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// bon iver & st vincent

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deliciousness. [ via etsy, beauandmarigold ]

deliciousness. [ via etsy, beauandmarigold ]

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balancing: “We’re hiding like elephants when they’re happy.” jean seberg « morning passages

balancing:

“We’re hiding like elephants when they’re happy.”

jean seberg « morning passages

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i smell a weekend project: make a moss terrarium [ via life hacker ]

i smell a weekend project: make a moss terrarium [ via life hacker ]

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happy weekend! [ via merricat pirouettelove ]

happy weekend! [ via merricat pirouettelove ]

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Our house is a ‘no-shoes’ house. I appreciate knowing that our floor is clean enough to comfortably lay on, sit on, stretch on or rest on without having to think about what kind of street grunge might be on it. I also like my feet to be warm and comfy, and is extra fun to do so stylishly. This pair of Eco Toes is my personal fave right now. The uppers are a sturdy vintage canvas weight cotton in blue and white stripe. The soles are a rugged natural hemp canvas and they are lined with unbleached cotton canvas. [ via etsy, infusions ] my apartment is a no shoes apartment and i love stripes. so, i could not resist!

Our house is a ‘no-shoes’ house. I appreciate knowing that our floor is clean enough to comfortably lay on, sit on, stretch on or rest on without having to think about what kind of street grunge might be on it.

I also like my feet to be warm and comfy, and is extra fun to do so stylishly. This pair of Eco Toes is my personal fave right now.

The uppers are a sturdy vintage canvas weight cotton in blue and white stripe. The soles are a rugged natural hemp canvas and they are lined with unbleached cotton canvas. [ via etsy, infusions ]

my apartment is a no shoes apartment and i love stripes. so, i could not resist!

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an ah-ha moment or two...

be kind. i’m a huge fan of wrapping up my week with a bit of reflection before moving into the weekend. i don’t spend too much time on it but i try to think about what went well and what did not. how could i potentially shift my perspective to truly appreciate the good or let go/learn from the hard?

last week was more than hard for so many reasons. actually, the past eight months have been all about hard. this week has been much of the same but i experienced not one but two ah-ha moments. one of them had to do with my mother and still feels too personal to share and the other had to do with being kind. to be clear, being kind to myself.

i have been pushing beyond my limits which is different from testing my limits and as a result i have been sleeping, exercising and eating less. none of this is good and i realize it but i couldn’t truly see the deterioration because it’s been gradual. well, just a few minutes ago the words be kind popped into my head and it reminded me that i have all the knowledge in the world right now - to slow down and make time for more sleep, exercise and eating well and more. i hit a wall with all three today: almost in tears when my alarm went off, sore muscles from less yoga and i was paying so much attention to my work that i did not eat breakfast until 4:00pm.

this weekend i shall be selfish in a good way and indulge in kindness.

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aldo bakker’s low chair with a cashmere throw, cup of tea and stack of reading. perfect.

aldo bakker’s low chair with a cashmere throw, cup of tea and stack of reading. perfect.

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a huge fan of the colorful bags from baggu for groceries and such and also a fun way to wrap a gift - instead of those paper gift bags that never look all that great with tissue hanging out. you know? well, anyway this is a new canvas bag from baggu - the duck tote. and i will be toting mine around this weekend - to yoga, the bookstore, wherever. my favorite part is that i can sling it across my chest - freeing up my hands for taking pictures.

a huge fan of the colorful bags from baggu for groceries and such and also a fun way to wrap a gift - instead of those paper gift bags that never look all that great with tissue hanging out. you know? well, anyway this is a new canvas bag from baggu - the duck tote. and i will be toting mine around this weekend - to yoga, the bookstore, wherever. my favorite part is that i can sling it across my chest - freeing up my hands for taking pictures.

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a little ruffle goes a long way… [ via  abbysharp ]

a little ruffle goes a long way… [ via  abbysharp ]

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outofhabit: [image via 100 layer cake] when asked as a kid what’s your favorite color? i would say and confidently crayola midnight blue. the answer remains the same today. i’ve been told that i know what i like and to a degree it’s true. often times when i like (love) something i have a hard time finding the words because it’s a feeling that grabs me. with midnight blue, it’s definitely a feeling. a very good feeling.

outofhabit:

[image via 100 layer cake]

when asked as a kid what’s your favorite color? i would say and confidently crayola midnight blue. the answer remains the same today. i’ve been told that i know what i like and to a degree it’s true. often times when i like (love) something i have a hard time finding the words because it’s a feeling that grabs me. with midnight blue, it’s definitely a feeling. a very good feeling.

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my love for pia jane bijkerk is the real deal. her blog, her vision, her approach to life never disappoints. this post about tinctory is just one of the many examples of why i visit her site weekly to wander. daydream.

my love for pia jane bijkerk is the real deal. her blog, her vision, her approach to life never disappoints. this post about tinctory is just one of the many examples of why i visit her site weekly to wander. daydream.

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potential [ via ellens ]

potential [ via ellens ]

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kind of perfect. [ via meredithnyc:lookbookdotnu ]

kind of perfect. [ via meredithnyc:lookbookdotnu ]

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david-noel:

Manchester Orchestra - The Only One

These guys have been on my radar for quite some time and I just noticed that I never posted anything by them. Here’s a quirky & ready-for-Friday-night tune.

Since they’re from Atlanta, this one goes out to Ellen.

Have a great weekend!

hooray for three favorites on a friday: manchester orchestra, david and ellen!