it's been a while

things have been a changin'. things have come into perspective, and out of my realm of understanding. i spent 2.5 weeks in ontario reconnecting with what was important, and even within that time, spent a chunk of it re-evaluating due to events and circumstances.
can't wait to share what's coming, what's being left behind, and what we can all learn from that. 
consistency is key. that, i will promise you. 

things i'm in love with

this week has been insanity. ups and downs, and working hours and hours a day. i don't remember the last time i sat, for the sake of sitting. funny how we create our own destiny, isn't it?
things i'm in love with this week. 
the amazing art from the major lazer/pharrel collab video. so. good.

this amazing series on cup of jo, by artist emily mcdowell. 

i could watch this gif for hours (by hannah stouffer)

this amazing and wonderful commencement address, from george saunders. 
"One day she was there, next day she wasn’t. End of story. Now, why do I regret that? Why, forty-two years later, am I still thinking about it? Relative to most of the other kids, I was actually pretty nice to her. I never said an unkind word to her. In fact, I sometimes even (mildly) defended her. But still. It bothers me. So here’s something I know to be true, although it’s a little corny, and I don’t quite know what to do with it: What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness. Those moments when another human being was there, in front of me, suffering, and I responded . . . sensibly. Reservedly. Mildly."

to being artistic, honest, energetic and spacious.... and. KIND. happy weekend. 

things i'm in love with

a week spent working hard to keep up, and make up for time spent in bed all last weekend. and, all the while, trying to desperately find a doctor in vancouver (shout out: if anyone has a great dr in vancouver accepting new patients, i NEED TO KNOW). this is the first time i've spent on the computer all week - and yet, i've been thinking about, and being sent links for some of the best stories, and inspirations all week. i've also been feeling like i need to kick things up a notch with colour and patterns in my day to day (prints on my walls and clothes alike), so i've been totally obsessed.

things i'm in love with this week
a little kaleidoscope type theme i'm on this week - colours, 70's style. can't get enough of it.
these awesome bouquets - a bit more personalized than the average flowers. i'm a big fan of bringing flowers wherever i go, and these top it all... how to personalize plants/flowers as gifts.

these amazing galaxy nails from cup of joe. i had a colleague ask recently, 'are your nails ALWAYS done?'.... and i had to nod. i don't know when i became that girl, but i love that polish totally cleans me up. i typically wear all black and grey and having lavendar nails (the current colour) helps me choose my accessories, as well as giving me the ability to throw my hair in a ponytail and still look put together. this galaxy look will be my next trip to the nail table.
elizabeth amento's art is totally inspiring me lately... i'm obsessed with each of her collage pieces. and everything she does seems to be perfect.

the MOST beautiful, nicole richie. i'm obsessed. totally obsessed. and my nails are the same colour as her hair currently. obvs soul twins. her spread in paper magazine is utterly and completely jaw-dropping.

(if anyone knows the source of this photo, please let me know! found here)

i've had the pleasure of working with deanna palkowski, and i'm always so amped to see people appreciating the cool ass chick she is. love this piece from garmentory on her. 

that's all this week - hope everyone has an amazing weekend. enjoy the sun!

insta-jamie

want to see (more regularly) what i've been up to lately? you can find me on instagram... i'm sharing daily excitement, what i'm reading (#jamiereadsweeksworth), clothing, working out, and the hilarity that is my day to day. it's not all flowers and mountains...... well, that's not true. it almost all is flowers and mountains.
who are your favourite instagram accounts lately?