a {TOUCH} of fur...

// FUR BABY!!! let's just say... this is my  d r e a m  space. the wood, the lighting, the fur... a dream!  photo via // 

i have jumped on this fur-band-wagon like most LA folk to the Lakers during NBA playoffs! hey... i'm guilty for both. no secrets here! but i can say i am really enjoying this MAJOR FUR COMEBACK! it's a trend that's come and gone over the years, but this time it's sudo-hipster-chic... and guess what, i dig it!!! so let's take a peek at HOW WE can add this fun trend into our homes without breaking our piggy banks! here are a few photo's to inspire your fur insertion...

*have you been wearing any of this texture fun?? here is some wearable-fur inspiration for ya... oh, here.

// i adore these grey furs! the colors in the fur pull the whole room together! and you can invest in just a couple pillows or a fur throw blanket to transform a room and add that fun texture. photo's via & via //

// is that a modern rocking chair i see... with a little fur-love???? so awesome! the fur draped over is really the cherry on top! i adore all the fabulous mixing n' matching of prints, colors, & textures in this room! i bet you could get this look by scouting out your local flea market. get those deals people! photo via //

// an easy way to achieve this furry trend is to drape a little fur over your office chair! PS: IKEA has great {small} pieces of white fur right now... i just picked one up! $30! not to shabby right? was a pun??? ;) Go here to IKEA to check out the goods. photo via & via //

well are you LOVING this fuzzy-trend??? and better yet, have you jumped on the band-wagon!? 

what piece of fur have you added to you cozy home?

a {MODERN DAY} powder room...

// paintings by the talented Leight Viner //

since i was little i've loved the idea of a powder room. a feminine space where you can display your perfumes, showcase your jewelry, and use as your very own fashion-sanctuary. growing up my mom had a room pretty spot-on to this description... but with leopard carpet! what a badass, right!? the fireman even remembers his grandma having a glamorous room just like this... minus the leopard carpet... but very OG {original gangster!}. he remembers her sneaking away to her (1950's beach bungalow) powder room and coming out looking like a glamorous movie star. so since we moved the fireman & i have this tiny extra room that is too small for a guest room, but is the PERFECT size for... you guessed it... a powder room! so now it's time to decorate this mini sanctuary... and i'd love to start with the walls! i recently found this Fashion Illustration Art, by Leight Viner, that i absolutely adore!! i think her art is romantic, elegant, and perfect for my {MODERN DAY} powder room!

*these beautiful illustration-paintings caught me eye because of their simplicity, lovely colors, and fashion-sketch theme.

**make sure to checkout the artist & more of her lovely work on her Etsy here!  

// above: i. LOVE. this. one. //

which pieces are you favorites???

i LOVE #1 & #4... but would like these in a set of 3! what should be my third choice?!?!

what i wore...

// photo's by the fashion gal //

last week i met a fabulous girlfriend of mine for a good old cup of joe! we rendezvoused on {one of my favorite streets in Southern California} Abbot Kinney! where the shopping is good... and the coffee is even better!!! since we were having such great weather last week (yesterday it finally rained, yippy!) i opted to wear this high-waisted maxi skirt and paired it with a cozy tank & my favorite structured blazer! oh... and where can you find such a colorful maxi like this??? well, i made it! and YOU can too!!! MAXI-DIY coming soon!

*for more info on this lovely little street {called Abbot Kinney} go here and read away!

**need more "what i wore" FUN!?!? go........ here!

{the goods:}

maxi skirt: DIY made by me! // white tank: Michael Stars // belt: vintage // jacket: an old fave // sunnies: gifted from Olympic Optics // nude clutch: vintage // silver cuff & silver earrings: vintage // lipstick: MAC (liner: Beet, lipstick: Girl About Town)

does anyone LOVE a maxi like i do???

5 things: a cozy weekend

 // one. My Hunter Rainboots: they were ready to go(!!!)... but the rain barely made an appearance (sad face) //

sometimes you need a nice mellow weekend in! to catch up on all those little things that fall to the wasteside during the week AND to just relax! so the fireman and i spend some quality time in our new home... we cooked, got organized, and drank WAY too much coffee in the process!! we recently bought an espresso maker {which sounds fabulous, right?} but is actually very dangerous for two COFFEE LOVERS. every time we'd finish a cup... we'd look at each other like, of course we should make some more! ummmmmmm, that stuff is good! so here are five things that made up our cozy weekend in!

