wishing..

As the rain was falling when I woke up this morning, I couldn't help but wish I was waking up somewhere else. Preferably somewhere with snow and a big fire. LA just doesn't seem quite right when it rains. Although it is arguably never more beautiful afterwards, it's landscape is so much better suited to sun drenched afternoons and warm-wind blown nights. But this brings me back to this cold, damp morning, and never being one to dwell on the negative, I am looking forward to breaking out my cherry red rain coat and trecking out into the city. I am in need of a day of adventure. Looking forward to seeing where it takes me.

I finally got around to uploading pictures of my trip to Vancouver (the eternal slacker in me) so here are pictures primarily of my grandparents home and a hike I took out to "lighthouse point" in West Vancouver (I saw no lighthouse for the record). Such a magical place in general, hope to go back very soon..

(500)

Just finished watching (500) days of summer for the bajillionth time.. I love that movie more and more each time. Beyond the soundtrack and the beautiful imagery of Los Angeles, I just adore the development of the characters and the insight into love and relationships. PS Zoe Deschanel's hair cut is my idol. PSS her apartment makes me really want to plaster wallpaper everywhere. Really though, this movie accurately summarizes everyone's own love affair with this grand city. In the end, it leaves you with a beautiful, nostalgic feeling of longing, an overarching sense of hope, and the remembrance that fate can kiss you in the face with every turn of the corner. So keep on hoping...

Let me go..

I had to break someone's heart this weekend. It was nothing new, and a long time coming, but it didn't make it any easier. I couldn't have written a song any more appropriate. Have been listening to the Chapin Sisters for a while now, but a lot today. So beautiful. As for my situation, I hope this now brings us both peace, but unfortunately that doesn't help our hearts feel any better today.

On a much better note, prior to last night, had a lovely holidays. Saw old friends, relaxed with family, and spent some beautiful time in Santa Barbara. Glad to be back in LA though, it was interesting to return home for a couple of days, and really miss LA. I have been thinking a lot about New York as of late. Really want to get back there soon.

Well I am sincerely hoping to post some new jewelry this week on Etsy, but more than anything looking forward to hosting some friends at my home this week. Finally got my dining room set and some beautiful rugs and other hand me downs from my grand parents who were redecorating, will also do my best to post pics soon. Love my little haven more than ever.

fa la la la la.

the morning after, 12.20.09

After a night of holiday parties, all that remained the next morning were my tights (interesting) and my newest favorite festive nail color (OPI My Private Jet). Was a..... unique..... night to say the least. Went to 2 holiday soiree, very adult affairs, and by that I mean hors d'oeuvres, jazz, a lack of dancing and unfortunately rather dull conversation. Tant pis, and that also goes for my lackluster date for the evening. But more than enough on that note, was thankful for the abundance of wine and a reason to get dressed up. Too bad I didn't get any pictures, because I was really enjoying my outfit.. At least I was able to come home to my own personal foot warmer..

here's to fabulous weekends..

Bottega Louie, 12.13.09

I had one of my best weekends in a long time. Started out arriving from Vancouver to a rainy LA, then getting ready in record time, jetting across town to Silverlake, picked up a couple of wonderful bottles of white from Silverlake Wine, then dinner with old, fabulous friends at Speranza. Such a lovely evening with old friends and new. Then spent a long, lazy Sunday in bed. Ended the lazy day with an absolutely delicious dinner at Bottega Louie downtown. Such a beautiful restaurant, felt more like NYC than anywhere else in LA. (Oh, and loved every bite.) My favorite part of the weekend was simply walking around downtown, taking in all of the Christmas lights and music at Pershing Park. Though not the most productive weekend, I'm coming off of it feeling inspired and lightened. Now its back to reality, which for me this week means grad school apps, unpacking and cleaning, helping my grandparents move, and hopefully making some new jewelry and posting it on etsy. Just so thankful for all of the lovely experience as of late, and looking forward to a busy week!

pretty things

I've finally done it! I've just listed my first things on my etsy shop, and I can't wait to get everything up there! A little background on my jewelry- I've been making jewelry for years, but have been selling my bracelets and necklaces in a beautiful boutique called DIANI in Santa Barbara for the past year. With my move to Los Angeles, I took my pieces with me and set out to improve them and create more. By selling them myself, I am able to not only have a direct relationship with customers, but the best part is they can be bought for so much less! I hope that everyone loves them as much as I do!

check it out!

lauraannehyatt.etsy.com

trying to stay warm..

