5.18.12
I discovered Pictory through Wayfare Magazine, and I could seriously spend hours on this site. It’s basically a window to the world through the eyes of others. Readers, amateur and professional photographers alike, submit a photo and caption according to the themes, and the editor selects 20-40 submissions to create a photo story. Explore Paris, find something to write home about, or read secrets of inspiring women (seriously, go read them — amazing). You didn’t have anything else to do today, did you?
Photos by Lauren Farmer, Florian Franke, Dan Lai, Patet Amparo, via Pictory
Posted in Travel | Tagged Let's Fly Away |
5.17.12
I had a completely different post planned for today.
But I’ve been thinking. And then I read this post on consumption over on The Average Girl’s Guide, and it got me thinking more. The blog world is very product driven, and this blog is no exception. And lately I’ve been feeling a little weird about that.
The thing is, for as much as I shop, I’m not much of a buyer. I’ve managed to keep my closet small, and almost everything is from the clearance rack. I agonize over pretty much every purchase I make, and I try to visualize each purchase at least three different ways with other items in my closet, or in a specific place in my home for home decor.
So why shop? For me, the more I shop (without buying), the better I am able to define my personal style and recognize what is truly worth purchasing when I actually need it. I hope by sharing it here, it inspires you to think about your own personal style. And sometimes you just need to look at something pretty!
Why am I telling you this? I guess I just want to say that I am not trying to be Becky Bloomwood, nor do I want to encourage you to be. You probably already knew that, but it never hurts to be reminded, yes?
How do you feel about this product driven blog world?
Photo by Chris Craymer for Cotton Inc
Posted in Life |
5.16.12
Maybe I really need a nap, because I’ve been pinning a lot of bedrooms lately. I wouldn’t mind laying my head down in any of these spaces, but I think I like the one with the quilt the most, probably because it reminds me of the quilt on my bed. Which one do you love?
Photo sources: Marcus Hay, BHMA Deco, Country Living via Apartment Therapy (found via Curating Style), Femina via My Scandinavian Home
Posted in Home | Tagged How Pinteresting |
