Mai Autumn

Hello lovely readers! I just wanted to drop in after this long absence to direct you over to my personal blog, Mai Autumn. There has been a lot going on in my little world (if you've been over to the shop, you will see lots of changes there too!), and I have decided it may be time to bid this blog farewell. Although, I am still constantly finding inspiration while I'm perusing the internet all day, so you can find some of my discoveries over on Pinterest, as well as on the Mai Autumn blog, from time to time.

I have had so much fun sharing lovely finds with you all! I look forward to seeing you over at Mai Autumn! (I can't wait for you to see what exciting things I have in store!)

:)

Thank you for reading!

-xo-
Christine

Soothing Bath + Body

As well as organizing my space on a snowy day like today, I also just love pampering myself with lux bath products. These lovelies will surely soothe your winter blues away! Some of these scents sound so intoxicating! Woodsmoke & Vanilla? Himalayan Pink Grapefruit? Clary Sage with Patchouli and Dill?  Yes, please! (above, vegan, organic, cold process soaps from Prunella Soap - I just love how these are wrapped! They look like candy!)

Tree Resin Bath Salts - For Strange Women + Himalayan Pink Grapefruit Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes Dancing Mooney

Clary Sage with Patchouli and Dill Soap from Saipua

Faux Bois Guest Soaps - Pod (p.s. - if you're in the Boston area, stop in at Pod to find an eclectic mix of all sorts of design goodies!) + Eco-friendly Soap in Pink Macaron - Shop Ruche

A variety of French bath products from Cote Bastide via greige

Clay Detox Soap Set - Rocky Top Soap Shop + Woodsmoke & Vanilla Shea Butter Soap - Flourish Bath & Body

I just want to snatch up all these beautiful, delectable delights! It's the little things that make life grand :)

I may need to make a cake..

Oh lordy! This is adorable!! I just found this on Etsy and had to share! It's Cake Bunting from Kiki La Ru!
This cute decoration is available in so many different patterns - such a clever idea!

In love with Kiki La Ru!

Centennial Bee-Day Party

Centennial Bee-Day Party, originally uploaded by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

This Saturday at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens they are having a super huge party to celebrate their 100th birthday (or Bee-Day! Get it?!) (hehe)

From their site:

Celebrate BBG's centennial with a bee-filled birthday party for all ages. Enjoy a day of musical performances by Stephane Wrembel, the Django Experiment; Mecca Bodega; the Persuasions; the Sweet Divines; and other artists. Themed walking tours with BBG's gardeners and scientists highlight plants' special relationships with bees. Sample "New York City rooftop honey" and other delights by local beekeepers and artisans. Hear renowned apiarist Dennis vanEngelsdorp and nature writer Verlyn Klinkenborg talk about the importance of bees in our environment. Kids can buzz around the grounds in fanciful bee costumes, make bee puppets, explore hands-on science workshops, and enjoy bee-inspired readings by Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman.


There are so many events scheduled and it sounds like it's going to be an awesome honey filled day! The BBG aims to serve all the people in its community and throughout the world by displaying plants and practicing the high art of horticulture to provide a beautiful and hospitable setting for the delight and inspiration of the public, as well as engaging in research, teaching both children and adults, reaching out to help the community, and seeking actively to arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural environment - both locally and globally. 


This is a free event for Saturday, June 12th. Starts at 11a.m. and goes all day til 6p.m.! So if you're in the Brooklyn area, go enjoy some bee-goodness! :)


Find out more over at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden website.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!

Hooray for Summer! I am so excited it is finally (unofficially) here! Hope you are all enjoying your weekend :) I just can't wait to get outside and kick off my shoes to walk in the grass! Best feeling ever!

Photo from Raceytay

Found - Love and Lemonade

I just found something fun!! Wait til you see all the pretty prettiness there is over at Love and Lemonade! Nina is a Southern California based photographer that has an amazing talent for shooting all sorts of subjects from children, to couples, to nature and so much more! I am getting lost in her blog! And all I really meant to find was a good recipe for lemonade! (Not kidding.. you know it's too early for this post haha)

You should also check out her pretty little Etsy shop if you're looking for some prints of gorgeous photos!

Love and Lemonade

I have a need for... Seeds!

The sun is shining a little bit brighter even though there's still snow on the ground and all I can think about is SPRING! I have all my blinds open today and I'm trying to let the sunshine in! All these thoughts are also leading me to my usual behavior of growing little seedlings every year. This year I am a bit tied up with work and more work, so I'm neglecting my duty to shop my seed catalog and get some lil plants started. Hopefully before it's too late! Gotta go get me some dirt!! :)

I found some inspiring little seedling photos popping up on Flickr these days, so it must be spring (or faux spring) somewhere!

<3

abby try again

Darling images by Abby Try Again. I love these! I think they are rather appropriate for the Valentine's Day weekend, too. :) Enjoy.

Happiness - Fashion - LOOKBOOK.nu

I went shopping this week for the first time in a long time. I received some gift cards and raided the sale section of a few stores. I think I came home with some good finds, but it's really how you put it together sometimes. LOOKBOOK.nu may be an invite only community, but I am more than satisfied looking through the amazing outfits that some fabulous people put together on there. It is an inspiration and makes me feel like I can empower myself to dress amazingly all day, every day! (maybe) Enjoy some of these fierce outfits!

Find endless fashion at LOOKBOOK.nu

xo!

Things that make me happy..

Tea with honey and milk

The seed catalog showing up with promises of spring

(see: Johnny's Selected Seeds)

French cake decorating

Being bundled up because it's cold outside

:)