Shop: Bridge & Burn

I'm loving the casual cool vibe of Portland based apparel line, Bridge & Burn. Their summer line consists of pieces I could wear, no problem, every.single.day. And when the weather cools down, I've got my eye on this jacket. Check out the full selection here (also check out their tumblr site. It's purdy).

A Birthday Wish List

I turn 30 in exactly one month. YIKES! I've narrowed my wish list down to three items that wouldn't normally make their way into our budget. I figure that turning 30 is a good excuse for a little extravagance (that's what I keep telling myself anyway).

1) I have absolutely no experience taking care of nice sunglasses. In fact, years ago, I vowed to spend no more than $20 on a pair of shades because of my talent to lose and abuse any pair of shades that were unfortunate enough to find me as their owner. But, surely I've learned some responsibility in my 20s and can now be tasked with taking care of some pretty aviators. Surely?

2) A handcrafted tote made from Argentinian leather, this bag by Cuyana could easily become my everyday work bag. I love the soft powder pink color but there are only 2 left so if you're reading this and happen to be my husband, hurry!

3) Ah yes. I understand that many people would not even consider spending $140 on a hairbrush, and normally I wouldn't either but I'm turning 30, remember?! I've read so many positive reviews about Mason Pearson brushes (I want this particular style) and I'm thinking with a brush this nice, you'd only need one for your entire life. Assuming you don't lose it of course, which is probably something I would do. Hmmm.

So that's it. Three items for my 30th. I'll be happy with one. Or with none assuming I get flowers and whiskey. I'm really not that high maintenance when it comes down to it. Don't let that $140 hairbrush fool you.

Art: Sarah Walsh

Illustrations by Kansas City based artist, Sarah Walsh. I ran across her Sirens series on Etsy and just love her playful use of shapes and color. Her shop (also featuring the work of Colin Walsh), Petite Reve, will undoubtedly make you smile. I mean, who doesn't love a friendly unicorn?

Interiors: Just a touch of blush

I just love pink in small, muted doses. Don't get me wrong, I like a bold pink wall every now and again, but blush is definitely my preference. So soft and approachable, no? Now if only I could talk B into thinking so. After five years, he is no less averse to pink than he used to be. Obviously, I'm doing something wrong.

If you love interiors, check out my tumblr page because there's a lot more from where this came from over there.

images: boligliv; juell photography via decor8; hitta hem; alidegeorge; simply grove; la maison d'anna g; homelife

100% Pure Lip and Cheek Tint

Have you heard of 100% Pure? I'm totally intrigued by their line of lip and cheek tints ($15) which contain ingredients like cocoa butter, shea butter, grapeseed oil and are tinted with actual fruit- cranberry, raspberry, grape, plum. All of the 100% Pure line is 100% vegetarian and gluten free and free of parabens, sulfates, harsh detergents and synthetic chemicals. Check out the full selection here. If you've tried something from this line, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

p.s. My recent beauty product obsessions include this dry shampoo and this sea salt spray. They're magic.

6 things

1// terrestre 05 necklace by depeapa 2// cake topper flags $21 by beta wife 3// card set $18 by think & ink studio 4// miniature house $35 by 2 of 2 5// rose mask $25 by wild rose 6// ceramic planter $44.31 by beneath the sun

Happy Monday! I'm kicking off the week with a small selection from the plethora of my latest Etsy faves. Hearting handmade and vintage items is one of my favorite past times, I'll admit. If you missed last week's guest post on the Etsy blog, you can check it out right here.

Art: Samantha French

Latest work by Brooklyn based painter, Samantha French. Originals (most are sold) can be purchased here while prints can be purchased here. You know that feeling of utter calm and solitude you get when you're submersed in water? It's one of my very favorite moments, the silence right before I'm forced to push through the suface for air. These paintings are not only technically impressive (have you ever tried painting water, it's tough!) but I adore the subject and want to be there. Samantha has been painting pool scenes for some time- check out the full collection here.