*if you'd like to check out more "5 things" go to the left index under "the goodies" / "five things", xo! 

{two. My Erin Condren Planner: this organizer is MY LIFE on paper. it keeps my brain in order and i never go a day without writing in it! i keep it by my bed incase i can't sleep and need to write an idea or thought down. i have a busy week ahead of me... so this bad-boy helped me get organized! oh, and FYI (my favorite part about this planner is) you can customize your planners cover with a photo & verbiage that represent YOU. i adore peonies... as you can tell.}

{three: Sunday Breakfast, Healthy Huevos Rancheros:  there is nothing better then a big healthy yummy breakfast to start your weekend mornings off right! i love Huevos Rancheros, but sometimes feel a little too full after eating them... so i like to make a healthier version at home. 

*ingredients: flour tortilla, black beans, Spanish rice, bell peppers, red onion, kale, fajita seasoning, cherry tomatoes, salsa, avocado, & eggs! yum yum YUM.} 

{four: Walking with my Honey: since the fireman and i moved we've been going on walks around town & down to the beach. this weekend the waves were amazing & the clouds were stunning.}

 {five: The newest addition to our world! An Espresso Maker! (aka. The DANGER ZONE): we may need a coffee intervention at our house ANY day now. what can i say, we like coffee... and now that we can make it any time (with crazy bedhead & in our undies) we are drinking A LOT of espresso these days!!! yup, that's right... undies.}

well, how was your weekend!? cozy & in or crazy & out???

music sunday...

// Florence + the Machine //

ok, so if i was a real-life DJ... i'd probably loose my job. because when it comes to music (i truly love close to everything) but have my faves that i CAN NOT stop listening too. so i would definitely be one of those that play music out! so here we go!!! my favorite album right now is the NEW Florence + the Machine album. it's A-MAZING!!!! go here to just buy the whole damn thing. i did! her voice is killer and makes me want to go to church. she's kinda gospel, AMEN! Aaaaanway, check her out, buy her goods, and please ENJOY!

**check out more of my Florence posts here & here!

{Florence + the Machine "Shake it Out" TURN IT UP PEEPS! this song is meant to be listened to loud! ugh, it's SO good. And PS: i wonder what moisturizer she uses??! amazing skin, right???}


{Florence + the Machine "Shake it Out" YES here it is again. it's so good and sounds so pretty this way as well! i love this song, can you tell?}

{Florence + the Machine "No Light, No Light" she is really good live! the fireman & i went to her concert in LA over the summer... and it was kind of AMAZING! can I just say i dig her style to... this dress is right up my ally.}

{Florence + the Machine "Lover to Lover" man, if i could sing like that... the fireman wouldn't make fun of my current skills so much. i don't know WHAT he's talking about... in my head i sound REALLY GOOD ;) PS: that blouse is also AMAZING! dang, she's good.}

{Florence + the Machine "What the Water Gave Me" i hope you're a fan by now!}



have a fabulous cozy sunday!
i hope you enjoyed a little Florence this afternoon ;)

what i wore...

// photo's by the fashion gal //

YUP. that's a mini skirt you see... right smack in the middle of January!! look away all my east coast friends!! save yourself! or at least keep your eyes up top! i sincerely apologize for wearing such a thing when you guys are having such crummy cold weather. i'm sending good weather-karma your way!!! ;) but seriously (and not to brag) but man, that was a nice sunny day yesterday! i'm finally utilizing our new deck and ate my breakfast (yesterday) out in the morning sunshine! i hope these sunny days continue into the weekend ahead... even though we may get a little rain too! H A P P Y  F R I D A Y! wooowhoooooo!

*my little diddy (aka. my outfit): on warm winter days... i LOVE to throw on my favorite riding boots, some extra tall socks, a tunic, and a mini (skirt)! i like to layer up & shed it off as the day goes on. this sweater was just thin enough that i was comfortable all day long! if you like this look, you may enjoy this one too.

**want more WHAT I WORE's??? go here and check it out!

{the goods:}

forest green tunic: Zara // navy blue mini skirt: American Apparel // boots: Ivanka Trump (!) // stripe cardigan: Target(!) // fringe bag: Brandy Melville // sunnies: Ray-Ban // watch: Fossil // ball bracelet: JCrew // gold spike bracelet: Forever // garnet necklace: Bali, Indonesia (sorry!) // nail polish: Revlon (Tropical Temptation... sounds pretty fab, right!?!)

alrighty peeps, HAPPY FRIDAY, peace out!!! 

xo, the gal