Wonderland, Ca

chatty little baby

2012-01-06T09:38:00.000-08:00

Lots of chatting going on these days...it's probably the best thing ever. EVER. to hear him coo away.

love this little monkey.

:: peace & love ::

Christmas list edition

2011-12-15T13:53:00.001-08:00

{ Wildfox Couture star sweater }

{ Sam Edelman leopard loafers }

{ J Crew pave link bracelet }

{ Michael Kors oversized gold runway watch }

{ classic Diamond set in yellow gold studs }

{ green Hunter wells }

There you have it!!! My little list...or not so little...

Also on my list (and in a smaller price range) are Essie polish in 5th Avenue & Lapis of Luxury (to go along with a mani/pedi gift cert to Vessel. A Sephora gift card never hurt anyone either ;-)

What are you asking for/giving for Christmas this year???

Happy Holidays kittens

:: peace & love ::

a little bit of this.

2011-11-28T18:16:00.000-08:00

{ dressing warm for a girli date night with the best }

{ my new Spike The Punch necklace in neon }

{ a fabulous teepee @ Wild Cayote Winery & Bed & Breakfast }

{ a hunky Daddy & Sterling }

{ Baby bubbles }

{ Gobble Gobble Gobble from this tired turkey }

{ Did NOT want to get out of the shower...but was a little un sure about the whole experience all together }

Just a little bit from me. Things are getting better (& by better, I mean I feel like I know what I'm doing about 50% of the time), and I'll take that...it's better than nothing. This kid is pretty dang cute & simultaneously the best/hardest thing I've ever taken on (being Mommy that is).

Happy holidays everyone. We'll be getting a tree soon, I'm sure Sterling will be loving the lights!!!

:: peace & love ::

more more more

2011-11-14T16:26:00.000-08:00

{ my little cross eyed cutie pie }

{ wore my hot pink J Crew cords & Mona pumps to date night Sat }

{ loving my new red hair...maybe too much? }

{ baby b day outfit }

Maybe some day my posts will make sense again. Until then, here is a hap hazard look into my life. All about my little babes, too much on line shopping (sorry but I'm not sorry hubs) & not enough time with my fabulous husband. Oh but our little man is the cutest babes in the world, it's pretty exciting watching him grow (13 lbs now)!!!

Planning a vaca to the snow in a month (anyone with 4 month olds have wisdom or encouragement for me!?) Never traveled far with him & it will be about a 3 hr drive....hoping all goes well considering he hates the car....oh man.

More soon I promise!!!!!

:: peace & love ::

I really need to keep up on these!!

2011-11-02T14:12:00.000-07:00

{ first time in his BebePod }....how cute are those socks?

{ baby bath time! }

{ mommy daddy date night }

{ sparkly Sam Edelman's }

{ an attempt at lunch with a friend }...let's see if she still has baby fever ;-/

{ daily walks through the woods in the moby wrap }

So there you have it folks...

Life of a stay at home mom includes breast feeding (a LOT), not sleeping that often, play time on the bed, boppy and my arms, walks while baby wearing & the realization that this shiz is hard. I mean....emotionally draining hard. I like my personal space (and I don't have much of that), I like to sleep (and you don't get much of that either)....but, there's also nothing (NOTHING) better than his little sleepy milk drunk face, or his smiles, or his curious eyes. So, ya, it's worth all the sleepless nights & frustrating times...

because he's kinda (really) my everything.

Love you little man, be nice to mommy, she gave birth to you ;-). Yup, I'm using that line....

*Life also includes help from my amazing family (especially my momma), with out those little breaks to take a bath, sleep or run to Target....oh man. I might be a mess. Thanks momma. xoxo

still here!

2011-10-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

just a few quickies of life lately!!! Our comp is having some issues...and well, new baby doesn't leave me with my hands free very often (hello Moby Wrap & Ergo!!), haha. Still figuring life out....figuring baby out. Phew this is hard work ;-)

:: peace & love ::

*and coffee ;-)

lets shamelessly share some pics!

2011-08-23T08:23:00.000-07:00

{ baby's first walk! }

{ Daddy & Sterling in the hospital }

{ Sterling & Mommy in the hospital }

{ Hiii blue eyes! }

{ cutest little sleeper....ever }

Well folks...it's been a little over a week already (time seriously flies) I can't quite believe how fast it really goes!
Morning coffee is my favorite time of day.
But he's not the worst sleeper...up every few hours for a diaper change & nursing :-)
He's honestly just perfect...I'm sorry, shameless lovin'
We've gone out a few times, for lunch with a friend (he slept right through it), appointments etc & while I initially like getting out of our 'cave', I end up craving my little space where I have everything I need.
I am working on a birth story, so that will be coming in a little. Over all mommy-hood is fantastic, I can't believe he's mine. :-)

:: peace & love ::

Oh, by the way ;-)

2011-08-16T22:50:00.000-07:00

Bun no longer in the oven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOTS LOTS more pics to come & perhaps a birth story....
but for the moment here he is

Sterling Nesta Nanasy :)))))))

We could not be more in love.

Born August 13th at 9:48 pm, 7 lbs 1 oz...........utter perfection.

xoxo

:: peace & love ::

I'm still here...and the bun is still in the oven.

2011-08-10T15:08:00.000-07:00

{ fav maternity pic that our besti's gifted us on a beautiful canvas for the shower! }

{ is it ridiculous that we JUST got a headboard?...I feel like a real adult }

{ putting the feet up...that's a 37.5 week belly there!!! }

{ a good hair day...ha }

{ a good manicure with OPI's 'Ski Teal We Drop' }

{ our beautiful kitty Pepper perched atop the tie dyed onesies from the shower }

{ a favorite sleeveless, footed onesie complete with planets, stars & space ships }

{ time spent by the pool...that's my belly...not a giant boob }

So folks, that's what's been going on for me! Off work for the babes, which I might add is lovely. Don't miss work one bit, although I miss my co workers like mad :-(
We've got the car cleaned out & detailed, ready for our chubby little bundle o'love. Stroller put together & test driven down the hall. Car seat base in car...although I do need to pack a bag for the hospital!!!!!!!!!!! Kinda a biggie, no?!
New on the preggo/baby front....
I get heart burn like it's going out of style. No gracias.
My feel & ankles swell up if I'm on them for too long...cankle mania is what we're calling it.
To turn from one side to the other/get up in the night to go pee is quite a doozie & I'm sure when watched by others mildly amusing considering the level of effort involved in all movements.
My doc thinks I've got a big baby in there...she guestimated around 8 lb's already (how do they really know I must wonder)...given that I want a natural childbirth (no induction, drugs or c section), I'm just hoping that he doesn't get so big I can't get him out of there naturally....is that something I should actually be concerned about?!
Other than his size (which I should add is not ab-normal, he's perfectly healthy, as am I, thank goodness), everything else is good :-) Minus cankle mania of course!!

:: peace & love ::

** hopefully sooner than later I will be posting pics of our 8 lb's of love!!!!!

Baby Shower!!

2011-07-29T10:02:00.000-07:00

{ baby shower wears...those heels didn't last too long }

{ blocks spelling out baby's name (Sterling Nesta Nanasy)..hand made booties & a fabric bunting sign }

{ me & the best! }

{ opening the pressie's! }

{ Lea & me..the 2 preggo's }

{ a little laying out after the festivities!!! }

{ everyone took part in tie dying me a little onesie! They are insanely adorable! }

I had a marvelous baby shower! My momma & bestest lady friend Ashlee put together quite the festivities. Beautiful flowers, decor, AH-mazing carrot cake cuppies, little activities for everyone (sooo loving all the little tie dyed onesies I have right now). There was good food (scones, creme brulee french toast, creme fraiche, then on to lunch where there was a bruschetta bar & watermelon margaritas (for everyone but me of course!). It was so nice to hang with all the people I love most & it was such a beautiful day for it too!!
Thank you all my lovely friends & family (momma especially) for throwing me/coming to my baby shower :-) I couldn't have asked for more.
xoxox

:: peace & love ::

One Love Organics--treatment foundation

2011-07-27T16:44:00.000-07:00

{ One Love Organics ~ Treatment Foundation }

Finally tried this little trick today with my OLO Skin Savior!!! I think I like it, I am going to do it again tomorrow, but my powder (that I had left over from a couple years ago (!!) bc I don't really use powder anymore) it blended together perfectly, gave me a good amount of coverage while still looking natural & made my skin glowy ;-) Yes, glowy.
If I love it again tomorrow, I might have to head out and buy some more mineral powder to use this little mixture more! Obviously the Skin Savior is such a perfect little multi tasking product, it's no surprise that it would make a smooth & creamy foundation too!

