The Salt Empire

oh how the photos from the shop above inspire me. they are so beautiful and the earrings that are for sale are SPECTACULAR!
go check out TheSaltEmpire

it's pretty safe to say that i have been in love with this striped sweatshirt since i first found etsy. it looks so comfortable and the detailing of the ruffles on the shoulders gives it the perfect feminine touch:)
Blue and white striped sweatshirt by VictorianBird

i really want to start reading more and i think this autumn leaf in red hues might just be the jump start i need to get me back in the habit:)
Autumn Leaf Bookmark by Rumpelfeltskin

cannot believe it's wednesday! the husband has gone back to work (he is a high school physics teacher) and i am officially a part of the 30 year old club. it feels like a new season really is starting! now to book that trip back to michigan in october. i'm working up to it.
xo, rachel

A Boy Who Stopped The World

as some of you know a little over a year ago the world lost a true "Boy who stopped the world and made his own". a dear friend to many who will never be forgotten. this year i wasn't sure what, or how, i wanted to blog about it. (see blog i posted in memory of him last year HERE)
i've been falling in love with the 2 pieces of art seen above and i truly believe in their messages, particularly " i will be grateful for this day".
you just never know which day will be your last.
i've learned a lot this past year about pain, struggle and strife. but i've also seen the beauty that can result from it.
today's song reminds me of david, the title is just perfect! plus it's one of my favorite artists who deserves a lot more recognition than he gets. love and miss you david- always. xo

Boy Who Stopped The World, The (Lackluster Album Version) by Aaron Sprinkle

p.s.- you can also purchase the second piece of art titled "Remember Happiness"
HERE
happy wednesday friends:)