The Many Faces of Love

I think love can show up in many ways...

Forever love...

...loving life...

...friendship love...

...and blog love!

Clare from Little Bear Stories awarded me the Over The Top Award, which is so sweet of her!! So glad she was awarded this blog because she is deserving of it!

I would love to give the Over The Top Award to....

Anna at Cornflake

Bren at Chasing Beauty

All things nice...

Carina at BadTasteToast

little room la

♥ Shawna

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Blue and White

I really love the white flowers against the beautiful blue house exterior. After taking this picture, I have been noticing blue and white together, and it's definitely on my list of color combinations for when I start redecorating.

I am in love with the heavenly look of this bed. I am pretty sure this photo is from Apartment Therapy. If anyone knows otherwise, please let me know!

This intricate looking bed has an Alice in Wonderland feel to it.

Tea time would be so inviting with this table setting.

Touches of blue give this bathroom a beach feel. Especially love that mirror.

The mixture of formal and casual elements create a classy living room.

Love these blue colored walls.

Color combinations always make me want to put together an outfit. Here is one that would make me happy ♥

It is still not quite warm enough to wear shorts all day, so I thought this outfit would be perfect for the type of spring weather I've been having. This top and mini handbag from Anthropologie would pair well with these white ankle skinny jeans from Urban Outfitters. The outfit is finished off with Piperlime sandals and a Narcissus cuff from Anthropologie.

Hot Air Balloons

I am back from my trip and I have to say that I feel sooo out of it. I feel like I have been away from blogging for ages. Basically, I went on vacation and got sick. I am trying to get my thoughts and inspiration (and health) back together! Until I fully do...

I have been a little obsessed with hot air balloons lately. I think they have an old fashion charm to them. They seem to whisper of better times and days. My love of them has grown more and more. Here are some great Etsy finds...

Float Away necklace.

Hot air balloon print.

Necklace.

Steampunk necklace.

Screen-printed card.

Loving this hot air balloon wasp t-shirt. Wanna get this for my fiance!

Up in the air necklace.

Head in the clouds dress. Yes, those are hot air balloons printed on it...cute!

Screen-printed notebook.

Le balloon greeting card.

Fly away with me earrings.

Take flight locket.

I ♥ blogs

Excited...I received my first blog award today! Bren from Chasing Beauty was sooo sweet to award me these lovelies:

Thanks so much, Bren! You definitely deserve these awards. Your blog is so fun and inspiring. It is always a pleasure to visit :)

I feel so blessed to have the followers I have and for the blog community. I had no idea when I started how encouraging everyone would be. So, thank you to anyone who stops by. I appreciate it more than you know.

And now I pass the Stiletto Award to...

Shari from little blue deer for always leaving the sweetest comments and having an excellent blog :)

and

CEO. Your outfits are always so pretty!

I pass the I ♥ Your Blog Award to...

Lisa from Lisa's Likes. Your photography skills and fashion sense are so lovely :)

and

Sarah from flourish design + style. You have such an eye for great design!

I pass the Sunshine Award to...

Anna from Cornflake. You always have bright and cheery posts. I admire people who can be so creative shopping at vintage shops...and you find the cutest things :)

and

A GreatFull day. Your posts are sweet. They brighten my day :)



Lastly, I am on my way to LA very early in the morning for a mini vacation. It is time for Opening Day in baseball down there and the city is calling my name...I miss it so much. I am not sure if I will have internet or not. If not, I will be back in a few days! I should be asleep right now, but I'm not tired, so I might try to rest...

♥ Shawna

Another Rainy Day

It was a rainy day today.

It is currently snowing.

And it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow.

I guess that is why I am missing spring weather. I normally love rain, but I'm missing my spring/summer clothes! And I guess that is also why these pieces of jewelry stood out to me...they are so cheery.

Robin's Nest Necklace.

Carved Blue Birdie Necklace.

The Lucky Girl Lariat Necklace. It has an art nouveau quality about it, which I love.

Spring Fling Earrings.

Nest and Pearls Hair Comb.

These may look a little more fall, but these Leaf and Locket Earrings too cute!

I recently bought these shorts and this top from Urban Outfitters (disappointed it's too cold to wear right now!), but I would like to finish the outfit with these shoes from Gap and this locket (I know, I can't seem to get away from nautical things!).

Now this is the outfit I would like! This top from Anthropologie would look great with these Urban Outfitters Ankle Cigarette Jeans. The ruffles on these Unplugged Dumbo flats from Piperlime mimic the top and this necklace adds a little golden sparkle. Perfect for those in-between days when it's not too hot and not too cold. ♥

Beauty In Your Own Backyard

"The creation of beauty is Art."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is so easy to get caught up with all the family events, holidays, weddings, work, and whatever else life keeps us busy with. And because of that, it is easy to miss out on the beauty that may be on our own doorstep. But today I stopped. I stopped and noticed the beauty in my own backyard...

It's A Beautiful Day

I am inspired by this Etsy find. Stunning photography by Irene Suchocki.

A thousand lanterns.

Paris is a feeling.

Twinkle.

Ticket to ride.

A spring gathering.

This bird has flown.

The swing set.

Autumns Alchemy.

Paris is for lovers.

A song for spring.

Paris, le matin.

All is love.

Oh, which one to choose?