy Collective"...they seem to know intimately everything that I love; feathers, fringe, silver and turquoise...and they have an absolutely beautiful way of putting it all together. Their pieces are infused with a sense of adventure and beauty that make you want to explore and be free. It makes me want to hop a plane just to shop.

>>> take a peek

                        

 

Did I mention how much I want that blush sweater?

or this bag?

Weekend Shenanigans...

 Is it just me or do the weekends go by faster as we get older??  I spent mine pretty much doing nothing...although i did plant my summer veggies and frolicked on a stormy beach with the ones I love (playing with my new fujifilm x10). Did you have any good weekend shenanigans?

Mahi and her new toy...

Mahi soaking up the sun

A little taste from my weekend to brighten up this gloomy monday...

Dreaming of Summer

Happy March! I don't know about you, but all this warm weather is making me have dreams of summertime; of sun and sand on my skin and salt in my hair. I can't wait to be back in a bikini frolicking in the water :) So here are a few of my summertime essentials...

Mara Hoffman bikini

Neutral Colored Beach Bag

Free People Laguna Sweater (a must have to throw on when the sun starts to go down)

Hat to protect your face (don't want premature wrinkles now do we?)

Tan leather sandals, they go with everything

Don't forget some sunnies!

"sometimes your soul might make you stumble..."

On this lovely semi cloudy Monday Ali and I walked down to Table Rock Beach to do this weeks shoot. Thankfully it was empty and hence I avoided the embarrassment of running around the beach in front of a camera. I was having a severely indecisive clothing day, which I am sure every girl in the world can sympathize with but in the end settled with something flowy, and neutral, a water and sand like combo...

The Token "twirl" shot...

This cave created the perfect background to my very neutral outfit...

We live in paradise...

Make sure to check out Ali's amazing blog (although you are probably sick of seeing my face and I am also in her entrance project), and congratulate her for getting in to her first design school :) woo hoo!


Sweater- Kaitlyn
Tank Top- Billabong
Skirt- free people
Belt- vintage
scarf- Cost Plus World Market
3 Finger Ring and neckalce (that I am using as a crown) - Urban Outfitters
Gold Button ring- Hand Made by me

Absolute Bliss

I was browsing one of my favorite DIY blogs and found this bohemian wedding that i can only describe as perfect; the styling, the table setting, the location, the band.  I would love to be at this beachside soiree...

images via 100 layer cake