Texas Tuxedo

2011-07-20T18:45:00.000-07:00

{ the fabulous Miss Jenna Lyons }

{ Ashley Olsen }

Kinda loving the idea of a 'Texas Tuxedo'...terrible name. Fabulous result, however.
Jenna Lyon's does it well (of course)...denim on denim looks so alluring on her, with simple shoes & red lips. I like Ashley Olsen's casual approach as well, although the black denim doesn't have quite the effect. I think it's best when the shades of denim don't match (obviously), I like one to look like a classic fade & one to be washed out.
I think I'll give this a try (probably when I have a waist again)...kinda excited about it :-)
Happy Wednesday (4 more days of work until I'm off for baby), lots to do...
Trying to wrap my mind around the whole thing; I am so incredibly excited & so incredibly tripped out. I'm going to be a momma to a chubby little babes....woah.

:: peace & love ::

when I have a waist again...

2011-07-13T18:39:00.001-07:00

{ American Apparel--3D mesh jumper in Blossom }

{ Urban Outfitters--Kimchi Blue Paperbag Trousers }

Cute, huh?
Love that high waisted trouser....love that voluminous rosey sweater.

:: peace & love ::

Maternity pics are in :-)

2011-07-12T21:48:00.000-07:00

Here's a few of my favorites!!!
We had so much fun with our friends, the Loughran's on Saturday afternoon shooting these!
I can't wait to frame a few for the nursery! I am glad I did these, so I can look back when the belly is long gone and remember what it was like to feel him kicking around in there.
I do have to say....I didn't quite realize how large the belly was until I saw these...haha.

:: peace & love ::

cute little bits of ink.

2011-07-11T15:22:00.001-07:00

These images of sweet little bits of ink are killing me.

Must add some ink to this bar skin of mine. Just a little. Color wheel...are you kidding me...i die.

I've got a little plan (after this cute little bundle o love removes himself from my uterus of course)....nothing crazy.

But, come on, these are pretty whimsical, no?

:: peace & love ::

via here & here.

maternity pics!!

2011-07-09T22:23:00.000-07:00

{ me, attempting to work the belly }

{ OPI for Sephora, Caliente Coral }

Not even really a "sneak peak", just yet. I couldn't help sharing a little shot my bestie snapped of me during my little belly picture shoot with our friends, the Loughran's. It just so happens that my bestest's husband is talented behind the leanse, lucky us. We spent the later afternoon shooting some pic's of the ever growing belly! I am excited to see them, we had lots of fun & I'm just hoping for some fab pics in which I don't look as big as I sometimes feel ;-) haha.
In anticipation of this photo shoot, I got my nails did...shooting for the orange obsession I was having, I picked Caliente Coral by OPI for Sephora. Love it...not quite as neon as Claire's, but I love it anyway....I'll try to find neon next time :-)
Hoping I can share the pics with you soon! Happy weekend.

:: peace & love ::

summer braid

2011-07-07T15:41:00.000-07:00

guess what I'm doing to my hair tomorrow!? Yup....this braid. Thanks Free People :-)
Now...if only I could figure out where the heck she got that adorable gold deer ring, I would be one happy camper.

:: peace & love ::

o-r-a-n-g-e

2011-07-06T22:40:00.001-07:00

{ Clare Vivier's neon nails }

{ orange pants, coco kelley }

{ Horkelia shift, Anthropologie }

Loving anything orange right now!
I would just snap that shift dress right up, but I don't think my 32 weeks belly would fit.
Neon nails...oh I think so. This will be the first thing to happen ;-)
Orange pants...when I have a waist again I might just try you out...with a chambray shirt and leather sandals?!
Such a bright summery color, wouldn't you say?

:: peace & love ::

One Love Organics { sold }

2011-07-05T18:28:00.001-07:00

** update -- after contemplation & more information on key ingredients in each product, I tacked on the serum & scrub.......super stoked. I couldn't help myself! **

{ One Love Organics, Skin Savior balm }

Sold.
Popped over to one of my favorite blogs Lovely Morning & what do I see? A rave review (with a mighty compelling analysis) of One Love Organics products. So I read Kristina's post....feeling a bit sold already just imagining the rich & lovely consistency of the products, fabulously pure ingredients & to die for perfectly simple packaging.
Then....pop over to 100 Layer Cake's blog about their Pop Up Shop offering a sale (like 50% retail) on these products....so I read on, observe flawlessly styled shoot of the beautiful gals of 100 layer cake having a lovely time (in adorable robes) playing with the product, drinking tea (amongst coral peonies) & wearing ban.do accessories. I mean, come on....
Then....pop over to One Love Organics site to read more about ingredients (I'm an Esthetician, must read ingredients), impressed with the pure and simple nature of the products, the rave reviews & said adorably perfect styling...I order the Skin Savior.
Tempted to order the whole she-bang, but I'll start with the balm (Kristina says she uses it on her son Dashiell for diaper rash & dry skin). 2 birds, one stone...what what!?!??!
Can't wait to get my balm :-) Shiny, dewy, glowy fabulous skin here I come (and baby of course).

:: peace & love ::

weekend wrap up

2011-07-05T18:17:00.001-07:00

This weekend was spent....

{ contemplating some pretty cute dresses @ Target, hey, if it's fits....I like it }

{ spending a lovely day at my bestest's parents yummy salt water pool }

{ attending 1 very cute Indian themed bday (feather head dresses & all) for a little 1 year old named Lola }

{ walking the Bob Jones trail with the hubs on the 4th }

{ drinking an iced Dragonfly latte at Amsterdam }

{ watching the hubs beer taste at my favorite local brewery Central Coast Brewing...torture }

And the verdict is...
Yes to 2 very cute (and comfy) maxi dresses at Target.
A pretty lovely golden brown tan from sunning at the pool with my lady love.
Took home a pretty feather head dress that I am seriously tempted to wear somewhere again.
Got lots of "that thing looks like it's ready to HATCH" (srsly!?), and "are you having that baby today?", and "how many more weeks?" from strangers observing my 32 weeks belly through my fitted tank on the Bob Jones trail for the 4th.
Took home a growler of Catch 23 from Central Coast Brewing that I am most definitely having at least a sip of (come on) once the hubs breaks it open.

Good weekend of sun, salt water, friends & precious time spend with the love of my life before it's not just him & me anymore....Hope your 4th was warm & festive :-)

:: peace & love ::

summer product lovin'

2011-07-01T16:36:00.000-07:00

{ carry along's }

{ product love }

I thought I would share my favorite products/accessories during these hot summer months. Not to say that I use all of these every single day; or that I don't use other products that aren't here. These are front runners for me right now--here it goes,

Fedora--mine is soft sea grass, bendable & comfy so you can lay down in it (just bend the back down), or stuff it in your beach bag. From Gap over a year ago.
Scarf--for the new favorite Turban. Escape doing your hair, having the sun bleach out your strategically placed 'melting', and generally rock a pretty fun look.
Sunnies--my shades of choice are from Ray Ban. I have their 80's way farer, a slightly smaller frame that doesn't tilt away from your face. I'm in love with them. Although I must admit am in the market for a tortoise-y cat eye if I find one that pleases me.
Beach Towel--mine is ginatly over-sized, & brightly colored. And why wouldn't it be?!
OPI--nothing better than a fun mani/pedi when you've got your feet in the sand & sun. My favorite this summer is the Pirate's of the Caribbean line, but especially Mermaid Tears & Stranger Tides.
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray--spray in after the pool to revive the wave....actually mixes well with a little grease, sun-screen & chlorine...haha.
Giant beach bag--mine is large, and covered in sea foam colored stripes. From Gap like 10 years ago!
Products--
Shu Umera Chamomile toner--I keep mine the the refrigerator & spritz my face, neck & decolate after soaking in the sun, or just a long day. It's cool & smells faintly of chamomile tea...so refreshing.
Aveda Hair Veil--(orange spritz bottle) spray in hair after styling, or once air dried. Like a sunscreen for the hair, protects color & scalp from the rays.
Smith's Rosebud Salve--a staple in my bed-side drawer. I sleep with this on my lips every night, but also find it handy for any skin that is chapped or dry.
Aveda Green Science eye cream--a must before bed...but now that I'm getting so much sun, my skin is parched by the end of the day & drinks this up the minute it hits my face.
Aveda Tinted Moisturizer--I love this for weekends and days off. Just the smallest hint of coverage, creamy texture that soaks into sun drenched skin & spf 15.
Aveda--beautifying composition. This is a MIRACLE product. I put it in my hair if it feels dry. Sleep with it in my hair if I know I'm washing it the next day (like a lot of it....at least a quarter sized massaged into palms then worked from scalp to ends)...also use it as a body moisturizer. It leaves a faint sheen on the skin (not greasy), smells of lavender & makes skin feel like butter.
Fresh Fig Apricot perfume--sweet & nostalgic...perfect for summer.
Aveda--Exfoliant. Perfectly refreshing for the skin. A liquid exfoliator that uses salicylic instead of abrasive grainy beads that are harsh on the skin. I use this every morning before I do anything else to my face. It's a life saver.
Aveda Caribbean therapy flower water--since dis-continued (oh aveda), again I keep this in the refrigerator & spritz my hair & body down with it when I come in out of the sun. I hate that hot, sticky, parched skin feeling you get from the sun, salt & chlorine. This & the chamomile toner re hydrate skin making it feel soft & supple again.
Clarisonic Mia--use this a few times a week with my cleanser at night. Buffs away dull & dry skin cells, leaving your skin softer and more luminous. yes, please.

