177

I'm totally liking this State Motto Project.

Each day they post a new state's motto

that has been designed by a designer from that state.

Oregon:

Utah:

This says Industry. It took me a bit to figure that out.

Virginia:

Check out more at State Motto Project. And to read about the designers.

176

I love coconut anything

so this recipe looks delicious.

Coconut Chicken Salad with Warm Honey Mustard Vinigarette

from Gina's Skinny Recipes

175

I want cute chunky platforms

and a Vespa.

picture from The Sartorialist

174

A pallet headboard?

Cool idea.

I love this picture too. 

The headboard makes it a little more rustic

but the crispness of the rest of the room 

make it all go together well.

image from Stylizimo.

173

I went though a nautical bracelet phase

my freshman year in college.

I really like these ombre ones.

picture and DIY tutorial from ...love Maegan.

172

My pretty friend.

Isn't she gorgeous?

Also, my mom made the bouquet.

Check out the rest of the pictures

and her handsome groom HERE.

Pictures borrowed from Ashley Forrette Photography.

171

OMG.

No words.

Image by Polly Alexandre via Once Wed

170

Pretty!

Carmel Valley, CA

My parents went there on their honeymoon.

image from by Bernadus Lodge and Green Wedding Shoes

169

Another picture from the bike wedding.

It's so cool!

This one is from the photographer's blog.

She's friends with the couple

so her commentary is really nice.

picture by Rachel Thurston

check out the rest of the pictures. 

You will be happy you did.

168

Legal?

I mean legal for Mormons?

Homemade Vanilla:

It involves infusing alcohol with vanilla beans.

Its not like regular vanilla doesn't have alcohol in it.

And you only use it a teaspoon at a time.

You don't really drink it.

I think it's "legal".

What say ye?

Instructions at Ruffled.

They did it as a wedding favor.

I think it would be delicious. 

Like Mexican Vanilla. 

Mmmmm!

picture via Ruffled.

167

I like the necklace

but mostly I'm jealous of her hair.

I can't decide what exactly I like.

The fact that it still looks full despite being pulled back?

That she has a nice swoop?

Thick hair that makes a pretty side loop, knot thing?

Just really appealing hair.

image from BleuBird Vintage

166

There's something really appealing 

about this outfit.

I can't quite put my finger on it.

I also think it's sort of funny.

Maybe it's the hair.

image by The Sartorialist

165

Look through this fun and colorful wedding.

You won't regret it.

It's so cute.

visit Martha Stewart Weddings for the rest

picture from Oh Happy Day

164

Snickerdoodle + muffin?

YUM!

from Tasty Kitchen Blog. A Pioneer Woman production.

163

I had a cupcake at Georgetown Cupcakes

that was Chocolate with Salted Caramel.

It was divine.

So I looked for a cake recipe.

I think I'm going to have to try this Sweet and Salty Cake:

It's from Martha. 

I'm sure it will be delicious. 

And I like the picture.

Its so appealing.

picture from Martha.

162

Yum Apple Cake.

It seems more healthy since it has apple in it.

That means it is healthy. 

Right?

And that it could double for breakfast?

Recipe

picture from Cake on the Brain

161

I think I'm going to make this bread.

I like homemade bread but its always so time consuming.

Mix the bread,

knead the bread,

rise the bread 

(ok that doesn't make sense but you get my meaning)

cook the bread

cool the bread

eat the bread.

So, I'ma gonna make the bread because it is simple.

Mix, cook, cool-ish, eat.

Yum.

Sally Lund Bread

image from Smitten Kitchen

160

I love maps.

I love cool maps.

I love when people make cool maps.

This map is so cool.

From Design Ahoy etsy shop

159

I pretty much adore this photo:

chubby cheeks

pigtails

tongue out

pastries

I wonder if I look like that occasionally...

image from Nook Eatery, but apparently its a picture from the Bourke Street Bakery Cookbook

158

I figured Lisa would probably really like these boots.

The rest of the photoshoot is pretty cute too.

From Yan Photography

157

I'm ready for Spring.

One week until its official!

And these Lemon Sugar Cookies look 

and sound perfect to my taste buds for spring!

Cookie Recipe and picture from Two Peas and Their Pod

156

I need a bathroom this beautiful.

Well, I'd like a bathroom this beautiful.

image from House of Turquoise

155

She has got to be the cutest pregnant woman.

And I would totally wear an outfit just like that.

From Bleubird Vintage.

154

BBC is doing a series called Human Planet.

It has these gorgeous shots of people 

all over the world.

Watch THIS video of images and explainations

from one of the photographers.

All the images are totally worth it, 

and it helps that he has a sexy Australian accent...

screen grab of photo by Timothy Allen

153

Cool skirt!

