OUT OF CHARACTER

You know when you get stuck on something. And you think about it for weeks and weeks and despite your best efforts you just know you have to have it? So thats the way I feel about these sunglasses. First off, they are totally out-of-character for me. I tend to favor more sweet, preppy options and there is something very 70s rock and roll about these sunglasses. I am leaning towards the greenish blue pair. What do you think? I love that they have almost a jewel-like quality.

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GIVING BACK

From the looks of the blog, I really have got something right now for the desert and its bright colors. I found Jill Golden's line ISARO through her partnership with J.Crew and boy am I glad. The ISARO line is produced in Rwanda by women artisans as part of Indego Africa. I love the designs and the story behind it.

Here are a few favorites from the line...

EASY BUT FANCY DINNER

It's been awhile since we talked about cooking. To be honest, I go in and out of being interested in it. Sometimes life gets too hectic and the closest I come to cooking is sticking something in the microwave. That is the awesome thing about this recipe. Its easy and it yields lovely results. It also is sort of fancy-looking--like you had been working on it for hours. It would be perfect to serve at brunch but makes a nice dinner as well. Enjoy!

Thanks to Cookie and Kate for their amazing blog and delicious recipe. 

QUOTED: STEINBECK

I'm always on the hunt for inspiration. Sometimes it can come to us in the oddest of ways. I came across this quote by Steinbeck, in a letter to his son, that I can't stop thinking about. The last line keeps repeating in my head.

Image here.

PRICKLY PEAR

I guess I have a thing for colorful desert motifs this week. I saw this planter from Pigment and can't stop thinking about the beautiful colors and textures.

The best part is that you can recreate this pretty easily yourself. Check out the Pigment site for all of the supplies. Or if you are lucky enough to live in San Diego, go check out the store in person!

SMOKE AND MIRRORS

As you probably know by now Jamie Beck is one of my favorite photographers. Her new work for Rachel Roy is one of the most stunning collections of images I've seen in quite awhile. The colored smoke is so beautiful and fits the mood perfectly. Enjoy and check out the Ann Street Studio blog for more of her work.

TICK-TOCK

I have a Weekender watch from Timex that I bought for a vacation and I love it. I get compliments all of the time on it. I have been eyeing the multi-colored number version below. I think the colors are fun too. At $40-$50 a pop, you can buy more than one and switch out the bands depending on your outfit. Which one is catching your eye?