So folks...there's always more in the land of products in my bath room....but I'll spare you all the details of my over obsessive product love. I like summer to feel easy, breezy, refreshing & hydrating. Not always easy when sun, surf, chlorine & sun screen have anything to do with it.

wowza

2011-06-30T16:26:00.000-07:00

Leo Hart from The Panic Room Videos on Vimeo.

This is serving as some serious inspiration & motivation. There are moments where the idea of a natural birth feels over whelming, but re assurance that although it's excruciating, exhausting & emotional, it's also the most amazing thing in the world.
I can't wait to meet this little guy!

:: peace & love ::

*via Pacing the Panic Room--Walk to 40 Weeks.

Turban?!

2011-06-29T22:23:00.000-07:00

{ my attempt at the turban }

{ Karla, from Karla's Closet in her turban }

I think I'm into this.

I know I'm a little late to the game (I've seen turban hats & head wraps for at least a year now), but I never felt compelled to give it a go on myself. That is, until I just read Karla's blog & saw her amazingly perfect (I think you have to have a lightweight scarf (big) with no tassels...mine has tassels) TURBAN.

So loves, I gave it a go this morning, et voila!! I don't know how I feel about actually wearing it out of the house; maybe by the pool later. I'm sure to get a few comments, but I have to admit, I kinda like it. So bold & dramatic & I love the color of my citron scarf.

I'll keep ya posted, and share more pics, if I actually try this again in attempts of leaving home with it on my noggin.

:: peace & love ::

weekend wrap up

2011-06-27T18:41:00.000-07:00

{ the Shutter Booth @ Nell & Cole's wedding! }

{ finally wearing this dress, & loving every minute of it's tent-like ness }

{ a watermelon & pineapple snow cone....oh, i think so! }

{ my lover/hubby/baby daddy's 30th bday!!!!!!!! }

{ gotta get some sun on that 31 weeks belly }

{ the centerpiece at Nell & Cole's wedding...so shabby chic }

{ the gorgeous couple, I mean, come on! }

It was a BUSY busy weekend.
Saturday I started the morning doing makeup for my beautiful bride-y friend Danielle, her 6 bride's maid's, her adorable little momma & her fiance's (now hubby!! woo) mom. If you're a makeup artist you'll know that's a lot of people for one preggo to handle...but let me tell you something. These girls are the sweetest (funniest) bunch you will come across, Nell has some seriously fabulous friends. I had the best time, if not a soar back. It was well worth it, everyone was so appreciative. I was just stoked to spend time with everyone while they were getting everything together. There's nothing like the morning of a wedding!!! So much excitement & anticipation & love & friendship...blah blah. It was marvelous.
Sunday was my honey's 30th bday. He started the morning with a surprise golf extravaganza, new bag & all with his boys!! Then to a beach bbq with a 5 gallon local Amber ale, shishkabob's, stuffed portobello's and some really good company. I can't believe my babes is 30!!!!!!! We met when he was 20, and when I think back over the years I can't believe we're here......we must be real live adults or something, although we don't feel like it at all. ;-)
I hope your weekend was magic kittens.

:: peace & love ::

found!

2011-06-23T21:31:00.000-07:00

Found! A dress for my baby shower in July ;-)
I was contemplating this & this, but first thought I would pop in my favorite local boutique Ambiance. Good thing, because this stretchy (bonus), soft, not too short, fabulously printed tunic dress is just the ticket.
Trying it on with my Cole Haan's here, but realistically will probably wear some flat sandals, it does look cute with a little heal though doesn't it!?
This week has been tiring...I feel like while my belly is growing, my energy is decreasing ;-/ Ready for the weekend....which will be just as busy! Wedding makeup for the bride's maid's, bride's mom, groom's mom & my fabulous girli friend & bride Danielle on Saturday...then off to attend their wedding that afternoon. Sure to be amazing no doubt!!
Then it's the honey's 30th on Sunday!!!!!!!!!! Celebrating with friends/family/beach & bbq!
Happy end of the week

:: peace & love ::

on the hunt.

2011-06-20T21:34:00.001-07:00

{ antique spindle bed, the smithy via the brick house }

I'm on the hunt for a California King sized antique spindle bed. I think they are pretty fantastic, I think I may have found one on CL, hoping they email me back!!! The headboard on the one I found isn't the same as above, it has a solid wood piece across the back (instead of the spindles), wish it just had spindles like this one, but beggers can't be choosers now can they?! Also, it has 4 taller acorn design topped posters on the corners....which I think are kinda rad, maybe I could eventually have matching spindles made to go across the headboard instead of the solid wood? This assuming that they'll email me back & it's still available.
If it is, I'll be picking it up this week & sharing pics. It looks in the pics to be a fairly glossy orange-y wood (why are CL pics so terrible?), I would love to refinish it, but it looks like a sh*t ton of work (pardon).....and I don't know if anyone is in the mood to help me, lol.
Please please please be available....or, maybe this exact bed will pop up right in front of me, in my price range and all....it could totally happen.

:: peace & love ::

it's HOT people.

2011-06-20T15:44:00.001-07:00

{ giant stock tank, hot puppies }

{ desert stock tank }

{ desert stock tank, spotted puppy }

I don't know about you, but it's freakin' hot here people! Like...please don't make me sit in the sun without some sort of body of water near by that I can dip myself in hot.

Solution, stock tank pool! Now, to be clear, we do have a pool we can use, but what if we had a little (so adorable) stock tank pool right by the cute little flagstone patio my pops is building?

I've suggested the idea, he seemed mildly amused, but refuted that there wasn't enough space with out disrupting the California Oak's roots. Valid point.

Still, I think it would be so cute, perfect in the summer & just down right a good idea. Oh, and another thing.....is it just me, or is this whole stock tank pool idea far more whimsical than a regular old swimming pool? YES. I think so too ;-)

Happy Monday kittens.

:: peace & love ::

* first pic from google. 2nd & 3rd pics from Big Bang Studio.

scenes from a staycation

2011-06-19T22:41:00.001-07:00

{ soaking up some sun @ the pool! }

{ face painting essentials ;-) }

{ ready for dinner! }

{ Ventana's cute little cork menus }

{ morning snuggles }

We had a marvelous little stay-cation this weekend. It was our 1 year wedding anniversary, and we figured we may as well have ourselves a little celebration before it's + baby time.
We stayed at the Avila Village Inn. The same hotel that the hubs booked the night he proposed!! It was amazing then...and even more amazing now, 2.5 years after he proposed, here we are...married with baby #1 on the way. There was lots of sun, snuggling and hot tubbing for us this weekend :-)
Hope your days were lovely as well.

:: peace & love ::

summer=hot pink & peach.

2011-06-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

{ Nars Schiap }

{ Nars, Schiap }

{ Stila, Gladiola Convertible Color }

SO...
I am somewhat of a product junkie...and by somewhat, I mean, it's an issue. I L-O-V-E makeup (all products in general...working for Aveda, being a makeup artist for Salon Lux & having a Sephora right upstairs doesn't help in this addiction what-so-ever).
I've decided after seeing HOT pink all over the blogs that I needed my own attempt at it. Et voi la, Nars Schiap. OBSESSED (sorry for the all caps), but I cannot even tell you how many compliments I got on my lipstick today!
Next would be my search for the perfect peachy cheek color! I first got a sample of Bobbi Brown's Cabo Coral with a friend when down in Santa Barbara at Nordstrom's (so sad, no Bobbi Brown around these parts). The Bobbi color is perfection, kicking myself for not just buying it on the spot.....was debating ordering, then yesterday found Gladiola from Stila and found it to be a comparable substitute (same price), no shipping.
So folks, I've got my hot pink & peach for summer....and I am super happy about it! Would definitely recommend both products (although looks like Gladiola is sold out on Stila.com & Sephora site :-(
Happy makeup hunting!

