Christmas is closing in!!!!

There is nothing wrong with making a little wish list...
I could be out of my mind and put this house on my Christmas list....
But I wont ;)

I could be crazy and put this fine ride on there....
But I wont ;)

Instead it's a list of things I want, but shouldn't purchase because I have to be a responsible adult.
Instead I save them onto my desktop and see if I ever get them.
I usually don't buy them and realize there are greater things to worry about.
My ultimate Christmas list would be to solve world hunger and see the end of hate in this world.
But lets be real, I'm Christ-ina not Christ!!
But take a look at my little wish list ;)
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Just for fun, a bike accessory :)
Just take out that ugly Ferby looking dog!!

This color says it all!

If you know me well, you know I'm ring crazy!
I like this one only because it reminds me of one I lost.
I dislike it says OBEY on it but who will ever notice?
I'll say the B.E. are my man's initials ;)

Gold, gold, gold!
No one can ever have enough ;)

More gold bling! How can you say no to something this amazing!

These blouses are ones I should just make...
The price and quality probably wont match anyway!

These wedges are a Major wishlist item, I don't get to wear heels or wedges often.

You can't blame a lady for trying to look fly ;)

These loafers are more realistic and $39....I mean!!
I'm a sucker for woven footwear!! Yum!!!These boots are the style of boot I've had my eye on for some time now!
I want theeeessseee, Zara has a $50 pair I might just spoil myself with.
I could wear these with everything!! Denim, dresses, shorts, and skirts.... Bring it on!!

Don't lose sight of what is important these Holidays!!
I wish you all and your families a lovely holiday season,
and all the health and happiness in the world!
Be thankful for the great people in your life,
that will always be worth far more than any amount of Stuff or money!
xoxo

Women....

Inspiration Of The Day: Be a strong, confident, independent, and happy woman!

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With those traits nothing can bring you down.

It's easy to lose sight of who YOU are and what you WANT!

Figure yourself out, love yourself, and conquer your dreams.

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With that said here are some photos of women that I've collected.

They stood out to me for one reason or another but non the less made an impact.

It's sometimes easy to stray from the ideal person you would like to be.

Know the expectations you have for yourself before expecting them from others.

Don't stop until YOU'RE HAPPY!

American Dreamer...

Being 24 and still living at home, in my childhood room makes me feel like this....

That feeling has me seeking a quiet alone place like this...

Don't get me wrong, not paying rent and warm meals are great.

But there comes a time that you realize, this is getting LAME*!!

*If you're my age or older and still live at home don't be offended, everyone is different

and in writing this post I am referring to my OWN situation.

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On that note:

I'm just another cat trying to live the American dream.

A hard working gal trying to make it in L.A.

Usually when frustrated about living at home I vent by seeking inspiration for my future place.

I'm determined and driven, and by this time next year I better be living my dream!

Til then folks enjoy photos I've collected recently.

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I want this tub!! The view isn't bad either ;)

Cable spool as a table and natural lighting, yes please!

Picture this with fashion magazines and vintage sewing gadgets.

To die for!

Plants everywhere!

From the backyard to your bedroom, genius!

Outdoor space is a Must!

Amazing carpets...

Glass, flowers, and old lamps. Love it!

Light, white, and calm. (Except I would remove the 100,000 candles, gross!)

Design is EVERYTHING!

Glass, glass, glass! Oh and the magnetic knife row ;)

This closet organization, times 100 for all my things. I wouldn't mind having this AMAZING men's clothing just because it looks good and I'd probably try to pull it off.

Wood/Concrete/Glass

This is just a fraction of my home inspiration folder but thought it was a start.

You can try to put me in a silly category like:

Contemporary, minimalist, modern, blah blah blah!

I believe no one could fit into ONE style.

We are all a collection of different likes and dislikes.

It's so easy to make some of what's seen in the images into a DIY project.

Start getting inspired and make some stuff!!

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xo

Colors, Heat, Sun...Yum!

Not to worry people, the world will not come to an end.

Whats to come is far too amazing!

Although I recently JUST posted about Fall

This most recent heat wave made me very

excited about what I'm seeing for Spring 2012!!

Alive

At our monthly Long Beach Clean Up

we broke two of our own records:

Best attendance with 107 people

Most trash cleaned at 224lbs!!!!

Amazing!!!

Obviously is was a Costume Clean Up and I was Robin and Batman (Stef) was in Germany!

Following a great morning I met up with my main squeeze and headed out to San Clemente.

Once there we met up with a friend and his lady and headed to her family property.

Got there just in time to watch the sunset and stayed late enough to enjoy the moon light.

And even met two gorgeous horses and enjoyed a lovely meadow!

Have you ever had the moment where you stop and

realize life is happening everywhere

and you think I'M ALIVE!!!

As I sat on a rock enjoying the night, I realized how

I wouldn't have chosen to be anywhere else in that moment.

That is living, that is what it's like to be ALIVE!