meet my new glasses.

so, so, sooo excited for them to arrive.

i heart glasses.

[preston bellini's from warby parker's summer crystal's collection].

xxocb

scenes from a weekend.

front porch daisies | starbucks + shopping | thrifted vintage pyrex | fresh blueberries

purple naley flowers | ulta grand opening | night time convertible rides | babe naps

nutella samosas | new stars single [!!!] | tattoo no.2 | where we belong

now hurry along work week.

i have some more weekends to tend to.

lovechelsea

we're holding on and letting go.

this week has sucked.

allow me to explain...

that is all.

xochelsea

your canoe or mine?

times have been hectic. but every spare chance we get, we relax.

last weekend it was cuddles with G and Kellan.

and canoeing down the river and pitching a tent by the lake.

oh, and visiting donkeys.

iowa is so pretty in the summer.

lovecb

dancin on my own.

today is a bad day.
this whole week is one long, strewn out bad day.

you know what though?

some times you just have to say fuck it. and laugh. and dance.

preferably with your awesome best friend who is coincidentally lena dunham.

that is one of my favorite scenes from a tv show ever.
from one of my favorite tv shows ever, girls.

it really doesn't matter how bad the day was.
just dance.

lovechelsea

makin' plans.

I'm not sure another song could ever be so perfect for us.

in love.

If I ever left this town
I'd never settle down
I'd just be wandering around
If I ever left this town

If I wasn't by your side
I'd never be satisfied
Nothin' would feel just right
If I wasn't by your side

'cause I'm not easy to understand
But you know me like the back of your hand
I'm your girl and you're my man
And we're makin' plans

We can go on and on
Won't ever feel too long
I'll always call you home
And we'll go on and on

'cause I know you like the back of my hand
Got a heart of gold and a piece of land
I'm your girl and you're my man
And we're makin' plans

lovechelsea

summer must list.

must have:
the perfect pair of sunnies.
a favorite book.
sandals.
a film camera.
loved ones.
sparklers.
popsicles.
good music.
h2o.

must do:

eat fresh veggies & fruit.

wake up early for farmer's market.

sleep outside.

go on bicycle rides.

drink iced coffee.

go to concerts in barns.

lounge at the beach.
bask in air conditioning.
go on a road trip.

must feel:

brave.

relaxed.
inspired.
peaceful.
alive.

encouraged.

content.

lovechelsea

[image source: rose & crown.]
[inspired a la chelsea bird; check out her summer must's here.]

moonrise kingdom.

[photos from the film below...]

i think you still have lightning in you.

i'm completely obsessed with this film.

completely.

it is easily my favorite.

i want to crawl inside this film and live in it forever.

wes anderson, i bow down.

and i thank you and thank you and thank you.

for bringing this world to me.

who wants to accompany me to an encore viewing??

immediately.

plus,

this beautiful moonrise-inspired necklace is now on the top of my must purchase list.

the world needs to know of this obsession.

soundtrack downloading now....

i mean, listen to this.

and this.

the colours and the photography.

the pure simplicity and innocence.

the love.

i can't even.

i'm in love.

lovechelsea

[sources: caringfor; coffeefortwo; musicfiendd; 10382; bowties; awagi; thehobo; zombie; beautyof; eusticity; erics; mjess.]

farewell, weekend.

we enjoyed...

lots of supernatural | quinoa and corn on the cob | farmer's market | lavender iced tea

sunflowers | moonrise kingdom | double date | new mailbox

pretty bow rings | kellan giggles | cave ins | watching more supernatural, with G | ice cream

dropping kirby at camp | sleeping in | trader joes goodies | relaxation

i will miss you weekend.

until next time..

lovechelsea

anywhere but where i am.

this fourth of july we headed to our favorite barn... for a little all night shindig, jamming out to the most incredible live music, including a small town band you may know as the counting crows. although my favorite act of the night is an up and coming band named foreign fields. everyone rocked out hard, in the barn, cramming 650+ bodies inside, 100+ degrees in the shade... let me tell you it was hot. but we managed just fine... tackling the 1 beer, 1 water method and lots and lots of ice cubes down our shirts... hey, you do what you have to. it was incredibly worth it.

event highlights:
counting crows singing colorblind while I swayed to the music with my husband.
counting crows, again, jamming out to romany rye's love song and shouting every word with stacey.
the most adorable bass player ever. i'm talking to you field report.
all of the bands taking the stage together during the encore to sing a special rendition of this land is your land. it was the fourth of july afterall.

incredible night. there are no words.

plus, some leftover camping photos when Kirby and I had fun with some sparklers.

happy sunday loves.
xxochelsea

littles.

nobody knows how it feels every time
all of the time
but "it's okay"
"it's ok"
nobody knows
but i've got a good life
nobody knows
of the aches
and the hollows
the deep breathing swallows
tiny things
moments
nobody knows
it's always there
rooted in deep
anchor to all
the line that leads straight in
weakness and strength
desire
regret
caving
crashing
i feel it all.

obsessions.

succulents, obviously. i have them everywhere.
handwriting.
painting my nails a lot lately, favorites are julep.
but right now i'm obsessed with this color by essie.
i have perfected the sock bun & it is glorious.
starbucks secret drinks. i tried the raspberry cheesecake.
quinoa & brussel sprouts. i eat one or the other at least every day.
then i started eating them together. heaven.

hurry along now monday. i have some more obsessing to do.
happy fourth of july week!

xoxochelsea

[polyvore].

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _camping weekend_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

the relaxation and family time was much welcome.

nothing like quality time with mother earth to feel like you again.

lovechelsea