:: peace & love ::

* off for a 1 year anniversary weekend with my baby (can you believe it's been a year)...we're doing a little stay-cation if you will. Pics to come!

i can't help it.

2011-06-15T11:45:00.000-07:00

{ chocolate chip + orange zest scone }

I just can't seem to help myself. Doesn't hurt that the hubs loves the scones too! Same recipe, but instead of fresh strawberries I added some chocolate chips, orange zest and the juice from 1/2 an orange to the cream.

AH-MAZING.

These might just be better than the strawberry version.

xoxoxo.

:: peace & love ::

i'll have 1 of these...in 2.5 months, please!

2011-06-13T11:09:00.001-07:00

{ the salted tarragon greyhound }

YUM! That's all ;-)

*via La Petite Choue.

made-strawberry scones part II

2011-06-13T10:43:00.001-07:00

Well, I didn't make them this weekend, but I DID make them ;-)

Strawberry scones part II, and they are just as good as I remember. Same recipe as before, but I added a little vanilla extract. I think next time I will add a little lemon zest, for some tang (or use buttermilk).

Hope your Monday is lovely!

:: peace & love ::

hot pink=happiness

2011-06-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

Are you kidding me?

A hot pink Thonet chair?!

In L-O-V-E....and it just so happens we're going to be in the market for some new dining chairs. Now, can I somehow convince the hubs that these aren't pink....but in fact, necessary?

Happy Monday loves!!!!

:: peace & love ::

*Via Door Sixteen.

a wedding...and some purchases!

2011-06-11T22:15:00.000-07:00

{ me & the Mr. at his step brother's wedding!! }

{ contemplating my outfit choice before...haha }

{ ordered a Jcrew Ryden military jacket }

{ & since I couldn't choose...ordered both these platform pumps from Simply Vera Wang }

A wedding, a jacket & some shoes.
SHOES!!!!!!!!!!! They are my weakness lately, I can't get enough of a fabulous heal....someone might need to stop me because I thought my feet were about to fall off after 6 hours in these heals (not standing the whole time obviously), if I weren't preggo I think my feet would feel a lot better but I've been having swelling issues, something that apparently doesn't go oh so well with 4.5 in heal & a 1.5 in platform ;-) who knew? haha.
Regardless of my swollen sore little puppies today, we had a lovely time at the Farley wedding!!! How can it be bad with amazing weather and coconut cupcakes?
Tomorrow calls for morning coffee date with my love, followed by a few hours in the sun by the pool!!
Hope your weekend continues to be perfect.

:: peace & love ::

Wednesday no work

2011-06-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

Wednesday off? Well, sure....I think I can handle that :-)
Spent the morning looking at fabric for a certain baby quilt (have I mentioned my parents are amazing quilters?). I ordered the stripey southwestern(ish) looking fabric off Etsy, thinking I will make a crib sheet with it. Mom and I found that snazzy yellow print fleece at a local fabric shop in Paso.....I think that it would make a pretty snuggly little crib sheet as well!
(( I was told that my previous though of using this fabric was too girly ))
Lunch and lounging poolside with a girlfriend in from out of town was perfection. So relaxing to soak in this beautiful weather & of course some rays. Although, that suit I'm wearing is a monokini (and has cut outs on the sides) which is making for a fairly interesting tan line. haha.
Lastly, spotted these pretty heels on Simply Bubblelicious (but in orange and yellow), and am wondering if they might make a good addition to my summer wardrobe. In short doses obviously, 7+ months pregnant and heels might not be the best ever combo. But, I'm optimistic ;-)

:: peace & love ::

inspired baking ;-)

2011-06-07T21:59:00.000-07:00

{ strawberry scone made my me! }

{ strawberry scones made by Caroline! }

Feeling very inspired to finally make some scones (my fav!) after reading Caroline's post over at Coeur de La. I have been saying for a while I want to make more scones, and just haven't gotten to it.
Well....remember when I made these a few years (woah) ago?
That needs to happen again, the Strawberries are just getting really good, I think it's optimal timing to bust out some scones this weekend.
YUM YUM

:: peace & love ::

rugs...

2011-06-07T07:11:00.001-07:00

{ or }

Which one for baby's room?
p.s. Baby has a name.....should I tell you? :-)
Obviously going with something black & white here....OR, could go with a cream 70's shaggy carpet (they're everywhere right now) and oh so soft and plush?!
Must get going on decorating and setting up for this little guy, it's getting close (third trimester and all...no biggie)...am I lagging??

:: peace & love ::

nerd-alert?

2011-06-05T09:04:00.001-07:00

I don't know if I could pull it off? But.....I have been secretly loving socks/tights with heels!
What do you think, wearable? Or something best worn by models in a Jcrew catalog? Either way, I'm enjoying the idea of it along with some fabulously over-sized plastic rimmed eye glasses. Mind you, I don't wear glasses.....and although I'm greatful for my good eyesight, a small little sliver of me wishes I needed glasses so I could justify wearing something like the ones pictured above (via miss Pandora). It's all rather nerdy-chic, no? And rather delightful :-)
Happy Sunday!

:: peace & love ::

hello sparkle!!

2011-06-04T18:38:00.000-07:00

Glitter Guide Behind the Scenes from Michelle Drewes on Vimeo.

Can I live in this video? Hair, makeup, sparkles, confetti & champagne....
Perfection :-)

via, the Glitter Guide !

p.s. I might need that pink dress (guess I'll have to wait until I have a waist again) & that bright pink lipstick. le sigh.

p.p.s. tried on those Burberry sunnies today in the mint color. Not exactly what I was hoping for. I was hoping they would be bigger, but they were mid-sized.....bummer. I wanted more drama with that pop of color. Oh well.

:: peace & love ::

Burberry...who knew?

2011-06-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

{ new add for Burberry Brights sunnies }

I've been flipping past this add for sometime now I would imagine. It isn't brand* new...but new enough.

My point....whilst flipping past it last night I was intrigued with the shape and bold colors of Burberry's new line of sunnies. Bonus...they fold up, like, to the size of just the lens....Now, to be perfectly honest, I don't know if I care that they fold. It's cool...and different, but I'm really loving the shape and the colors.

On that note, I have the hardest time committing to colored things. Kitchen Aid mixer (available in some wonderfully fantastic colors).....which did I choose? WHITE. Yup. Why? Because I can't commit to a color scheme. Weird, because I LOVE color. Like, really love it. I think that's why I can't commit, how do I choose just one shade and then stick with it for years?

Case in point, these sunnies. I have to try them on, not everything looks good with a round face shape such as mine, but say they look rad-tastic, the next question is, what color?

Loving the mint shown on the female model above. Feeling like a commitment phobe about it already though. Safety zone...they also come in black or tortoise. I like the idea of tortoise too.

What do you think?

:: peace & love ::

*I do have more interesting things to ponder than Burberry sunnies, but they are far more interesting to share with you. I promise ;-)

it's been a while

2011-06-03T14:37:00.000-07:00

{ 27 weeks! Saying hello to my 3rd trimester! }

{ Pepper Dandelion }

{ me & my love in a friend's wedding photo booth! }

{ me and my girlies in the photo booth }

{ OPI's Mermaid Tears...fave! }

Between our comp not connecting to the internet (WTF), and being sick, it's been a while since my last post!

What's new....???

A pic from 27 weeks....I'll be 28 weeks this weekend, how time flies, it's so crazy!

When I was home sick guess who snuggled by me in bed all day? Yup, my little furry love bug Pepper Dandelion....gosh I love my kitten.

Went to a friend's wedding last weekend and had a BLAST with my little salon family, and lots o' fun in the photo booth, props and all :-)

Lastly (and so important right), I found a new favorite OPI color. Mermaid Tears from the Pirates of the Caribbean line..............it's fantastic. I don't know if I can paint myself with anything else.

Hope your week has been wonderful, I've spent my sick (which I might add is no fun what-so-ever (like it ever is), but especially preggo, because you can't take anything to help your symptoms) No Sudafed, Nyquil or cough syrup.. :-( boo.

It can only get better though, and I have a relaxing little weekend to mend myself with.

