'these dark seas'...

happy wednesday

crisis in virunga...

the virunga national park, home to many of the last remaining mountain gorillas on earth, is facing a very serious crisis right now, as rebels and military battle for territory in and around the park.  approximately two hundred of world's remaining 790 mountain gorillas live here.

yes, only 790 mountain gorillas remain in the world.

renewed, intense fighting has forced the evacuation of most of the park's rangers and families to goma... leaving much of the park, and the endangered animals within, unprotected.  about forty rangers have stayed behind to do what they can to protect the park and to care for the orphaned gorillas who live at the senkwekwe orphan mountain gorilla sanctuary.  these men are putting their lives at risk to try and save a species, along with the incredible park they call home... unfortunately, in may, three rangers lost their lives during this latest round of fighting.


please, please take just few moments to watch and share this important video... to help spread the word.

you can also visit virungacrisis.org to learn more and to make a donation.

'bare. on arid earth'

listening...

{ 'holdin' your hand' (by perrin smith) >>> ruby jane ; facebook ; twitter ; itunes}



happy friday

listening...

{ 'dream it up' ; sydney wayser ; facebook ; twitter }




happy monday

listening...

{ a roof on my head ; sam brookes }


happy independence day to those of you in the states...  wishing everyone, everywhere, a beautiful day

 { insecure ; emma louise }

{ for always ; one sixth of tommy }

p.s.  donkey + lemon is having a fabulous giveaway right now!



happy monday

saturday shopping list - july 2nd...

$98 

the nomad - soft pink cotton gauze scarf, by scoutandcatalogue

"the serene philosophy of the pink rose is steadying.  it's fragrant, delicate petals open fully and are ready to fall, without regret or disillusion, after only a day in the sun.  it is so every summer.  one can almost hear the pink, fragrant murmur as they settle down upon the grass:  'summer, summer, it will always be summer.'"

~  rachel peden

{ click on the price below each picture to view the listing on etsy, and on the shop names to see what other lovelies you may find!}

$34 

taupe bow straw hat, from midwestisthebest

$95 

moon chart print (signed), by agc916

$100 

felted baby girl dress pink sun shine 100% handfelt eco friendly, by baymut

$61 

1950s handmade paisley day dress with apron, from spanovintage

$1,300 

unusual square farm table salvaged boards top, by lorimerantiques

$125 

antique industrial mirror, from solsticehome

$140 

spring market tote - upcycled green leather, by hoakonhelga

$300 

sale - vintage late 30's early 40's wedding gown and head piece, from lightwitch

$57 

40s - 50s navy blue cotton feedsack wrap dress, from perchtmilk

$65 

vintage 40's hand carved wood 3d pagoda tiki hut platform wedge shoes, from catseyevintage

$48 

vantage biggie crop organic, by shopmakeitgood

$160 

rockaway beach wall panel, by fluxproductions

$15

vintage wooden peg rack, from lisabretrostyle2

happy saturday