I'm in love with handbags.

Purses are pretty solid but I am especially in love with clutches right now. Sometimes I get tired of carrying my oh-so-heavy-but-has-everything-I-ever-need satchel purse and want to minimize with just a clutch. JUST the essentials - keys, cell phone, chapstick, ID and debit card. I especially love clutches because you can toss them into the giant satchel if necessary. I curated this list on etsy, 'the perfect clutch.' Notable designers that I adore are Mermaid's Dream and DavieandChiyo - more expensive but beautiful craftsmanship.Check them all out here though!

Personal website

So, I've been working on my personal website for awhile... it's taken about six times longer than I thought it would. I'm still working on purchasing my domain which I'm not sure which site is the best for the money but if anyone knows they should e-mail me here with some ideas. You can check out what I have so far (although it's still under construction so don't judge too harshly) here. More on this later...

You can never have enough pillows...

I am guilty of being that girl that has a huge pile of pillows on the bed. Luckily, I have a queen size bed and I sleep alone (excluding Mariska, who usually takes up my foot space anyway) so it's pretty easy to share half my bed with pillows. Seriously, when I see an amazing throw pillow cover (currently sporting West Elm, and Urban Outfitters throw pillow covers) I usually have to give in when they match my decor and style.


I am currently coveting some gorgeous handmade pillow cases from the Home Centric based out of India.

The designer is a fashion and textile designer schooled at the leading fashion institute in India. I was already in love with handmade textiles from India...somehow they have mastered the art of heavily saturated colors, sequins, tiny mirrors and shiny thread. I think I'm going to need a window bench and possibly three or four sofas for my pillow collection to spill onto once I obtain all of my heart's desires... Haha. If only.

September First Thursday

If you're looking for a vintage sounding musical duo (not to mention adorable couple), be sure to check out Boy and Bean. I can't wait to see more of them, personally. My sister and I stumbled upon them playing outside on NW 13th Ave.... Hopefully soon they'll post up some music on their website. Lara and I plan on keeping them in mind for a future wedding at some point, and stalking as many free shows as we can in the meantime. Somehow depression era love songs just make me super happy.

While meandering through the outdoor booths set up for First Thursday, I found a cool local crafter who makes amazing necklaces... be sure to check out Seaworthy's etsy shop. I love that crocheted things are back in style... I know some people really find it to be rather granny but when I see jewelery like this, I find it too delicate and pretty to resist.

Another vendor set up in the Pearl was Brenda Dunn. I had been to one of her art gallery openings a couple years ago and was pleasantly surprised to see her work again. I love the bright colors in vintage pinup art so I love her bright colors and pretty illustrations. Visit Pinup Brenda on etsy.