venice architecture biennale

two years ago i had the chance to travel to Italy and visit the Venice Biennale (the best of art, architecture and design).  I was studying in London and mid-deep in thesis and a trip to Italy, although would be educational, just wasn't going to happen it my mind.  I should have taken the trip because now i a half way around the world and would give anything to go!

architecture, thanks to my boyfriend, is becoming one of my new favorite things - the following photos were all taken from the Venice Architecture Biennale {via} - and if you thought that the world's largest architecture show would be only about buildings - you are going to be surprised. 

dreaming of painting

'I dream of painting and then I paint my dream'

Vincent Van Gogh

ever since inception i have been fascinated by dreams.  thank you for dreaming van gogh.

there is something beautiful about sad songs

I would be sad because you left me all alone

I would be sad because the lies that you had told

I would be sad because I got left by a girl that I adore

I would be sad because the love I’ve had before

I meant what I said when I said I would settle down with you

Although I know it’s not something that you were asking me to do

And I know we are young but we won’t always be so marry me

Let’s not be that predictable young couple changing moving on

But I can tell by watching you that there’s no chance of pushing through

The odds are so against us you know most young love it ends like this

I would be sad because you left me all alone

I would be sad because the lies that you had told

I would be sad because I got left by a girl that I adore

I would be sad for all the love I’ve had before

I meant what I said when I said I would rearrange my plans and change for you

You know me I’ve always been the kind with easy confidence

Confident enough to honestly believe that nothing out there

Is stopping me especially not someone who’s not loving me

Now listen here I told you I could live on without loving you

I was bluffing then but it seems that just might have been the truth

Well my dad told me one-day son this girl will think of what she’s done

And hurting you will be the first of many more regrets to come

And he said if she doesn’t call than it’s her fault and it’s her loss

I say it’s not that simple see but then again it just may be

I Would Be Sad, The Avett Brothers

monday morning treat

John Baldesari  'Tips for Artists Who Want to Sell'

(via - c-monster)

boozy sorbettos - yes, please

Dolcazza Artisanal Gelato is a charming gelato shop in dc (well...three locations actually) and for the HOT summer months they are now offering gelato with a splash of liquor.  p.s. did i mention that they only work with local farmers and chefs in the DC area??

thank you Urban Daddy for the tip

I'll take two scoops of Yellow Peach Southern Comfort Sorbetto please...anyone want to meet for Happy Hour??

what the world needs now is deliberatin, sweet deliberation

Forbes has compiled a list of 25 Ideas to Change the World.  Each idea come from a different global problem that 25 great minds sought out to solve. 

the one i liked best: The Gift of Deliberation

"the world needs to take a breather from the relentless inflow of information, and consume it more deliberately.  that's the key to better decisions."

We receive information faster than we can absorb and react to it. We multitask, employ multiple media and surf rather than dive into content. We skate on the surface of a vast information ocean, and seldom have the time or interest to penetrate its depths.  Yet there is little evidence that our relentless pursuit of information and mental stimulation has helped us make better decisions or live better lives.

which one did you like best??