Rue

Meet Rue. The most adorable kitten in the world.

The Braid

Let's be real the fad of the braid is sweeping the nation. Ever since Katniss Everdeen has become practically a name brand, the braid has taken over. Walking around campus it would be easy to count at least ten braids a day. Girls think braids are beautiful. And I would agree. There is a certain elegance that is suggested with a braid. It is reminiscent of the Ancient Greeks and royalty. Intricate designs tell of delicate fingers that have been practiced in the act of braiding. That is beautiful. To love something and not only do it for yourself, but do it for a friend too, is beautiful. Braids evoke conversation and good fellowship. I personally cannot braid, but whenever my friends braid my hair we talk. Braids are also multi-functional. That is beautiful. Braids can be worn for a formal party or just for soccer practice. It is an easy way to turn plain hair into something beautiful.

Beauty for Ashes.

You have to admit the homeless attract your attention and your heart. Something about them disturbs you, yet draws you in. Behind every old trash bag, filthy blanket, or tattered jacket is a story. Below are pictures of just a few of the millions who are homeless in America. Each one has their own story and in their story is pain, heart ache, and hopelessness. These are powerful emotions, and though tragic, are beautiful. To love something so much then to lose it, that is in some ways beautiful. What is also beautiful is life. These people are still living, the hope of redemption is still alive. Though they are seemingly hopeless, they are alive. And that is beautiful.

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Designers Who Inspire

Bobby McAlpine is one of my all-time favorite interior designers. He attended Auburn University with my mother so I have grown up visiting his various homes and seeing a lot of his work. Bobby's style evokes a warm, cozy, elegance that I believe is unique to him. His spaces tie together warmth and cottage feelings with grand accents. 

Ferry, Hayes and Allen Designers do a lot of country clubs. And though I am not much of a "country club" girl, their work at the Highland project was amazing. They managed to make large spaces, intended to accommodate many people, feel like a home. The use of large fireplaces, exposed beams, and warm earth tones brought the estate together to be a quite magnificent project.