A painting from last night.
// watercolor original by Bekka Palmer
style.play.work.shop. summer edition
Justina from Compai and I are at it again. It’s time for another Style.Play.Work.Shop! This time it’s all about summer, tell us what summer means to you. You can use anything you want, just as long as it screams, “SUMMER!”
The Details
Submissions need to be in by end of day June 21 July 4
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We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
To see previous editions of Style.Play.Work.Shop see the style play category.
{sneak peek} the condor's nest ranch
I have been so busy prepping for a photoshoot that I have had no time to blog. The photoshoot was yesterday and now that it’s over I can give you a little sneak peek!
We took some models and tables up to The Condor’s Nest Ranch ranch near Bonsall, CA to do a wedding inspiration shoot. I made most of the paper products and styled the tables with Taylored Occasions.
I can’t wait to get the photos back from La Vida Creations and show you all the whole thing.
// photos taken with Fuji Instax by Bekka Palmer
battle // inbox
Yesterday, I was tweeting with Will from Bright Bazaar and he said his inbox is exhausting him. I told him I had a new ruthless way of clearing my inbox and only keeping things that really need my attention. I shared my method with him, but wanted to share it with all of you as well, since I know email organization can be daunting.
I used to try to keep everything in nice categorized folders, but guess what? They were too complicated and I never used them, so I changed my ways. I made a single folder called “DONE” and when I’m done responding to an email it goes in there. If it doesn’t need a response it goes in there. We are lucky we live in an age where the search function can find any email we need later, but for now, if you don’t need to look at it in your inbox, then don’t.
If you have a better way, leave a comment! I am always open to new suggestions to tackle this modern foe.
lucky enough
I was lucky enough to have a good friend come visit this weekend. It gave me the opportunity to take a long weekend and visit the San Diego Zoo (which I had yet to see in my three years living here). We spent an afternoon at the beach and I could not have been happier laying in the sun. I think it has been one of my most relaxed weekends to date. I need more visitors for this very reason!
// all photos by Bekka Palmer
color fill
flower power
summer dreamin'
Without fail, when the weather starts to warm up every spring, I daydream of France. I have been lucky enough to go to Europe nearly every other summer since the age of 14, and every spring I get the itch once again. I have no plans for this year, but definitely next! Happy Weekend everyone!
// photograph by Bekka Palmer
paper puppets
I’ve mentioned how much I like these before, but I was just thinking of them again when brainstorming fun things to have at a party. Smilebooth props perhaps?
// paper puppets by furze chan
beauty file: sterling style
I have been wanting to start a beauty bit on the blog for a while now, but always feel as though my own beauty picks are so boring. Taylor, from Sterling Style was kind enough to step in and share her picks with us! We “met” online and share a passion for crossfit and style; blogging brings all the right people together. Thanks Taylor!
I’ll admit it, I’m a beauty junkie. I love the thrill of finding a new amazing lipstick or perfume. I especially love shopping for beauty products during the spring and summer. Everything is so bright and cheery. When it comes to my beauty staples I believe that a light concealer, bright lips, blush and mascara can get you through any occasion. But, if you have time a great nail color and a spritz of sweet perfume take it to the next level. Here are a few of my favorites.
{1} A light illuminating concealer to brighten dark circles: YSL Touche Eclat
{2} I never leave the house without sunscreeen: Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control
{3} I have yet to try this, but I it’s definitely on my list: Rodin Oilio Lusso Face Oil
{4} My signature perfume. It’s sweet and spicy: Chanel Chance Perfume
{5} A pretty pop of pink for your nails: Chanel ‘Rose Insolent’ nail polish
{6} An amazing mascara that really adds volume: Dior Show Mascara
{7} The perfect lilac pink color (and a favorite of the J. Crew stylists): Nars Lipstick 'Funny Face’
{8} The best blush and bronzing duo ever: Nars Organsm/Laguna Highlighting/Bronzing Blush Duo