Gardening

To say I'm in love with the Apolis + Kinfolk Garden Bag is an understatement. The elusive perfect picnic bag is finally here. It's stylish and practical. Perfect for any outdoor outings. Already been added to my wishlish. xox

Escapism

There are days when i wonder what my life would be like if i lived somewhere else. Or if i left the city for a farm or the country. I wonder if it would be a simpler life. If it would make me happy. If i would have more time to smell the flowers, watch the sunset. If that would be enough. There are days when i don't know. Where my life seems so out of order. The future is a winding road obstructed by fog. It could go many different days. I can only hope that it leads me to a place filled with love and happiness. xox

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Cardi time

It's cardigan season. Couldn't be happier. Let's rejoice in the little things. xox

The invisble man

Current situation. Perfect gentleman, where are you? xox

Selection

Some inspiring shots found around the interwebs. Funny how things fall into place, how seemingly un-connected images can create a perfect collage. xox

Craving

My current obsession? Brownies. I dream about them. I taste them in my mouth. Leave it to me to cancel all the great efforts brought forth by a week without bread by eating  2 3 of these delicious, gooey, chocolatey piece of goodness. Sigh. You may try to take the chocolate away from the girl but you can't take the girl away from the chocolate. xox

Compassion

Lady Gaga has recently gone under fire for gaining 25 pounds. Which is completely ridiculous because she looked like a freaking twig before. But nevertheless, the world is cruel and any imperfections are being scrutinized. We are not any kinder with ourselves, constantly tugging at a love handle here, or pulling at our clothes in a self-conscious way there. I'm certainly no better. Upon started my anti-depression medicine, I gained a whopping 35 pounds. Sure, it kind of sucks that i can't fit into any of my old-clothes or that i have to reconsider dressing for my size. Or that my BMI is totally out of control. Which is why i appreciate Gaga's candor and transparency. I think she is doing young girls a great service (and humanity in general) by accepting herself-shit even flaunting her imperfections. As she puts it, she's doing it to "breed some motherf**king compassion". I think we should all do the same. xox

Milk

As those of you who are familiar with this site or me knows,  one of my passion in life is eating sweets. I ain't even joking. Cookies, brownies, ice creams...these are a few of my favorite things! Everywhere I go, I inquire about the dessert first. Because, girl needs to pace her appetite to let way to some sweet and delicious goodness. I know how to bake basic stuff (read cookies and brownies) but I want to step up my baking game a bit. Which is why I need to put my hands on the Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook. Seriously drool-inducing. xox

The cozyness of being

Tis the season for feeling comfy. Call it lazyness, call it a lack of will to try, call it crazyness (very, very possible) but I don't want to wear anything other than pajamas. To work. To the gym. I can't even bear the thought of heels right now. I want to wear a large chunky turtleneck and wear my hair up and not give a fuck. Amen to that! xox

The homies

 

How's your Monday night? Nothing a little Clueless memorabilia can't cure, i'm sure! xox

Green dressed and wide eyed

Girls star Allison Williams' Emmys attire and makeup were to die for. This is the perfect makeup look for me: natural yet striking with an undeniable glow. xox

Welcome home

 Leelee Sobieski's Tribeca loft is a book-affectionado, artist-fiend, wood-lover and all around architectural paradise. So perfect. xox

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Where the sun shines

Tickets to Barbados have been booked. Smile on my face, sunshine in my heart. One month to a REAL vacation. Longing for total disconnect. xox

Come dine with me

Coming from a dysfunctional family, we never ate around the dining room table. In fact, our dining area was more for show than for actual use. Family dinners or any kind of social gatherings were non-existent. I would eat most meals in front of the TV or whilst reading a book. But ever since my parents divorce and my sister and I occupying my dad's old house, we have started a new tradition that i've become so fond of. Every week, my dad and his gf come over and cook a real, heart-warming meal. My sister and I invite various friends and we all drink wine and talk and eat. Most of my friends live by themselves and are either on a budget or under a time-constraint. Thus, eating a home-cooked meal is a real treat. I now long for these dinners; I love the chaos, the food, the ambiance. Funny how in my-late twenties, I've discovered this for the first time. When I get my own place, this is how I want every dinner to look like. xox

"Maybe this was the mysterious Mr Right I’ve been waiting my whole life to meet."

A little Bridget Jones to brighten your day! xox

Beginning

The week-end is here or rather, as I like to call it, the beginning of fun. xox

J'ai faim

Fall marks the return of my Gargantuan appetite. But after an annual trip to my doctor yesterday and a shock upon realizing that my BMI is absolutely out of control, I'll have to dream about it instead of actually ingesting everything I see. Eyes, get fed. xox

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Romance

To quote my fellow blogger and constant source of inspiration Nicole over at Love Life: "
I need a bit more romance in my life. I think we all do." xox

Reflections

It's cold. I've got a cold brewing. And i'm lost in my thoughts. Dreaming of beaches, hot chocolate and life-or rather what I want out of it. Have you done that lately? Let's start thinking about what's important and let's go get it. xox

Intimacy by Angelica Alzona. xox

Bloom Theory

If you're like me, carrying your camera can be a pain, especially when on vacation. I love photography but always end up walking around awkwardly with my camera in hand. Which is why I'm so excited by Bloom Theory's collection of fabulous photography accessories, including these beautiful camera straps. And with romantic names such as "Après moi le déluge" and "Washed Ashore", what's not to love? xox