childhood

My Dad shared these photos a few days ago. I haven't been able to stop looking at them. The older I get the more I cherish my childhood. The magic of growing up is unlike any other; so completely impossible to describe, but when fully embraced is absolutely remarkable to witness and take part in.

warm and peaceful

Lately I've become obsessed with candles. They remind me that fall is upon us and they make my room feel cozy and warm like a little cottage out where no one can find me, all alone and peaceful. 

I added a few new photos and frames to my bedside and I just love them. I haven't printed out photos in so long, and I'm very happy I did! There's something so special about a printed photo; being able to hold a memory in your hands...

I hope you all are having a wonderful week. I've had just the perfect morning, thinking on my present and dreaming of my future. There are such good things to come.

xo. melisa

le plant

I love plants. In my quest for simplicity, I've added a few new plants to my collection and my room is already ten times more grateful! These little beauties are just what I needed. Succulents are so easy to care for, so clearly they're my favorites. You can visit my first plant post here. Do you have any plant suggestions?

xo. melisa

my love

I am so blessed to have this man by my side; he makes my life feel like sunshine. 

what I wore

details // dress: fossil, tights: h&m, scarf: forever21, boots: nurture, socks: target

Fall is among us people! I am so excited, I've already started to pull out my scarves and tights and boots and sweaters and everything else thats warm and cozy! Is it starting to get cooler over in your neck of the woods?

It's raining today so I'll be staying in and making some green chile chicken enchiladas for friends. Rain always calls for a movie night in!

xo. melisa

Sponsor Pie N' the Sky in October!

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Hope you're having a lovely week! 

xo. melisa

Simplify: le room

one // I love waking up to photos and things crafted by my own two hands. I will always love that photo of me and the mr. I'm thinking it's time to add a few new photos though. Learn how to make those flowers here.

two // I've enjoyed putting my hands to embroidery and cross stitch; soon I'll be adding some to the shop! I love the simplicity of these little pieces; they're my little treasures.

three // placing little sweet notes from my family and friends is my favorite. It's good to remind yourself that you are indeed loved.

four // one of my favorite Liberty of London pieces; one day I'd love to pass it along to my little girl. I've been collecting doilies for the last 3 years. I'm not sure what I'll do with them, but I look forward to the future project and all the memories it will hold of special thrifting outings!

five // journals and books will always stay. I just detest getting rid of journals or books; they're just so... special! let's see how many times I can say that word, ha!

six & seven // perfumes are a slight obsession. I associate certain times in my life with different scents - they say it's the one sense that can bring back a memory the fastest. So I like to think of them as bottles of sweet memories past and some not yet made^_^

eight // I love having white space; it's all part of the declutter!

nine // love love this print that the mr got me for my birthday.

ten // the cutest purse ever that Adrienne gifted me.

eleven // transition pieces that still need to find a place to settle. I only have so much room!

twelve // I will always love baby's breath; it's so whimsical and pretty.

thirteen // jewelry and sunnies on collected and thrifted plates. I've been collecting plates for a few years now. Not sure what I'm saving them up for, but I love the idea of each one having it's own story.

fourteen // bringing out my balls of yarn. Fall means knitting and these colors are just perfection.

My space is slowly but surely coming along. These are just peeks; hope you enjoyed. Have you begun to simplify? If so, how is your space looking?? I'd love to see your progress, feel free to leave a link below!

xo. melisa