Escaping Through Watercolors...

I am no artist, but one thing that truly relaxes me is painting. I love to pull out my watercolor sets and just sit down with some good music and sketch and paint. It gives my mind a chance to wander and I end up with something that is unique and totally mine. This week I decided to mimic a piece that I had seen in someone else's home. It was super simple (just three black triangles) but I love the way it turned out and I think it is a great addition to the wall behind my bed. I don't know what I will paint next but I do hope to do more of it this Summer! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Let's Talk About Film...

More and more lately I find myself falling in love with film cameras. I think a lot of it is the fact that I love the rawness of the photos and the little imperfections that come with it. I also like that you aren't going to know what you really have until you get the film developed. I used to be in love with my instax mini but sadly it died a while back. I do have an instant camera on my list of things to buy but for the sake of this Summer I am thinking of just using a disposable camera. I also might use my parents' old camera from the 90's and see how that turns out. I'm really excited to try out some of these options and see what I like best! It will be such a fun way to capture Summer memories! 

Do you use a film camera? What's your favorite type of film to use? 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Memorial Day...

Happy Memorial Day everyone!! I am so thankful for all of those who sacrifice and give their lives for this country. Many of the men in my family have served and this is a special day to recognize & remember them. 

I hope that everyone enjoys their day and spends time with family & friends! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

10 Things I LOVE...

1. Blueberry Lemonade. 

2. Photo Inspiration. 

3. This looks like the perfect picnic spread. 

4. Head scarves. 

5. So happy that Chelsea is back to blogging over at Seablanket. 

6. A great tutorial for backcombing from Treasures & Travels.  

7. Reading lists. This one just happens to be written by Ernest Hemingway. 

8. Obsessed with Fiji Water.

9. My dad & I have been watching a lot of Elvis movies lately. Jailhouse Rock has to be my favorite.  

10. Make Up tips from Lauren Conrad and over at The Beauty Department. 

Peace and Love,
Em

Rainy Days...

I decided to take time out today and just relax. I don't think that it's hit me that my Summer has started. I've spent some time painting and reading. I'm also working on organizing my room. Since it's raining I even had a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato bisque for lunch. All in all it's just nice to take a little time to breathe and forget about all of the messy things in life. In other news, I'm really loving the peonies from our garden! I put some in my room and they just look gorgeous! 

I hope everyone enjoys their Thursday! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Time Flies...

It's crazy to think that around this time 3 years ago I was getting ready to travel to Greece & Italy for two weeks with all of my high school friends. It was one of those experiences where I knew that I had to savor every moment, but at the same time there are moments that I have started to forget. It's rare that a Senior class trip would be to such amazing places but the fact that I got to do it with people that I have known since 3rd grade made it all the more special. I absolutely love this pictures that my friend took with his film camera! Needless to say, I am ready for more experiences like this. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do & traveling with friends just adds to the adventure. I do have few little family trips planned this Summer but also hope to throw in a few quick trips with friends. There is a whole lot more of the world that I want to see and I am ready to go! 

Peace and Love, 

Em 

photo cred: Gilbert Horst

10 Things I LOVE...

1. Dream house. 

2. I love this piece. It would be perfect for storing vinyl!!

3. The little things.

4. A gold wishbone.  

5. Really liking these harem pants! 

6. Bobbi Brown Gel liner. This stays on forever and comes in pretty colors! 

7. Fruit and Nutella Pop tarts. Yummo!  

8. Anthology magazine.

9. The "Tiny Twig" necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs. 

10. Lyrics from one of my favorite Coldplay songs.

Peace and Love,
Em

Freedom...

Yesterday was my last day of the semester!! I am so excited to be done with school for a while. Now it's time for road trips, popsicles, and Summer adventures! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

A Beautiful Mess Photo App...

For all of you who follow Emma + Elsie over at A Beautiful Mess you have probably already downloaded this app by now. If not, get to it! The app features filters and hand drawn boarders, doodles, and phrases. I have been playing around with it all day and can't wait to use it to create fun photos! You can read more about the app here. 

Peace and Love, 

Em

10 Things I LOVE...

1. A retro Buffalo Springfield poster.  

2. Stevie Nicks inspired.  

3. Loving the dainty gold midi ring.  

4. A perfect dress and hat combo.  

5. The most gorgeous hat ever.  

6. This would be the dreamiest reading room.  

7. I want to do this during the Summer. The flavors look so yummy!!  

8. Pretty waves.  

9. Candid Alexz Johnson by Jess Earnshaw.  

10. I am so excited for this record to come out! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Mom Love...

 

Just wanted to wish all the moms out there a Happy Mother's Day! I can't even begin to imagine life without my mom. She is an inspiration, my biggest supporter, and my best friend. I love you mommy!

I will be back tomorrow with 10 things I love :)

Peace and Love,

Em

5 Records That I Can't Stop Listening To...

I am very lucky in that I have inherited most of my parent's records and that they have great taste in music. The majority of my records are theirs from the 60s and 70s. I have collected a few vintage records here and there but more than half of my albums were theirs. Because of this I have some great Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, etc. One of the best things is that my dad has all of the Beatles' albums. ALL of them!  

I stole the idea for today's post from a blog I had favorited a while back. There are a handful of records that I can't stop listening to lately and thought I would share. I love knowing what other people are listening to and finding new bands and music to like.  

// Abbey Road // The Beatles 

I typically say that my favorite Beatles' record is "The White Album" but this one has been in heavy rotation lately. My favorite songs are "Come Together", "Oh! Darling", and "The End". 

// Rumours // Fleetwood Mac 

Stevie Nicks is one of my favorite ladies on the planet and I've always had a thing for Fleetwood Mac. I think this is my favorite record of theirs. "The Chain" and "Gold Dust Woman" are my top songs. 

// Harvest // Neil Young  

By now everyone knows how much I love Neil Young. This record makes me happy but, then again, all of his stuff is great. 

// Born To Run // Bruce Springsteen 

I pretty much grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles. My dad has a dvd of all of Bruce's music videos and we would watch it all the time when I was a kid. This record doesn't have some of my favorite songs on it but I've really been loving "Thunder Road" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" lately.  

// Dreamboat Annie // Heart 

This is by far my favorite Heart record. It's a little more laid back than some of their later stuff but I love listening to it during the Summer. "Magic Man" is my absolute favorite.  

These are all old albums that I have been listening to. I might do another post where I talk about the more current music that I am liking. But what about you?! What are your favorite records right now? 

Peace and Love, 

Em

This & That...

Okay, so I know that I haven't been doing a ton of regular posts lately. And yes, many of the ones I have done haven't been super creative. Lately I have had so much school work and I just frankly haven't made the time to work on the blog. But in a week or so I will be all finished with this semester of school and plan on working on some cool posts :) Here are just a few little shots of things that have been going on lately. I finally ordered Justin Timberlake's album on vinyl! It is just such a great record and so fun for Summer!! Give me that, some fresh fruit, and a little time with the pup and I am good to go. 

Peace and Love, 

Em