sweets.

I was going through the photos on my phone just now and I came across this photo I took around this same time last year of a picked apart piece of carrot cake. seeing this picture reminded me of all of the sweet treats I have already enjoyed and all that I will surely consume in these next few months. baking season is definitely upon us. I hope you have more self control than I do.

carrot cake is one of my favorites ;)

my happy place.

my bedroom is definitely what I would call "my happy place". when I am in it I feel a certain sense of calm. I am at peace. I am comfortable. I am OK.

I am a firm believer in the phrase ' love people, use things '. nonetheless, there are certain things in my life (room to be exact) that I do, very much love. I love my thrifted bookshelf which I purchased earlier this year for $12. I love the fabric (from an old dress) that is framed and hanging on my wall. I love the oversized painting that I created one evening when I was bored at home. I love my collection of books, little thrifted treasures, photographs of special people, my $5 tufted back accent chair, and the fact that this space is truly a reflection of myself. simple yet unique.

yes, it is true. my bedroom is one of my favorite things ;)

coffee.

people who know me, even just a little, know that I LOVE coffee. its a part of my daily life and I rarely go a day without it. the smell alone energizes me. coffee shops are my favorite places and its just simply one of my favorite things.