FAILED.

i failed a test. it's not the first time it's happened in my life...i use to have my fair share of fun in college, i'm sure i didn't study for a pop quiz or something. it really shouldn't come as a surprise- i failed the same test 3 yrs ago. but it still sucks none the less. b/c to retake the test you have to drink 3 big bottles of the sweetest, thickest, syrup like concoctions known to man....in three hours after fasting for a night. i think i would almost prefer a piece of paper w/ a big fat F written across it....

*images courtesy of chocolate therapie, oak management, it's mary ruffle

yesterday, warren and i looked at each other at 6:00 and said "let's just go to bed and start this day over".....sometimes days just don't go exactly as planned. so today i am starting off w/ this quote...

{update} apparently this magical quote works.....my fairy godfather (aka the fed ex man) has rung my doorbell twice this AM: once he delivered a basket full of bath beauties and once w/ a pound cake. this day is already much better :)

*images courtesy of most beautiful darling, a diary of lovely, in the fun lane, ehouse studio

there are many reasons.....

why i love being a girl.....

* images courtesy of la belle vie/frou frou fashionista, caitlin wilson design, , little french nest, dwell studio blog, seen and said

peaceful....

after getting zero sleep last night, these images seem simply perfect to me right now. i can't get enough of the first image- perfection.

hope you have a peaceful weekend...

*images courtesy of laura day living (2 images), urban electric, atlanta homes magazine

how to get inspired....

i love the intensity of this color and the details that make each of these pictures stand out in my mind: the striking awning that could be interpreted into a window treatment, the simple band of trim that really makes the upholstery and draperies pop, the double mirrors that replace a wall mounted one, the graphic small-scale wallpaper that expands a narrow space, the detail of the headboard that accentuates the classic fabric, and the unique monogram found on the bed shams....all of these details are worth taking note of.

*images courtesy of shine, plum interiors, thom filicia, lonny mag #3, little big house

please excuse me....

while i put on this necklace and then take an afternoon ride on this amazing beach cruiser....

i always feel it's important to match your accessories with your bike :)

*images courtesy of fric frac, it's mary ruffle

not your little girl's pink....

although it might not appeal to everyone's palette, i think the color pink is fantastic. in fact, if taken seriously, it can completely transform a room into well..... perfection.

*images courtesy of kelly green interiors, little green notebooks, ruthie sommers (2 images), sally steponkus, shop gramercy