Deep into the mountainside...

Wish I could do this every weekend.

Yard envy... Taken by: amy e johnson.

Via: taibauo. Cute levels are off the charts! Can't handle! I want that orange cat. I need to complete the set.

Via: Zeb Andrew.

Song of the day: Of Monsters and Men- "Mountain Sound"

No chocolate candy covered hearts to give away...

Via: simplystardust.
I'll admit I'm pretty excited about fall. Right now summer has its reign. The muggy air is thick; it clings to your skin in a film of sweat. The greens are so brilliant, they are nearly iridescent; they must be from a fairy-tale, they are so prevalent. The sun is a searing dot of white in the sky.

I love these flowers so, so much!

Via: The Dainty Squid.

Beautiful, lush summer gardens. I yearn to grow things.

Via: Whole Larder Love.

Everything about this photo is perfect. The lighting, the pretty table with fresh food, the big windows, the house plants. Via: letssummersail.

I really love the simplicity and setup of this tiny shack. It seems so peaceful. I also really want that shelving system for all my spices and dried odds and ends.

Though this is a photo, the water at their feet looks remarkably like paint.

Last but not least, the new glasses I will be getting! I'm so excited. They have math symbols on them! I just have to ask the Nationwide Vision in Flagstaff to send me a copy of my prescription so I can fill it out online.

Song: "Called To Say" Stevie Wonder.

Make all our dreams of make believe reality.

I need this plastered somewhere.

90s girls.

I really want a pet piggie. So cute!

 

Amazing. It's like it's in outer space.

Song of the day: "Find My Way Back Home" by Priscilla Ahn

Let's get into physical!

Happy March! Spring is sorta starting, but snow keeps happening at random. I want to ride my bike again! My first 8 week classes are drawing to a close, then after break I only have a few classes, my 17 day backpacking trip, and I graduate on May 12th! So weird. I feel like I've been in school for so long. I'll be moving out to North Carolina with my mother, and start looking for work/internships. Really, I don't get my fancy piece of paper saying I'm done until after I've completed my internship. Still, though, it's pretty exciting. I haven't been taking pictures at all, which is sorta depressing. I'm still keeping track of things for Tuesday Eats posts. Breakfast has taken root as my main dish of the day, and I make it rather luscious and take my time to eat it. Other than that, though, my camera stays dormant on my desk. I hope I get the motivation to start snapping things again. Alright, enough babble, onto fun things!

New blogs I've found recently, or revisited:

Junkaholique
Beautiful photographs. I really like the aesthetic, and it follows the life of a married couple who run a jewelry line.

Sweet Sugar Bean
Just found it, but the recipes looks delicious so far.

Honey and Jam
Absolutely stunning food photography. The entire blog embodies things I find beautiful in terms of cooking. Don't read it on an empty stomach. It's full of baked goods.

Simply Breakfast
Like the tagline of the blog says: The art of breakfast. Lovely photos.

Melina Photos
Beautiful food.

House of Humble
Pretty photographs from the life of those across the big ol' ocean. It's interesting to see the normalities of someone else's life somewhere so far away.

A Restless Transplant
Life on the road.

Desserts For Breakfast
Super pretty photos of food.

Books I'd like:
Home Made.

Description:
How do you make cheese from pantry staples? Or create an oven smoker from scratch in just two minutes? Or make ice cream without a machine? In Home Made, Yvette van Boven shows you how, complete with an irreverent voice, step-by-step photos and illustrations, and a gorgeous photo alongside every recipe. While her recipes are rooted in a natural, from-scratch cooking philosophy, van Boven is never preachy (she doesn’t use the word “organic”); she believes that this way of cooking is fun and that the dishes simply taste better. Chapters include Preserving Vegetables, Pre-Dinner Drinks, Chocolate and Cookies, After a Night Out, Ice-Cream-You-Scream, Don’t Forget the Dog!, and more. Each chapter starts with a basic dish that you can make yourself, but usually don’t because you think it’s too complicated (think again!), and includes variations—basic bread becomes focaccia with olives and rosemary, or red cherry and thyme bread. This book will inspire you to make every dish at home.

Down To Earth.

Description:
'I was pulled into simple living before I knew what it was. It crept up on me using the smallest of steps and didn't reveal its true beauty and real power until I was totally hooked. I was searching for a way to live well while spending very little money. What I found was a way of life that also gave me independence, opportunity and freedom.'

Rhonda Hetzel gently encourages readers to find the pleasure and meaning in a simpler life, sharing all the practical information she has gathered on her own journey. Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap and preserve fruit, or just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably, Down to Earth will be your guide.

"The World From Above (A Terra Magica Book)" by Hanns Reich

It has beautiful photos of exactly what the title states.

I really wish I had a roomy, pretty pantry like this:



I love this room.

Wherever I wander...

This is such a beautiful, minimalistic room.


I love the soft lighting in this room. It just seems so cozy. I want some lanterns for my house!

I want to know what kind of snake this is. It's gorgeous.




How ridiculously adorable are these lions? Via: gamersgoddess.


I really like this photo. The forest looks so mystical. I also really like the idea of the animal mask. I'm considering getting one and modeling some of the clothing for the store.

This man is purdy. The photo makes me think of artist studios and the 90s. Not sure why.

Change is gonna come.

I know I've been really quiet. Been sorta busy with school and not feeling that great. I turned in my graduation application, it's pretty crazy how soon it is. If all goes as planned, I'm graduating in May in the spring. I'm looking forward to a bunch of my classes. They'll be much more active and outside-oriented, which is what I like to do. I passed my wilderness first responder, and am now all medically certified and jazz. The weather here is so weird. It's November, but sometimes it's still t-shirt weather during the day. Right now it's rainy and cold which makes sense, but jeez. I'd bought a jacket from Patagonia (waiting for it to arrive) to finally be able to effectively battle the brutal winters here. I get tired of layering up with everything and being a big puff ball and STILL being cold. I also got Batman pajamas. Because I'm perpetually an 8 year old boy inside. I've decided to learn how to play the electric guitar. I was able to buy one from my teacher for a sweet deal. I'll have to take pictures of it sometime. It's super badical pretty. In the meantime, enjoy a SAS post.










Taken by: CHUNKS!.





And because it's just so funny.



Pretty Lights is my most favorite new band. I love everything by them.