:: peace & love ::

mid week musing

2011-05-18T21:36:00.000-07:00

{ me in my bargain find }

Hello lovelies!!
1. Found this pretty little dress at Kohls on Monday with my momma. Sometimes I wonder if I'm crazy for loving total bargain finds (vs. Free people/boutique finds etc), but I've gotta say, I'm loving my giant tent dress (so comfy), and I think it's cute paired with my Cole Haans :-)
2. Thinking I've figured out a design idea for my baby shower invites. Don't judge, I love paper goods and have been known to micro manage (lol), I would say I'm 'helping' my momma in this department, right?!
3. Just a statement that people say the weirdest/inappropriate things to pregnant people. I've gotten the sweetest comments (thank you sweet people), to "are you having twins?". NO, I'm not having twins (!?!?) and how rude. I am not that giant, regardless of what my tent dress says ;-)

Hope Wednesday treated you well, I'm off to dream land in preparation for Thursday.

:: peace & love ::

friendship bracelets

2011-05-16T11:23:00.001-07:00

I first found the pic at top on (I think) either Garance Dore or the Sartorialist; and fell in love with not only her bright redish suit, black nails and general chic-ness, but mostly her collection of old school woven friendship bracelets.

Googled up some more images and found all of these fabulous reasons to give this little trend a shot. Hello Etsy (or D.I.Y.) and if you want to glam up this childhood favorite, these.

I can't wait to layer these colorful woven delights up my arm ;-)

:: peace & love ::

Baby needs....

2011-05-16T07:43:00.001-07:00

Oh, I think so. Dying over this little crib quilt from here. Graphic cross detail in sunny yellows, flawless stitching, pattered underside..............yes, please!

:: Peace & love ::

pics i'm loving

2011-05-11T20:26:00.000-07:00

la la loving anything bubble gum pink. spiral staircase in this powdery shade of blush.....yes, please!
I MISS COFFEE.........nough' said.
The Ace Palm Springs......vaca in July? The husband and I think so :-)
Emerald green sequined 'reception dress', check.
Hello fiddle leaf fig, and yes hello cobalt velvet chair. Aren't you just a match made in heaven?

That's all....
I'm terrible and save pics in the moment forgetting to save where they're from (thinking "oh, I'll remember"), but I never do. One is linked, but other than that I don't remember where I found these pretties........SORRY, if you know the source, let me know :-)

:: peace & love ::

from Cinco to Sunday :-)

2011-05-10T20:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Cinco!!!!!!! Usually I would call this "Cindo de Drinko", but not this year (for obvious reasons), never the less, I met up with some of my girlis for drinks (them=amazing looking margaritas, me=sparkling water) & apps at a local restaurant Cielo. Would not recommend going there for food (or anything really) much better places in SLO, but I would highly recommend the company ;-).
Had a sleepless night on Thursday night/Friday morning (pregnancy insomnia?). What to I get for it? An adorable little arrangement of succulents, Craspedia & some marvelous looking little buds of some sort from my Mommacita, who must have felt bad enough for me in my groggy/grouchy morning state. So sweet ;-)

Mother's Day Sunday was spent with my little fam at Castoro Cellars in Paso for free music & not so free wine. We brought a little picnic of salads and cheese, parents and the Mr. bought some wine (and brought some beer) and we just hung out on our little mexican blanket in the fair weather relaxing to the free jams. It was perfection.
Monday (I know...I know, my title says "Cinco to Sunday", you have to admit it flows better than Cinco to Monday)...no? Any way, Monday my momma and I went to my doctor's app in the a.m. (measuring a few weeks bigger than normal, even though I've only gained 4 lbs. feeling nervous, but hoping everything is fine), followed by an hr. at the foot spa (gahhhhhhh...I fell asleep and was apparently snoaring. lol). and a little lunchi at Big Sky where I got the cold sesame ginger noodle salad packed with spinach and other veggies. It was deliciously amazing and I am finding myself trying to plan when I can get that in my tummy again asap!
Friend's "day of the dead" themed wedding on May 28th.........It's going to be super fun and very festive. Dying to wear this Aida Coronado dress......DYING. Not dying to spend the $220 (plus $40 shipping from Mx) on it. :-( Kinda sad. Can you even imagine how comfy and breezy that gauzy delight would be though.

:: peace & love ::

bedding of the baby sort

2011-05-08T08:29:00.001-07:00

I know I said if baby was a boy that I would be taking this direction.
We decided (and by we, I mean me....and then asking Wes what he thinks....which is usually followed by a head nod and a "nice, babe!"; that we are not going to go with a particular theme. So, no 'life aquatic' happening in baby's nursery any time soon ;-)
However, I still love the color scheme I was thinking of=shades of blue, citron, mustard, black and white. Jenny Lind crib in white, bumper & crib skirt (also from babybedding.com) in white pique. I resisted posting a swatch of the white pique, because, as you can imagine, well, it's just plain white (you get the mental picture). Then the fitted sheet would be this amazing mist jasmine fabric (!!) love, love. I'm sorry but I'm not sorry that it's a little flower-ish. Maybe he'll grow up and be a botanist, you never know; plus I plan on having a few sheets to switch around anyway. I am thinking a mustard colored pillow of some sort will be a lovely finishing touch; and am far beyond fully obsessed with this knitted blanket from Boden. So peeps, that's what I'm thinking for the crib/bedding. Still loving the other accents from my 'baby boy' mock-up, except for the changing table we are going with the matching Jenny Lind version.
Now, this rug, or this rug!?!
Ikea rocker, or try and re-finish some craig's list find?!
Art?
Bookshelf/toy cubbies? (p.s. what if I found vintage locker style storage for toys (!)). what if?

Mist Jasmine fabric from babybedding.com.
Arches pillows from Etsy.
Jenny Lind crib found on Amazon.
Knitted blanket from MiniBoden.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Mine will be spent with my family, listening to music at a winery over a picnic (while everyone enjoys said wine except moi :-( ).

:: peace & love ::

bedroom switch-er-oo

2011-05-07T18:01:00.000-07:00

{ West Elm, bubble quilt-color, iron }

{ Martha Stewart paint collection at Home Depot, color, Sharkey Gray }

You remember this?
Well......we've been sitting around not doing anything productive in the bedding switch-er-oo dept. I was debating what colors I wanted, and what curtains/rug/decor would go along with all of that. I found that beautiful West Elm summer leaf duvet set on Ebay, and contemplated it for days; ultimately deciding that pink(ish) colors were not the way to go (you're welcome babe).
I am absolutely loving Nicole's bedroom makeover, her eye for color & composition is just lovely. I usually don't even go for greens but I found myself wanting her exact set-up!
Well, the paisley bedding she got was out of stock (good for me, because I really don't need to have Nicole's exact bedroom, however lovely it is ;-). So I found this AH-mazing turquoise-y blue ikat island duvet set, and striped bedding (I did copy this...couldn't help myself!), and grey bubble quilt. There is also this quilt from Crate & Barrel, this one being more chocolate-y. I think I prefer the grey, but it's hard to tell the exact shade.
Lastly I can't decide if painting the bedroom is necessary. Currently it is a really beautiful apple blossom peachy pink (very light), but I don't know how well that will really work with the blues? I've been loving light and deep gray wall colors, and think that this Martha Stewart color would be perfection with everything else. Question is do I really want to paint a whole room right now, between working, baby classes, general laziness and having a hubby who would rather do anything but paint (seriously, he hates it) he cringes every time I say the word paint.
So that's my musing on the bedroom. The bedding is happening (this time I'm sure), ordering next week :-) Thinking we might wait on a quilt, because we really don't need one for summer, and why buy it now only to put it in the closet until it cools down again!?
What do you think.......paint, no paint. Any suggestions for grays?!

:: peace & love ::

**Happy almost mother's day mommies out there!!!

need not want...for reals.

2011-05-02T10:44:00.000-07:00

{ Jcrew, Maryanne suede wedges in warm sunflower }

Hello summer!
It already happened, so don't even bother talking me out of them ;-)

:: peace & love ::

i'm dreaming of 'glam-ping'

2011-05-02T09:33:00.000-07:00

The Mr. & I love camping. We both grew up camping & really need to start stocking up on our own camping gear (have been borrowing things from here and there through the years). Now that we are 'adults' I suppose, we should really have our own loot!
I started looking at tents at REI, then i started looking at my new Sunset, then I started thinking about luxury camping (i.e. 'glamping')..........see the thought process there. (the new Sunset mag has a beautiful pic of a luxury camping resort in WA on the cover).
Then, i google image searched 'luxury camping' and here's a few little snaps I found! Gaahhh...
Can we go, please? Doesn't it look amazing, just add a giant bath tub, sunset, and warm weather hikes to some turquoise blue lake and I would just about die.
Anyone know of any 'luxury' camping resorts in and around the Central Coast of Cali?

