THE BEST DRAWING

photo found here

MUSIC MONDAY: L.P.

full disclosure: i discovered this song while watching a citi bank commercial. and then i spent 30 minutes googling trying to find it. but i did! this song is called into the wild by pop rock artist laura pergolizzi (who goes by L.P. professionally and with a name like that, i don't blame her!) she's like neko case mixed with foster the people with a twist of patti smith . enjoy it folks. and happiest monday!

FRIDAY FAVORITES

1) beautiful foreign tickets
2) pink peonies
3) coconut & chicken curry soup
4) beautiful typography 

TUXES & TAFFETA

check her out! my company just hired a new graphic designer - the lovely ms. joanna waterfall (isn't she the cutest?) joanna just cranked out this kickin' invite to our 80s prom fundraiser and we couldn't be happier! for all of you los angeles natives - you can find out more information on prom here! we're so excited to party 80s style and hope to see you there!

WORDS TO LIVE BY

photo found here

THE BUSINESS OF CARDS

one / two / unknown / four / five


i must truly be an adult now because i'm in the market for my first set of business cards! i feel like their are so many options out there - i'm having a hard time committing to just one! and there are so many questions that go with this process; how many do i order the first time? do i go for a simple design or something catchy? will i even use them? is there a company that you guys have used that you like? how many cards did you order? i'd love to know!

HOT COCOA LOVIN'

how adorable is this? it makes me want to still be in boston sipping hot cocoa with the snow falling outside my window. also, wanna know how they made those heart marshmallows? so simple: take whip creme and spread on a tray and let sit in freezer for 30 minutes. then use cookie cutters and place in hot chocolate! instant love in your hot cocoa!

photos from a cozy winter engagement shoot

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

photo hereholy smokes! where did the time go? i feel like i blinked and 2011 blew by. this past year was intense and a big rebuilding year for myself and a lot of people i know. i feel like i took a leap of faith; quit my desk job, decided to pursue theater full time and recently have began freelancing on the side. and hopefully by the time 2013 rolls around, i will have made the big cross country move and will be settled in my cozy brooklyn apartment. here's to hoping! i feel lucky to be in a creative place. i feel lucky to have wonderful friends and a supportive family. and i'm so thankful for all of my lovely readers who keep me sane and feeling positive. i wish a magical and peaceful 2012 to you all!

FRIDAY FAVORITES

1) seasonal and simple gift wrapping
2) cozy at home every day basics
3) chic voila lighter from opening ceremony
4) galaxy map! 

NEW YEARS BUCKET

bubble gum print, etsy

my dad told me today that i'm too young to have a bucket list. no way, i said. i love writing down the things i want to accomplish and checking back in periodically to make sure i'm on track. here are my goals for 2012. 

new year 's bucket list:

run a 5k

move to brooklyn

read jonathan franzen

learn how to drive stick

get a tattoo

new photoshoot; theme: red balloons & white dresses

visit austin, texas

direct a music video

eat more veggies/attempt to eat less cake


what's on your new years bucket list? i'd love to hear!