color story: deep blue & goldenrod.
there’s something about the pairing of blue and yellow that just says ‘holiday’ to me. maybe because it reminds of the south of france, and str...
10-08-2020 21:34
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out of commission.
i know this sounds so silly, but as you may have seen on instagram, i was stung on my thumb by a bee in my garden, and my hand swelled into a balloon...
06-08-2020 21:32
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tote-ally summer.
i love a good tote basket — and to prove it, i have them in all shapes and sizes and display my collection proudly hanging from a rattan wall rack,...
05-08-2020 21:32
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vintage-modern neutrals.
i never really tire of modern neutrals. not your boring beiges, mind you, but instead natural woods, bamboo, rattan, off-white linens, and interestin...
04-08-2020 21:32
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organizing with style.
being stuck at home right now, it’s the ideal time to organize the heck out of our homes, cleaning closets, emptying out those junk drawers, and re...
03-08-2020 21:33
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letting all the light in.
sometimes i wish my kitchen was a bit brighter, like my old kitchen in echo park. and when i see kitchens and dining areas like these that are so lig...
29-07-2020 21:31
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a few words from me to you.
hi guys, i haven’t checked in from a personal standpoint in a while, so i thought i’d kind of give you an update of what’s been happening here ...
28-07-2020 21:31
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instagram worthy: @polkenstudio.
i’ve only recently discovered this very @polkenstudio, aka simone polk dahl, a danish interior designer and artist, who creates incredible interior...
27-07-2020 21:33
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brigette romanek’s laurel canyon home.
oh man, this house. heavy sigh! i could move in instantly and not change a single thing. it’s the incredibly beautiful home of Brigette Romanek the...
22-07-2020 21:35
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good looking summertime gear.
it looks as though we’ll be spending the summer sunbathing either at home, perhaps by the pool, or if you’re lucky to live near enough — somewh...
21-07-2020 21:32
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high desert home.
i mentioned this home briefly on last friday’s finds, but i decided this high desert home very much deserved its own post. meet the MERCHANT HOUSE,...
20-07-2020 21:35
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wear this there: vinatería.
when we’re able to travel again, and i really hope we’re well enough to do that sometime soon, a place i’ve been hankering to get to is harlem,...
17-07-2020 21:32
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desirable dozen: coffee table books & chic magazines.
i don’t know about you but I have a major weakness for coffee table books and a chic magazine. lately, i’ve had tons of free time to crack the sp...
16-07-2020 21:34
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introducing trove, by crate and barrel.
as a very long time fan of Trove, Crate and Barrel?s new exclusive collection inspired by modern design cities — think of sunrise hues and an extra...
15-07-2020 21:33
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color story: keeping it green.
good morning one and all! i’m trying to keep things nice and upbeat today, with lots of light-filled rooms and a good, healthy dose of green. both ...
14-07-2020 21:32
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instagram worthy: @kimficaro.
yay! i’m back from my mini-break and hope you all kept healthy and entertained while i was catching up on some r & r at home. this week’s edge re...
13-07-2020 21:31
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color palette: rainbow sherbet.
just a quick note that after my mini-break, i will return to regular blogging next week. so thanks for that little bit of time off! awhile back i was...
10-07-2020 21:33
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best of: may i have a little mustard"
i love a little mustard yellow in my decor mix — in fact, i happen to own one single mustard yellow velvet pillow which is thrown into a load of wh...
09-07-2020 21:32
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best of: she sells seashells by the seashore.
how’s that for a tongue-twister" it’s definitely hard to say three times fast. but seashells, all on their own are really quite lovely. i found a...
06-07-2020 21:33
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best of: color story: the life aquatic.
maybe it’s my current accessibility to the sea, but this week’s light locations; socks via this is my archief; @bilinga_beach_abode’s shower; s...
01-07-2020 21:30
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best of: a well-styled shelf life.
what would we do without shelves" we’d have nowhere to place our most treasured collections, books, or memorabilia. but one should never take a she...
30-06-2020 21:30
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wear this there: nadzieja.
one place on my bucket list to visit is poland, so today we’re taking a virtual trip to nadzieja literally means ‘the state of expecting or hopin...
26-06-2020 21:30
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good reads: wild interiors.
if you’re into the urban jungle movement or just longing to have more greenery in your home, have i got a new book for you! Plant and interior styl...
