2014 Countdown till christmas: Day 1

December 5, 2014

December is here, and that means it's time for an Xmas countdown! I'll be posting an illustrated advent calendar every day in the month of December. Hope you enjoy!

Hi! I'm Sarah.

This blog is where I share inspiration for creating an oasis for body, mind, spirit & space.

It's an extension of Very Sarie- my creative studio that combines Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Styling & Content Creation.

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MY ADVENTURES ON iNSTAGRAM

This beach is so magical. I’ve yet to bring someone here who didn’t instantly fall in love. Where in the world do you find magic- I want to add it to my list!
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#dametraveler #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls #darlingescapes #femmetravel #thetravelwomen #sheexplores #lifewelltravelled #takemethere #letsgoeverywhere #elmatadorbeach #elmatadorstatebeach #malibu #malibubeach #californiabeaches #losangeles #malibulife #beachlife #traveldeeper #travelpics #cntraveler #tlpics #forbestravelguide #beautifulmatters #athomeintheworld #lonelyplanet #huffposttravel #doyoutravel #cbviews

🤪 Well this was certainly a week for the record books! Who else is ready for a little weekend R&R? 🙋‍♀️🍷 .
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#weekend #weekendtime #risingtidesociety #abmlifeisbeautiful #abmlifeiscolorful #abmhappylife #dametraveler #beyourownboss #savvybusinessowner #creativeentrepreneur #womenwhohustle #womeninbiz #ladyboss #beingboss #solopreneur #workfromhome #bosschick #womeninbusiness #bossbabes #workfromanywhere #businesswomen #onlinebusiness #bossbabe #mycreativebiz #goaldigger #bosslady #momentslikethis #theeverygirl #makeyousmilestyle

My coworker- Sleeping on a pillow like a human, as she does. Making me jelly cause I still have plenty on my to do list before the day is done. #georgiapjones .
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#staffiegram #adoptdontshop #pitbully #bullypit #ilovemydog #risingtidesociety #sheinspires #choosejoy #creativehappylife #solopreneur #workfromhome #workfromhomelife #workfromhomelifestyle #homeofficelife #handsandhustle #creativelifehappylife #creativeentrepreneur #creativepreneur #communityovercompetition #beingboss #ladyboss #thenativecreative #beyourownboss #creativelife #theeverygirl

All the fresh feels this Sunday.
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#feedfeedathome #thekitchn #eatingfortheinsta #dailyfoodfeed #healthybreakfast #fitfood #fitfoodies #cleaneats #realsimple #thenewhealthy #forkfeed #eatfreshfeelfresh #foodietribe #eatwellbewell #fuelyourbody #fuelyourbodyfeedyoursoul #mindbodygreen #goodmoodfood #foodlifeandpassion #foodphotographyandstyling #still_life_mood #thehub_food

When #cincodemayo and the #kentuckyderby are on the same day, do you start with mint juleps and then switch to margaritas? Or is it the other way around? (Asking for a friend, clearly) 🍹🍹🍹

Don’t mind me. I’m just over here chasing down some dreams.

Maybe it's the visual storyteller in me, but I'm passionate about surrounding myself with as much beauty as I possibly can- both at home and while out exploring the world.
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I was the type of office worker who would hang pretty patterned paper over the walls of my cubicle. And don't even get me started on my junior high locker.
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No joke- It seriously affects our moods!!! Next time you feel like you're just slogging through that end-of-the-week to do list, just plant yourself someplace pretty for a few minutes. Even if it's just stepping outside and leaning yourself against a tree.
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Ever have one of those days where you can just feel the joy and creativity of everyone around you? (Even strangers.) Yeah... today’s one of those days. And I ain’t mad at it. .
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#risingtidesociety #sheinspires #inspiredwomen #choosejoy #womeninbiz #futureisfemale #talentedwomen #inspiredtothrive #creativehappylife #femaleentrepreneurs #risingtidesociety #communityovercompetition #beingboss #femaleentrepeneur #entrepreneurlifestyle #creativelifehappylife #creativeentrepreneurs #mycreativebiz #dreamersanddoers #hustlewithease #girlbosslife #hersuccess #wearethecreativecommunity #girlbossmoment #brandphotography #socialmediacontent #losangelesphotographer #contentcreation #creativecontent

Who else is on the clean beauty bandwagon? 🙋‍♀️
Admittedly, I’m not fully there (I have a few OG holdouts that I haven’t found great replacements for yet.) But im working on it- probably 80% there.
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Anywho...came across a line of perfume/cologne at @target recently called Good Chemistry (@lovegoodchemistry) and I’m obsessed + think everyone should know about it.
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Ok- PSA over. Carry on. #notanad #ijustreallylovethissh*t #andstylingandtakingprettypictures

California weekend vibz. 🌞🌴🌸⚡️

No particular plans for this weekend. So I’m sitting heat dreaming up the perfect quiet day. What are you up to?

Keeping the hydration game strong (and fancy) before weekend shenanigans start. Who's ready for happy hour to start right about now? 🙋🍷🍸

If I don't believe I belong, I never will. I've spent more time than I care to admit tiptoeing around, trying to blend in. But starting a business changes all that. Blending in, shrinking back...that just doesn't cut it anymore. You've gotta be ready and willing to stand tall and bloom. Double tap if you feel me 🙋🙋🏻🙋🏽🙋🏼

A little mid-week cheers to you. You're halfway to the weekend friend. Got any big plans?

A new favorite toy. Didn't expect to have a point and shoot again, but this little gal sure is fun. Full manual controls feels like having a mini DSLR in my purse for when the Iphone just isn't going to cut it. Can't wait to play with it some more. What new "toys" are keeping you in grins lately??

Question: do these glasses make my head look small? 😎
JK I know they do! LOL! But as a lifelong lover of vintage clothing I practically dove across the table at the flea market when I saw these @dior glasses. Having unique pieces like this has always been part of my style. And in the work I do, I’m always looking for props and pieces that will make things just a squeak more interesting or quirky.
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Any other vintage lovers out there 🙋‍♀️

Ahhhh Sundays. Just breathing in all the delicious springtime LA vibes over here. Dreaming up plans for the day... which really just means where, what and how much I will be eating + drinking for the day🤷‍♀️😂. What’s in store for your Sunday??

When @drinkingwithchickens asks you to help her take photos of a drink she's dreamed up using butterfly pea tea, you say yes. When you show up and realize said tea is purple and she throws an aloe leaf garnish in to boot, you KNOW you've made the right decision. Plus- there’s the drinking part at the end. Let’s not forget about that.

Happy Friday friends!! Sometimes I think I got my childhood "what I want to be when I grow up" mixed up with what I do now. I mean, I was so "practical" as a kid- with answers like Architect & Fashion Designer. I guess I didn't know "take photos of pretty pretty booze bottles while chickens run about as fancy + fun ladies drink and paint" was an option. Silly me.
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(For reference to what I’m talking about above, this was taken at @drinkingwithchickens galentine's party, which was a hoot, and which you should check out on her blog if you’re in the mood for a chuckle.) @kovaldistillery

I've spent a good portion of my life worrying about things that never happened. Now I'm choosing to worry less and live more. Double tap if you’re with me!