what I love: validation!

I had to stray from weddings this week, but for good reason! Its time to focus on something I truly love - something we ALL need, despite if we're getting married or not - validation!

Before you think I'm coming totally out of left field, I'll let you know I had outside inspiration. A short film entitled Validation. I found this film nearly a year ago and was in love with it then, but I had mostly forgotten about it, until the other day when I was down in the dumps - not feeling well emotionally or physically. My one true love brought the film to my attention once again, and I knew that I had to share. 

See this isn't shallow validation that I'm talking about. It's not about how nice your shoes are or the new manicure you got. This is about someone recognizing your value in this world - as an individual, as a human being and then taking a moment to let you know. That, my friends, is real validation. So if there's one thing I can ask of you this week, its to go out and really, truly validate someone. In return, I assure you, you will receive enormous validation back.

So here it is

for you

VALIDATION. 


I know I love me some validation this week... I hope you do too! Enjoy!

what I love: modern bird studios!

Okay, my friends! I have been bad at the whole "keeping up with the blog" aspect of life, but I'll soon get better! To make up for it, I have a treat for you! Amidst all this insanity in DC (weather and the like), we have a gem to share: Modern Bird Studios!


I LOVE them, and when I say "LOVE", I truly mean it. Check out a print that they just finished for a Twitter friend of mine:

Photo Credit: Modern Bird Studios

Jealous much? I think so! These are beautiful prints made from photographs you submit. So not only are they gorgeous, they're also personal and poignant images just for you!

They even have an amazing pre-made section! Where you can buy prints without your own photograph. The best part? The prints are equally as breathtaking!

Photo Credit: Modern Bird Studios

So what I love this week? It's official Modern Bird Studios. Tell me... are you in love?!

what I love: organic jewelry!

Some of you may be asking yourselves, "what exactly is organic jewelry?" A relevant and solid question. Organic jewelry is that jewelry that has an overwhelming organic quality to it. It is by no means USDA certified. It simply feels as though it could have been borne straight out of Mother Earth herself. Let me give you a taste of some of my favorite "organic" jewellers!

Exhibit A:

photo credit: Bario Neal

Are those not gorgeous as all get out? A perfect pair of "hoops" in delicious silver! I want them for my own. I'm not gonna lie!

Exhibit B:

photo credit: Bario Neal

Just for good measure... let me give you a third piece of tasty organic jewelry goodness! I give you an Etsy find:

photo credit: Etsy

Amazing, no? You get the true-to-nature look of seaweed adorning your neck without the whole "eco-unfriendliness" associated with actually using real seaweed to make a necklace! Plus, it's gorgeous to boot!

So tell me now: I'm certain that what I love this week is organic jewelry. You love it too?