Dream...

Where are you dreaming of going?

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Starting Over {A gift!}

Courage doesn't always roar.

Sometimes courage is the quiet voice

at the end of the day saying,

"I will try again tomorrow."

- Mary Anne Radmacher

Some beautiful things about starting over: 

The knowledge inside that you are strong enough. 

{Stella McCartney via Fashion Fame}

Reinventing your place, your space, and your life (and doing it exactly how you please!)

{Dream room via Brunch at Saks}

And more delicious time with girlfriends...

{Via Absolutely Ladylike}

With love, 

{xx Tanya}

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“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars"

- Jack Kerouac

My Favorite little secret: Lingerie

When asked by fellow blogging sister November Grey, to name a favorite piece of clothing that simply cannot be lived without... the answer is simple and true:  

Lingerie.

It's a hidden secret that only the most important person knows about...

 You.

So go ahead.. spoil yourself gorgeous.

{Carine Gilson Boutique in Brussels, Belgium}

And check out November Grey's blog today, for more lovely fashion favorite's.

Olympic Spa

A Korean Bath house is a little slice of heaven.  If you're like me, you may have only discovered this little treat recently, amongst all the other Burke Williams type spas you've been used to.

A friend introduced me a few years back, and I couldn't believe what an experience it was!  Since then I try to go whenever I have a big event or just need a little 'me' time. 

My spa of choice: Olympic Spa.

This is not your average, feel good, fall asleep on the table spa.  This is a workout for your skin, limbs, and an exercise in feeling comfortable in your own body.  {You walk around naked amongst several other women!}  But the magic in this is that it feels old-world beautiful.  

Soak in pools of different tea treatments, sweat away your toxins in one of the many sauna's, then get scrubbed and pampered until your skin feels like butter and your mind feels at peace.   

My favorite treatment: Pure Bliss.

{includes body scrub, polish, deep tissue massage, scalp & facial massage, chamomile mask and a deep conditioning hair treatment}

After your massage, you're encouraged to drift off into dream land on the heated jade tiles with a cup of their homemade tea.  

Now I see why it's called True Bliss! Truly. 

{xx Tanya}

Every now and then you come across something that just makes your heart swoon...


Suddenly your grandma's crocheting doesn't seem so old and fussy huh?




found via this lovely lady

xo tash

Stumped Day: Destination Wedding Looks

Dear Lady Symposium, 

Do I want this dress?  I realize that I want a fabulous, festive, fitted look for my welcome dinner and pretty soon (if not already) we'll be switching to fall fashions and I fear I won't be able to find something.  And also I hate shopping.  Love clothes. Hate shopping.   I want to be beachy and bright. Items that emphasize my waist are best. This isn't perfect, but with great shoes and necklace it could be pretty good.  Help!  Wait - have I told you that we decided on March 19 in Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

xo Jenni

Dear Jenni, 
Does this shape work on your body?  That's the most important thing ~ you want to look WOW.  What I would suggest is sitting down and creating an entire wedding theme "look" ~ so that all of your outfits are cohesive and work with the statement of your wedding.  Especially since it's destination and you'll have several nights of entertaining to do. 

He said 'Yes!'. Make the job. by Seelah featuring wedding rings

Take a look at your magazine tear sheets, colors for wedding, ideas and pics you have from the internet.  It's  your wedding week - ALL of your looks should be carefully considered and planned out!

{A kaftan with a tie waist is easy, and very flattering!}

Consider how many days you want to plan looks for.  You'll want a throw on fabulous look for the day (casual dress or cover-up over bathing suits), casual chic lunch type stuff, and then WOW dinner ensembles. So plan three looks for each day.  The goal is to find a few pieces that can be worn different ways, like a breezy cotton or linen pant.

{Victoria's Secret (in above two photos) has some great options!}

Summer shoes are totally on sale now... I think you could get away with one fab wedge, an embellished (flat) sandal, a perfectly comfortable & neutral flat, and two pairs of high heels (depending on your evening dresses & wedding shoes!)

{via Style Me Pretty}

I love that you'll be using bright colors, so incorporate that into your overall look too!  And the fact that we're going into Fall and transitioning from summer is a FANTASTIC thing, in my opinion.  That means you'll be getting all the warm weather gear for a fraction of the price right now.  {And you know I love a bargain!}  And you should too!  Especially when all of your money is going down the wedding hole! 

{via Zinke Design}

Finally, my last piece of advice is to remember how fun all of this is.  Let yourself get swept away in the romance of it all... When I planned my wedding I found this music video that perfectly represented the theme I wanted for my entire wedding week.  I must have watched it a hundred times.  It still makes me smile. 

So happy for you!!  You will be gorgeous!


{xx Tanya}