camping.

Spur of the moment camping trip has been planned for the weekend! Hopefully it won't be too rainy :/ see ya folks Monday.

(image via Patrick Draws Things)

Deep thought thursday...

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Recent happenings.

I'm back! Dang, that was a chock full of every activity imaginable kind of vacation! We were moving, moving, moving all day long and my body has tons of scrapes and aches and bruises to show for it. I feel good though, a good worn out kinda feeling. Our days started early so we could cease the calmer hours on the water. I so loved being on a boat again. I had a lakehouse growing up and it is the greatest sensation to be gliding along with the wind in your hair, your body sticky with sunscreen. Austin was hot. I mean the water was 90 degrees hot. The air was over 100. Which is why I spent most days in the water, lake or pool, when the sun was high.

I snapped these photos pre-vacation. I wanted to share the move and other recent happenings that I've been slow about posting due to not having a lot of personal time. Things are not quite back to normal. I am still looking for a place to live and have been feeling rather scattered since my belongings are literally scattered about Denver at different friends houses. I feel very lucky too, to have friends that keep me grounded during crazy times. Hope you guys are having a good, short week so far. Austin pics are coming!

Off to Austin!

This week has left me weak and exhausted. The past few days have been spent scrubbing, mopping and degriming my place. I am sad to say goodbye to my first apartment in Denver-- it was very, very good to me but it is time for another adventure. Today I am turning in the keys and then ,without a glance backward, boarding a plane. I am headed to Austin for the holiday weekend. I've never been there and am pretty thrilled to spend the next 5 days in the humid Texas air. I've only heard good things. The 4th of July is a holiday that is based around summer fun. I love that. I also love that I will be spending it on the lake with 4 of my most wonderful friends. I need this vacation. I simply can't wait. I'll resume posting on Wednesday, so I wish you all a wonderful (safe) Independence Day weekend! Hope there are fireworks and sparklers involved!

A few things to keep you busy while I'm gone...

Amazing...handmade houses!

Watch: Poppies.

succulent love.

What do you love?

Inspiration to turn moving boxes into something amazing...cardboard heaven.

Lovely strappy Swedish sandals.

A story of: stolen plants. :(

A twist on one of my favorite summer sandwiches.

Etsy love, cool coasters.

Pretty jewelry.

Good idea: beautiful scrapped wood wallpaper.

Lovin' these unique vintage goods.

Cleaning tips for my next apartment.

(photos via Johnathan Levitt)

Tuesday Tunes...

I'm drooling...

Over this cake.

Pinterest: Take me to this place.

I'm totally hooked on Pinterest. I love being able to bookmark an image without taking up space on my computer. Also, I can immediately find the source and keep coming back to it. All good things. One of my boards I keep adding to is called 'Take me to this place'-- it's full of beautiful photos that induce a strong desire to climb inside and hang out in them for a bit. Here are some of my favorites...

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