own it: eames rocker

i just received my eames molded plastic rocker and i couldn't be more excited.  i've been in love with this chair for a long, long time.

of course my sister just said "it's just some white plastic on 2 bananas".  i'm not sure we're related...

design crush: StudioDesk

love the practicality of this computer desk.  one of my pet peeves is tons of cords and mess near a desk and this takes care of it.  simple and smart.

*  Bluelounge StudioDesk

my cousin bridger

my beautiful cousin bridger's wedding was just featured on the blog, love and lavender.  check it out!

bridger and her dad rick

the photos are amazing and were shot by brent and amanda of millie holloman photography.

japan

as some of you know, japan has a special place in my heart.  when i was about 6, yuki and yoshi moved in across the street.  yuki was lee's age and yoshi was my age.  they lived in the states for only a few years but remain lifelong friends of our family.

my friend jody, myself and yuki is on the right.  waiting for the bus.

yoshi waiting at the bus stop.

yuki lived with my family for a year during her senior year of high school.  my sister then lived in japan for 4 years.  my mom, sister and i traveled to japan for yuki's wedding.  i've been twice and want to go back.  there is also hideki and his family.  so many people to worry about...

i love japan.

the recent tragedies going on there are heartbreaking.  earthquakes, tsunamis, nuclear meltdowns, radiation, etc.  it's awful.

it's hard feeling helpless in the states.

i've donated to the red cross and so can you by texting REDCROSS to 90999.  It will automatically add $10 to your cell phone bill.  for more info, go here.

i also love what w + k are doing.  they designed a print to raise funds for japan and it can be yours for only $25.

buy it here.

wish list: abc print

i love all things typographical and this print drew me in with it's simplicity and color palette.  it's well made and comes framed and all for $39.99.

*  IKEA

bought it: sunburst mirror

i recently bought this mirror at target and i love it.  the only version they have online is this gold finish but the one i bought in the store is a darkened bronze.  i'll take a photo as soon as i decide where to hang it.

heartbreakingly beautiful...