etsy fun

Every now and then I find something that I truly adore on Etsy. Today, it's the Heart of Light shop. I think I just may get a bunch  of things and give them away as presents (or keep them, tee hee). You see, I'm not a the best present giver, and this year it's been horrible. I'm behind on 2 birthday presents (I do love you both)! Anyway these are super fun, no?

...and heh. These items can be found in many other colors besides yellow. After I  wrote all this and posted the photos I just realized I must be partial to yellow. :) It is my favorite color after all.

Happy weekend!

max wanger shop

The well-known photographer, Max Wagner has officially opened his online shop. One can purchase prints and t-shirts based off his photography. Kinda a neat idea if you ask me.

Find out more here.

[image via max wanger shop]

tea towel calendar

I know that this calendar (and more like it) have already been plastered around the inter-web, but I love it so much that I actually had a dream about it last night. Haha. I think it's beautiful. Maybe I'll make calendars next year. I really need to start my etsy shop...hrm.

One can purchase this lovely piece and others like it, here.

[found via design sponge and little room la]

Jeremiah + Emily | Engagement

We had so much fun this weekend! We had the opportunity to shoot our good friends, Jeremiah & Emily, for their engagement session. It was a beautiful fall day and they were a blast to hang out with.

Here are a few pictures from the shoot - isn't this couple gorgeous!?

[images by Monika+Jonathan]

home style

People often ask me what my style is at home. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. I love design but sometimes it overwhelms me. And when it comes to style, I like our home, but I also know that everything in it doesn't necessarily uniformly fit into a specific style. I know that I like modern things, splashes of bright color, homemade art pieces, pictures, glass, woodsy textures, black and white, clean surfaces, and lots and lots of light.

Today I found this flikr set and I love it so much. I'd move in. Also, I think I've realized that I my ultimate dream home would have real wood floors. :) I wonder what husband thinks... :D

To see more from this home, click here.

donuts and kitchen organization

Ugh. I've had two donuts already this morning. I woke up late, which has been happening a lot lately, and all I could grab was a piece of string cheese for breakfast. It was good, but it was also gone very fast. I must say though that these donuts are divine. Or maybe it's just that I'm that hungry.

Anyway, Jonathan found this today and e-mailed it to me. As we've been trying to de-clutter our lives, he found this guide to cleaning out your kitchen. Hooray! So I thought I'd share it with all of you. Bonus: it's pretty and nicely layed out. :)

Happy Friday!

To download the pdf, click here.

[image via Hello Kitchen]

cade martin

These are magical, no? Lets all go outside and take some pictures today.

[Photos via Cade Martin Photography]

J.Crew's November catalog has arrived

My heart goes thump thump.

If only ... I could afford you J.Crew.

Did I mention that most of the outfits that Emma Pillsbury (played by the adorable Jayma Mays) wears on Glee come from J. Crew? I adore her outfit choices. Look at these.

[images via J.Crew and Google images]

The wedding was beautiful. If I could describe the ambiance I would call it "love." That open field was bursting at the seams with love and I wish I could experience it all over again. It was cold, but everything about it was absolutely beautiful. Friends, laughter, flowers, tights, tears of joy, fires, hot chocolate, mini pumpkin pies and so much more.

I wish I had taken time to take pictures. I can't wait to see the wedding photog's photos, I might post one or two if I have permission.

So, for today, I share this photo I found on flikr this morning. I think it's a great picture to kick off this work week, and for some, school week.

[photo found here]

mini calendars

I think I'm in love. How cute would these little calendars be on my desk? Or as a pretty present tag!
These little calendars are perfect! They also make me want to go outside and take lots of pretty pictures.
I may have to get a couple of these mini calendars and give them to friends. Also, this may have inspired me to finally get my pocket mirrors on Etsy.

Happy weekend!

[images via Kitty Rogers etsy]