Monday, July 25, 2011

KEEP YOU

do you ever have a weekend so good...
YOU NEVER WANT IT TO END!?
the feeling of freedom,
unplanned but awesome surprises-
which of course result in the best kind of authentic fun
splendor and wonder
all wrapped into one?
okay that rhymed a bit :)
i wish i could bottle that feeling, hold on to it as tight as i can
and when lifes' everyday frustrations and annoyances hit
i could use it as anti-venom and an instant smile
& extreme amount of calm and delight would flow through me
like sweet nectar

this song (and title) explains it perfectly
KEEP YOU
by class actress
Footage is from "Anna" (1967) starring Anna Karina


what do you strive to keep from the weekend?
XO
AV

Friday, July 22, 2011

green with love

what does
GREEN
mean to you?

for some fashionistas, an occasional choice in color
for that extra pop to your ensemble

or
GREEN
as in
gods' green earth
doesn't this forest look so lush?
i just know frodo is in there

or
being
GREEN
re-cycling, re-using,
less impact on the earth and our environment

for me
being
GREEN
means using certified organic products
better for my body and overall health
using natural and organic ingredients
with no harmful toxins or chemicals
better for the earth
less waste and recycling as much as possible
better for the environment

here are my latest favs in
GREEN
beauty products
i am loving the clean fresh scent
of this face wash!!
this hair serum
smells edible!
don't worry i have not ingested any...yet
and again another beautifully smelling product
i literally get excited to wash my hair because of the divine smell

taylor and i aspire to be more green everyday.
i'm no bono...yet:)
but i'm trying
i think the more we learn
the more we can help lessen our impact
on the earth, recycle and re-use where we can

any GREEN tips
to share of your own?

i've recently added a few
GREEN
websites to my daily reads
check em' out!

who knew there were green gossip sites?

the actress rachel mcadams
and her gal pals site
for tips on being green

our friend jackson
and
one of my bestest girlfriends
write &run this amazing project and positivity blog

melissa also happens to be
a gifted photographer
check out her portfolio here

that wraps up this
GREEN
friday
i hope to be writing more about
GREEN LIVING
in my everyday posts
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND GUYS AND GALS!
and remember go green or go home!
:)

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

MIA

i'm sorry i've been mia these days
it's been one of those weeks where i'm pretty busy
trying to get all my design work out to my clients
and finish up all the projects i can before i leave next week
for my girlfriend erins' wedding in colorado
lately i just feel like i have nothing interesting to say
or maybe i'm just too tired to try
either way- i promise to come back from the mountains refreshed
and full of great ideas to share
thanks for being patient
xo-av

Monday, July 18, 2011

this and THAT!

good day sunshine!
last night taylor and i went to an amazing
cd event(release) at fellowship church downtown
IT WAS AWESOME!
this week begins week 2
last week i did crossfit 5 times!?!
normally to be able to walk in the morning, like out of bed
i usually do 3 classes a week
{and i'm not kidding about the walking thing-it's painful}
i'm trying to look at the bright side,
because honestly 8 weeks feels pretty long right now
hence this quote

had some fun this weekend trying this
'alternating hues' style of painting
my ring finger on both hands is an essie purple
(i'll spare you the visual- my cuticles aren't ready for their close up)
it's a great accent for displaying some bling

speaking of BLING
CONGRATS TO GABBY&CRAYTON!!!
they got engaged on friday
and i'm so thrilled for the happy couple
pssst: when's the big day?
kidding! (kind of)
i love you GABBY!

how was your weekend?
what's going on with you today?
for me- i have the hubby home from work
(he has the day off:)
i have some design work
and a meeting this morning
might squeeze in some fun adventures this afternoon
xo-av


Tuesday, July 12, 2011

loving....

