Full steam ahead! (Titanic reference) ((of course)). Can parenthesis be used as 'p.s.' and 'p.p.s.'? Will update. Here's my idea of what I do all too often, which is set up shop at a local (often indie) coffee shop. Sometimes it will look like NASA headquarters with an explosion of papers and hard drives and computers, but it's so cozy! Here's what I wish I wore when doing so this Sunday. Or as I now will call it W.I.W.I.W. Who needs OTD and WIW when you have imagination and the internet?!

Also, I'm going to make this a little daily inspiration post. Now some pictures from my adventures this week in coffee shops and at home. Exciting! I know. *Sarcasm*

Because coffee + sugar is the equivalent of Adderall. 

My ever-depleting candle collection. From various spas and Anthropologie. Picked up the quartz rock during one of my hikes.

This is Smarty. He is Diamond's (my horse's) BFF. Look at that face!!

 I volunteered at the Arabian Horse Show last weekend. I was titled "Photographer" for a day. A title which I like very much. I wish I had some ribbons of my own!

This is a picture from my front yard. Twilight is my favorite time of day because the earth is still pink, purple and blue. The birds will sing their final song during these hours before they call it a day and the rabbits will scurry home. 

 So that's it for today's post. Spring break is next week, so perhaps I'll go all out and film a new video(s) during that moment of grace. This post was kind of different and I'm kind of digging it. It's a more relax/chilled/cozy/homey/nostalgic feeling. I think I'll do some more of these kinds of posts. Back to the chaos!!



Keep it real my minions. Toodles.

Fall in the Desert

 I needed a little break today and I think this page needs a little break from makeup tutorials. I feel very fortunate to call the landscapes in these pictures my backyard. Armed with a vintage backpack full of lenses and water, I set out into the desert. It was a perfect 70-degree October day, so how could I not?

Boots, ZiGi; Socks, Target...I think...

Sweater, Free People; Leggings, Lululemon; Sunnies, RayBan; Leather Backpack; Mom's from her college days

I feel as though I should address the missing hand pictured not pictured above. That, my minions, is photo magic. My hand is somewhere in the sleeve, but how this photo turned out this way... I haven't the slightest clue. I suspect Nargles had something to do with it.

How cool is this guy? 

In the wise words of Gossip Girl, "Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and where you want to be." I don't care if you judge me based on the fact that I just used a Gossip Girl quote. It's the best show ever. So judge away.

Also, I've had some people ask me how to subscribe to my blog so I'll tell you right quick... On the left side of the page there's a section titled "Follow By Email", simply type in your email address and click submit. The next page will ask you to confirm that you're human and not a robot before sending you a conformation email. That's it! I'm also on BlogLovin, so you can sign up for an account there to follow this blog. BlogLovin is great if you want to follow other blogs as well. It kind of compiles them all together in one easy place for your reading pleasure.

Man in the Moon

Arizona is nearing the end of Monsoon season. Most evenings are filled with gray skies, dust storms and lightening shows. A couple of nights ago the moon looked particularly enchanting.  I managed to grab my camera in time to capture the red clouds covering the waxing moon. I will miss the nightly rainfall and low hanging black clouds, but I am so ready for fall.

P.S. I just started a Flickr account. Go check it out if you want to see some extra photographs! I'll be working on getting a nice collection together for my Photostream within the next few days. Link...Clicky Clicky.

Pictures & words by Elise

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