happy weekend (:

This is the weekend before Valentine's Day. Any special plans? I know there are lots of people who celebrate the loving day before and after the 14th to avoid the crowds and the notoriously bad service and inflated prices. As for me, I will be making a romantic (or not so romantic) dinner for two on the day of and then celebrating at Brasserie Beck later in the week.

Hope you guys have a wonderful day with that someone special or a joyous celebration with all your single friends (:


From Love: Bridal Fashion Inspiration

♥ Axis Maps - beautiful typographic maps of u.s. cities
♥ Liu Bolin - an ingenious artist that blends himself into any surrounding
♥ I Am Baker - creative and visually stunning baking recipes
♥ The Poverty Line - a man's attempt to visually show the means of the chinese poverty line
♥ Closet Visit - allows insight into women's wardrobes, closets, and homes

Happy Weekend!

The weather is freezing this weekend, although it is nothing compared to the chill Chicago is currently experiencing. Regardless, I am refusing to venture outside unless absolutely necessary - and yes outside includes any place other than underneath the covers of my bed.


From Jak & Jil

♥ Paris vs New York - ingenious stills juxtaposing parisienne and new york lifestyles
♥ Fuck Yeah Asian/Pacific Islander History - dedicated to spreading the history of APIs
♥ Food Gawker - easily accessible food porn
♥ Once Wed - features elegant weddings & photography
♥ Cupcakes and Cashmere - food porn and fashion eye candy rolled into one

Snowy Day Inspiration

There's something about heavy snowfall that is just so calm, so pristine, so relaxing. It currently looks like the beginning of a blizzard outside, and I'm ever so carefully wrapped up in blankets in bed, enjoying the serenity of it all.

SO. I am doing what I do best on a lazy Saturday morning - I am blog hopping for inspiration! Hope you like these as well (:




From Miss Moss




From Teen Vogue Bedding


From eeuphoriaa


A sweet proposal.


Catchy hand choreography.


Thought of You from Ryan J Woodward, an animated dance film.




From the Ballerina Project

Want List Pt 1

Let's be honest. I love online shopping. My want list is probably never ending, so this is just part one of a long series to come. Here is just a taste of my insatiable thirst for shopping:


Sky printed silk scarf by Mav.


Script love ring on Spotted Moth.


Print romper also by Spotted Moth.


And of course something from my fave, J.Crew.

Already December

I can't believe that Thanksgiving has passed and now the winter holiday season is looming. I've been researching ideas for cheap gifts, seeing as how I am broke. Gifts include those for coworkers, those who have written me recommendations, friends close, friends far away, and family. Not only do I need gifts, but I also need greeting cards. Ugh. Tis the season of giving and getting even broker.

Not only that, but winter weather is something I've always dreaded. To cope, I always spend an inexorbitant amount of money and time shopping and buying things. For example, the past 3 weekends have been filled with trips to the mall. Last week's purchases require more purchasing to complete outfits (such as this dress - desperately in need of a belt(?) to break up the monotony).

I have decided on some homemade food items as gifts for the coworkers. In the next few weeks, I should have another post for how they turn out. Cross your fingers please.