Brrrr... I'm up in Vancouver for the week, where though its absolutely gorgeous, it is absolutely freezing! Luckily no rain and all sun, but it creates for a bitter, biting cold. I really can't complain though, the sights are so breathtaking. Vancouver feels like a cosmopolitan, European city, but then you drive 20 minutes out of the city and you find yourself driving along the ocean surrounded by 50 foot tall pine trees. Pictures to come of my grandparents beautiful home. I'm sitting here currently, looking out over the ocean, to all of the small islands and snow capped mountains, and am so thankful for traveling. There is nothing like it to expand one's horizons. Also thrilled that Charlotte Gainsbourg's new album came out in Canada, so I bought a CD while I was out, as it isn't due out until the end of January in the US. What a novel experience it was to go into a CD store! I can't even remember the last time I bought a CD. Anyways, for your listening pleasure, here is her single, Heaven Can Wait. I must get back to my book and my warm spot by the fire...

getting through it..

well, the week is moving along, and I've made it through thus far. Tomorrow I'm taking the GRE, and looking very forward to being done with it. It has been pretty much all consuming, and I haven't been able to think about much else. So I'm back to studying, but I'll leave this video of a song I have on repeat, repeat, repeat right now..

There's a possibility..

I spent the day with my loveliest friend, ma petite soeur, Claire, shown here at 6 years old (she is currently at the ripe old age of 9). She never fails to amuse or amaze me- her neverending curiosity, wit and energy keeps me entertained for hours. We went to see New Moon today, and despite having to cover her eyes through some of the "kissy" scenes, she loved it. My little buddy. I highly recommend spending a day with a child, it is rejuvenating (and subsequently exhausting) unlike anything else. So now the long holiday weekend draws to a close, and my family and pup has departed, reality is descending. This week will be a rough one, so I'm hoping it goes by rather quick and painlessly. If only I could revert to childhood, just to escape to the tough "adult" weeks such as this..

It's a Wonderful Life..

Quite haunting, but beautiful. I somehow stumbled upon this, and couldn't get it out of my mind..

thanks.

Such a lovely holiday. Of course ate far too much (and promptly fell asleep) but other than that had a wonderful day with the whole family. I hope everyone was as blessed as I tonight, and has at least a thing or two to be extremely thankful for. xx

tidying up.

Spending the morning tidying up my apartment for the arrival of my family later this evening. Will be a packed house but looking forward to every second. Luckily I don't yet have a dining room set, so my formal dining room will serve as the perfect substitute for a guest bedroom. Also beyond excited for them to bring my one and only, my Minature Pinscher Honey Ryder. She lives with them in Santa Barbara, since their large backyard and 2 other dogs are much more accommodating for her needs. Looking forward to lots of cooking, of course eating, and dear, dear memories. So back to cleaning, while listening to Norah Jones The Fall..

music mondays.

Here is another dose of wonderful music, thanks to a god of music, Al Verik. What a beautiful rendition of one of my favorite songs.

She can do no wrong..

I literally can't get this song out of my head, I hope her voice doesn't entrap you as much as it does me. I can't pinpoint what it is about gaga that is so beyond amazing, but she is truly of another world. Pure amazement. I'll admit its a little creepy, and a little more reminiscent of Marilyn Manson, but her beauty and song mastery shines through. And her fashion sense isn't too bad either..

Lady Gaga - New Music - More Music Videos

it's like barbies all over again..

wow, i should have never come across polyvore.com. It is seriously beyond words. Now this feels exactly like what I was meant to do, why wont someone just pay me to do it?? Hmm, well until then I foresee many hours playing and constructing, and I can't wait..

Winter Shines by lauradores featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Items in this set:
3.1 Phillip Lim dress, $975
3.1 Phillip Lim jacket, $895
Diane von Furstenberg dress, $325
Christian Louboutin boots, $1,295
Christian Louboutin shoes, $207

the time has come.

close up of From You to Me, 2007 l. hyatt

There are simply too many inspirations not to be shared. I have pushed this off for months and months, but I feel the time is right. I have been inspired by more blogs than I can even recollect, for each one, not only being beautiful in its own right, is but the beginning of an even longer path of inspiration for that individual... I have truly, and I know I am not alone in this, found myself having spent hours after hours going down that road, and I look forward to have a space of my own to share with whomever cares to enter. Its an exciting road, and I look so forward to joining the most amazing and vivacious community in the whole world.

Out of this, I have so many hopes and aspirations. First, I hope to become more focused. I have so many passions, and I can only wish that this will be a vessel for me to sort through everything and make sense of it all in my head, and figure out how to make it all work in a productive and prosperous way. More than anything I am anxious to share my most special things with the world (whoever cares to take a peak, that is) and hopefully get to know the wide network of people out there that appreciate the same ideals as myself, being that there is beauty in every aspect of life, and that love is the true determinant of happiness.

Thank you for sharing this all with me...