Great tunes for the latter part of the week! Mates of State is a husband + wife duo with an indie pop sound that makes me want to drop everything, get up and dance! They've got tons of great tracks (throughout their almost 15 years in the music biz), I also recommend their 2008 album Re-arrange Us. The above song is off their latest album, Mountiantops (released on September 13). Enjoy!

Aside from the fact that I've recently become obsessed with Mad Men (I know... I'm behind), these unofficial Season 5 illustrations from Radio are in and of themselves *Awwwesome.* Slightly embarrassed to admit that it wasn’t until I fell in love with the Banana Republic Collection inspired by the show that I finally decided to give Mad Men a go (having Netflix stream on my TV probably had something to do with it too). Peep the rest of their crazy cool portfolio for more inspiration. I'm really loving the Sugar Type too!

Ok. As I've probably hinted at in previous posts, I am no chef. But this tutorial looks fully fool proof! Simple instructions, striking visuals, and will go perfect in my newly acquired hermetic bottles (also pictured below) from The Container Store. Complements of a friend that lives in a bigger city (more equipped with, what I deem, essential decor/storage stores, e.g. Ikea, World Market, West Elm, The Container Store just to name a few). Think I'll go with Almond... YUM!

Mine is the one in red! :)

p.s. If you haven't checked out My New Roots, do yourself (and for all those you cook for) a favor and start reading! Sarah has created a beautiful blog with wonderful, nutrient dense recipes.

Mmm... hungry yet?? Gojee can be your own personalized recipe creator. Paired with absolutely delectable food photography, Gojee offers recipe suggestions based on your cravings and/or ingredients you already have in your pantry! You can even customize it to include food restrictions if you're a vegetarian, vegan or have a food allergy. I'm completely inspired now to brush up on my (pretty much non-existent) culinary skills! Let's get cookin'!

  

My obsessions, A to Z. First up, A through C --- With a double dose of the letter "C" because I just couldn't choose.

A - Apples (Granny Smith, in particular)

B - Bubble Gum Art (This guy is pretty crafty with gum, I chew enough, could DIY this in no time)

C (part I) - COFFEE (self explanatory, however this local option should get a shout out)

C (part II) - Coach (this obsession is a problem)

So. In. Love. with these metal + leather pieces from By Boe! Made even better by their 5% of purchase donation to Women for Women International. Find out more about the this awesome org helping women survivors of war HERE.

Holy cat on a hot tin roof!!! Must wear these 50s-60s inspired shades at all times and bring out my inner feline! Talk about the cat's MEOW!
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