How Cute Are These?

I absolutely love these Anya Hindmarch totes. I think they are precious and would make the perfect accessory for weekend trips, lazy afternoons at the beach, days at the farmers market, or just everyday life.

You can see more of these at the Anya Hindmarch website, or HERE on net-a-porter.

images via Pretty Stuff by Patterson Maker

Street-Style

The Sartorialist

Mothers & Daughters

I know I just talked about how thankful I am for my mom in my birthday post... but, I was thinking this morning about all the things my mom has taught me and how she has supported me through everything throughout the years and I couldn't help the urge to post this cutie photo with a big hug to my momma.

And on a side note, one of the many things she has passed along to me is a great love for cheese. One of our favorite things to do is have wine and cheese together. HERE is a great post from A Cup of Jo about creating the perfect cheese plate. Yum ; )

Swooning

It is always fascinating to me how people choose to decorate their living spaces. I love this loft apartment. It is so full of light. One thing I wish I would have done more throughout the years is buy prints, artifacts and decorative pieces from the places I have traveled. My apartment looks straight out of a Pottery Barn catalogue. Not that I don't love some PB, but it's never too late to start collecting!

What would you like to do with your own space?

apartment via desire to inspire

Recovery Food

Yesterday, my brother and I ran the Rock & Roll Half Marathon in Dallas. It was such a great race. The course was beautiful and the weather was just perfect... Well, it was cold, but neither my brother nor I could feel it. After a race, my body is always so tired and if you can believe it, I can never eat right after I run that intensely. Around 7:00 I started getting really hungry, so I popped over to Whole Foods (of course) and bought a whole wheat, pesto pizza with mozzarella, goat cheese and tomatoes. It was wonderful. One of the best pizzas I've ever had.

My favorite food of the moment: pizza. It might be the perfect meal. Another great recovery food that I had for breakfast this morning: english muffin with peanut butter, banana and honey.

Very Thankful...

...For my wonderful momma, who 25 years ago today brought me into this world... and for my wonderful family and friends... and for this beautiful day!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

images via pretty stuff and cannelle et vannille

Bright and Sunny Days

Lara Stone by Mario Testino, Vogue US April 2011