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Pia Jane Bijkerk is one of my very favorite bloggers/stylists/photographers/writers/artists. From Australia to Paris to a little houseboat in Amsterdam she is truly an inspiration! Ahhh I’m such a cheesy fan girl but I’m not ashamed. She’s amazing.

Oh yeah. Her book is now available for your purchasing pleasure at The Little Bookroom.

I am so in love with these drawings by Antoinette Fleur.

You go little guy.

Source:Kevin Royden, found via Joanna

Someone must have slipped me a demon pill today. Because I am feeling mean, mean, mean.

Did I mention how nice the weather was yesterday? Warm, breezy, sunny and a just a little overcast. Perfect. It got windy later but it was mostly perfect. The temple grounds are so beautiful and I had lots of time to wander around snapping pictures. I also had time to call people and actually talk on the phone. I never call people anymore. I am no good at talking on the phone… even with people I really, really like. But if awkward converstations with lots of pauses and “well…s” are your thing then give me a call.

One of the beautiful fountains outside the Los Angeles Temple.

Ripple in still water,
When there is no pebble tossed,
Nor wind to blow.

Reach out your hand if your cup
be empty,
If your cup is full may it be again,
Let it be known there is a fountain,
That was not made by the hands of men.

(Grateful Dead lyrics)

We now no longer camp as for a night, but have settled down on earth and forgotten heaven.
-Henry David Thoreau

I finally, finally have a Saturday off work. This is a rare occurrence so I’m taking the opportunity to spend the day at one of my favorite places – the beautiful LA Temple.

Have a happy weekend!

Lavender Vanilla Bean Fleur de Sel Caramels

I’m not normally a fan of caramels…. but these lavender-y, vanilla-y, salt-y caramels sound too good to miss.

Katie Kirkpatrick, 21, held off cancer to
celebrate the happiest day of her life.
Katie had chased away the cancer once, only
to have it return- to clog her lungs and
grab hold of her heart.
Breathing was difficult now, she had to use
oxygen. The pain in her back was so
intense it broke through the morphine that
was supposed to act as a shield. Her
organs were shutting down but it would
not stop her from marrying
Nick Godwin, 23, who was in love with
Katie since 11th grade.
Five days later, Katie died.

This photo essay is by Romain Blanquart is as heartbreaking as it is beautiful.

(Thanks Joanna @ Cup of Jo)