:: peace & love ::

weekend doings...

2011-05-02T09:09:00.001-07:00

{ Nelly's coconut cuppie }

{ Nelly & me at her bridal shower! }

{ a sunny lunch @ Dockside }

{ My Mr. :) }

{ Watermelon plantings }

{ little garden--4 kinds of tomatoes, mint & chives }

This weekend has flown by all too fast, but was full of little adventures!
Planted these tomatoes with my dad a few weeks back & they are definitely getting bigger!! Can't wait for this summer to make bruschetta, caprese, you name it.....
I got those watermelon seeds in my Easter basket last week & got around to planting them, it sure doesn't look exciting now, but come summer I plan on enjoying water melon everything :-)
Saturday was spent going to a dear friend's bridal shower, where there was good food (such good food), good people & good weather. What more could you want, right!? Followed by a bday BBQ with our bestests' for a belated bday celebration (more cupcakes...strawberry this time).
Sunday the weather was perfection so we headed to Morro Bay for a sunny lunch at one of our fav's Dockside (where we had our rehearsal dinner last June!).
Hope your weekend was full of wonder loves, onto Monday. I'll be spending it with my love Vix over cheese &............sparkling apple cider (sigh) :-)

:: peace & love ::

Easter & a birthday :)

2011-04-25T10:15:00.001-07:00

{ Family headed to my b-day din @ Basil! }

{ B-day flowers }

{ Hoppy birthday to me! Easter/B-day cupcakes }

{ Easter basket loot, squash & seeds!! }

{ A hat for baby }

My birthday fell on Easter this year. I don't think I quite care for this occurrence, no friends available to celebrate & everything was closed. So we spent Saturday having din at Basil with my parents and some friends!! Sunday I was hoping for lots of time to soak in the sun outdoors (and plant my new seeds), but it was over cast & windy yesterday and I did none of that :-(

Instead I made crepe's with my momma (stinky triple creme brie with berries...mmm) for breakfast & peeked through the adorable Easter basket she put together for me, the hubs & baby! So sweet that momma of mine :-)

For lunch we headed to the coast and indulged in Taco Temple delightfulness. Home for a nap (boaring I know, but I was in a mild food coma), to be awoken by b-day singing & cupcakes!!

Over all a lovely little Sunday, Easter & Birthday if I do say so myself, today I'll be planting my seeds with my momma while the Mr. goes to his first day of his NEW career!! Woo hoo, baby daddy got a fab job (graduated Cal Poly in December for Construction Management) & we couldn't be more proud, happy, elated, and down right stoked for the whole thing!! Good job baby, I love you :-)

:: peace & love ::

*Happy belated Easter & Earth Day, and enjoy this lovely little Monday!

Weekend Delight

2011-04-17T18:30:00.000-07:00

Spent this beautiful (and warm) weekend attending a co-worker/friend's bridal shower! Where everyone but me enjoyed margarita's in the perfect weather, while I removed my adoralbe Jcrew sandals because my feet were swelling :-( Sunday (day) was perfection (currently trying to decide on dinner), got an invite from the bestie's to hang at their parent's pool (right down the street from us), spent all day in the sun (more margaritas for everyone but me), haha. I think I might even have a wee bit of a tan to show for it!
Hope your warm & sunny weekend was beautiful.

:: peace & love ::

20 weeks with our baby BOY!!!!

2011-04-11T22:13:00.000-07:00

{ me & my baby daddy! }

{ 20 weeks }

So peeps, we are having a little baby BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to pat myself on the back, I found his little 'man parts' shall we say!? And promptly yelled out "is that his Peepee?!", like I'm 12 or something, which led the ultra sound tech to say that maybe I should quite my day job. HA, ya right. Never the less, we got to see all angles of our little guy, he's perfect, everything looks healthy & his heart beat is right where it's supposed to be. SIGH.....nothing more I could want but a healthy little babes.
So excited about a boy!!!!! Already went and got an adorable little newborn boy onesie, only to receive an adorable 6 mo. old boy outfit from my momma when we got home! :-)
I'm feeling really good, and think it's just so crazy banana pants that I'm already half way there, WOAH...
Happy Monday!

:: peace & love ::

Sunday Lunch

2011-04-10T14:09:00.000-07:00

It is 'Panini Sunday' apparently.

I couldn't decide which to make so I made two versions for our lunch today!

Top :: Whole wheat sourdough buttered up in pan, with home made pesto, goat cheese, sun dried tomato & sauteed portobello mushrooms (!!).

Bottom :: Same bread, cranberry sauce, brie & arugula.

After eating both, the one that just killed me with amazing(ness) is the pesto/goat cheese panini.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G if I do say so myself ;-)

Weekend/baby update tomorrow!!!

:: peace & love ::

did I mention it's my birthday month!?

2011-04-08T22:21:00.000-07:00

{ Free People, Hinted Florals Maxi Dress }

{ Jo Malone, Orange Blossom Cologne }

{ Fresh, Brown Sugar Body Polish }

{ Dolce Vita, Campbell Metallic Leather Sandals }

{ Becklina, French Enameled Locket }

Free People, Hinted florals dress!! Lucky little lady I am, already got this one as an early bday gift from my adorable parents :-)
Jo Malone orange blossom cologne....YES, this has been on a few other 'lists'.
Fresh, Brown Sugar body polish...........momma needs soft skin. ha.
Dolce Vita Campbell sandals........OR, these nude pretties!?
Becklina enamel locket. Purrty.

We will see....I already posted the love on those gold sandals...then I saw the above linked nude Dolce Vita's & am wondering which one I prefer?! Can't decide...hm.

YA, it's Friday. We find out if baby is a boy or girl on Monday.
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT. We can't hardly wait!!!

:: peace & love ::

Heath + Julie Cristello

2011-04-07T19:02:00.000-07:00

Heath has a new seasonal collection in (yippee) yellow!!! So pretty & bright, and in a color I love. Now....I don't know if it quite compares to the amazing-ness of the aqua & orange last summer, but it's close.

Here's what I'm really excited about.....the Heath & Julie Cristello collection of hand made necklaces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous...love that top one. So perfect with a crisp dress for summer.

Maybe I can just will it onto my neck. Wish me luck ;-)

:: peace & love ::

Dinner...mmmm

2011-04-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

Mini stuffed Portobello mushrooms (delight). Stuffed with a little balsamic reduction, home made pesto with walnuts, spinach & creamy goat cheese along with some ezikiel bread crumbs sprinkled on top! I mean really.......I couldn't be happier :-)

Kale salad & golden beats!!

Mmmmmmm

:: peace & love ::

* Happy Wednesday!

Sunset...I didn't know I loved you.

2011-04-04T15:23:00.000-07:00

{ local alert!! this I-N-S-A-N-E-L-Y beautiful backyard is located in Paso Robles!! Now if only it were mine! }

SUNSET, how was I so blissfully unaware that I might just LOVE you?!

Don't hate me....but my parents always got and read Sunset when I was a bit younger (and soo cool, right?! ha, not), so I kinda figured it wasn't really my age range.

Well people.....I have something to admit. Sunset mag is super duper cool. Either I've been missing the bus for the past years....or (gasp) I'm in the "Sunset age range now".

Either way, I don't think I care any more, because I got totally inspired reading this month's issue.

1. That house up-top---GAHH....those colors!??! whaaaa? I'm dying I tell you, to paint a beautiful wood house that exact shade of purple. Dying. Plus for the 50 thousand'th time, I love me a colored door.

2. Bar--Hendrick's Gin, nough' said. In late August/early September (baby's due Aug 28th!!) I'll be sippin' something special to celebrate :-)

3. Insanely cool backyards...I was drooling over #5 down only to realize that it's a local backyard...why does that make me happy!? Haha, I don't know, but I just wish it were my own. The multitude of cacti, the sprawling hills covered in grape vines, and the pool....just a dream.

Okay....I'm done. Subscription to Sunset asap?! Yes, please!

:: peace & love ::

weekend delight

2011-04-04T15:02:00.000-07:00

{ tomato shopping with my pops }

{ seared ahi, spinach, goat cheese & strawberry salad }

{ Hush Harbor, chocolate macaroon }

This weekend was really quite a delight! Friday after work I ended up bopping around downtown with my lovely lady friend Vix, which turned into an amazing little afternoon & dinner at Novo (shrimp spring rolls, a cheese plate & salads)....and a margarita on her part ;-)

Saturday was spent hanging out with my in-laws....they are so excited about the new growing addition, and it's fun to think this little baby will have so much love on both our family's parts!

