Viva Terra Treasures

Viva Terra is an environmentally conscience company that sells an assortment of goods from furniture, dining, bed, bath, women's clothing and garden accessories. The word Viva Terra means living earth. Items sold through Viva Terra are well crafted, sustainable, earth friendly and look just as nice if not more unique than say...Jcrew.

I selected few items that would go wonderfully with my lifestyle and wardrobe...maybe I can purchase them with the $1,000 giveaway? Yeah you have until April 22ND to enter.

Yes! Straw Tote

Everything you've admired in our wildly popular scrap fabric Yes! Bag now comes in a lightweight woven straw tote. Yes, it features a deep gusset, and yes, it zips closed as well, with a handy interior cell phone pocket. So much audacious charm, so much style, and no hefty price tag to weigh you down with indecision.

15"H x 12"W, 13" STRAPS

Was $59, now $24 - save 60%

Floral Pajamas and Robe

Turquoise and burnt orange floral patterns float over a bright white field in our matching robe and pajamas. Great for travel, flattering to any body type, and luxuriously soft, this lightweight lounge wear set is also 100% green. When we first met the designer, she wasn't using organic cotton, so we had to pass. But when she switched to organic especially for us, we jumped at the chance to feature her stunning creations.Note: Organic cotton is a natural fabric without dyes or bleach so the color may vary slightly. PAJAMAS ARE SOLD OUT.

Were $118, now $82 - save 30%

Leaf-Print Organic Cotton Caftan

Woven from organic cotton, our extra-lightweight, soft, and roomy caftan looks great on everyone. At the beach after a swim or around the house, it quickly settles in as one of those rare perfectly adaptable pieces you'll find yourself slipping into eight days a week.

Was $79, now $29 - save 60%

She's Gotta Have It Bag

Does every woman need at least one bag that's too outrageous to keep locked in her closet? Here's the one you've gotta have. Whatever you want by your side as you move about, cell phone or make-up kit or Colette paperback, our bag helps to keep things organized and secure with a zipper closure. Its tiers of multi-colored silk scraps from saris flutter and flap in a festival of color, sure to get you scads of attention, all good. Each bag unique, no two are alike.

14"H x 16"W x 3"D, ADJUSTABLE STRAPS

Price $69

Splashy Cool Linen Shawl

Airy, crisp, and weightless, this tropical-flower shawl is long enough to wear as a wrap, also wide enough to tuck around your waist at the beach and wear as a sarong. In short, a splashy summer statement and a perfect reason to celebrate this season's pleasures in and out of the sun. Only low-impact Eco dyes are used.

Price $69

Sensual Rain

The rain has come and it will be soon long gone and back to the usual balmy Southern California weather. Lets take in the rain, be inspired and love it for what it has to offer.All of the recent falling of water from the sky has made the backyard look otherworldly like the set of Avatar. I had to go out and snap some photos to share.

Isn't it just beautiful? Mother nature has made her own color palate for us to enjoy. There is Citron, Plum, mossy green, Terracotta orange, charcoal and sage do you see it? Luckily I have some new rain boots which I have been meaning to buy since last winter. They have come in so handy with all the storms I wore them 4 days in a row. My backyard isn't flooded but it looks like it.I had a blast walking in those small puddles and my cat joined in on the fun as well. He hated the water! Once his feet were in it he ran across the yard and hopped on the fence. Poor cat, I had to go rescue him from the rain.

While I was outside I really enjoyed exploring the plants and how fresh and and alive everything looked. There was a veil of rain droplets covering everything. Was quite beautiful as you can see.

I'm not sure what this plant is called so in my book its the "coral reef" because it looks a lot like one. After the rain it looks so replenished and full of life! A bright orange variety of warm hues staring into the sky.

I guess I can be entertained easily as long as there is rain a camera and a cat involved. What do you do when it rains? Do you stay inside and hibernate like a bear or do you go outside and become one with the water?

