I’ve always been obsessed with being obsessed. It’s not even on purpose. I go through phases of wanting to know every single thing about __(insert a topic)__. After the phase passes, I still revisit it form time to time, but it’s nothing like when it first starts. At the moment, I’m obsessed with flowers, flower arranging, and all things gardening. I can’t even say how many books I’ve checked out from the library in an attempt to become an expert! If you want some serious eye candy, get Flower Recipe Book by the ladies of Studio Choo.

I’ve been thumbing through nursery and seed catalogs like a drug daily and my colorful self can’t seem to get over flowers in every shade of every color. That’s why these dahilas and tulips inspired by Monet’s Garden as well as these adorably fragrant grape hyacinths are catching my eye for Fall planting. Is it bad that I’ve already order 2 of the 3 collections above?

Are you a fan of flowers and gardening? What are your favorite flowers?

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Post tags: blue, flowers, pink

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Girl With Balloons photographed by Coliena Rentmeester for Lucky via Black Eiffel | National Geographic Up House | You Did It Balloon Wall | Save The Date photographed by Sarah Layne Photography | Balloon Arch In Tokyo | Jalouse Fashion Shoot photographed by Skye Parrott via Oh Joy | Heart Balloon DIY | Confetti Balloons DIY | Picnic Balloons | House With Balloons Photo by Tim Walker via Suz And The City

I don’t know what took me so long to write this post, but I love balloons probably just as much as I love confetti and sprinkles! They’re colorful accents and include a natural dose of fun in just about anything! When I lived down on the Portland waterfront, one of my dreams was to fill the whole grassy hillside with balloons for people to take (like I did with the paper sailboats). Who knows? I still might do it someday!

What’s your favorite way to incorporate balloons into your life?

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I’m big into Polaroids (I have rather large collection) and a while ago I was delving into the photo transfer process from polaroids (pack film) onto paper or different media. I have yet to experiment more, but Eni Tukeshi’s work reminds me a lot of this method. Double exposures and interesting juxtapositions. I love it!

{Eni Turkeshi}

Have you experiemented with double exposures before?

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Photo via Stay Gold

Even after buying a home in Oregon, I still am and will probably always be a California girl. I miss the sun and the palm trees and all my colorful sun dresses (which I try to wear here anyways with tights). I’m definitely longing for summer!

How are the Summers where you are?

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Post tags: blue, brown, Color Palette, green, summer

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As a kid, did you ever dye carnations different colors? How smart is this way of turning each bloom rainbow colors by Color Me Katie!

These reclaimed wood turned colorful pixie ring boxes by Oh Dier are so cute.

If you’re dreamnig of summer, these DIY paper butterflies might just be the thing to flutter you there (if you’re interested in an edible version, check out this post or for other things butterfly click here).

The {Loved & Noted} series touches on inspiration from creatives and fellow bloggers all over the world.

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Matchstick Diamond Sham ($18-22) | Colorblock Utility Shirt ($66) | Ivory Spotted Bandeau Dress (£76) | Sperry Audrey Boat Shoe ($48) | Aqua and Neon Yellow Tassel Earrings ($25) | Perfect Dot Lounge Pants ($58) | Multi Bead Bracelet Set ($8.31) | The Wild Thing bareMinerals Eyeshadow ($30) | Sasha Skirt (Girls) ($36)

The neon trend has been keeping its staying power and recently I’m loving the pairing of neon yellow with one of my all time faves – aqua. It’s a light hearted combo that has me daydreaming of sunny skies.

Do you like the combo of aqua and neon yellow?

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Watching all the wildlife in the backyard is one of the most fun things of spring (I’ve definitely seen my share of bird/squirrel wars now). That’s why I’m loving Daniel Mackie’s work. Influenced by printmakers of the Ukiyo-e period and navy tattoos, each of the creatures’ habitat are represented inside each animal.

{Daniel Mackie} Blog | Shop | Facebook | Twitter

What’s your favorite animal?

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Photographed by Andreas Sjodin for Elle Sweden May 2011

I’m romanticizing about wearing a wispy red dress like this with an equally stunning floppy hat. Actually pulling it off is another thing, but one can daydream.

What are you pining for most about Spring?