25-06-2020 21:30
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wear this there: true true pizza.
true story: today we’re headed to toronto, canada. well, at least we will be when things open back up and we can support these small businesses aga...
25-06-2020 21:30
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summery surf shack.
the june gloom as they like to call it in beach towns has rolled in and has me hunkered down under a cozy blanket as i write this, but i’m still in...
25-06-2020 21:30
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shop small: bon boutique.
top photo by Kate Edmonson.
the first thing you’ll notice about bon boutique is how exceedingly charming everything about it is. from the uniquely ...
25-06-2020 21:30
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we could all use a long soak.
there’s something just so soothing about a long soak in the tub — especially these days. vintage clawfoot tubs take bubble baths to a whole new l...
25-06-2020 21:30
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built-ins for the win.
popular in the 1950 & 60’s built-in furniture seems to be making a strong comeback. and there’s a lot to love about built-in furniture — for on...
25-06-2020 21:30
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whimsy meets sophistication.
this is one very beautiful collaboration between some very talented designers. featured on sight unseen this project from hovey design — two sister...
25-06-2020 21:30
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wear this there: lardo.
i’ll bet a lot of us are dreaming of the day we can finally get away and take one of our dream trips. we’ve got a lot of time to think about wher...
03-04-2020 21:58
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shop small: tono co.
via pinterest i stumbled on the prettiest small business, which gave me the idea that a shop small series might be timely right now, so we can collec...
01-04-2020 22:07
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instagram worthy: @timlabenda.
i first landed on this very inspiring and ...
31-03-2020 22:02
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reading up!
since these are unchartered times for us, i may from time to time veer off on a different track from simply posting interior inspiration. not that i ...
30-03-2020 22:06
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best of: dream worthy bedrooms.
i’m not sure why i was so drawn to sharing dreamy bedrooms with you today, but i am feeling a little sleepy as i put together this blog post. somet...
28-03-2020 22:01
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best of: living with texture.
adding texture is one of the easiest ways to give a room a warmer, more relaxed vibe, and step up the sophistication, too. and doing so through layer...
28-03-2020 22:01
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best of: low maintenance patio life.
now that i’m living at the beach, and on an acre-wide cactus garden, i’ve gotten really into outdoor living. i have succulents, cacti, bamboo and...
26-03-2020 22:02
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best of: embrace the funky.
i love a great, unexpected, very eclectic and funky kinda vibe — that truly effortless european look with pairings you might not think of. but when...
26-03-2020 22:02
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best of: eclectic dining style.
when it comes to dining rooms, the more mismatched and eclectic for me all the better. it’s almost as if your dinner party grew organically and gue...
25-03-2020 22:07
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best of: new wave of surf style.
i can’t help myself — i just really love surf culture, i grew up with it and i find after moving to laguna that i’ve embraced it even more and ...
25-03-2020 22:07
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a little time out.
hey guys, i hope you’re all doing as well as can be expected under our current quarantine. i’m hanging in there, but haven’t been feeling great...
24-03-2020 21:59
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color story: wondrous white.
hello, monday! I hope you guys are holding up alright. i know this quarantine is really hard for some of you, so hopefully blogging as per usual is a...
23-03-2020 22:02
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wear this there: botanica.
i wasn’t certain if i should put together a caviar (and you can request a no-contact delivery). and if you want to help support this small restaura...
20-03-2020 21:59
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a little something old school.
i have always loved a jigsaw puzzle. and what better time to while away our hours with a little mental hopscotch, putting together an old school jigs...
19-03-2020 21:59
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good reads: fox & june.
i love discovering new blogs, and this one is a beauty — and brand new, at least to me. this is fox & june run by creative due Francisca and Joana,...
18-03-2020 22:00
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a good time to get inspired.
hello, friends! i don’t want to go overboard suggesting what you might like to do while we’re social distancing and staying at home, but i do thi...
17-03-2020 22:02
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color story: basic black.
greetings friends, how are you all hanging in there" i hope you’re safe, healthy and somehow trying to find a way to embrace your inner homebody. a...
16-03-2020 22:02
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wear this there: fisher loft.
this week we’re heading to my old hometown, that beautiful city by the bay, san francisco. and we’re about to dine at one of its newest hot spots...
