Friday Favorites: February Flurry

{Dear Oregonians. Yours truly, Snow}

Oregon weather is playing mind games with us. One day it's sunny and the birds are chirping. The next day, hail and snow. I think the birds flew south again, they are kinda mad at the weather too. And, "we like to put birds on things and call it art", so, they might be forming some sort of mutiny on us Oregonians, regardless.

You know what a snow day always does to me? Transforms me into a kid. I'm out there catching snowflakes and cheering on the school closures and delays in my footie pajamas like the best of them. Hello. I am 22 years old going on 12.

Today's Friday Favorites had to be in homage to the white stuff.

{It falls, sticks, melts.}

Life goes on.

But for a few moments it's fun to dream.

Anyone up for a snowball fight?

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Warm Weekend Wishes to you!

xoxo

{Bon Bon}

Friday Favorites: 100 Celebration

Today I am welcoming Friday with open arms, a hug, and a kiss.

We have something fun planned for tonight, but I'll have to tell you later. Oops.

I have something I can tell you now though. Opa!

{I've made a bunch of new friends recently. Big hint: That would be you lovelies.}

When I first started this blog-land adventure, my readers primarily consisted of my husband and grandparents, (hi family!). Here I am a few weeks later and so excited to see how this space continues to evolve into something that truly represents "me" and "him" and "us" and "etc." Life in this world.

{heartfelt thanks}

I had no idea how fun this would be, (with you).

I had no idea how inspired I could be, (from you).

I'm beginning to get an idea though. (thank you).

In honor of this blog's first little milestone, {"100" followers}, my Friday Favorites are inspired by those triple digits. Hope they inspire you to celebrate the simple joys in life as well.

drumroll please

{100 years old}

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{the world of 100}

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{100% cotton}

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{100 years of solitude}

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{100 lovers}

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{100 dollars}

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{100 people}

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{100 restaurants}

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{100 recipes}

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{100 pieces}

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What are you celebrating today? {little*medium*or*big}

happy weekend celebrations to you!

xoxo

{Bon Bon}

Friday Favorites: Fa-la-la Friends

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I'm gonna go out on a limb today and assume that anyone reading this is a general fan of music. Bold prediction, right?

If you're like me when it comes to music, you are always looking for something new and something different. {You can check out my views on music here}. Well, today for my Friday Favorites, I bring to you glad tidings of great joy a.k.a something new and something different.

Best part: These are just a few of our talented friends who recently finished putting together their album/ep. Meaning, we have a ton of talented friends you have yet to meet. I feel like a little fish in a BIG pond around these guys. Sheesh.

{say a big hello to}

Hot Bodies in Motion

Synopsis

*Seattle-based (with roots in Oregon)

*Indie Blues Rock

*"Baby-makin’ mammal funk, laced with old-school blues roots---Hot Bodies acknowledges that it's dangerous to put this much sexy into one sound. The melodies are soulful and catchy enough to put that iconic smile on Stevie Wonder’s face while the music would make Stevie Ray Vaughan tip his hat."

Check HBIM out here and on iTunes

{and a warm welcome to}

Natalie Closner

Synopsis

*Portland-based (with roots in Seattle, LA, and Nashville)

*Indie Folk Pop

*"These are the sounds of a twenty-something girl learning to live, to love, trying to understand what that even means... and singing about it."

Check Natalie out here and on iTunes

Ahhh. Music to my ears. Literally.

Have a lovely and lively Friday! Turn up some music, have a dance party, and celebrate the weekend!

xoxo

{Bon Bon}

Friday Favorites: Cartography

I don't know about you, but lately, I have been sooooo ready to travel. We were out of the country almost 6 months ago, and now I'm beginning to get antsy again. I'm the type of person that loves change and enjoys experiencing something new. There is nothing better to me than living out of a suitcase, visiting loved ones, creating memories, exploring new places, and adapting to different cultures. Oh, and hotel shampoo makes my day, I'm weird like that. It's like I'm having cabin fever in my own city! Doesn't even have to be an international destination either. Doesn't even have to be a plane ride away, for goodness sakes. Train, car, bike, hot air balloon, segway. I'm ready to go! Wait. Reminder to self: Passport name change ASAP. Ok. Then I'll be ready to go!

To curb some of my wanderlust appetite, my Friday Favorites this week are map-inspired. I hope it inspires you to reflect on the places you've been and parts of the world your feet still have left to touch.

{and away we go}

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Ok. Got that out of my system for now! {And that last one is true}. Oregon has my heart no matter where we go. For sure.

I'm still scheming up travel plans though. It's who I am!

Where are you dreaming of?

xoxo

{Bon Bon}

Ballerina Bon Bon

Recently we watched this movie.

It was pretty. It was dark. White Swan. Black Swan. Ballet scenes and oh.my.not.for.the.faint.of.heart.scenes. Black moments encompassed the majority of the film, but the mixture of beautiful and gloomy was so intertwined, that by the end of it, I didn't know if I should laugh or cry. Did something ethereal just happen, or plain ol' crazy?

I still can't decide if I even liked the darn thing. Your thoughts?

Regardless, it was the fashion that inspired me most. Hello Rodarte! Hello cashmere, leggings, shrugs, airy skirts, off-shoulder sweaters and tights in grey, nude, and blush tones. Long gone are my days at the barre in my pink leotard, {maybe that's why I've become so clumsy in life. sad story}, but I can still pretend to be graceful!

Here's my interpretation of Swan Lake via my closet. I pulled out a few things that make me feel like a dainty ballerina and I possibly did a plié or two along the way, just saying.

White Swan

Leggings: Nordstrom

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Headband: Adidas

Earrings: A gift {handmade}

Necklace: A gift {handmade}

Scarf: Anthropologie

Top: Solemio

Sweater: Matty M

Earrings: A gift

Top: Silence & Noise

Hairband: Urban Outfitters

Shorts: Lululemon

Legwarmers: A gift

Earrings: A gift

Black Swan

Top: Soprano

Headband: Forever 21

Skirt: Forever 21

Tights: Urban Outfitters

{The End}

Hope you enjoyed a little glimpse into what inspires me in the every day! I'm off to dance around the city with my Swan Prince today. Hooray for long weekends.

Have a lovely and lively Friday!

xoxo

{Bon Bon}