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happiness

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:31:00 +0000

( photo from my instagram )

A lot of the time, our reactions determine the way things happen... If we stop and think about our reactions to certain things, maybe the outcome would be different. We have the choice, and the ability to do great things! We can have happiness, so let us work hard and never give up! Woo! Have a great week everyone! — Minna

yum

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:33:00 +0000

Here are some simple and delicious recipes that I want to try making this week:
1. These sweet potato fries look mouthwatering... ahh! I want some!
2. I've never made tomato soup before, so i'll definitely be making that!
3. A healthy salad with carrots, avocado, and a poached egg... yum.
4. I love, love, love breakfast sandwiches, so this recipe is perfect.

it's ok

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:42:00 +0000

( photo from my instagram )

We all have those days when we just want to hit ourselves in the head and think, "why on earth did I do that?". We all make mistakes. We all have regrets. That's just the nature of being human I guess... Just know that it's okay to make mistakes! Sometimes those mistakes or regrets need to happen in order for you to get to where you need to be. Everything happens for a reason... — Minna

dribbble faves

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:39:00 +0000

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Another round of inspirational designs found on dribbble!

summer basics

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:05:00 +0000

Summer is almost here, and I can't contain my excitement!

Here are some nice summer basics to have in your closet this season:

a perfect envelope clutch to hold your things / a light chambray blazer for those cool summer nights /

i think we can all agree that everyone needs a white tee and a striped boatneck shirt in their closet! /

make a statement with these sweet j.crew floral pants / i love patterned bottoms, so there's no

arguing with these awesome patterned shorts! / this j.crew striped swimsuit is calling

my name / ahh, these tangerine soludos are just great, comfortable too!

pinterest picks

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:49:00 +0000

Here are some recent pins that I am loving!

1. Oh, pretty please let me go on vacation to a place like this...
2. What a lovely outfit perfect for spring
3. A sweet DIY blooming monogram project
4. These words are so true...
5. Honeycomb wall!?!? Yes yes yes! I want it!

I hope you all are doing well... I can't believe it's already May!!! (my favorite month!) I'm slowly picking things back up, and returning to the swing of things now that school is almost out for summer! Sadly, I caught the flu this past week so i've been resting and drinking lots of tea! I really hope this goes away soon because I want to enjoy the nice spring weather!

Wishing you all a fantastic start to the week! — Minna

more time

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:28:00 +0000

( art print by sara eshak )

Oh my goodness! I feel so terrible that I haven't blogged in such a long time...

Time has been going by so fast and with my busy schedule, in conjunction with some other unfortunate events, has given me absolutely no time for blogging! I miss it so much! I hope that there are still a number of you out there reading this... hahah

I just wish there was more time in the world... doesn't everyone want that? — Minna

easter sunday

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:59:00 +0000

( photo from my instagram )

Wishing everyone a happy easter sunday! — Minna

words / be happy

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:55:00 +0000

Well hello there! Sorry for disappearing like that, it's just been a rough few weeks, but things are starting to look up! I am still super busy dealing with a lot of things, especially school, so I might not be able to blog as much this month! No worries, I shall return soon with lots and lots of love-filled posts.

I just wanted to stop by and share a bit of words of wisdom with you all! Remember to always choose happiness, even if it makes you feel like a fool. Who has the right to tell you that you are wrong, when in your eyes, it is so right?! Let's all try to live happier lives, and not let the judgement of others define us! Hooray! — Minna

dribbble faves

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:42:00 +0000

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Dribbble is such a great place to find design inspiration!

These are some recent faves! I've always loved the simple + classic look...

switcheroo

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:29:00 +0000

Switcheroo is a photography project by Hana Pesut where two people switch clothes!
I laughed so much when I saw these! Be sure to check out the rest over at her website.

love

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:51:00 +0000

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Yay! It's Valentine's day! Are you doing anything special today?
Sadly, I have to go to school, ALL DAY LONG until 9pm, haha!
Wishing you all a love-filled day... — Minna

words / be a good one

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:56:00 +0000

Happy monday everyone! Here's a great quote by Abraham Lincoln! I think it's so important to be happy with ourselves and where we are in our lives. We are all different in our own ways, and perfectly unique! We are made to shine so don't be afraid to be yourself! It's always easy to compare ourselves with others, and sometimes it can make us feel a little down, but you are your own person, and you are special, so whatever you are, don't just be a good one, be a great one! — Minna

happy weekend

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:44:00 +0000

( photo from my instagram )

Hello everyone! I caught the flu, so i've been resting and taking a break from everything, so I apologize for not posting! Gahh! I am getting sick of this weather! When will it be spring?! Last week, it was 70 degrees one day, which was nice while it lasted, then two days later it was 30 degrees, and when I opened the blinds in the morning, there was snow everywhere! Nooo! I hope none of you are sick, because it is not fun. Just make sure to use hand sanitizer everywhere you go, haha! Hope you all have a great weekend filled with laughter and joy! — Minna

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My origami stars tutorial was featured on Craft Fail the other day! Be sure to check out their site! It will make you laugh!

