in love with : olafur arnalds

 I'd like to introduce you to one of my musical crushes...the incredibly talented Icelandic composer: Olafur Arnalds.

I could listen to Arnalds' compositions for hours...wait, correction. I DO listen to his compositions for hours! His music is so beautifully unique. Using a classical foundation of chamber music and piano, Arnalds does amazing crossovers into pop by incorporating electronics, creating wonderful cinematic pop pieces. I am seriously in LOVE. The way he meshes in piano, synth, and strings is so gorgeous and every piece turns into an emotional journey. 

I love that one of my favourite shows (So You Think You Can Dance) has used his compositions several times throughout their seasons and that he's been the opener for Sigur Rós, another favourite musician of mine. If you love SYTYCD, go check out Jordan & Tadd's dance from season 8 and watch Amelia & Will's dance from this season. They're both beautifully choreographed and showcase the music so well. 

I think I'll grab a cup of tea and my latest book and enjoy some Olafur now =]

p.s.  clara ♥

in love with: moustaches

I really like facial hair.  

I'm not exactly sure when this strange obsession started.  But start it did.

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Not only do I love cartoony facial hair, but real life facial hair as well!

A couple years ago my dad started growing out a hockey playoff goatee kind of as a joke, but my family loved it so much we begged him to keep it after the playoffs were finished.  I believe it makes him look quite dapper!

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There is something just so charming about these little guys.

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My birthday is coming up this week, and Kelsey came up with the genius idea of having a moustache theme birthday party.

So we have been brainstorming ideas (aka searching pinterest) for all sorts of moustache themed food and decorations we can make!

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I am really hoping these straw toppers make an appearance.

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I sincerely hope I get this moustache ring for my birthday.  It is a bit creepy, but I love it!

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I wish I could bring my moustache to work every day!

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We really do love gentlemen.  Especially those with outstanding facial hair!!

I can't wait for my birthday party this weekend!  I am sure you will see a blog post about it eventually.

I hope you all enjoy the pictures of moustaches as much as I did, and may you have a moustache filled weekend!

p.s. jordyn♥

in love with : birds

Lately I've been crushing on birds of all sorts.  Owls, sparrows, robins...I love them all!


found: here, here and here

They can be cute, whimsical, and bring a sweet touch of nature to everything.

Both of these lovelies are from Anthropologie (which I adore!)...and are found here and here.

I wish I had an excuse to buy this headband from etsy!  So sweet.

{from (starting at the top lefthand corner): here, here, here, here and here}

And although I don`t think I`d ever get a tattoo (they are SO permanent....and I change my mind waaaay too quickly, haha), I really love the delicate look of bird tattoos!

{from: here, here, here and here}

I'm seriously in love with all of these prints from etsy!  I just love how simple and pretty they are!

The above ribbon is just so darling...and I'm thinking of adding it to my ever-growing craft collection.  And, since I'm completely addicted to all things baking related.....I just can't get enough of these cupcake stands!  They are just so darling.

For now, most of these items will remain on my (incredibly long) wish list....but a girl can dream!


p.s. kelsey ♥

in love with : bows

I have to confess something that no former tomboy ever wants to confess...

 I have a very girly and big obsession with bows.

My childhood self is absolutely betrayed and horrified. I was totally one of those girls who stole and wore her brother's clothes, brought back animal skeletons from the woods near our home and laid them out on our beautiful glass dining room table (my poor mother!), sported grass stains and mud everywhere, and once was caught stuffing my stockings into the garbage bin at church
(which did NOT go over well with my mom who caught me red-handed...)

So how did this obsession happen? I have no idea...

 All I know is that bows are darling and sweet and I absolutely love them on anything: clothes, shoes, hair, bags, whatever! Like I said, my childhood self is cringing with disgust. 

Don't get me wrong, I still channel my childhood tomboy in me & I absolutely LOVE the outdoors! If it came down to it, I would gladly choose my hiking boots over any cute shoe with a bow (although a little part of me would cry over the loss), but somewhere in my teens I began to embrace the inner girly girl in me and fell in love with the delicate beauty of all things vintage and whimsical.
Good thing too, or this blog would never have happened!

Anyways, thanks for letting me get that off my chest ;)
Hope you enjoyed this mini-post and the glimpse you got into my childhood!

ps: clara ♥