...my birthday!!  man another year coming up on age (and so quickly again).  for the next days and into next week i'll be dedicating the posts to "birthday" themed subjects like cake, parties, outfits, and gift wrapping and packaging. 

of course you know i had to compile a birthday list of what i'm dreaming (drooling is the truth) about. 

sources:  polaroid z340 instant camera, the supernatural by Philosophy, macarons, HOMAKO necklace, House of Harlow ring, tribal arrow sweatshirt, Marc Jacobs skirt, Madewell skimmers,
 "the photographer" tote, lenox helmet by bern, journal, heart veneer sunnies by Tumbleweeds


♥happy wednesday.

with summer here (well i think it is) i wanna start a new tradition of picnics by the lake and parks with my family.  i've been scouting out all the things i need for a perfect and hassle free picnic.  i'm especially eyeing the re-usable items like containers on the go so i'll always have my "go-to" pieces for whenever we decide to run out the door and have a picnic date!

sources:  one / two / three / four / five / six / seven / eight


♥ happy monday.

i absolutely am swooning for all these lovelies, no theme here just random lovely.  i think those laser cut loafers are the first on my list.

sources:  one / two / three / four / five / six


♥ happy wednesday.

spring and summer are almost upon us and that means that there will be at least one graduation that we will attend this season.  it got me thinking of what kind of gifts i'd like to give (besides the boring bouquet of flowers or gift card).  and i probably was selfishly thinking up what i'd like to get also when it comes time for my graduate school graduation....lol!

gift list :  letter press print by Ian Coyle, Fotodiox lens thermos, Poketo iPad case,
TAKENAKA bento lunch box, Diana camera via Mod Cloth, and wooden business card case.


♥ happy wednesday.

i guess i'm on clutch/satchelet kick, huh?  but i can't help it when it comes to Falcon Wright.  the designs and patterns are so addicting and i want one in every color.  check out the Spring 2012 collection, you won't be disappointed.  if you're super crafty you can DIY your own.

Sources:  (from left to right) 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7


♥ happy monday.

minty isn't it?  this has been one of my fave color hues for awhile and i'm so excited to see it as a popping up trend for spring.  it is such a fresh take on wearing a pastel.  it goes best with neutrals to make it more vibrant (even though it's such a subtle hue). try mint colors with : gold, leather, suede, black, grey and neutrals or other textures in same color family.  it's a color that goes with every complexion and can brighten up your appearance.

sources:  my fave ice cream ever // poster print // pencils // paint color // fridge // watch // scarf // ASOS .


♥ happy friday.

growing up ( and still a bit now) i was a certified tomboy.  so to find any sort of floral pattern on me, would be scarce, but now i can't get enough floral patterns....especially the real girly-kind----think tea party.  i'm pretty excited that all things floral are popping up this season...even on here!

Sources:  Dollhouse oxford, Rodarte sunnies  for Opening Ceremony, Kate Spade floral creamer, 
Madewell Rosebloom Songbird dress, Ever Ours shoulder bag, real flower blooms, 
Kate Spade Sweet Zinnia ring, and Anthropologie floral sateen slims

hope you got your daily dose of this pretty trend!

it's the start of the week again and i thought i'd start it out with a Lovely Somethings post for you!  this post is filled with Pinterest finds of mine that i'm heart-ing right now.  in reality...all on my wishlist.  (my birthday seems so far away, and Christmas even farther ).


Sources: Ask Alice Love Postcards, Tiny Elm Print sunglasses by Orla Kiely, West Elm Owl Measuring cups, JCrew outfit,  Pastel Oxfords, Valentine Min-magnet, and
Classic Q Lil Ukita by Marc Jacobs. 

♥ happy monday!

p.s.  these would make great Valentine's gifts as well!

i love these Baggu bags.  especially for my lifestyle when i don't know when i'll have some extra things to carry (especially with two kiddos always wanting to make a Target stop).  i spotted a pretty dotted one on Mignon Kitchen Co. for such a great price. 

♥ happy wednesday.

Mignon Kitchen Co. is the loveliest shop ever for kitchen items (like baking bowls, wooden spoons and even tiny packaging for those sweet baked goods).  this new shop site is owned by Rachel of Elephantine.  the site is great because it isn't so overwhelming with products, kinda just laid back and let's you focus on special items...all in one space!  i just bought this, that, these and those. 

i do just love supporting small businesses because they are so unique and special. make sure to take a peek over at Mignon Kitchen Co. you won't be disappointed

♥ happy monday.

for this week's lovely somethings, i wanted to showcase my latest obsession :  arrows and chevron.  i think i'm subconsciously "wanting" to build a collection with my Lauren Moffatt coat and this bracelet i just ordered from Etsy. 

the chevron print just makes the average stripe a bit more interesting to the eye and the arrows i really just like.

Sources:  one, two, three, four, five, six and seven .  ( i do love Etsy much ♥ ).

♥ happy monday.

these are the lovely somethings that have stolen my heart at the moment.  hopefully i can make this a regular feature on the blog (if life lets me).  i originally used to do a 10 hapi things feature, but it got a bit draining to find those 10 perfect things.  so for now i'll just be compiling whatever is making me smile at the moment. 

Chicago has been entertaining rain, snow and low temps, so school, reading Harvest, and blog surfing are my to-do's on the lately. 

Sources:  One,good night, day.   Two,Hetterson Satchlette.  Three,Owl Pillow via Modcloth.  Four, Fieldguided Tote.  Five,Osnatharnoy Ring.  Six,Dear Creatures dress. 

happy tuesday!

if you don't read the Creature Comforts blog, already...please do so! so much inspiration, pretty things and just plain cool.  well Gifted is a compilation of great gifts and ideas for this Christmas.  this guide helped me fill up my gift giving list....i like to give creative gifts that no one else would think of giving....and the guide is broken down into categories like : for him, for her, nest, baby, both, etc.....

check out Gifted.  it'll make you smile.

hapi wednesday!

i feel like a kid all over again when Christmas comes around.  seriously.  i love looking for things to put on my wishlist, even just for fun.  this Christmas i'll be buying and hand-making gifts (i'll share some DIYs this Christmas season for ideas too!

here's what's on my list:

Find here:  cycle pendant necklace,ice cream sandwiches,  roloflex pencil sharpener, washi tape, field notes notebooks, dip-dyed tote, measuring tape, teak wood cake stands, iPad skin cover. 


hope these can give you some gift giving ideas.  


hapi tuesday!