And they made it themselves!

Tutorial.

found via Freckles in April, image from BurdaStyle

152

Watercolors make everything beautiful.

I want to make cards like these.

The letterpress on them makes them even better.

image from Oh Happy Day

151

I'm obsessed with Sweet Potatoes right now.

And I want to try these sweet potato "tacos".

They look really good.

Recipe from Perry's Plate.

image from Perry's Plate

150

A reason to read Wired Magazine,
other than the fact that guys like it.

They did a review on the best blow dryers.

Want one that's red and is made by Ferrari?

Sounds fancy.

Image from Wired via Hairdresser On Fire

149

Kids these days are spoiled.

And I'm totally wishing I was a six year old boy.

Well, only if I could get a pirate ship bedroom!

It's like the coolest thing ever.

AND it comes complete with a twisty slide. 

 

I wonder what this kid's room 

is going to look like when he's 14 though...

check out the rest of the pictures HERE.

148

I thought this was funny.

 

 

"Life is too short for the wrong job."

I totally agree.

see the rest posted at Little Chief Honeybee.

147

I love the long grasses

and big sky in the engagement

and wedding shot.

And the last picture? 

I just think its so cute.

And the photography is pretty.

images by Punam Bean via Once Wed

146

I have been waiting MONTHS

for this wedding to be posted.

Mr. Peterson did a teaser a long time ago

and I have been waiting for the rest ever since.

I'm not kidding.

Here's the teaser picture:

I just think it's so beautiful in every way.

The dress

the fabric

the swing

the flower

the glossy flowing black hair.

And all the pictures are beautiful. 

We love Jonas Peterson.

Check out the rest of the wedding HERE.

picture borrowed from Jonas Peterson

145

The Sartorialist just posted a couple pretty pictures of London hair.

I'm a fan.

image borrowed from The Sartorialist

144

Homemade Wheat Thins?

I'd like to try them with really good cheese.

Yum!

Recipe at Two Peas and Their Pod.

Picture borrowed from the same.

143

What a beautiful place for an after wedding shoot.

Go to the website: Green Wedding Shoes. 

Read the story about how they met.

It's really pretty adorable.

photos from Green Wedding Shoes, taken by Jasmine Star

142

It's interesting to see only the faces and shoes of people.

And this was a cool project.

How do people's personalities come out

in the shoes they where?

images borrowed from The Shoe Project

141

I wish I was like Jordan.

She can do anything and make it look cute, normal and stylish.

Like making pasta with her toddler:

Maybe one day I'll be just as cool.

And then, I could live in Paris just like her...

pictures from Oh Happy Day

140

Yes, things are slow at work today.

And they were busy yesterday,

so I have a large handful of pretty things I've been waiting to post.

Another thing I'd do if I had really great, thick hair:

I'm also really kind of smitten with the neckline of her dress:

Oh how I love lace!

images from Ruffled, check out the rest!

139

Fried with strawberries and Nutella?

Sign me up:

Mmmm.

Those look like delicious mini, fried pies.

From Stephanie's Kitchen, Strawberry Nutella Wontons

138

Suddenly I'm feeling the urge 

to go buy lots and lots of yarn.

That way I could do this when I wrap presents:

So pretty!

via Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day

137

Check out this chevron pillow made from a striped canvas bag:

I think it's really cute and a fun way to spice up a room.

image via Little Green Notebook, tutorial on MADE.

136

I totally love these cards.

I don't even think I'd give them away.

I think I'd frame them.

via Oh So Beautiful Paper by Rob Ryan and for purchase at catbird

135

A reason to move to learn French and move to Paris.

I want to go to this store. 

I looks so pretty!

via O Happy Day, click for more beautiful pictures.

134

I'm going to do my hair like this soon.

Its easy and I've done variations in the past.

But it just looks extra cute today.

Maybe its because she's sitting in a cute white chair with a cute stripped shirt?

via Cup of Jo, complete with tutorial

133

I think this is really cute

and it would be so simple to make.

Maybe add names or dates or places? 

I think this would be really cute done to music or a map. 

Oooh, a map. I love maps.

via Green Wedding Shoes

132

Jane Eyre comes out next weekend!

I'm so excited for this new adaptation.

It looks creepy and dark and romantic.

If you haven't seen the trailer yet, here it is:

I cannot wait. 

This has been one of my favorite stories for years.

Movie website

131

I'm obsessed with this book.

I like historical fiction. 

And I like books that have an unconventional form,

ie, diaries, letters.

Though not all the time, just some of the time.

But this is one of the best I've ever read. 

I'm not kidding.

It's going on my top favorite books ever list.

These Is My Words