MOVE LOVE AND BEAUTY

My heart goes out to those affected by the Boston tragedy. The world can be a cruel and difficult place to live in, and today, more then ever before, we need more love and beauty in the world. In today's world lives ( and childhood)  of many are filled with video games, modern special effect movies or "cartoons" where someone blows someone up, super technological gadgets that make communication easy, electronic, and human-less , I think, there is a need for LIFE. A real need to step back and look at gorgeous - and unfortunately under-appreciated today - art, beautiful blooming nature and LOVE and relationships that we have in our lives. It is my belief that art is a key to a beautiful soul, and while it is my belief only and I am not in any way claiming it to be "the truth", I will dedicate next several posts and more posting throughout to all things beautiful and inspiring. I know you'll enjoy it too.

Marina Abramovic and Ulay started an intense love story in the 70s, performing art out of the van they lived in. When they felt the relationship had run its course, they decided to walk the Great Wall of China, each from one end, meeting for one last big hug in the middle and never seeing each other again.
At her 2010 MoMa retrospective Marina performed ‘The Artist Is Present’ as part of the show, where she shared a minute of silence with each stranger who sat in front of her. Ulay arrived without her knowing and this is what happened.

This video touches the inner strings of the heart. I've followed the lives of these artists for a while, was at that exhibit,  and seen this short clip many times since. While no technology will ever be able to portray the incredible atmosphere that was created in those short moments in real life, every time I come back to re-watch this, it never fails to find it's way to the deepest part of my heart. Because it is so honest. Enjoy.

Make sure to come back tomorrow! I have a wonderful surprise that could not be more fitting, and you will all love!  

WISHING YOU A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

LITTLE MISS PEPPER DESIGNS

 

 

 I would like to introduce our newest sponsor to you - 

Little Miss Pepper designs.

Growing older each day, I treasure my jewelry pieces not only for the beauty of it, but for the meaning behind it.  I loved the modern and meaningful Stacey's artwork from the first sight, and I think you will too. Whether holiday, birthday or "just because", these pieces make a beautiful gift for the loved one or self.

Apart from adding beauty to the world, Little Miss Pepper designs helps the little ones by donating 5% of all proceeds to supporting Children’s Cancer Research - and I admire them for doing it.

Some of my favorite pieces are above, but it's just a drop in the ocean - head on over and see for yourself.

Here is more about Little Miss Pepper designs :

  

Little Miss Pepper Designs is based in the sentiment of expression. Stacey Bradshaw wanted to create designs that express our love for our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, husbands, dads, and friends. Her customized, hand- stamped jewelry gives you the opportunity to show the world the joy that love has given you. Wear your love every day!

 

Stacey has been creating jewelry for over fifteen years and her designs have evolved with time. Her first pieces started with custom bridal jewelry for all of her friends weddings…how time flies! Now she designs pieces based around her growing family for her mom, her friends, and daughters and has added gifts that her husband can enjoy – key chains, collar stays and cufflinks.

All her pieces use only the finest quality Sterling Silver, 14k Gold-Filled, Semi-Precious Stones and Freshwater Pearls. From engagements to weddings, birth to graduation  you can find an expression of love to honor your precious ones in every season of life.

As always, her unique handmade jewelry is near and dear to those who wear it. Her desire is to create something that you love to wear.

Cherish, Treasure, Love.

Did you know?

In honor of Mattie’s godfather, Jason, as well as Max, Mattie and Pepper’s grandfather, Stephen, who missed Pepper’s birth by just a few months, and both lost their battle to cancer, 5% of all proceeds from Little Miss Pepper Designs go to supporting Children’s Cancer Research.

SENDING YOU LOTS OF LOVE TODAY!

One Stripe-y Birthday Afternoon...

 As we were enjoying a fabulous sunny afternoon on Nadya's 7th Birthday, I couldn't help but laugh and snatch the camera : apparently, STRIPES was something that EVERYONE wanted to wear that day. Not intentional, but accidentally matched even to our stroller blanket. 

Does this classify as tuned-in on style vibes? 

ps: for those that asked : stroller is stokke crusi in single mode , blanket is stokke ( it SNAPS onto a stroller! you will never loose it! how clever is that? ) , nadya's shoes are salt waters ( if you are on the market - most durable shoe i found. we are not going back to any other sandals)

LES FEMME MODA: Rainy Weather the Belly Style

 jacket : jcrew ( old. this season colors here) top: french connection ( way old... similar look here, or same french connection  style here). jeans: emersonfry ( my absolute favorite - must try)  . boots: hunter ( old season, but love this color and get 20% off with code { FANDF }! or similar pink color from target). bag: steve madden. scarf: nordstrom. lips: mac newest "mineralize". not pictured - target best umbrella.

It's been raining on and off last few days, so we ( as in me and the belly ) have been sporting the rain apparel 24/7. The spring weather here changes like no other and I am looking to the stable summer warmth and t-shirts - it is becoming more and more complicated to accommodate the 3rd trimester belly into my regular jackets, and I do refuse to buy a new one just for the sake of a month or so. Why, right?

WISHING YOU A FANTASTIC DAY, RAIN OR SHINE!