I'll have one of each please

Who could ever choose a ring out of these they are all beautiful together...so I think i'll just take one of each. 

Can I have him please?

I am not sure if there is a cuter little boy than this... 

Children's Bookshelf

I have a love for bookshelves, but especially this adorable children's bookshelf.  I have even started saving up for when I do have a child of my own and I can create them their own bookshelf. 

Living room love

I have had an attachment to this image for a long time now.  Everything about it is perfect.  This is my inspiration for my first homes living room.  

Ballet goes punk

Does it really get any better than these ballet shoes? I don't think so.  Looking back on my life if I could change one thing at all it would be that I wouldn't have quite ballet for gymnastics.  As I have grown up my love for the grace and elegance of a ballerina and ballet in general has grown immensely.  I was able to take a ballet class for my Kinesiology credit at college this past semester and it reminded me how much it means to me.  I know this may sound crazy but you know how some people speak and feel so much emotion through their art, well that is how I feel about ballet.  Although at almost 21 I realize my dream of becoming a professional ballerina is over I can still enjoy a class every now and then and these shoes I believe are a must in my ballet wardrobe. 

My little p-pie

So it sure has been awhile since I have blogged, but I have been learning how to take care of my little Piper, or p-pie as I like to call her.  She has stolen my heart. 

Floral + Shih-Tzu Puppies

So my 21st Birthday is coming up and I am thinking this is the perfect outfit for it.  It actually isn't even that expensive (considering now days).  I just love the idea of the floral and then the roughness of the belt.  

Well I am about to go eat my favorite Chinese food back in my home town and then go look at a couple of Shih-Tzu puppies!!!! It looks promising so wish me luck. 

Just another reason

These photos are from the amazing abby try again.  Her way of manipulating the camera lens to show the beauty of practically anything amazes me.  She is by far my favorite photographer, I think I need to purchase some more to add to my collection of her photos. 

These photos are of a Portland Food Bank at a local church.  All I know is when (but I guess really IF) I live there I would love to volunteer to help.  

Can't hardly wait

Well here is another picture of the type of dog I want.  I can't hardly what to get my little one anymore.  I can't seem to think of anything other than this.  (Which is really unfortunate since I had a math final exam this morning) But at the moment I am in the process of packing up my whole room to move back home for the summer.  Packing up is always so hard and weird, I mean this will be my 8th move as a college student.  Wow that is alot, but I guess I have a justified reason for most of them. Moving just shows me how much I will appreciate my home one of these days.  A home of my own that I can come home to and know that it isn't temporary. But I guess my break for packing up/cleaning is over so I better go back to work. 

From Dugie

I wish I was young enough to doodle on the wall as innocently and cute as this little boy did.  From the moment I saw this I thought how amazing to be a mother, to see your child's uniqueness form.  Note how the little boy made the o's into hearts, just precious.  Maybe when I go home to see my mom she will let me paint a little message for her on the wall, but I doubt it.  I can honestly say my Mother is my everything.  She is my best friend, there for me whenever I get down and am not strong enough to handle the pain, when I am extremely happy and just need someone to be excited with me (even if she things it is stupid),  but most importantly as I have grown older she has become my very favorite person to spend time with.  I love her more than anything, forever and ever. 

I have found it

I have found the perfect dog.  I have no idea what he is but I will found out. If you have any idea that would help me out very much.  Look at that little look on his face, he is simply smitten.  I can't wait to have my little one.  Please help if you can.  

I might have caught the love bug

Ok I must admit I am a sucker for a cute and unique wedding.  I really enjoy the thought of planning a wedding.  Hopefully sometime soon (as in a couple years) I will be planning my own wedding.  And you better believe I already have a ton of photos saved in my computer as inspiration for what I will want it to be like.  I just felt like sharing a few of those today.   Oh and P.S. I do actually have a boyfriend of a long time, that is why the wedding maybe sooner than later. I am not just obsessed with the thought of getting married one day, it is pretty realistic in my future. 

images from etsy, martha stewart

Love makes up

"Everything in this world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide awake in prayer. Most of all love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything."