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My mom used to crave warm soups on winter days. We’d drive around to find a local pho or noodle soup place to cure the craving and the cold. Since then, nothing’s given me more comfort than finding a perfect soul warming bowl of noodle soup. A and I headed to Boke Bowl. We ordered siu mai and fried chicken in steamed buns (I’ve been meaning to try out their Boke Bird on Thursdays) for an app. Then we got a bowl of Pork Dashi and Miso Black Cod Ramen to share. Then, the Donutorama creme brulee doughnut taunted us in the case, so we saved that for dessert. I just love the feel of the place and the branding. So simple and direct. Our noodles were a bit undercooked, so that was disappointing though the flavor of the broth was super umami (do you like my made up adjectives?), but those fried chicken steamed buns. WOW. I think those stole our tastebuds’ hearts. We’ll definitely need to take an early Thursday off work one day to make the fried chicken night…

{Boke Bowl} 1028 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214 | 503-719-5698

What’s your cold day comfort food?

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Elegant Gardener Gift Set ($25-58)

Tatte Petite Tart Assortment ($65)

Spring Baking Gift Set ($60)

Tory Burch Robinson E-Reader Case ($165) + Kindle Fire HD Tablet ($199)

Heated Aqua-Jet Foot Spa ($99) + The New Black Floyd Ombre Nail Polish Set ($22)

Kendra Scott Elise Pendant Necklace ($52)

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Here are some last minute gift ideas that your mom (or yourself) will swoon over. Plus, don’t forget the card! Here is a neon floral one and a heart mom day one that are free to print out.

If you’re in a last minute bind, check out our freebies. All the note cards would be cute printed out, tied with a bow, and given as a stationery set. Or the book reading mom, might like these library bookplates or quote bookmarks.

Enjoy celebrating the woman that gave you life!

What are your Mother’s Day plans?

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Post tags: baking, kitchen, Lust List, nail polish, necklace, pink, technology

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Kate Spade Jules Point Bottle Stopper ($35) | Caminito Collar Necklace ($128) | Around The House Memo Pad ($7.50) | diptyque Rose Duet Candle ($65) | Swiss Dot Tie-Waist Shirtdress ($60) | 100 Ideas That Changed Film ($12) | Ikat Orchid Pillow ($65)

You might’ve noticed the pink kick. I think awaiting summer is getting to me! The bright hue just makes me excited about the warmer weather and days of swimming in the river.

What are you looking forward to this summer?

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Last time when we were visiting my bestie in LA, we went to the Museum of Jurassic Technology. It’s a pretty interesting little place and I would definitely suggest stopping by to check it out if you’re in the area (be prepared to be a bit confused for the first few exhibits until you just start embracing its quirkiness). Don’t forget to go to the roof and see the sleeping doves. Anyways, there was an exhibit there with little “statues” on the tips of needles. It was kind of incredible. These amazing pencil carvings by Dalton Ghetti reminded me of our trip. He carves them with either a sewing needle or a small triangular blade. How crazy is that chain? I can’t even imagine how you’d go about making such an intricate thing. You must check out the other ones on his website. They are all so innovative!

{Dalton Ghetti} Shop

Which one is your favorite?

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Photo from Design Sponge

How cute is this flower necklace! What a perfect Mother’s Day DIY!

If you’re on the hunt for a card, here are two freebies:

• Neon Floral Mother’s Day Card
• Heart Mom Card

What are your Mother’s Day plans?

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Post tags: Color Palette, flowers, mother's day, necklace, pink, purple

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I want to start a new series called {Loved & Noted} that displays inspiration from creatives and fellow bloggers from all over. These are a few things catching my eye lately. This cute printable kite, a yummy and healthy hello sunshine snack, and this simple DIY sola flower stirrer by Confetti Pop perfect for spring (buy wood sola flowers here $5/18). It’s been in the mid-80s up in the Pacific Northwest and I’m loving all these bright fun colors!

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Linens By The Roll ($22-42) | Rainbow Nesting Mixing Bowls ($65) | Over The Rainbow Cupcake Liners ($9) | Rainbow Paper Straws ($3.52) | Retro Polka Dot Coasters ($23/4)

I’ve long been fascinated by these linens on a roll, but now that warmer weather may be around the corner, I’m figuring out what colors to choose. I have a set of these Zak bowls and I love how lightweight they are. Pouring flour into the mixer is no big feat as it is sometimes with glass or porcelain. The other goodies can be bought and pulled out one color at a time if rainbow isn’t your thing!

Read Entertaining In Color (part one) here.

What color of the rainbow would you choose?

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Post tags: bowl, Collecting Rainbows, napkins, packaging, rainbow

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