Dinosaur Encounters

A few days ago I journeyed over to the Natural History Museum to see the Dinosaur exhibit. 

This reminds me of my childhood. 

 This is actually a whale and not a dino, but it's still fits in with the dead giants theme. 

Imagine going to the beach and seeing this guy off the shore. 

Personally, I'd be fine with not going in the water. 

Damn girl, look at those thigh... bones. 

Just some horses and a Stela9 bag.

 Also not a dinosaur, but it really made me want this ring. 

And of course to end the day there was some delicious food.

- Erin (aka the little sister) 

A Few of My Favorite Things - Mexico Edition

For those of you who don't already know, my boyfriend and I write a travel blog,  Adventures with Cloud People.  It's really grown into something beautiful over the past year and I thought I'd share some of my favorite images and times from Mexico with you.  

1. Archaeological ruins and tunnels with amazing light   2. Mezcal (but not my favorite thing the next morning)   3. Cenotes are magical! 4. Whale sharks 5. & 6. Muse de Antropologia  7. Hierve el Agua 8. Alebrijes   9. Playing soccer with locals 10. Calakmul minus the mosquitos 11. Markets 12. More ruins and photos taken with my Mamiya   13. Snorkeling   14. Textiles  15. All things Frida Kahlo including the beautiful Casa Azul  16. Volunteering at Oaxaca Street Childrenestfest.com

Stela9 ♥'s Bucket Bags

We are so excited to announce that Planet Blue is carrying our accessory line!  Check out our awesome handmade bucket bags that are available now and stay tuned for the rest of Fall 2011 items to pop up later on this month!!! 

Shop HERE 

Sound of Silver

I'm all sorts of obsessed with this silver dress from the Free People Spun Collection.  I always jokingly say that I want to get married in this dress. Although now I think I've gotten to a point where it's not longer a joke.  Each item in the Spun Collection is handwoven out of Italian Wool and Silk and insanely beautiful.   Our store is one of the only stores in California to carry the collection.

Model - Erin Bercovici 

Dress and accessories available at Free People, Americana or HERE

Impromptu Beach Camping

My boyfriend is still in Aussia Land so I took a little trip up to Carpinteria (just south of Santa Barbara and great for camping) with my sisters, mom and the boys.  The boys are my furry babies, Regalo and Gruner, that I brought back from Guatemala and first met at the animal shelter I volunteered at, Aware.  They've have never been to the beach before and they were amazed by the waves and sand.  It was hilarious to see their reactions.  We ended the night with an intense game of Yaniv and delicious grilled veggies.  I want to go every weekend now! 

The necessities: panama hat, karen walker glasses, mara hoffman suit, denim shorts, beach bucket bag, my grandfather's camera and a good read.

Urban Cowgirl

More photos from the shoot I did with my sister this week.  I'm loving everything we have right now!  How awesome is this leopard dress styled as a maxi cardigan?  All the necklaces in the store are gorgeous and look even better layered! We also have a new line of vegan leather aka faux leather products.  As a vegetarian it's nice to have animal friendly options.  Although I have yet to give up my own leather shoes and handbags :( .. slowly working on it and always looking for ethical alternatives. 

All items show available at Free People at the Americana, Glendale

Hideaway

"Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you." 

- Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Some days I just want to hide away in the library and read.  I have an obsession with beautiful home libraries and I love how innovative some of these are.  Why not have a library in your kitchen or bedroom?

My favorite book of all time is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (ignore his dragon button-up because he is a damn good author).  I feel like I've been such a picky reader lately.  I've been in a magical realism and historical fiction rut.  But is this really a bad thing?  To stick to my predictable ways, I'm about to FINALLY start The House of Spirits. 

What's your favorite book of all time and what are you reading now?

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