Bonjour, mamma.

I know people say this a lot, but seriously, my sister is my biggest inspiration. You will never meet a more witty, intelligent, free-spirited, 0r beautiful 25-year-old girl. People always point out that we have the same diction, speech, witty/cynical attitude and I never get sick of hearing it. To be compared to such an enrapturing person is an amazing honor. I could write pages upon pages of situations where my sister pulled me through some dark, scary times in my life but instead I want the world -and you sis- to know that you are the sole reason I am on the path I am today. The person who pushed me with words, steered me with love and nurtured me with an influence oozing with positivity. I am so stoked to visit you next month sis! For every one who's curious. Chelsea is in the Peace Corps Master's program at Rutger's in Camden, NJ. She leaves soon to a foreign country (currently unknown) to dedicate her knowledge and training to the bettering and development of this c...

I am very excited about my new little hobby/idea. I just discovered this small little antique shop in the slums of the city that has an entire room of old, tarnished chandeliers that could be truly stunning after a little bit of "fixing" up. I have decided to purchase two of them, add some textures, colors etc. and see how they turn out. I will keep you posted on my outcomes. until then.. here is some inspiration. [made out of milk cartons!]

In photo: the talented and beautiful Fallon McBride and handome Derek Nuno Photographer: Christanne Mae Carrillo Love you babies, keep up the good work.. (p.s. this photo was taken with an iPhone.. imagine what the actual photos are going to look like)

I praise God every day for her . Jackie.. these are my favourite things about you.. 1. When you put vaseline on your lips before bed and you do the exact same circular motion every singggleee time 2. When you talk to waitresses at restaurants like they are the president (and you a peasant) 3. How you share the exact same softness in your heart for boys in vans 4. How you are so punctual and I'm so not 5. Your love for a good steak 6. Your infatuation with Disney (and cheezy pop bands i.e. McFly.. i do admit they are quite good) 7. Your inability to lie- although I know you have before.. you're really bad at it. 8. The fact that if i begged you.. you'd move to Ireland with me for graduate school 9. The devotion you have to God and His plan for you (it's truly pulled me through some tough times) 10. The fact when you cook you follow every SINGLE direction.. and you have a huge problem when things go out of order 11. T...

right now i've been very inspired by stop motion. what i love about it is its simplicity. viritually anyone can make an interesting stop motion film. currently stuck on: jump a couple minutes in and it starts to get incredibly swoon-worthy.

In honor of French club this evening, I have dedicated this post to the sweetest little French thing.. ... all my French bloggers out there ( Je sais pour certain que vous l'aimerez . je promets) for all you non-French bloggers out there- you must know this little darling actually speaks quite well.

I've recently began letting my clothes air dry outside and I cannot even express the way it makes me feel. Today I slipped on this dress and was reminded of just how well our nature takes care of us.

Aside from the fact that their musical climaxes melt my heart and speak to my soul, Phoenix is a beloved band to me. This smattering of Parisian princes have been whispering the good word in my ear for a few years now. Alright, alright maybe you have heard of them by now due to their recent sell-out to Ford commercials and blockbuster movies, but truly their sound is one of energy and love. I have let go of that notion of "not liking anything because it's popular." It's exhausting- I like Phoenix, Snuggies, Taylor Swift, Pride and Prejudice and Veganism. (to name a few) Best part of the evening is when they were doing an encore song, the song started slow- queue the instruments, the movement, buildup, the emotion... it was building, then all of a sudden the people in the front (us) were welcomed to dance on stage with them for the remainder. it was absolutely brilliant. they made my heart soar that night. See you in Paris soon- my loves.