Sunday was just amazing....amazing weather took us (and my parent's new dog Peaches) to Morro Bay for a walk on the beach, and lunch at Taco Temple (mmmmm). A stop at the nursery where my dad and I picked out tomatoes and strawberries to plant, then proceeded to plant them in the sun.....I think I'm working on a tan!

And then there's Monday (I don't work Monday's...so they are an extension of my weekend), spent waking up to a cooked breakfast of veggie & egg scramble with roasted potatoes. A read through the new Sunset magazine on the sunny window seat followed by lunch at Colby Jack (see the spinach & seared Ahi salad), and a chocolate macaroon at Hush Harbor (necessary=absolutely not....delicious=of course!).

Ahh....beautiful weather....I think I'll go sit in the sun with a book :-)

Hope your weekend was lovely as well kittens!

:: peace & love ::

p.s. we don't usually eat out this often....especially not during the week. I just realized while linking these places that it's rather a lot of eating out on our parts this weekend....haha.

ohh summer.....let's get some sandals.

2011-04-01T11:42:00.001-07:00

Remember last summer?

Well, I've loved and continue to love those strappy Sam Edelman's...

but I just saw these little beauties in a store window & decided we were a match made for summer feet :-)

:: peace & love ::

18 Weeks!!

2011-03-28T16:25:00.000-07:00

18 Weeks!!

What's new...

I think I may want one of those "I'm getting uncomfortable" maternity sleeping pillow things.

They say I should be starting to feel you in there little love (either now or in the next few weeks).

You're getting bigger...like a sweet potato now & I read somewhere that I can pump the jams through headphones on my belly, because you can hear it. Get ready for some classic rock & a little no doubt (momma loves Gwen Stefani). ;-)

We find out if you're a girl or a boy in two weeks.......we weren't going to originally, I think it's so super rad when people choose not to. But, dag-namit we're curious, and I can't help myself, I want to decorate a nursery for you with some gender specific-ness to it!

People are starting to ask me "So, do people touch you now?" I swear I heard that question about 5 times the other day...so funny, so weird. Oh, and for the record...no strangers have reached out and fondled me just yet. However, a lady offered me a seat the other day...awkward (and nice), but do I look like I need a load off?

haha...

We love you little one....can't wait to learn more about you!

xoxo

the parentals.

:: peace & love ::

If Baby is a Boy...

2011-03-24T21:46:00.001-07:00

Here's what the nursery would look like if baby is a boy!!

Colors: all blues, with some citron, black & white accents :-)

Keeping with the slight sea life pieces. Would be using the same white Jenny Lind crib. Contemplating if that blue & citron bedding is 'manly' enough...but I love that little pop of green it adds. What do you think?

This whole thing is so fun, thinking up decor, colors & pieces! I love it. We find out baby's gender April 11th, we can't wait, obviously.

:: peace & love ::

If Baby is a Girl...

2011-03-24T21:01:00.000-07:00

If baby is a girl...her nursery will look a little something like this!!
Set made on Polyvore, crib made by Jenny Lind :-)

Colors I'll be using--pinks, yellow, tangerine, grey!
I have a few prints picked out on etsy, but polyvore wouldn't clip them :-( They are all ocean themed; a whale, jellyfish, shark & a tug boat! Along with some a cute octopus print pillow, although that Jonathan Adler 'happy' pillow would seriously rock my world.

We've been thinking up baby names too....can't decide if I should post our possibles or not? What do you think :-)

*"If Baby is a Boy!" to come soon!!!!!!!

:: peace & love ::

work in progress

2011-03-17T19:52:00.000-07:00

In reference to my previous post about trying to take a more interesting bump pic......
I tried....but I am having one of 'those' days....maybe it was my post hour in a half walk ponytail, or maybe it's the gelato I ate yest, but I just wasn't feelin' it.
I'll try again, hopefully with more luck.

Happy st. patt's people!

:: peace & love ::

2011-03-17T14:13:00.000-07:00

Go {here} if these pretty puppies awe you as much as they do me.

In the words of Rachel Zoe...I die ;-)

:: peace & love ::

16 weeks :-)

2011-03-16T19:36:00.000-07:00

I was 16 weeks this past Saturday!!! I decided to document it with a bump picture, I want to start taking weekly pics so I can see just how much I grow from week to week. I think I've got a pretty cute idea for something a bit more creative that me-my bathroom-plethora of Aveda products in my shower-& a lone TP roll. Haha.
Stay tuned...Might come up with something fun tomorrow ;-)
OH--we got to listen to the heart beat for the first time Monday...........gasp. It is the sweetest noise I've ever heard (easy cheesy, lol) but it's true!
I'm so in love with this little babes already

:: peace & love ::

Bride's maid attire for Nelly's wedding!

2011-03-11T18:31:00.000-08:00

{ Nelly's wedding, June 25th }

Tis the summer for weddings with our friends! To start this wedding season off right is my dear friend Danielle's wedding June 25th.

There have been many an email about bride's maid dress selection (Nell was so sweet to even ask our opinion & take suggestions if you ask me). After much debate (and the issue of my 7 months pregnant belly getting in the way of a cinched in waistline), I believe we have settled on this beautiful Nanette Lepore number!

I love it, everyone else loves it & Nell's friend works for Nanette (discount) not sure....we shall see.

I put together a little collection of goodies...just for fun.

The Nanette Dress

Cole Haan pumps

Light pink mani/pedi

Clare Vivier clutch

Kate Spade necklace (maybe too much with the one shoulder...and way too expensive for me right now, but dang that yellow & coral look good together).

Pellegrino (my mock-tail..sad).

I can't wait :-) Thanks for getting married D & giving me a good excuse to look pretty (and wear heals while preggo). xoxoxoxox

:: peace & love ::

Breakfast-Friday

2011-03-11T17:58:00.000-08:00

{ House made granola with fruit & soy milk }

{ "Sunday Staple", everything bagel, lox, cream cheese, cucumber, capers }

{ Ray of Freakin' Sunshine }

Breakfast this morning was exciting!!

Woke up extra early to pick Marissa up for breaki at Sally Loo's near the train station downtown. Everything looked amazing, Marissa got the granola with fruit & soy milk. I had to go for the Sunday Staple bagel. I ordered an everything bagel, and put lox, cucumbers & capers on top of my cream cheese. I was insane.....just insane. Exactly what I was hoping for.

Oh ya, and a Ray of Freakin' Sunshine.....is exactly that. I just got one shot (don't want to over load baby with too much caffeine) and milk (latte effect), infused with orange & topped with orange zest. Um...........

It made my morning :-) Yay to breaki with wonderful friends, yay to amazing bagels topped with my favorite things & yay to the beautiful morning sun.

Hope your Friday was fantastical

Happy weekend lovlies!!

:: peace & love ::

lets choose a baby bag!!

2011-03-10T17:08:00.001-08:00

{ Kate Spade, Shady Side Magazine Tote }

{ Marcy by Marc Jacobs, Pretty Nylon Eliza Tote }

{ Pendleton Buckle Bag }

Technically two of these bag aren't even 'baby bags', but hey, does it really matter. (Do feel free to actually answer that question if it does)...I need to know.
I'm going to optimistically assume that it doesn't. Given that, I have found these options (I know I had posted this bag long ago...but a $500 baby bag just isn't going to happen right now). I'm considering myself lucky if one of these can happen. As long as I don't have to resort to carrying around a reusable Trader Joe's bag, I'll be a happy camper.
Back to these bags--
The top is my front runner as of a few minutes ago when I decided to check in on the new Kate Spade site layout. Um....It's perfection...wish it had a cross body strap, but I can get over it for that pop of yellow. droooool.
Marc by Marc diaper bag....functional, not hideous...comes in many colors (I would not personally choose the pink) but Piperlime carries a nice Grey color that I would like.
Pendleton buckle bag, pretty, durable, large. Might be a little deep (given it's not a baby bag, might lose stuff in the depths) bc I'm assuming the pocket/compartment situation isn't made for bottles/binkies/diapers/blankets/toys etc.
That's what I've got folks...
I'm really not too into the whole plastic covered things you see everywhere...although I gather how that would be extremely beneficial.
Help me out...
Any other suggestions!?

:: peace & love ::

Breakfast-Thursday

2011-03-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

Breakfast Thursday is a take on Huevos Rancheros

Ingredients-

corn tortilla

egg (local, organic)

cilantro (local, organic)

black beans

corn

red bell pepper (local, organic)

white onion (local, organic)

lime

extra virgin olive oil

vinegar (used apple cider this time)

tapatillo

Heat tortilla in skillet with evoo (gettin' all Rachel Ray on ya), put veggie mixture (everything except egg) on top of tortilla, top with fried or poached egg (top with more Tapatillo) always better with more tapatillo if you ask me.