this shot of Hotel du Cap Eden Roc gives me a case of wanderlust
a cute birdie i know posted about it yesterday

i love yoga humor-it never gets old

this room and the art on the wall makes my heart sing
you know how when you meet someone new and right off the bat you like them
that's how i feel about this room
type humor
it never gets old either
architectural pottery is genius
see more of these beauties here

theSHALLOWend

how simple and lovely is this piece???

the hair, the deer, the sunshine and the woman
so tender
random...the colors remind me of the 1986 film crocodile dundee
my brothers and i would watch it when we had a babysitter
a vhs favorite

what are you loving today?
i'm loving my hubby for his constant positivity
it keeps this constant worrier in check

oh and at this very moment
COFFEE

TUESDAY TUNES

CHECK THESE TRACKS OUT

APPLY BY GLASSER
RING
COMFORTABLE, COMPARABLE
MOMO
THE WHOLE EP BY ACTIVE CHILD
CURTIS LANE-EP
THE EVERLASTING BY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
speaks to my heart- these are worship songs we sing every sunday
taylor- the hubby-is a part of the worship team
these amazing musicians volunteer their time every sunday
not to mention the rehearsal time
during the week and in the wee hours sunday morning,
all to make the magic happen and to lift people up
in worship during sunday services
track favs- magnify, the everlasting
but honestly the whole album moves me
TODAY!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Friday, July 8, 2011

what is ART???

JUST FOR FUN
have a great weekend filled with many laughs:)

Thursday, July 7, 2011

mantra(s) for summer

hello lovelies!
how are you?

in my ongoing quest for less
tv and i have decided to
KILL OUR TV
it will cut down our bills
and with hulu
we won't be missing out
on our favorite shows
the plug is officially pulled at the end of july
luckily last night i caught up on some
kardashian- not exactly in the 'soul nourishing' cateory
but we also watched the hbo film
temple grandin
that leveled out the trashiness of the previous choice:)
claire danes is awesome as temple
and it is a very moving film and i highly recommend it
(you can kill your tv and watch it online)

i love everything about this manifesto
all perfect mantras for fun summer activities
i love how one word can apply to so many areas of life
grow spiritually
grow in truth
grow in love
grow healthfully
grow green!
found this list of things to enjoy about summer
l o v e e v e r y o n e

what is your summer mantra?
XO!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

fashion no more



i have a confession
i heart fashion magazines
they are my guilty pleasure
lucky and nylon
are my number one pics
but to be completely honest
i buy many others on a regular basis
it's a problem
every year i make a resolution to stop
so on my current quest for less
i like the sound of that
i have decided to give up
BUYING
fashion magazines

THIS IS HUGE FOR ME

taylor an i have been talking more
about starting a family
and the environment
we would want to raise our children in
i know i wouldn't want my daughter
reading fashion magazines
and they don't exactly fall into
the soul nuturing category
i am trying to challenge myself to find more worth and truth
in life and focus on the things that really matter

PRADAS' new fall line doesn't really matter
PLUS really no one needs
to know about the latest and greatest
in designer wear
(it might be an added plus but not a need)
as a designer who loves all things print
i can admit that the pictures are really beautiful
but if i really need my fix
i can grab some tea at a book store
camp there and read more 100dollars worth without buying
all those glossies to end up
stacked up in our house taking up more space

so cheers to less!
anything YOU are doing less of
in order to have more??
i need inspiration to stay on track
:)
xo-av

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

less is more

lately taylor and i have been focusing on
living within our means
for us this means
LESS IS MORE,
being more green
and re-using when we can
(as well as recycling-of course)
i've even made the switch to all green household products
most are filled with yucky toxins that make us sick
no good
i stumbled upon this quote
and was so inspired
i wanted to share it will all of
YOU!


"To live content with small means;
to seek elegance rather than luxury,
and refinement rather than fashion;
to be worthy, not respectable,
and wealthy, not, rich;
to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages,
with open heart;
to study hard;
to think quietly,
act frankly,
talk gently,
await occasions,
hurry never;
in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious,
grow up through the common - this is my symphony. "