Welp... I officially miss Boston.  I feel like exploring today.

glassed-in rain

So, I've recently decided to try to make the best purchasing decisions I can make.  My criteria:

1. it has to be pretty but also necessary- something I will love to use for a long time

2. as sustainable as possible and/or made in the United States (or similar)

actually, I think that about covers it.  Perhaps this will only be slowly attainable at my current hourly wage, but I feel I've started to become sick of the wasteful and disposable aspects of college-age life.  Instead of throwing out (recycling, donating) the cheap, makeshift stuff at every move; I look forward to collecting a few necessary things I can use forever.  

I've been a tad doleful lately.  Maybe the reason for these cute-yet-dreary water pictures?

messy drinker

terrarium rain storm

Loves of the week:

A plant with its first flowers

Masters degree!

Artisan beeswax candle ( http://www.aromanaturals.com/ )

Vintage sunglasses

also,

I got some of these which have been seriously making my senses very happy.

Blue State Coffee's cold brew coffee has been the best start to more mornings than I want to admit...

I picked up this blouse at American Apparel and can not wait to wear it tomorrow!

and, I FINALLY have quarters to do laundry! Now I just need to make myself do it on my day off this week....

From Brian. <3

tea

green tea with cornflowers, mallow flowers, strawberry, & rhubarb.  tasty and lovely.

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