HAPPY WEEKEND + BLOG POSTS FROM THE WEEK AND OTHER THINGS

i hope after you are done reading this you will go off and have yourself a happy weekend, free from any worry or stress.  this was a good week ( i can't complain) and i think i am going to work on some things around the home-front, maybe have a dinner out, watch some movies perhaps, and just have an it's nice to not have anything planned kinda weekend.

as for you, be safe if you have travel plans.  enjoy some time for yourself and just make sure to set aside a little time to love on those who love you best!

ps//in case you missed something from the week ...
a little fashion + design.
some inspiration for your home ... decorating with plants.
and the winner of this giveaway will be contacted via email on monday!

and here a few links from around the web that i loved this week too ...
a post about the beautiful  lupita nyong'o and her natural beauty secret.
check out this series called shopped tattoos by chennye randall as he depicts world leaders and celebrities covered in tattoos.
and a new blog favorite, homemade modern. go take a peek if you like affordable diy that's not too crafty and perfect for modern design.

peace to your heart.
later.




*vintage chair from LeFlair.

FASHION + DESIGN

wear this mexican embroidered dress while styling your home with that three seater sofa.

find them here:

01. embroidered dress

02. sofa

4 GREEN SPACES THAT INSPIRE//DECORATING WITH PLANTS

for all the newbies around this spot, i am a huge green thumb wearing lover of plants.  i grow them everywhere.  i grow them big and small.  i grew some for our wedding, and have used plant cuttings to diy projects too.  i have realized this is truly a hobby of mine.  and it's nice to have a husband who doesn't mind sharing a space that may one day be overrun and filled with vines, trees, and anything else i deem to place in a pot.

plants are not only beneficial to your space (as they can help purify the air), but are an inexpensive fix for a design dilemma or a quick way to add some texture and interest to your home. not to mention, you can take cuttings from your plants ... root them ... and create more! seriously, this is one habit (or hobby) i don't intend to quit.

stay tuned, as i've got an idea swirling around in my head for an airplant display that will hopefully make its way into a diy post soon.

so, do you have a green thumb?
what's growing around your place?

ps//check out my board on pinterest for some plant inspiration and ways to care for and keep your green things happy.



images: 1/2/3/4

A HANDMADE GIVEAWAY SPONSORED BY TAKEI INSPIRATIONS

i'm so lucky to have cookie, with takei inspirations here on the blog today! not to mention, i've been wearing her handmade earrings and loving them.  so if this is your first introduction to her, just know she is truly an inspiring unique talent! she is a poet, writer, and a teacher who not only has a creative way with words and using them to inspire others, but crafts pretty little accessories to fit any style or trend.

today she is here to give one lucky reader the chance to win a $50 store credit to shop her collection! this handmade giveaway is open to everyone (including my international friends) so don't miss this chance to pick out your own personal collection.

as always, play fair as each entry will be verified, and good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

*giveaway/sweepstakes rules: must be 18 and over to enter. this giveaway is open to US + international residents and will end Friday 3/07/14. by entering , the entrant acknowledges they are eligible for this giveaway according to all laws set forth by their state and will be responsible for any taxes associated with the prize. this giveaway is for a $50 store credit to takei inspirations. no cash refund will be given and the winner is responsible for any balance due. the winner will be selected at random and contacted via email Monday, 3/10/14. the winner is responsible for claiming their prize within 3 days from being notified. in the event the prize goes unclaimed, another winner will be randomly selected via rafflecopter. this giveaway is sponsored by takei inspirations and void where prohibited. all images  within this post are the property of takei inspirations and shall not be copied or reproduced.*

MY LATEST CRUSH, SLOAN + TOMMY (AND ANOTHER HANDMADE GIVEAWAY YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS)

my latest crush happens to be on a sweet little etsy shop by the name of  sloan + tommy.  i love the modern simplicity of their collection and somehow they have managed to turn concrete into beautiful geometric designs. yes concrete! and even better, this is a shop after my own animal lovin' heart as a portion of their sales are donated to austin pets alive, an organization dedicated to promoting pet adoption and providing resources, education, and programs helping people to help pets.  and you know what else has me smitten ... their packaging!
ps//i've got my eyeballs on this one.

and something else//stay tuned as this etsy friend will be back on the blog with a generous prize for one lucky reader! she's so nice like that so don't miss it ... (hint, hint, she'll be here on friday!)

MONDAY AGAIN + A LITTLE BIT OF COURAGE IN YOUR COFFEE

hello there friends.  hope the weekend treated you fine and you are ready for the week ahead.  last week proved to be one of challenges, a few disappointments, and some crazy amounts of stress.  i'm hoping this week will be a little more kind and show some mercy on me!  we have all had moments where nothing seems to go our way and we just can't catch a break. but then determination kicks in (or maybe some caffeine) and gets us moving again, bringing us closer to a resolution. just keep pushing ahead. don't let your spirit be broken. there will be good to come. even if we have to fight thru the mess!

it's monday again.
i'll keep pushing ahead.
do the same too, ok?
we've got this!