1 Peter 4:8

Fiesta Friday

Well there really is no actual fiesta but I am actually doing things tonight.   While I usually would sit in Barnes and Noble and find ten books I want or go to the movies with Colton (which is usually the highlight of my weekend, how lame, i know) I will be doing not one, not two, but THREE things tonight. My roommate, Jolie's, birthday is today and her family, who I absolutely adore, is coming into town to celebrate.  Also my good friend Sarah is having her going away party which although sad for us is amazing for her.  She will be graduating soon and moving to St. Louis for 2 years, teaching at an elementary schoool for Teach for America.  I am so excited for her.  Therefore I had planned (emphasis on planned) on trying to bake a little something for both of these occasions.  I wanted to try to make the almond-berry coffee cake from Posie Gets Cozy.  I have saved this recipe for a long time now just waiting for the perfect time to make it, which will now be even longer. so sad. 

But the reason I will not be baking this bunt cake of amazingness tonight is because I got a ticket to sit with Jolie's family at the A&M vs. UT Baseball game.  Note that both of my roommates are Diamond Darlings (I guess bat girls) for the A&M Baseball team and I have NEVER been to a single game, so I guess its about that time.  So here I am off to my night of many events. 

 

Your hand in mine

Today was an emotional day for better and for worse.  It's so hard when you have to come to grips with things about your life that you can't change.  You think for so long that you are ok and strong enough to deal with the issues of being a person, a daughter, a christian, a survivor, for simply just being but sometimes you have to allow those issues to develop into tears and let them leave you.  Yes at that moment you may feel the most pain, but once they are gone you are shown God's glory.  He allowed those things into your life and to happen to you all for one purpose, to allow you to learn.  If you deserve it or not, he knows why.  I always find such peace in knowing this.  But today was also a day of great joy.  I am surrounded by people who love me and the Lord reminded me of that today, I don't think there is a better feeling than that of love. 

Silhouettes + Plants

Someone is brilliant because this wall is genius.  Inspiration much? I think yes. 

Image from Etsy

Who wouldn't want plants that look like this in their garden? I know I sure would. 

Image from lobster and swan

Home Sweet Home

I have fallen in love...with this piece of art work that is.  I feel attached to this piece I guess because it reminds me of home but also the home I would like to have and create memories in someday.  It also helps that it has my favorite color combination in it, I'm a sucker for anything red and pink.  

image from etsy

It is one of those pieces I would love to add to my collection of random pictures.  Well my collection isn't that large yet but I hope for it to grow and grow over the years.  Here are a few of the photos I bought on sale the other day from abby try again.   

Can anyone say free food

I am so thankful for Oprah and her smart use of her money sometimes, like today.  She has released a coupon for KFC where you get a whole meal FREE. I am all for any type of free thing, especially food.  Oh I can't wait to go use my coupon with Colton tonight when he gets done working on his senior project for the day. 

Today is going to be a good cheap date night.  KFC for dinner FREE with our coupons and a $1.00 movie from our redbox down the street.  Now that is living on a college budget (which I am usually bad at)

Thanks Oprah for feeding me. 

Eight Belles

A few weeks ago I came across the amazing, Amy Seeley, her music is best explained as simply enchanting. She has so much passion and connection with her music, such a beautiful thing. And that she is from Portland, OR was just so exciting and adds to my love of Portland. She was even kind enough to help me out for a project for my creativity class, which was an amazing class.  Thanks again Amy. 

Go check Amy Seeley out and you will see just why I love her music and I think everyone should order a CD. 

Green and Blue

A few items I would love to add to my closet right this moment.  If I could afford it I would purchase the entire Anthropologie store.  

All images from www.anthropologie.com

Still makes me cry

After 3 or so months I still die inside every time I think of Domino Magazine not being published anymore. Although I have no idea who thought that would be a good idea, I guess I must deal with the facts of life. DOMINO IS GONE. With this being said I am sure my collection of photos from www.dominomag.com (which is now architecture digest, blah) will be the main contribution to my inspiration in general.  

I just wanted to have an official I guess I could say Funeral for my beloved Domino Magazine.  Goodbye. 

Here is a photo to introduce my own personal computer document shrine of the beloved Magazine.

This one is special to me, as it was the very first inspiration for my first college bedroom I was able to design all on my own.  Which has now developed into an ongoing obsession. Great. 

A long time coming

Hi blog world, I am so happy to finally have a place of my own to talk (probably to my own self), share what inspires me and just my everyday thoughts.