combining passions {design + chemistry}

this amazing chandelier was featured on designsponge the other day and i can't stop thinking about it. This beautifully designed piece made from chemistry tubes was created by Pani Jurek who was inspried by the Nobel Prize winning Polish scientist, Maria Sklodowska-Curie.

what inspires you? how would you combine your passions?

if i had to combine any two things it would be photography and dance.

{ Sharon Montrose }

sharon montrose is without a doubt my favorite animal photographer. i've considered quitting everything, knocking on her door and saying, "please, can i please be your assistant."

but then i thought that would be creepy, so instead i'm just going to channel my inner sharon montrose every time i make my pups pose for pics, fill my house with all her prints and drool over her work online.   

on that note, this morning is *almost like christmas morning because her work is being featured on fab! if you're not yet a fab member, today would be a good day to become one. 

{Bermuda}

the mr. and i just returned from an amazing trip to bermuda with a quick stop in washington for some sightseeing. this will go down in history as one of my very most favorite trips of all time. washington was one giant adventure and bermuda is an absolute dream. before we jetted off i stopped by Samy's Camera in Pasadena to pick up a special treat. i've been wanting one for so long and i've consulted many friends on their opinions and i finally bit the bullet. i couldn't be happier with my new toy!
(special thanks to Joseph for all the super great advice)

here are just a few of my favorites and don't you worry, i plan on posting an entire review of our trip including some of our favorite tourist spots and restaurants!