I was mentioned on the Huffington Post website for "Pinners to Follow"! How awesome is that?!

etsy faves

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:35:00 +0000

- A beautiful yet simple oak dining table by Hedge House
- Ceramic spice grinder by Design Lump
- Black and white snowfall oil painting by Tree Hollow Designs

Here are a few items on Etsy that I am loving! Do you have any recent favorites? Let me know!

words / patience

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:49:00 +0000

I always find myself rushing things, and wanting everything to come quicker in my life,

so that I can move onto the next thing. Why are we always in such a hurry? Why do we try

so hard to get to the next step so fast? When we focus so much on the future, we forget about

the things happening in the present moment. It's important to understand that things do take time,

and that everything you want to do will eventually happen; it's just a matter of time, and patience.

Have a great week everyone! — Minna

get the look

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:43:00 +0000

photo / knit sweater / pleated maxi skirt / necklace

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Oopsies! I totally forgot to post this on friday! Ughh, for some reason I thought I already posted it in the morning! I guess that's what happens when you get little to no sleep! Well, I hope you all enjoy what's left of your weekend! Can you believe almost one month of 2013 is already gone! Wow! — Minna

pretty patterns

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:37:00 +0000

I have been really getting into patterns lately, and i've been doodling pages and

pages of potential patterns for future projects! I love these patterns so much

because a lot of them are intricate and don't need much color to stand out!

You can find them all, and more in my pattern pinboard. — Minna

one day

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:38:00 +0000

I hope one day i'll have a home as pretty as these...

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words / the little things

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:15:00 +0000

( photo from my instagram )

Hello everyone, long time no talk! I apologize for not posting much at all last week, and thank you all for the kind words on my previous post. I really appreciate it! Today I wanted to share another quote by Winnie the Pooh! Who knew that a cartoon character can have such wisdom! (You can see the other quote I did, here) I truly believe that the little things in life are the most important, and are usually the things that we take for granted the most. A lot of the time, we don't realize how lucky and blessed we are, so let's take the time this week to stop and appreciate all the simple things that we are privileged to do in our everyday lives! — Minna

P.S. Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

words / love

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:18:00 +0000

( image from my instagram )

Tell your family, your friend, or your special someone that you love them, every single day, and show them how much you care about them. I recently lost a friend of mine that I knew since middle school. He was only twenty years old, and lost his life in a bus crash that slipped on an icy road. It pains me to see these kinds of things happen to people so young, because they have so much to live for, and it reminded me of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut and all of those children. My friend and I weren't the closest of friends, and I only wish I could have known him better. It's hard to think about the unknown, and it can be frightening at times. I try to live everyday like it's my last and make sure that I always do something meaningful and worthwhile. I try to show my family how much I love them, and how grateful I am to have them still in my life. With everything going on in the news lately, I tend to shut myself out of the outside world because I don't want to deal with the fear and the sadness. I try to pretend that I live in this perfect world of happiness, but we all know that's not true. It's not until something happens to us personally, that we wake up and realize how real things are. — Minna

three things

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:45:00 +0000

mint cropped tee / cord jeans / leather boots

We're expecting weather as high as 65 degrees this week which is

surprising because it's still winter, isn't it!? Oh well, i'm just excited

to wear some short sleeves outside for once! I've been wearing

too many sweaters for much too long... — Minna

three looks

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:29:00 +0000

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Look No.1 / Simple & Fresh

I love this natural dewy look; perfect for everyday.
TIP: Apply a light shimmery eyeshadow in the inner corners of the eye and it will instantly brighten up your face!

- Tarte Airblush Maracuja Blush in Peach

- Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

- Tarte Eyeshadow in Golden Peach

- Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Honey Suckle

Look No.2 / Clean & Bold

Sometimes a bold red lip is all you need!
TIP: After you apply your lipstick, blot with a tissue and it will make your lip color last longer!

- Boscia B.B. Cream

- M.A.C. Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Korean Candy

Look No.3 / Soft & Smokey

A great smokey eye that's not over the top.
TIP: Use an eyeshadow primer before applying your eyeshadow, and it will stay on all day and won't smudge!
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog
- Nars Satin Lipstick in Honolulu Honey
- Sephora Kohl Eyeliner Pencil

etsy fave / the caramel jar

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:12:00 +0000

Who wants a bowl of fleur de sel caramels? I do!

from my sketchbook

noreply@blogger.com (minna so) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:58:00 +0000

In my free time I love to doodle in my sketchbook!

Here are some images that I scanned from there.

You can see more doodles in my portfolio!