The VMFA

I have talked about the VMFA quite often here on the blog, but I just never get tired of it.
And if you do... well you don't have to read this...

I went with a friend recently and we had quite a lovely time.
Thought I'd share a few pretty pictures.
Enjoy!

 


The Vans Warped Tour

I had the opportunity to check out The Vans Warped Tour this week with The Gray Haven Project and, of course, I took a couple pictures while I was there! 
Just a couple though.
Cause it.was.so.hot.
Too hot to even pull out my camera.
Though most of the music there wasn't really "my jam", as some would say, there was this one band called Skinny Lister that was so fun and quirky.
I loved them.
They had so much energy and you could tell they really loved what they were doing.
One of my friends described their sound as "pirate music".
Gotta love it.
Needless to say they were mostly what I took pictures of.
Oh and that's a picture of Yellowcard at the end.
For all of the five minutes I listened to them...
Did anyone else listen to Ocean Avenue when they were younger?
Don't even try to deny it. You know you did.
(Side note: Please notice the person crowd surfing in the last photo with their legs straight up in the air...)

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Friday's Letters

Dear Summer (again),
I feel like time is just flying by and you are almost over. I can hardly believe it. I'm a little torn between excitement for cool weather and sweaters and more knitting and not getting to go to the beach anymore.

Dear Scrambled Egg Breakfast,
You were amazing.
If I do say so myself.
Since I did make you.

Dear Packing,
Why are you always so hard?

Dear Employees at That One 7-11,
Thanks for always being so nice.
Seriously have never come across nicer, sweeter, more friendly people in a gas station before.

Dear Readers,
Sorry for the lack of super interesting posts lately.
I'll get back on the ball again soon!

Dear Thrift Stores Everywhere,
I have not visited one of you in quite a very long time. I have to say I'm quite proud of myself for this diligent abstinence. However, I do dearly miss you.

Dear Joann Fabrics,
Why is it that I always go in to buy one thing but then come out without that one thing but a cartful of extra things??

Dear Weekend,
I hope there's some sleep involved sometime during your stay.


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Blue.











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I love the color blue.
It's my favoritest.
When I shop I always gravitate towards blue things... It's a problem.
I even love songs that mention blue things (Like Blue Skies by Noah and The Whale, Blue Suitcase by Erin McCarley, Blue Lips by Regina Spektor...).
What's your favorite color?

(Photo credit unknown. If you know, let me know and I will link accordingly!)

RVA United

RVA United is a city-wide outreach gathering for 20-30 somethings in Richmond.
I had the opportunity to go for the first time a few weeks ago and it was an awesome experience.
I decided to make a little video to help promote it which you can watch at the end of the post. 
(Keep in mind this is like my second video ever though so it isn't perfect!)
Here are some photos from the night as well.
Enjoy!
 
 
 
 
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Friday I'm In Love

This Friday I'm in love with....

This dress

A new blog (about breakfast!)

10 places to get inspired

This really sweet post

This Etsy shop

A plethora of DIY projects

Pretty hair

These photos

Baby cactuses. I want some! It's probably the only plant I couldn't kill...

This outfit

A soft pretzel recipe

These words (after going to bed at 4AM last night I think it's safe to say I agree)

A pretty wedding

Another fun DIY

And another one

Offering free shipping this week in the shop! Just enter coupon code: FREESHIPPINGJULY at checkout! You know you want a little elephant or a necklace.


Also announcing the winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway! 
*Insert drumroll*
And the winner is....


Tara! 
You will be emailed soon by Shabby Apple in regards to your gift card so keep an eye out!
Thanks to everyone who participated. It was fun!
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Have a lovely weekend friends!

Incurable Fanatic


“If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow-creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large.” ― William Wilberforce

A thought for today

Summer Playlist


Summer has a certain kind of sound.

1. Springsteen by Eric Church
2. Blood by The Middle East
3. Scenic World by Beirut
4. Awake My Soul by Mumford & Sons
5. Please Don't Go by Mike Posner
6. Die In Your Arms by Justin Bieber
7. Days Go By by Keith Urban
8. Just Like Heaven by The Cure
9. Jackson by Johnny Cash
10. Sally by Johnny Flynn
11. You and I by Ingrid Michaelson
12. Keep The Car Running by Arcade Fire
13.Sleepyhead by Passion Pit
14. Brand New Key by Melanie
15. Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
16. Edelweiss by The Honey Trees
17. Savannah by Relient K
18. Temptation by New Order
19. Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People
20. Merry Happy by Kate Nash
21. Love Break Me by Starfield
22. Faster Ride by Cartel
23. Venture A Highway by America

And this amazing cover of Jason Mraz's I Won't Give Up

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What does Summer sound like for you?