Notable, Quotable

"There is a reason why so many people want to live in San Francisco. It’s because it gets inside of you. It lets you be whoever it is you are. It screws the cap off of that thing inside of you that makes you open your eyes every morning. The city seeps in and it calls - come and be a part of this."

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{loving this quote from miss melissa}

Dripping In Jewels

And she carries it off well, doesn't she? I love the bright color against her light features.

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hooray for birthdays

One of my very best friends is a leap year baby. Isn't that cool? February 29th. We celebrated with brunch with her sweet parents at La Boulange and later with balloons and champagne with floating berries. Later it was on to Swig for some dead serious dancing.

It was so much fun! Birthdays {and awesome friends} are the best.

{birthday girl}

{miss caroline from coeur de la!}

{gettin' down}

{rockstars}

{vamp}

So We'll Never Be Apart..

'Ello my sweets! I've started promotong Oh, Hello! in a few different places and if you're so inclined, I'd love for you to check it out and help support!

You can become a fan on facebook here.

Follow me on BlogLovin' here.

Or follow me on Twitter here.

You know, cause I'd hate for any of you to miss me...

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Spring Forward

Some accessories I am looking forward to wearing this spring...soft, shimmery pinks, beiges and bronzes, light polish, nude heels and

Can you believe we're heading into daylight savings this Sunday? SO looking forward to the extra daylight! Losing an hour of sleep...not so much.

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Outdoor Luxe

It was a gorgeous weekend in the Bay Area, but Monday has brought back San Francisco's typically schizophrenic weather. So far today we've had crazy winds, a little rain, and now clear, chilly sunshine.

Once the warm weather is here to stay {never for long in SF}, lazing about outdoors is one of my favorite weekend activities. Lounging around in one of these outdoor beauties would make it that much better, no? I could even be convinced to go camping with this type of set up...

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Happy Weekend ♥

Happy weekend to my sweet, sweet readers! Hope you are enjoying something relaxing + fulfilling. I'm indulging in a favorite Saturday morning activity now...coffee in bed with my puppy, catching up on all of your blogs!

Later I'll be celebrating my baby brother's 21'st birthday! Where does the time go?!

I just ordered this limited edition print here. Can't wait to have it framed in my room!

Frenchie&Flea

Emily of the talented duo Frenchie&Flea revealed her home on Apartment Therapy today and the results are stunning! She and her new husband live in a teensy apartment in San Francisco's North Beach and as a fellow San Franciscan I have to say I am majorly impressed with the way they've utilized their space.

All photos by Jess Watson of The Wife of an Artist.

What Inspires You? {Blogging It Forward}

Hello loves, today I am sharing what inspires me via the Blog It Forward project put together by the prolific and always, always inspiring Victoria of sfgirlbybay. What started out as a little brainstorming on Twitter turned into a relay race of sorts with about 300 bloggers participating! Impressive, aye?

{lounging on this boat would certainly inspire me}

So, without further ado...what inspires me?

Clean, interesting typography - I think my love of fonts and typography comes from the fact that I love to read. My preferred medium changes quite a bit, but my mom introduced me to the public library at a young age and I've been hooked ever since. So much can be said literally {obviously} and figuratively with each single letter. The written {or typed, or printed, or...} word is a beautiful thing.

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If you're interested in learning more, here are some great sites for you to peruse: we love typography, designworklife.

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I am consistently drawn to and inspired by interiors that blend natural elements with something a little more glam. Faux fur, gilded mirrors, lucite, all of the above!

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Any and all things letterpress. I was fortunate enough to take a letterpress class from Jordan Ferney last year and it's amazing how much work goes into creating each little gem. A little known fact is that the imprint is not supposed to be too deep. The press should barely "kiss" the paper. Romantic, isn't it?

{my cards - sorry for the awful photo!}

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Sunday suppers with my familia - No I've never participated in the super cool experience that is the real Sunday Suppers, but I DO come from a large, partially Italian family who believes in having a full meal together {and by together I do mean together - there are usually about 14 of us} a few Sundays each month.

I cherish these nights with my family and am continuously inspired by how important we all are to one another and how serene I feel as I head into my week.

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Last, but certainly not least...the most inspiring place of all: San Francisco!

I moved to this city more than five years ago for school and wasn't sure what to make of it. I lived near campus {read: out in the boondocks} and it wasn't until I moved closer to the heart of SF that I truly felt what this place is all about.

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So, there you have it! While it's virtually impossible to contain all that inspires me in one single post, this gives you a good idea of the things that keep me going, pushing me towards creative enlightenment.

Now, a few others who are sharing the love along with me today: Art Yowza, Pure Green, Smidge, drywell, jack+jenn, the goode life, Lovely Little Nest, Charm City Daily, & WeightWars.

Thanks again, Victoria ♥

Jessica Stam

Jessica Stam is one of my top five favorite models of this generation. {Others include Doutzen Kroes, Daria Werbovy}. Her eyes are most most glacial blue color I've ever seen and her fiery hair in this shoot is breathtaking.

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Wine Apparel

I just snagged this beauty for my upcoming wine trip with my bestie's. Would you believe me if I told you it was $40? I love this one and this one, too.

Happy March!

I can't believe it's March! We're in the home stretch of winter around these parts and I cannot wait for spring. Lots going on this month:

-Celebrating the birthdays of my dad, brother, grandmother and cousin's baby!

-Wine trip with the girls

-St. Patrick's Day!

-Maybe a trip to Arizona for spring training!

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Blazer + Corset Dress = Perfection

Swooning over this Rebecca Taylor corset dress on a gray Monday morning. Perfectly girly, yet looks so right with that super tough blazer. Yum.

Alice Stevenson

Beautiful illustrations and hand-drawn type by Alice Stevenson. Gorgeous enough to be framed, don't you think?

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Xtina Hendricks

Couldn't resist posting this. She is too va va voom for words, is she not? Love the Rapunzel-inspired hair.

She positively KILLS it as Joan Holloway on Mad Men and the accompanying article on her body image and Hollywood is an insightful read.

McQueen

I would be remiss to not acknowledge the passing of Lee Alexander McQueen. His death marks a tragic loss for his loved ones and the fashion community around the world. Let's all hope he's found peace.

Daily Love {February 11}

How perfect is this little mosaic? I just ordered the postcard here and can't wait to see it on my corkboard every day. Swoon.

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Draw On Me

I already have one tattoo that I don't regret per se, but that I don't particularly care for (yes dad, you were right)! That said, as someone as who loves typography I have to admit I've been captivated by the idea of a calligraphy tattoo scripted somewhere discreet. I'd take special care to make sure it was spelled correctly {tough break, Hayden}. What do you think?

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Daily Love {February 9}

Well, if this isn't the sweetest photoshoot ever (infused with a touch of HOT, am I right?) then I don't know what is. The lighting is gorgeous and the props are to die for.

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