more mailbox goodies!

look what i got as a surprise valentine's gift from my wonderful momma! this book is gorgeous! the author- Barbara Levine- is a long-time collector of antiques and artifacts. she is very interested in photo albums of families that are not hers and belongings that tell a story and mark certain histories in time. she stumbled upon a family in mexico who own a gallery annnnnnddddd...five pieces of luggage once belonging to Frida Kahlo. jackpot! this beautiful book chronicles her findings within each suitcase, trunk and what have you. the contents range from diaries, letters, sketches, stuffed humingbirds and more. it really is a special, special book- i'm in awe at the moment. can't wait to find the time to make Frida's 'cactus soup' or 'mango salad'- cool! the best part is that this book is written in spanish with the english translation below...maybe i can brush up on mi espanol?!

gracias mama!!  te quiero muchissimo xoxoxo

thanks, Abbey!

i got my special valentine in the mail today from the super sweet and crafty Abbey of aesthetic outburst. it's even cooler than it looks in photos- i just love it!  merci beaucoup x

p.s. Abbey is challenging herself to do 20 handmade projects in 20 days and each day you can enter to win the goodie she made!  check it out...here!

just peachy keen, jellybean :)

new favourite colour?

 wild at heart

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this peach alongside a darker turquoise and you've got yourself the colour foundation for the perfect 80's bathroom- country style!  remember?

and the oscar goes to...

everyone looked beautiful and natalie portman won!! i still miss being able to get cozy on a sunday evening and watch them (you can't really get used to viewing the academy awards during the day and having to rush off in the middle and tape the rest- oh well). i've pulled some of my favourite dresses from yesterday and it's safe to say that i (still) might have a thing for purple...

my number one:
cate blanchett in givenchy

a close second:
mila kunis in elie saab

mandy moore in monique lhuilier:

my sandra bullock in vera wang:

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