HAPPY (RIDICULOUS) WEEKEND

I think being called ridiculous might be one of my most favorite compliments. Here in Seattle, it's easy to be called ridiculous for things like... oh, I don't know - wearing a dress out to a casual dinner on a Tuesday night. Or purchasing a gold sign that says 'holla' for your traditional apartment (ahem).

But my god would life would be boring without those things. The worst thing I can imagine is looking like everyone else. And yet, I feel like we are so often trying to be like others, keep up with others or compete with others. And, do you know what those others who you admire and who are succeeding are doing? Being themselves.

So here's to a ridiculous weekend, my dears. Make this one count. Dare to wear feathers and bright lipstick. Buy something your husband will hate because it's impractical and you love it. Put a plastic pink flamingo in your yard if you think they're cool (because they are) and tell your neighbors to bugger off.

It's not about being different just to be different. Or to get attention. (That was Jr. High, remember?) It's about trusting your gut, and not giving a sh*t what the others say (unless they say you look like a whore, and then you should probably go change). It's about remembering why people who like you like you.

I say all of this because I've been going through a lot of things lately where I've asked, is this true to me? Or, is this true to coco+kelley? One of the most empowering things I did this year was to decorate my own space just for me. And you know what? I don't regret a single decision. Sure, there will be tweaks and changes along the way, but I love everything about it.

I've also been working on a complete redesign of this site (don't worry - it's going to be fresh and clean and better than ever) and every time I've added or subtracted something I've questioned it. But in the end, my gut always wins out.

This weekend? I'm cleaning out my wardrobe and getting rid of boring and blah to make room for quality and beauty and yes, maybe even some feathers.

So, go have a beautiful, ridiculous weekend my friends. And enjoy it! 

*photography by matt jones edited for coco+kelley