13-03-2020 22:06
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a little rough around the edges.
in contrast to yesterday’s plush post (always something for every taste here!) i think i’d call this look ‘rustic modern’ because while it is...
12-03-2020 22:00
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on trend: the plush life.
i’ve noticed a trend of late — plush sofas and soft, loungey-like chairs seem to be taking on a new life and popping up everywhere. they’ve bee...
11-03-2020 22:00
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freshen up your laundry routine.
i?m happy to be continuing my proud partnership with Grove Collaborative to keep some of my 2020 goals for living more sustainably and to provide you...
10-03-2020 22:01
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instagram worthy: @_marinadenisova_.
this is another one of those wanderlust-inducing, ...
09-03-2020 22:03
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wear this there: osip.
well, we’re headed to the english countryside today, friends. we’re visiting osip, a small farm-to-table restaurant in Somerset, a rural county o...
06-03-2020 22:03
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vintage paintings always have my heart.
you probably already know all about my affection for vintage paintings, especially portraits. i love that they’re a little bit kitschy, but not alw...
05-03-2020 22:10
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at home with avenue design studio.
i’ve long been a fan of the work of Holly Marder, a photographer and one of the principal founders of avenue design studio, a boutique interior des...
04-03-2020 22:04
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the pink & brown world of marie olsson nylander.
i’ve always been a big fan of pairing pale pink and chocolate brown — it’s like a Neopolitan sandwich sans the boring vanilla, and it’s rich ...
02-03-2020 22:05
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wear this there: oddfellows cafe & bar.
today we’re headed to the beautiful pacific northwest and a charming little Seattle spot i think you’re gonna like. welcome to oddfellows cafe & ...
29-02-2020 22:11
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wear this there: odd fellows cafe & bar.
today we’re headed to the beautiful pacific northwest and a charming little Seattle spot i think you’re gonna like. welcome to oddfellows cafe & ...
28-02-2020 22:04
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instagram worthy: @maisonpalme.
i’ve just recently discovered this week’s ...
26-02-2020 22:04
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french finds for francophiles.
i’m not sure if i’ve shared this with you before or not, but i have a storefront where i’ve curated all my favorite amazon finds. it’s all th...
25-02-2020 22:09
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sawhorse tables made simple.
last week i posted a couple of photos of my home office on Instagram and many of you were inspired by my sawhorse desk, which is a super-easy way to ...
24-02-2020 22:07
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wear this there: synonym.
this week we’re headed to Hamilton ?- where is this, you ask" well, it’s a small city one hour southwest of Toronto, canada and the birthplace of...
21-02-2020 22:00
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the latest french collection from super marché.
our latest vintage collection has arrived from france and landed at super marché and i’m so excited to share with you what we found on our latest t...
20-02-2020 22:00
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instagram worthy: @thelavenderghost.
for all you fans of bohemian vintage modern, you best grab a cup of tea and have a seat, and get comfortable — and then you may need to hang on bec...
19-02-2020 22:01
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scouting around: erin scott.
if i were a full-time photographer this would be my dream studio. alas, i am but just an amateur, but Food + Lifestyle Photographer erin scott is any...
18-02-2020 22:00
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wear this there: grand café d’athènes.
as you know, ’tis valentine’s day, so what better place to celebrate than paris, the city of love" we’re having an imaginary date night at this...
14-02-2020 21:59
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cosy modern victorian (for sale).
i recently stumbled upon a new kind of real estate agency i’ve seen popping up around the internet these days. it’s a much more modern way to go ...
13-02-2020 21:59
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instagram worthy: @lucylaucht.
i guess i’m still in a holiday state of mind because this week’s ...
12-02-2020 21:59
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holiday at home.
i can always tell when i start hankering for a holiday. it’s been a while since i’ve taken any big trips, so when i notice that i’ve started pi...
11-02-2020 22:03
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collecting kitchen accouterment.
kitchen accouterment — i’m really into it. if you saw my kitchen in my recent home tour, you may have noticed i have a lot of kitchen collectible...
10-02-2020 22:08
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wear this there: meroma.
feel like a little mezcal, this weekend" well, i’ve got you covered because today we’re headed south of the border to a city i’ve been utterly ...
07-02-2020 22:00
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the better to (un)see you with.
i’ve always been a sucker for glass cabinets, but i have a brand new crush and that’s frosted, fluted and ribbed glass! sorry, plain old glass â€...
