Creepy Cute : Arboreal Salamander

I was out one night having a chat with my neighbor, when her cat discovered something towards the back of our building. We investigated, and much to our surprise - we found a little Arboreal Salamander!

He looks neat, but also a little spooky. 

I was worried that the little guy might have been, ahem, snacked on by the cat... 

he did look a bit shocked, but otherwise seemed to be in decent shape.
^-^

I believe I will refer to this salamander as Sir Lucky, should he ever appear again.

Heading to a safer spot.

Now you've met the newest member of our building! 

Delicious : Coffee, Chocolates & Clafouti

I'm finally starting to remember to bring my little camera with me whenever I go out into the world. WOO!

Here's some fun treats that have recently made their way into my life:

Morning wake-up with Bicycle Coffee at Room 389. 

(Cafe by day, Bar by night - it's a very chill place.)

Adorable chocolates from Michael Mischer in Grand Lake.
I need to try the champagne and the salted caramel next, for sure.

We snagged: a lavender chocolate shaped heart, and a swirly baked apple chocolate.
Both were super tasty!

A perfectly sweet blueberry clafouti, made by Kim. Yum!

I think the weekend is always a good time for a special treat.

Adventures : Party at the End of The Universe

There was a time... in a galaxy far, far away... when my good friend Shannon celebrated her birthday - which happened to be May the 4th aka National Star Wars Day! (May the Fourth be with you. I am so behind! ) She hosted an awesome Sci-Fi themed extravaganza, and it was delightfully space-tastic.

 I was on a tight budget, so my costume was mostly in the makeup & dreads - it was time to have fun with color!

I looked to the ladies on the left for inspiration. 

Glitter brows, white dotted cheeks and striped dreads - woo!

Gatekeeper of Sector 9 from Planet Sparkle, reporting for duty.

 

The famed Swirly Foot of my people.

Kim and I have urgent business to attend to in  S P A C E !

Isaac rocked super fun glow glasses. 

Miss Birthday Girl Shannon and an awesome Leia!

Attempting Jedi mind tricks with Misa & Kim.

See you Space Cowboy...

Sweater Love : Chasing Color

I really do love all the black & gray in my closet, but sometimes even I get bored and need a bright pop of color to shake things up. (Having said that... I'd also probably pair all of these with black & gray, but it matters not!) 

If it's an especially nice shade of blue, epically patterned, or ombre - chances are very solid that I'll like it. 

Onward, to bright hues!

(Source : ASOS )

Sherbert Ambitions.

(Source : UO)

Teal Time.

(Source: Debenhams)

Pastel Ombre.

(Source: Anthropologie)

Adorable flower pattern!

(Source: Sheinside)

Hearts & Pups.

(Source: Sheinside)

Blue Dream.

(Source: ASOS)

Bold Peruvian.

(Source: Sheinside)

Neon Roses.

Definitely toes the line of tacky, but I still love it!

Can't get enough sweaters? Check out Cardigan Noir's Sweaters & Shoes board on Pinterest!

Hope you enjoyed the colorful journey. <3

Adventures : Morcom Rose Garden

Oakland's Morcom Municipal Rose Garden is stunning. In true rainbow style, there was a veritable riot of color happening. The garden is absolutely packed with roses of all kinds, and it's a great place to take a peek at some gorgeous flowers, enjoy a walk or read a book. It's also free!

I had a grand old time prancing around through the flowers.

^-^

Non-conformist Iris declines joining the pack of roses.

Dangerously awesome wooden table.

Lucky coincidence: my peachy makeup happened to match this flower!

A wild duck appeared!

Chels used: 'Befriend'.

It was ineffective.

Hilltop view of Oakland.

Quote from above :

I can never say no to flowers, they always inspire me. ^-^

Cheers!