Infinity Scarf ~ KayLim

Wandering around Etsy, I fell in love with this scarf by LA designer KayLim.  The colors are gorgeous and I like how versatile it is (necklace? scarf? it's both.).  Check out her shop here.

Leather Cuffs ~ Lipstick Gypsy

I've been coveting these cuffs for quite some time.  Robin Krall ("Lipstick Gypsy") creates these by hammering old spoons and hand-stamping the letters.  You can purchase them as is, or she will customize with your own words.  My fave is the Vintage Gypsy.  Click here to visit her Etsy shop.

You like?

Bohemian Vegetable Soup

A hearty vegetable soup perfect for winter (I have a thing for barley).  Recipe courtesy of The Saturday Evening Post.

(Makes 8 to 10 servings)

• 2 gallons water or beef stock
• 1/2 cup barley
• 1 bunch carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 onions, peeled and chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 cup turnip, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bunch parsley
• 2-3 tablespoons tamari (soy sauce)
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Put water, beef stock, or water fortified with beef base into large pan, bring to boil. Add barley, simmer 1 hour.
Prepare vegetables, add them and tamari to soup. Cook until vegetables are almost tender.
Heat margarine in small saucepan. Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Add 2 cups stock, stir until well blended. Add mixture to soup. Simmer until soup thickens. Taste for seasoning, adding more tamari if necessary. Serve in large tureen. Accompany with slabs of thick dark buttered bread.

Red!

Are you a red person?  I adore it.  Whether used as a little accent color or enveloping an entire room, red just does it for me.

{all images courtesy of Pintrest}

Love

This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet.  ~Rumi

{source}

vintage luggage

I've always loved vintage luggage.  Incorporating them into your home gives your a space a "I'm ready to hit the road anytime" vibe...

{above images courtesy of pinterest}

Ever find your furry friend in an open suitcase?  Get instructions on how to make this cool cat bed here.  Or, if you want one ready-made, check out the options here.

"I really should..."

Find yourself saying that frequently?  Reading this article can help put things back in perspective.  Give yourself a break from all the "shoulds" for a while...enjoy the moment, embrace what is now, and love your fabulous self exactly as you are!

 I took this during a sunset hike a few years ago...