{Recycled} Garden Inspiration

I was inspired by a picture I saw and wanted to re-create a pallet garden of my very own...!
Chris and I arranged four pallets in our side yard for vegetables {chard, butter leaf lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, strawberries, and chocolate mint... so far} and we plan on creating more
{for our herb garden of course:) }.

Mother Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!
Thought I'd share one of my favorite blessings:



"May the sun bring you energy by day,

May the moon softly restore you by night,

May the rain wash away your worries,

May the breeze blow new strength into your being.

May you walk gently through the world

And know its beauty all the days of your life."


~Apache Blessing

Local Designer: Fly Love Jewelry by Margo Wong

Fly Love jewelry by Margo Wong can be defined as a unique combination of Bohemian moments and classy sophistication.
Margo solely designs and hand crafts each piece in her home, located by the sea in Aptos.
Fly Love is the kind of jewelry that delivers you compliments all day long- its casual enough to wear for any and all activities, yet elegant enough in its simplicity to accent that dress you'll be wearing to your friend's wedding next month, oooh la la~

Find and purchase your next accessory obsession {!} at http://FlyLoveJewelry.etsy.com

Peacock feathers neatly fashioned into a unique hoop look

Another take on peacock feathers- different and distinctive

I own a pair similar to the earrings on the left and the 

adoration never ceases.  

I match them with a casual dress and cowboy boots, or 

an off-the-shoulder top and jeans.

Here is the lovely Margo herself, modeling a 

necklace that I own and love.

                                                                Fly Love's leather collection has a Native American 

                                                                 feel with the same casualness as the natural feather styles. 

                                                             The abiding chevron symbol is austere but beautiful

One of my all time favorites- 

and a perfect piece to add to your summer jewelry collection.

Check out Fly Love on etsy.com as soon as you possibly can!

Favorite Coffee Table Book

This book is AMAZING. If you want/need/must have new concepts or inspiration for any 

part of your home, this beautiful book will give you everything you'll ever need.  

The co-author, Holly Becker, is also the founder and editor of 'decor8'- an incredibly 

artistic design blog, look it up! 

Local Designers: ZEN TRADING

Zen Trading is a family owned retail shop located near the ocean in Pleasure Point.  

The sweet smell alone is enough to lure you inside.  

Inspiration is derived from the Hawaiian islands, the Santa Cruz lifestyle by the sea, 

beautiful Balinese artwork, and Asian culture.  Zen also carries a variety of yoga gear, 

casual clothing for men and women, traditional Japanese incense, bamboo and bonsai plants, 

fountains, the most beautiful jewelry, and the best variety of candles I've ever seen.  

After stepping inside Zen, you feel as if the world around you has slowed down.  

Located at 825 41st Avenue, come find your peace~ 

Lucky bamboo is a simple way to brighten up a space.

The two BEST candle companies are found here- Archipelago and Illume.  They also make reed diffusers, a flameless alternative that may just work better than a candle.

Sea inspired etched wine glasses- I bought a pair for my cousin's engagement party and she absolutely loved them!

Left: Zen Gardens and Zen Boards are great desk-top items for a peaceful lifestyle or to de-stress for a few moments.  Right: A display of Heather Brown's island style artwork, from North Shore, Oahu.

Asian inspired garden art and statuary for the home.

Printed bamboo mats and unique artwork- 

Zen is a collection of artisan products from around the world.