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I would like to cozy up in this house, light a nice fire(with my notes that I should be studying), grab a blanket, a good book and a cup of hot chocolate in my favourite mug.  mmm yah that sounds good.  I'm praying to the weather gods for a little snow this christmas season.

random saturday inspiration.

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mail!!!

I got these two gems in the mail today from aisle to aloha studio.  check out her paintings- they are amazing!! I have blogged about her in the past but now I can speak first hand about how great her art is because I received my art in the mail this morning!! Lindsay does beautiful work and she was kind enough to give us lots of good tips for things to see and do in hawaii.  if anyone is planning on making an order let me know- I already want another one to add to my collection!

can't wait to find the perfect spot for them in my home :)

this weekend you should:
listen to this playlist or buy this album
learn 25 ways to wear a scarf <-- that way you can bundle up and get outside for a crisp fall walk :)
do some yoga
make some of these for your friends


happy weekend friends.  I will be back monday for a weekend/bamfield update.

diy projects.

first: adorable packaging from oh, hello friend: you are loved

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second: organize loose teas, spices, etc; oh, hello friend, you are loved

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third: washi tape notebook; oh, hello friend: you are loved

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fourth: sawhorse desk; from the aisle to aloha

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happy friday!

weekend.

this weekend was a busy one- after a friday night celebration with friends and a wedding on saturday we opted for a semi-relaxing sunday.  I spent the morning catching up with my dad, who just returned from saskatchewan and the evening having dinner with D's parents.  so lovely! I just love socializing.  in between the socializing we managed to be seriously productive around the house.  I got groceries and some last minute things for my trip while derek cleaned like crazy.  without me even asking he offered to do the majority of the cleaning- who could refuse that offer? he said he would do it if I got groceries.  perfect deal for me as I love grocery shopping!

I was going to post some fun pictures from the wedding we attended this weekend but as soon as I took my camera out to start snapping photos at the reception.. my battery died!! ugh, so I'm waiting to receive a few from friends so I will post them when they come in!

in other news, I completed a run today that looked like the run I was supposed to complete yesterday before I got stuck in the rain.  I always get such a boost in energy after I squeeze in some exercise.  back to yoga tomorrow and my last week at work! and a short week at that- wednesday is my last day! I can't believe how fast it has gone.

one week till bamfield...

hope everyone had a lovely weekend.
--m

inspiration.

the real simple magazine is seriously my favourite- since the postal strike, I have been having withdrawls because my new issue hasn't arrived yet.  so I got my fill on the website..

I am loving this combination of green and white..

so beachy and cozy, right?

I daydream quite regularly about having a garden.  I think my life would be complete if I could grow a garden similar to these ones..

garden sanctuary

lovin' these colours.

so pretty!

unfortunately, I don't think I have much of a green thumb. I also can't wait to have a veggie garden too- I would plant lettuce, peas, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes! and some raspberries and strawberries wouldn't hurt too! one day...

wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! 

--m

cuteness.

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daydreaming..

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one day my house will look like this. I love light, beachy colours. and I especially love the white floors in the first picture. I want those someday.

what I'm listening to while daydreaming: sia- we are born. love it :)

happy monday.

--m

ps. this is what happens to me while my school is on strike. can you blame me? now- time to hit the books.

I crave organization.

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I also crave shells, books and colour which makes these photos quite appropriate :)

--m