a fresh batch of facebook fan photos in the spirit of summer :)
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May, 2011
slow down, you’re moving too fast
May 31st, 2011 / Posted by fp julia / Permalinkthis weekend was such a beautiful escape from the manic pace of daily life – everything moves slower at the beach, in the best way. waking up with coffee and a good book on the porch, strolling on the beach with water lapping at your toes, the rays of sun creeping over your skin, cooking on the grill, watching the sun sink into the horizon…there is nothing better, in my mind.
did you all have a nice weekend? where is your favorite place in the world?
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- sassy j says:
Ocean City is heaven!!! Love the photos:)
- Anonymous says:
Alaska… anywhere in the last frontier.
- Alyssa says:
South Padre Island, TX <3
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monday quote
May 30th, 2011 / Posted by fp julia / Permalink
“our individuality is all, all, that we have. there are those who barter it for security, those who repress it for what they believe is the betterment of the whole society, but blessed in the twinkle of the morning star is the one who nurtures it and rides it, in grace and love and wit, from peculiar station to peculiar station along life’s bittersweet route.”
- tom robbins, jitterbug perfume
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Berry Smoothie
May 29th, 2011 / Posted by fp naomi / PermalinkThere are two kinds of people in this world: sweet and salty. I unfortunately, am one of those with a huge sweet tooth. I’m always trying to come up with healthy options that can still satisfy my craving. This berry smoothie is one of my favorites. It’s made with almond milk which gives it the perfect creaminess, and I also throw in a few mint leaves to make it refreshing. The best part? Almost anyone can eat it! It is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. =)
Ingredients:
-1 cup frozen strawberries
-1 cup frozen blueberries
-almond milk (approx 1 cup)
-1tbsp mint leaves
You will need either a blender or a hand blender (shown in this example)
Instructions:
Fill measuring cup with berries and mint leaves
Fill with almond milk until just a few berries are poking out on top
Hand blend (or blend) ingredients
Once ingredients have a purplish/pink color you can pour it into a glass or bowl and eat with a spoon.
**now that you’ve made this recipe feel free to experiment with any fruit combination you’d like. I like to stick to frozen fruit because they give it a nice cold iciness!
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- Robin Robaszkiewicz says:
LOVE the clothes on here!
- Meghan says:
I made one this morning! Delicious, thank you for the tips! Vanilla Almond Milk is the tits!
- Sarah K says:
yummm. I love smoothies
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powwow
May 28th, 2011 / Posted by fp julia / Permalinkone of the blogs i frequent for finding really cool photography and artwork is booooooom – and it was through that site that i heard about “powwow.” what is powwow? i think their description says it best:
The beauty of art is most commonly enjoyed during its final stage. All the blood, sweat and tears happen behind closed doors. However, that is where the real grandeur lies. The process. Imagine for a moment a gathering of internationally renowned artists in one place. A place that will allow them to do what they do best: be creative. We give them the tools, the space and the freedom to paint for one week. We make that process open to the public, allowing them full engagement and interaction between the artists and their audience. They witness the creativity in its entirety and become an essential part of the artists’ process. It’s about the breaking down of those closed doors and making art accessible. Seeing creativity happen from beginning to end and bringing people together through art. A POW WOW.
amazing idea, right? the most recent powwow took place in oahu, hawaii, and i wanted to share some of the inspiring photos that came out of it.
images via we love campfires.
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- Jennifer says:
I love wall murals-
this looks so similar to street art! I love it!!
if you’re into that kinda stuff, check out http://theinvisiblethread.com/2011/06/02/west-loop-walls/ - jeff says:
thanks for posting this Julia! you should come to hawaii next february for the next one!
- allison says:
I just recently discovered this blog completely random. But I’m in love with the incredible collection of inspiring and creative photos you put up. However, I was spending my weekend catching up on previous entries one after another and it seems the older ones no longer have any photos… Is there anyway these old posts can be reactivated? I really cannot believe I read over a year’s worth of stuff in like 2 days -.-
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Saturday DO
May 28th, 2011 / Posted by fp naomi / PermalinkDO: call an old friend today.
Sometimes life gets really hectic. We’re focusing on everything we have to do, running around in a whirlwind of the here and what’s next. It’s all too simple to lose yourself and forget about the things that are not right in front of your face. Today, take a moment to stop the mayhem – to sit down and call an old friend, and to laugh at old memories and catch up on what’s new. I recently lost a good friend from high school. I had been meaning to call her that week, but every time I thought of it I was tired or had to run out the door. Lots of people say, “put that past behind you,” but I don’t always agree. Sometimes it’s important to remember the past – where you’ve been and the people who helped shape the person you are now.
If there is somebody you care about – call them. Call them on your way to the grocery store, call them while you’re doing the laundry, call them when you’re sitting on the beach. Fifteen minutes of hearing an old friend’s voice is worth it. Believe me.
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- Kiera says:
this is so right, when I was in 1st grade i moved from NJ to IL and i had a great friend named Katie, we were bests. Then i moved back to NJ the following summer. We promised to write but I couldn’t keep up. I feel so bad that i didn’t keep it touch and wish that i had so badly. I lost a really good friend and cant go back.
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- hm hippie says:
I love old phones…I wish people still left messages on land lines and voicemail boxes! I remember how cool it was to come home and have my mom check our messages! Great Post!
- NetVizor says:
In fact, I keep in touch with my friends in different ways. Calling them, sending messages or visiting them. But sometimes we also focus on our own business and “forget” to call them. However I’d say it does harm our friendship. I am so lucky to have them!
Representing the short curvy girls who rock the crochet bathing suit- Feeling. Fabulous.
these pictures are so pretty and inspiring. I just love everything about them .
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hey guys! we are getting more of the crochet bathing suit very soon! stay tuned!!