Another thing I like to do when its raining is listen to Bossa Nova and or any other soothing music and read magazines and drink a beverage.

~Here are a few rain and water inspired songs to relax to~

Lamento by Antonio Carlos Jobim

Sexy, exotic & passionate~

Hairy Trees by Goldfrapp

~Sensuous, erotic and tranquil~

London In The Rain by Variety Lab

~Fresh, carefree & hip

Enjoy The Rain

A Living room for a Bright color lover

In case anyone was wondering Iam an Interior Design student at FC. and this here is one of my many projects that I have done so far with the program. It is a perspective drawing of a living room that was designed for none other than myself.

I used all of my favorite bright colors in this drawing as you can see.

Canary Yellow curtains, Orange plant pot, Woven green design rug and Plum and Brown Zebra club chairs.


Orange and Hot Pink striped Fireplace, lime green area rug and Lucite with Yellow glass top coffee table.

Another close up.

Here is a shot of my drawing next to my hand so you get the idea how large it is. 20"x30"


Please tell me your thoughts on this, it is really appreciated. Is it too bright or Cartoony? Or is it just the right amount of everything.

Gwen Stefani Fashion Icon

Fashion Icon

It was in Junior High that I really had a desire to look a certain way, that way being whatever I wanted at the moment. I know that this way of dressing and being wouldn't have come along if I hadn't been an avid listener of No Doubt.

I remember getting teased at school for wearing blue lipstick and crazy eyeshadow from a set my moms friend from Australia gave me. That's when I knew I could set myself apart from everyone else who was donning a brand on their sleeve and the same long hair parted down the middle. So now as a 20 something so-called adult I still look to Gwen Stefani for fashion inspiration. If she can do it so can I! This woman can do so many things to make herself look different and yet she still has her signature staples to fall back on.

She looked wonderfully put together during her two pregnancies which I'm guessing is hard to do? Maybe I'm just weird but I wonder how I will dress one day when and if I have kids. Thanks Gwen for giving me inspiration. This black and white maxi dress is something I would totally wear now I just love the print.
Mixing a blue floral maxi dress with an electric blue leather jacket? So Cool!

During the summer I would want to borrow Gwen's accessories.

And her body :)

FYI Im not really a crazy # 1 Gwen Stefani fan but my friends and I made a video of her song " Wind It Up" for a contest! Take a look and let me know what you think of my interpritation of Gwen.

Original "Wind It Up" by Gwen Stefani

My Version of "Wind It Up" by Jeff, Andy, Leigh and Myself.

Zen Bedroom

~ Jody's Zen Garden~

Last week I got a text message from my friend Jody saying " Inspiration for room colors" accompanied by a photo of this Zen tea bag.

I few years ago I helped Jody re-decorate her room with a color pallet or Yellow, Black and White. Looks like this time around she will be having a bigger bedroom and is craving a new color scheme.

I have known Jody for ever so I know what she likes, Her style is vintage, girly, simple and involves a bit of D.I.Y.

~Inspiration Board~

So based on the Zen tea bag I came up with these items for Jody's room. A color palette of bubble gum pink, green and white.

I think that the organic floral prints and vintage Hawaiian poster go really well together with the vintage inspired white furniture.

I'm getting excited about this little project. I will update what come comes next.

Trina Turk Vacations in Havana, Cuba

Trina Turk Vacations In Havana, Cuba

During my Palm Springs trip this past summer I stopped by the Trina Turk home boutique and saw a book that caught my eye...

Since I have a mini obsession with both Cuba and the Trina Turk brand I knew I had to have this book. I was able to get it online for a way cheaper price ( Thanks mom for giving it to me) and it is now on display on my shelf. This book is full of everything from photos, stories and insider info on Havana hot spots.

I made an inspiration board featuring Cuban images & the Trina Turk Spring 2010 look book. I love the scarves, fedora hat, floral, yellow, turquoise and pink.