life

Spring in Seattle, at Greenlake via Instagram.

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Wow. Excuse me while I dust off the cobwebs around here. It's been a while.

So many things have happened lately, so much I want to share, yet so much that I don't know what to share. Do you ever get that feeling?

Life has been going at a pretty fast pace for me. I'm running along with it, and it's great, but at the same time trying to find little breaks here and there to catch my breath.

Speaking of running, a few of my friends and I participated in the Nordstrom Beat the Bridge this past weekend. It's a run that fund-raises money to help the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The event has several different courses (1 mile fun-run, 4 mile walk, and 8K race), and this was my second year running the 8K (4.9 miles). What I like most about this run is that you have approximately 20 minutes to "beat the bridge" at the 2-mile mark before it goes up. The first time I did this, I was a few minutes too late and had to wait on the "left behind" side for the bridge to go back down. Sad, I know. This year, my goal was to both beat the bridge, and run under one hour. Beat the bridge I did, and finished the race with a time of 55:57. Most likely the highlight of my weekend, muscle aches and all. 

How's May going for everyone?

may is here!

Happy May Day everyone! How is the weather in your neck of the woods? Seattle's been on this wet-on-weekdays, dry-on-weekends pattern lately. I'm not complaining too much, but I'm looking forward to more consistent sunshine that's for sure.

I snapped these photos years ago (circa 2008), when I acquired my first DSLR. My old college campus has rows of cherry blossoms along The Quad, and every spring when the flowers bloom, it's one of the most prettiest sites on campus. (See more lovely shots of UW from Rachel here and here.)

custerluck

Porcelain by Custerluck. The blue and gold dots look like a cosmic explosion. So very pretty.

best made company + sewing

Since I can remember, I've always been surrounded by sewing. My mother is an excellent seamstress. Growing up, I've watched (and helped) her turn yards of fabric into dresses, jackets, pants, bags, and even stuffed animals.

This summer, I am determined to learn this trade from her. And would love to own these shears and thread cutter in the process.

I told her that I want to take up sewing and she needs to teach me. Her response:

"Before you learn how to sew, you must first learn how to fix."

snippets of my room

Via Instagram.

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Have you ever looked around your bedroom and noticed the little things that make your room, well, you? They could be something big and bright, or small and subtle. Either way, they're the things that make your room feel comfortable and familiar.

My room is pretty much all white. White walls, white furniture, white bedding, white curtains. It's a simple color and easy to pair with other colors. But what I love most about a white palette is that it allows all the ordinary, or semingly mundane, things to stand out.

My sheets and duvet cover are white, but the edge of my pillow covers have gray leaves. An empty mobile hangs from a corner of my ceiling, always subtly swaying and spinning to the room's natural airflow. The collection of W magazines that I've yet to read, stacked next to vintage Fortune magazines that I've yet to look through. And the warm presence of Charlie next to me as I reluctantly wake up every morning.

scrabble typography edition

Found via @bhefter

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This limited edition Scrabble Typography board game is now on my wish list. Seriously, what a beauty.

Speaking of Scrabble, do any of you play on your mobile/portable devices? If you do, look me up under daydreameeer and we can play! I'm kind of obsessed...

spring's a comin'

Signs of spring are poppin' up everywhere! A few snaps from around my yard with Instagram.

(If you'd like to follow, my username is onefinedae.)

black and white from zara

Embroidered skirt, studded shoulder dress, laced blouse, and sequined dress.

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I'm not sure when Zara opened an online shop for US customers, but I just recently discovered it, and am so in love with everything on their site. Some of my faves are these simple and elegant black and white pieces.

february 29th

Soft and pretty, by Rachel.

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Happy Leap Day!

This is my blog's first Leap Day post (hooray!).

Hope your day is extra special.

happy weekend + the oscar goes to...

I'm so excited for the Oscars on Sunday! Will you be watching? Kathleen of Twig & Thistle is the queen when it comes to putting together DIY Oscar Parties, and the one for this year is so classy. All the details are perfect. And look, she even created paper statuettes. So fun!

I always tell myself that one day I will throw my own Oscar party if and when I have the space. For now, a couch, pillow, and this furry friend will have to do. Enjoy the weekend guys!