06-02-2020 22:03
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hello, artfully walls.
i’ve discovered a new online source for artwork that i somehow wasn’t previously aware of, and have fallen in love with their art collections. me...
05-02-2020 22:05
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scouting around: cassandra ellis.
sometimes through the internet, there’s this weird melding of worlds colliding for me. i see something about an artist, designer, or photographer a...
04-02-2020 22:00
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curves in all the right places.
i love a good curve, whether it’s an attractive architectural arch or a spectacularly secluded built-in niche, perfect for hiding out. it’s popul...
03-02-2020 22:05
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wear this there: anahí.
ready" we’re jetting off to the city of lights today, quite literally in this restaurant, because it really glows with gold. we’re headed to anah...
31-01-2020 21:58
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a bohemian home in barcelona.
how’s this for a beautiful, bohemian home" this kitchen alone had me at hola! this beautiful home in Barcelona belongs to the very talented photogr...
28-01-2020 22:03
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a tour of my laguna cottage.
good day! and welcome, at long last to a tour of my laguna cottage! i was lucky enough to have my talented friend, photographer bonnie tsang out to t...
27-01-2020 22:02
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wear this there: radhaus.
WILLKOMMEN to Radhaus, san francisco’s newest beer hall, located in one of my very favorite bay area landmarks — the very historic Fort Mason Cen...
24-01-2020 22:01
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color story: fresh-squeezed.
for this week’s kbl atlas; nuevo estilo; the design files; we are doré.
The post color story: fresh-squeezed. appeared first on sfgirlbybay....
23-01-2020 22:04
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small space, lots of style.
this is one petite, but very charming abode in Malmö, sweden. it’s an eclectic mix of vintage modern and new that blends together quite beautifully...
21-01-2020 22:05
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wear this there: via porta.
with the tragic fires happening all over australia, i’m prone to want to support them in any way i can, and that means today we’re stopping into ...
17-01-2020 22:04
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a charming b&b in bath.
fancy a holiday away in bath, england" well, i stumbled upon this very charming b&b on house and garden and was instantly smitten. it’s an eighteen...
16-01-2020 22:04
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color story: going green.
Welcome to this week’s ...
15-01-2020 21:59
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instagram worthy: @semikahtextiles & @carlaypage.
you’re in luck with this week’s @semikahtextiles, a curator and designer of Moroccan rugs as photographed by the very talented Interior Photograp...
14-01-2020 22:01
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what’s in your bathroom"
i don’t know about you, but my bathroom is kind of my sanctuary and contains the beauty accouterment of all my daily rituals. even after moving fro...
13-01-2020 22:03
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wear this there: smith & mills.
today we’re headed to new york city, where, in my humble opinion they have some of the coziest restaurants around. and Smith & Mills is one of the ...
10-01-2020 21:59
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sustainable changes for the new year.
i?m very happy to be continuing my proud partnership with Grove Collaborative to accomplish some of my 2020 goals for the new year and to help you ea...
09-01-2020 22:02
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instagram worthy: @marniehawson.
as you may have seen in my post earlier this week, i came across the lovely work of @marniehawson when i discovered this beautiful home in Australia ...
08-01-2020 22:00
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good reads: the new mediterranean.
i picked up a beautiful new design book over the holidays, and i think you might like it, too. The New Mediterranean: Homes and Interiors Under the S...
07-01-2020 22:03
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2020 has a really nice ring to it.
2020 kinda really rolls off the tongue, right" and it’s graphically pleasing too — so symmetrical. and here we are, a few days into a new decade,...
06-01-2020 22:02
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design down under.
i came across this gorgeous australian country home photographed by marnie hawson on pinterest and knew it was one that would be an inspiring start t...
06-01-2020 22:02
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wear this there: burleigh pavilion.
it may be chilly stateside, but down under they’re celebrating summer, so this week we’re heading to the very pretty Burleigh Pavilion and its Tr...
20-12-2019 22:04
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color story: pretty in pink.
pretty, pretty pastel pink — i can never get enough of this, the very girlie girl color. this week’s @pampaspeople; boco do lobo; XXX; hawkins ne...
19-12-2019 21:59
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last-minute gifts for guys.
i struggle with gifts for guys, or maybe it’s just my brother, who never tells me what he might like, so i’m always on the hunt for something uni...
18-12-2019 22:00
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