April 30, 2013

things I love (a good song).


Truth. 

Some days you just have to run home, put on a good song, and breathe. 

Today it's this one.

Tomorrow? We'll see.  

love.lauren

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April 23, 2013

websites I love (the everygirl).


Last year, a couple of lovely creative ladies who's blogs I have followed (and LOVED!) for a long time got together and dreamed up an idea unlike anything else I've encountered. 




There are plenty of websites out there today about lifestyle, career, relationships, adventure, etc., but there was never any great place to get inspiration around everything that so many young women are interested in. 

A simple idea, beautiful design, and an impressive list of featured women. Speaking to The Everygirls. 





The Everygirl Manifesto:
Whether she is searching for her dream job or a new city to call home;
is saving up for a down payment or a trip to Europe;
is learning to cook or speak another language,
she wants a little guidance. She wants to be inspired.
She is The Everygirl.
This is for her.

Every day the ladies of The Everygirl add new and engaging content that keeps readers (like me!) obsessively refreshing the page for new stories. Everygirls have a place to come together for interviews with amazing women (doing jobs you would kill for), fresh job opportunities, epic and delicious recipes, design inspiration and even the occasional (and super helpful!) financial or political gem
Most places for young women on the web these days leave me feeling uninspired and out of touch. I'm not reading things about people I aspire to be or new tricks I want to learn. The Everygirl has found a special way to share amazing and creative stories that you WANT to read and still makes you feel like you're swapping secrets with a friend. 
So take a look. If I haven't sold you yet, do it because it's pretty (hello gorgeous layout and design!). Then come back the next day and take another. Soon you'll be subscribing for updates, jumping in the conversations and picking up the next book club selection. That's the thing about The Everygirl. It's for you. No matter who you are. 
love.lauren

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April 22, 2013

videos I love (portugal the man).

This video is amazing. 

Way to go, Portugal the Man & La Blogotheque.

Way to go. 

Love. 


via 

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April 16, 2013

places I REALLY love (marfa).


Okay, I know. Marfa's weird. 

It's not a place for everybody. Or even MOST people. But this dusty town nestled away in the WIDE OPEN desert of West Texas has a special place in my heart. 




A quick flight and a three hour drive will transport you to another world. A world where there are fewer residents than there were kids at my high school. 

A world where artists and cowboys cheerfully coexist and even depend on each other. 


A world where things close at 9, there's one stop light and everything you need can be found at The Get Go. 


A world where a food shark is king. 









It sounds strange. People wonder what the draw is. My mom is STILL confused about why I went once, let alone a second (and maybe third?) time. 

You don't get it until you get there. 

And then you do. 

It's a place like no other, where you can...

Drink beers in an old school bus


Relax in a hammock forest. 

Search the horizon for the Marfa Mystery Lights

Participate in a Wayne's World Quote-a-Long. 

Accept invites to a stranger/email penpal's house for gourmet handmade coffee, cookies, a tour & shameless Courtney Does Dallas bashing. 

Recognize all the local employees and characters. 

Eat at food shark. Eat at food shark again. 

Sleep in a teepee

Spend hours doing nothing but wandering around. And love it. 

Maybe it takes being a little bit weird yourself to appreciate it. 

And I'm cool with that. 





love.lauren
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reads I love (online mags!)

These days, some of my favorite things to read aren't newspapers or traditional magazines. They are publications I can check out from my iPhone or my laptop, for free, wherever I am. New online magazines are popping up every day, but I have some tried and true favorites that I thought I'd share! 



Lonny is a home decor magazine with so many pretty pictures I find myself spending a good hour soaking it all in. In addition to a monthly magazine, their website offers fresh, new content regularly to feed your need in between new issues. 



This lifestyle magazine is full of bright colors and great interviews. In addition to monthly issues, they also have the Daily Fancy. I love their adorable description of the Matchbook Girl: 

VIEWS THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE COLORED GLASSES •

 loves to throw dinner parties, but has been known to burn the roast 

• VALUES ECCENTRICITY OVER CONVENTION •

 is the first to laugh at her own bad jokes 

• KNOWS THE CHA-CHA, THE CHARLESTON, AND THE TANGO •

 paints her nails bright coral when she's feeling blue 

• IS INFINITELY CURIOUS •

 could happily live off of red velvet cake 

• PENS HAND WRITTEN NOTES TO HER GRANDMOTHER •

 has a signature shade of lipstick 

• SECRETLY THINKS SHE MAY BE BABE PALEY REINCARNATED •

 received an ipad for her birthday, but will never give up her library card 

• HAS A BUCKET LIST A MILE LONG AND DREAMS A DIME A DOZEN •

 is smart, but never a show-off 

• LISTENS TO THE DAY'S FORECAST, BUT TRUSTS HER OWN INTUITION •

 never says no to a sunday matinee at the theater 

• IS QUICK TO BLUSH, BUT NEVER SHORT OF A WITTY REPLY •

 has a skip in her step and a twinkle in her eye 

• ALWAYS SHARES HER LAST PIECE OF GUM




Rue combines great design with fun, sparkly and creative stories that make it one of my ABSOLUTE favorites. Check them out! 



Emma is a Phoenix-based magazine that shares great recipes, DIY projects and party ideas for young gals.

I think I've shared enough to keep you busy for a while! Check them out, subscribe, and enjoy! 

love.lauren
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April 10, 2013

videos I love (Tea Leaf Green).

When is the last time you actually watched a music video? It's not an art form most people devote a lot of attention to these days, so the ones that DO catch my eye tend to be of the quirky, creative and just a little bit weird variety. 

When I saw this video from Tea Leaf Green, I immediately loved the snappy beat and spot on editing. 

Hope you do too. 




love.lauren
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April 1, 2013

places I love (big sur).
















Big Sur. 

We wanted trees. 
Big ones. 
EPIC ones. 

So we headed north. 

Way north. 

A world away from the desert, we explored your winding cliffs. 

Dissappeared in your misty fog. 
Relished in the scent of pine and ocean and earth.

Played fireside jenga. 

Met baby seals in the sand. 
Soaked in the darkness with strangers. 

Blew bubblegum memories. 

Took 10,000 pictures. 
and relaxed in a yurt in the sky. 

Found the most beautiful waterfall. 
The most beautiful library. 
The most beautiful beach. 
The most beautiful days. 

Ate waffles in party hats. 

Laughed about eye patches and insects. 
Told grand stories.

Planned our next adventure. 



love.lauren 




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