insta-lately

one: new keds from madewell i can't stop wearing

two: valentine care packages (cards by julie ann art)

three: awesome lighting at coffee bar san francisco

four: shooting guns in texas with rachel (freaking out)

I've said it before but I'll say it again: I. Love. Instagram. It's so fun to get a sneak peek into the everyday lives of some of my favorite bloggers and artists. Are you on Instagram? Let's be pals!

@AllieSafran

no bueno

graphic courtesy of the little french bulldog

You know those days where one thing goes wrong and then everything else kind of piles up and it just gets worse and worse until you find yourself having a meltdown? That was me yesterday. Sobbing, sniffling - the whole nine yards. And why, you may ask? Well, I'm not exactly sure. I have several theories in fact but I think the main reason is that I'm mad at myself. Though sometimes it's a helpful quality, I'm my toughest critic and I'm extremely hard on myself.

And what makes me feel even worse is that I know all of my problems are first world problems. So in the great scheme of life, they aren't really problems at all. So why do I react like an irrational loser and hate on myself? Do you ever have those kinds of days? How do you snap out of it and get your confidence back?

things i dig: for your home

 beer varieties print : chalkboard banner : clock : pencil holder : funny pillow

I've been thinking a lot lately about my future home and how I'll decorate it. These are just a few things I'd like to have. Simple and neutral yet full of character!

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friday's letters

view from Twin Peaks

Dear Madewell, Three pairs of shoes in one week is an issue. Stop being so cute.

Dear AJ (my other half... and correct... together, we're Allie n AJ), I can't wait to eat, drink and maybe even catch up just a little bit with you in a week. San Francisco beware!

Dear Rogue Ales Public House, I think I fell in love, just a little bit, with you and your Yellow Snow IPA.

Dear San Diego, It's times like these when my toes and nose are frozen that I really do miss you so.

Dear Coffee, I'm up to needing five cups of you per morning to function properly. What. The. Heck.

Dear Portland, You're really calling my name these days. Do I smell a road trip?

Dear YouTube, I took a trip down memory lane last night and watched this video. Still the funniest thing ever!