Here's to hopping!

Happy (almost) Easter, friends! I know, I know ...it's been awhile. And by awhile I mean months.

Anywho, I hope everyone is gearing up for a weekend of Easter duds, egg dyeing, hollow bunnies & Christ's resurrection. Spring is such a wonderful time of renewal...so here's to each and every one of you feeling it.

Late night egg dyeing - the adult version.

A few things worth noting:

Adorable little Paris v. New York prints. Not to be outdone by a new patisserie in Austin.

Zara's blazers. Pages and pages full of 'em!

My current Kindle read on the big screen. So good.

That voice. Sidenote, why are sad songs so good?

Perfect Spring recipe.

Mere days. (so hyped!)

Set your DVR. This is history, people!

I need another gold necklace like a hole in the head but this one is just too precious.

One thing I haven't found is the perfect, not too high, Summer wedge. If anyone has any ideas please send along. I'm always on the lookout.

...I promise I'll get better about blogging!

Ear Candy

Enjoy to your heart's desire...I know I have.

I am in love

...with Paris & Barcelona. Take me away.

Genius

I (like everyone else) am hugely inspired by The Sartorialist blog. I look at the images daily, pull my favorites out of the bunch and hold onto them for a day when I need to look back and remember what I once found cool. This short film by Intel looks at the genius behind Scott Schuman's approach and what makes him find beauty in the everyday. I am struck by his lack of "formal" training and his strength in self-refinement when it comes to photography. He has taken the basic idea of "beauty in the eye of the beholder" and created a phenomenon.

Like he says in the video, it will be interesting to see how his work will transcend time and depict our generation for years to come.

Below: the short film and a few images I have loved.

the sartorialist

Wishing you a...

& to my beautiful Mother...

A Very Good Year: 2010 Edition

It's hard to count your blessings with a year full of trips, weddings, baby announcements, birthday parties, reunions, holidays, new relationships, sporting events, concerts and everything else in between. Last year I took a look through my photos and realized that things had been good to me. Fast forward to another year recap and you'll find me thinking the same thing. God is good in all things and I never want to underestimate that. Praises for 2010 and all the hope for a joyful 2011.

Happy New Year to you and yours!

love,

Kristen

Merry Christmas Week!

I hope that wherever you are you're gearing up for a wonderful holiday full of family, food, and the birth of Christ Jesus. Whether you're sitting on a patio enjoying this Indian Summer or ice scraping your way our of your driveway, I wish you the merriest.

dreamy holiday decor at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas