Little Luxuries

Cherry blossoms.

Chocolate chip pancakes.

Watching my little guy neatly eat each
triangular column.

Sparkly polish.

Working with pearls.

Sun breaks.

Listening to Bjork

Love her.

Precious Rubies

360 Degrees of Caviar and Rubies Lemon Quartz & Ruby Chandelier Scarlett Fascinator with Rubies & Chalcedony Long Solitaire with Rubies

Rubies provide vivid and intense shades of red. The stone of confidence, courage, love & loyalty. Also referred to as the stone of protection. Hundreds of years ago in Asia rubies were laid beneath the foundation of buildings to protect them and bring good fortune.

Sucker for Flowers

At the Portland Saturday Market or Farmers Market, I swoon over the bouquets of fresh flowers! The ladies holding them sweetly let me take pictures of them (like this one). The images evoke the same sensation long after the beauties have passed.

Enjoy your weekend!

Listening to Vanessa Paradis

Little Luxuries

The newest member to join

my plant family.

Sunshine for 45 minutes this morning

while sipping a warm milky chai.

Anything peanut butter.

Anticipation.

Magazine Love: Rue

Find it here.

There is a sweet shopping section featuring

Portland with Chelsea Fuss of Frolic (page 28).

Spring!

I'm ready.

Portland Saturday Market

The Portland Saturday Market is in full swing. I love that the sun paid us a visit today. If you are ever in the area, stop by and say hi!

Also, thank you ladies for helping me out today! You sweetly took care of me;)

Shades of Green

Happy Saint Patty's Day!

Japan

The devastation in Japan breaks my heart.

Donate:

American Red Cross

Lovely embroidered hoop by

Goose and Trisser on Etsy.

Hobbies & Addictions

Needle felting is soooo addicting! These critters are fun to make. The top is a giraffe (sans spots), then a snail and a birdie. My goal is to decorate my Christmas tree with an army of felted goodness.

Design Fix

I've been attracted to yellow lately (due to a project in the works). I love this room! It's whimsical, sophisticated and elegant whipped up and served.

Photo via Apartment Therapy

via Design Public

Rings!

14k Gold Hammered Band

Gold & Silver Turquoise Solitaire

14k & 24k Gold Caviar Solitaire

set with Smoky Topaz

Blue Topaz Sterling Solitaire

Gerbera Daisies

My favorite flower is the Gerbera Daisy.
It's loaded with satin layers and depth.
Intricate little beauties.

I have so many images to share and will post soon!
So much to share...

Enjoy your weekend!

Listening to Nina Simone

Indeed.

Crochet Thread Lamps

I love crochet thread lamps! One crazy day I considered making them instead of jewelry?! What? Now I can have them shipped in from Filigree Creations. Sometimes I foolishly think I can make it all! A little ADD (thanks Dad).

Felted Dahlia Brooch

Isn't this brooch fantastic? Love it!

Made by Jurgita Migoniene.

Find it here.

Magazine Love: Sweet Paul

One of my favorite blogs, Decor8, introduced me to this lovely magazine. It's adorable (even if you don't have a little one)! I love where the kids are pictured by their current favorite food. My little one would be pictured by a plate of scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and of course, hot dogs (aka franks). Find it here.

Photo via Sweet Paul