Sara Jackson-Holman - Into The Blue (with Lyrics)

Stevie Wonder-Isn't She Lovely Lyrics

For this weeks music selections I actually have two songs that I am in love with. They're incredibly different but both of them are so rich and soft that I can't help but love them.

(Into the Blue is actually from an episode of Castle which I am addicted to. Any other obsessed fans?

Rain Man

There's so amazing about rain. I've mentioned my love for it before but I'm not sure what it is; maybe the smell, or the sounds, or the way it forces you to stay inside all day (one of my favorite things to do). When spring comes I always welcome rain along with it because spring simply isn't spring without fresh flowers, bright colors, and of course, April showers. Though April showers have lasted a little longer than anticipated I'm soaking up every minute I can.

(Forever 21 dress, Delia's jeans, Steve Madden shoes from DSW)

Lighthouse in the Bay

It's funny how the smallest things can spark inspiration inside you. This past weekend, for mother's day, we went down to the horse races-if you've never been I completely recommend it-and had a nice relaxing day. Since I can't bet legally I always pay my bets to my dad and play through him. However, I've always had the worse luck therefore not a single one of my horses won except one, Lighthouseinthebay. The name is definitely what drew me to him and now all I can think about are precious weathered down lighthouses.

Glee Cast - Marry You (Glee Cast Version)

With summer's arrival-only 3 more weeks of school!- I'm slowly drifting away from the confines of the classroom and letting my mind wander, imagining what to do with the long days ahead of me. All the daydreaming going on in my head makes it physically impossible for anything less then bright and cheery songs to penetrate my mind. This is one of my favorites at the moment; I'm pretty sure I broke the replay button.

Drama in Design

I've always been inspired by a truly amazing room, whether bathroom, bedroom, closet, etc. because we live our lives inside of them. While I enjoying admiring them, I prefer designing them and nothing is more satisfying than when the room is finished. With summer's arrival comes a whole new slew of designing opportunities. Here are some of the places inspiring me now:

(Love these pink chairs)

Reduce, Reuse, Recyle

Today, I underwent a revelation. After opening my closet and having several pieces fall out (all with price tags on them), I released how much stuff I accumulate without even releasing it. How much easier, and less expensive, it would be if we simply utilized the pieces we had without going shopping every time we felt stumped. While I probably won't be able to resist shopping for long, I'm hoping this new revelation will make me think twice before begging my mom to go to the store.