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hi and hello.

April 10, 2014

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It’s been so long since I’ve said hello.

So, hello!

Spring is really here it seems and with that I’ve been finding myself driving to work in the sunshine, blasting my country music as loud as it will go. Spring has a way of bringing pure joy with it, doesn’t it? Take today, for example. I was running later than usual to work, and there were no eggs left in the fridge, but bygonnit! It was sunny out! And about to be over 50 degrees! And so smiling was what I had to give and I gave it all I’ve got. I just love that.

We are ONE WEEK away from our west coast trip and I don’t think I could be more excited about it if I tried. Can you believe it’s here already? I can hardly. Give it to me, California. GIVE IT ALL TO ME. My list of things to do is longer than a ball of twine, and each day I add more and more. Whatever we do, whatever we see, I know I’ll just be thankful to be there experiencing it. I’ve been dreaming of this for SO SO long. When Zan and I were talking about it the other day, which we do most everyday, we realized that this is the first trip we’ve taken together in a long time. We went out to San Diego forever ago, and since then, only road trips here and there or family vacations. So, we’re excited about that! Traveling together is fun and I can’t wait to see the other side of the country with that guy by my side. He did warn me once not to take TOO MANY photos, but I told him I can’t promise anything like that. HELLO. :)

In other everyday news, tonight I’m eating tacos and adding clothes to my “vacation pile”, which also seems to be getting bigger by the minute. I’m planning to travel with just a carry-on, so I guess I have some work to do in that department. I ordered the weekender from Everlane, and hooray! I think it will be perfect. Also, the Sandlot’s on currently, so you can’t really beat that. ABC Family! It never lets me down.

// see above:

some favorite instas from the past few months.
We’re visiting my Gram again this weekend
{she’s back at home!} and I’m so looking
forward to giving her a hug. ♥

ribbon, Studio Carta
necklace + bracelet, The Jones Market
hand lettered print, Brim Papery

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a new project.

January 19, 2014

Say hello to Brim Papery’s new official brand enthusiast.

i.e. PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER.

{Insert large cheese smile HERE.}

I have loved Jolie’s work from the moment she opened her etsy shop, and then sometime around that time, we started to become friends, too. She’s smart, and honest, and kind. And really, what more could you ask for in a person? And how can we forget the beauty she brought to my blog! I still love it more than ever and whisper a silent thank you to her often when I catch a glimpse of my header. HEART EYES FOREVER. I’ve bought many products from her shop for myself and as gifts, because words are so happy for a home. A joyful reminder of the things you believe in and the messages you want to remember the whole year through. Jolie’s hand lettered words and illustrations are easily some of my favorite out there in this internet world, and so I’m happy to support it, and even shout it out my instagram feed every now and again. and again. and again.

Sister’s got SKILLS.

About a month ago Jolie came to me with an idea to team up for some product photos and, of course, I said 100% Y.E.S. Because Brim Papery is the best and also, I love this kind of stuff. Creating a little scene and capturing it. Oh, I can do that, I told her. That kind of thing is my jam. And I discovered yesterday, when the first batch of products came to my doorstep, that I actually and sincerely really DO love this. There I was, on a Saturday afternoon, just standing on a chair, camera clicking away, the snow falling down, and the records playing on…

SEND ME MORE, YA HEAR?! This is fun and fun is good.

You can read more about Brim Papery here. And shop the shop here.
So much goodness. Through and through.

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dear mom, // a wishlist

November 14, 2013

a few ideas, because you asked.
♥

Striped Camera Strap
Pink Geometric Wood Boho Necklace {above}
Faux Dear Antler Jewelry Rack
2014 Illustrated Mini Calendar
Kinfolk Subscription
The Lumineers, on Vinyl

thank you. thank you.
LOVE YOU.

love,
me

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new print // “the rain”

October 7, 2013

I made this pretty photo from my instagram feed into a new print.

{thanks for the encouragement.}

You can listen to the song {a favorite} here.

And buy my print here.

{Please link back to my blog or shop if you pin this image or use it on your own site.}
THANK YOU.

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I have been humming this song in my head for weeks. It’s one of those feel good melodies that you can just take with you wherever you go. When I listen in the car, I press the back button at least three times, each time, maybe more. I just love the words. So reassuring, I always think.

Sunday I strolled through Beacon Hill in the rain. I went out to brunch with friends, one of those, I-could-have-stayed-all-day brunches. You know the kind— so good for the soul. And then, I walked through the rain some more. I don’t usually love the rain, but I did on Sunday. On Sunday, the rain was beautiful.

I hope you had a beautiful day, too.