Enjoy!

so yum, reallly!

:: peace & love ::

*Friday breaki will be fun, going to an undisclosed location with besti Marissa....she won't tell me where we're going, only says it's amazing. Mandatory ordering is going to include something called "A Ray of Freakin' Sunshine"

sounds good to me :-)

Breakfast-Wednesday

2011-03-09T07:32:00.001-08:00

Breakfast Wednesday (that picture looks familiar doesn't it?) ha.

Smoothie--Kefir (plain) from TJ's, frozen mango & miracle whey protein powder in banana flavor.

Ezikiel toast with silver herb goat cheese from TJ's & organic avocado (yum).

much much better with avocado in the mix.

Decided to do a repeat of yesterday, but don't be too bored because tomorrow will be different & much more interesting.

I have plans people....to make a rad breakfast on Thursday ;-)

:: peace & love ::

and I'm off to work. P.s. so far the Dansko's have been great, minus my girlie's making fun of me a bit (it's to be expected).

Breakfast-Tuesday

2011-03-08T07:39:00.001-08:00

I recently saw a post on breakfast over on Jora's blog. I LOVE breakfast, it's by far my favorite meal, so I thought I would share my breaki all week!!

Breakfast Tuesday--

Smoothie (in magic bullet)--Kefir (plain) from TJ's. Frozen mango & banana whey protein powder.

Ezikiel toast with herb goat cheese (from TJ's).

*really hoping for avocado on this one, but alas, we were out :-(

What are your go-to's & favorites for breakfast!?

:: peace & love ::

Nails for Nell's weekend bachelorette!

2011-03-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

{ Santa Barbara, sun, fresh pedicure }

Starting Friday was one of my favorite girli's bachelorette weekend getaway!! Unfortunatly for me staggering doctor's bills & that little fact that preggo peeps can't really hit the club seen in the same way as a non preggo peep; kept me home until Sunday.
I headed to SB early Sunday morning to join the the spa fun that one of her lovely friends had put together at the house they stayed at! Portable spa....perfect!
I think I came in at the end of a very long (and very fun) weekend, but non-the-less it was so nice to meet all the other girls before the wedding (yay, June 25th!!). Got my pedicure with OPI's saphire in the snow :-) Proceeded to check out the beautiful house they had rented, and it's amazing garden out back!
I felt so bad that I couldn't partake in the whole weekend :-( I hope I'm not 'that person' who's absent from the festivities...but I did my best, and had so much fun. Lucky for me the drive is pretty short and very beautiful!
So glad you had lots of fun D, you have a really fabulous set of girli's you call your friends :-)

:: peace & love ::

dansko.....

2011-03-05T17:44:00.001-08:00

{ Dansko Sissy sandals, brandy }

I had high hopes for a pair of regular (preferably Jcrew) flats doing the trick for these little feetsies...
By Friday however, my feet had another plan. After working my last day of the week on those concrete floors they were OVER it. Big time.
By 12 my feet were aching so badly, by 2 I felt like I was trying to stand on my toes just to avoid putting pressure on my heals. By the time I got home, made dinner, and finally sat down around 7, I put my feet up with an ice pack only to realize I had some (very) mild 'cankles' going on.
My poor little feet were so swollen :-( I iced them for at least an hr...so frustrated that I am having this issue at all, grrrr.
Then came to the realization that cute little (no support) Jcrew flats just weren't going to cut it. I googled up some options, asked a few mommy friends for suggestions, and came up with these!
Dansko Sissy sandals. I actually think they are kinda cute....and if you've ever bothered to shop for 'comfort' shoes, you would think so too. Because the alternatives are absolutely ridiculous!
We'll see on Tuesday if they will work magic (I really hope so!), because I don't know what I am supposed to do if they don't.

Hopefully my metaphorical 'cool factor' doesn't decrease rapidly because of my dansko's!! (hahahahaha..........that's a joke people, I'm not assuming I have a cool factor)....kinda ;-)

:: peace & love ::

lets talk about feet....baby?

2011-03-03T21:33:00.000-08:00

{ Dr. Scholl's inserts for open shoes }

{ Jcrew, Bowdelaire ballet flats }

{ Jcrew, Classic Leather ballet flats }

{ Jcrew, Quorra ballet flats }

I'm into my second trimester now, and I work in a salon that thinks having solid concrete flooring is rad. It looks pretty, don't get me wrong, but effing OUCH! After 8 hours of those floors, along with being pregnant (more blood, retaining water etc.) my feet are just aching from the inside out. It's only going to get harder for my little feetsies, so I must find a (fashionable) solution.
i.e. I refuse to wear hideous white nurse shoes (no offense nurses), you must admit they go much better with scrubs than an Aveda dress code ;-)
Solution....purchase some beautiful, well made flats & add a cushy insole. It's mainly my heels that have been bothering me. What do you think? Is my plan a good one, or do I need to bite the hypothetical bullet & buy some form of 'comfort' shoes?
I hope not....but I will if I have too...grrr.

:: peace & love ::

on mobiles & such

2011-02-24T08:53:00.001-08:00

{ Floating Fish mobile }

{ Walter Hex mobile, olive }

{ Clara Von Zweigbergk for Arctecnica's 'Themis' mobile }

{ Flensted balloon mobile 5 }

I had a paper bird mobile when I was an itty bitty babes...consequently my first word was 'bird'. My bird mobile fit my parents style perfectly....lifelike 3-D paper birds twirling above me (nothing cheesy or tacky...they would never--mainly because I don't think they would want to stare at it!).
Now I find myself getting to pick out a mobile (yay, fun!) and feeling like it's an important decision, given that it may just inspire baby's first words!
Bear with me parents...because I really like that brightly colored hot air balloon mobile...I really do!
The fish mobile is beautiful, I would near consider this actual grown up decoration. I do love grown up decor in a baby's nursery...so refreshing. And nostalgic, because Wes' dad was a fisherman when Wes was little! These being fond memories for Wes, a fish mobile would be sweet!
The Hex mobile is just pretty & modern (not a front runner for me) but pretty non-the-less. People...it's near impossible for me to pass up anything olive colored. I'm like a moth to a flame.
Lastly the Clara Von Zweigbergk Themis mobile is perfection. It appeals to everything in me....color, shape, clean lines. It's perfection......but what would baby's first word be...'polyhedron'? (nerd alert!)

help me out peeps!!!

:: peace & love ::

*Wes' fav...likes the potential for baby's first word to be 'polyhedron' (of course).

9 years of L-O-V-E & counting.

2011-02-20T09:43:00.001-08:00

{ @ a NY family wedding in 2003 or 2004....can't remember }

Happy 9 years with you my love.
It seems like yesterday that we met...not a day goes by that I don't wonder how I could ever love you more...
then I do
You are the cream in my coffee doll, the bacon to my eggs (i don't eat bacon...nor do i particularly care for eggs at this stage of pregnancy) but you get the picture.
I won't get too mushy on ya, but let's just say that I love this guy a whole lot.
I can't imagine my life with out him, and am so excited to be starting this little family (cinnamon gummi bear) with him.
Let's go live in a shack on the beach somewhere....ill lay in the hammock...and let baby run naked through the waves.
what'd you say?
thank you a million times over for being the most amazing husband, love & soon to be babby daddy!

you're the bees knees!

xoxoxoxoxox

:: peace & love ::

a saturday breakfast

2011-02-19T11:15:00.001-08:00

{ banana & chocolate chip pancakes }

Breakfast saturday was my attempt at heart shaped pancakes....

attempt i say.

even so, i think they look pretty darn cute:-)

:: peace & love ::

and happy weekend of course!

what if...

2011-02-17T18:04:00.000-08:00

{ Clinique, red red red }

{ Ray Ban catty clubmaster }

{ Tom's stone washed twill shoes }

{ best bike ever }

{ Pendleton buckle bag }

...

I went on a leisure bike ride.

with that FAB-TASTIC (yup) bike.

sassy red lips

those retro shades (which i saw on a client the other day...she looked marvelous)

that insane bag (diaper bag???) I think so...currently sold out....MUST track one down. a.s.a.p.

and Tom's, naturally...new spring line has these faded twill versions..must.

just what if...

i think everything except the bike might actually happen...that sucker is not for pregnant gals on a budget..that's for sure!

:: peace & love ::

p.s. baby update--we went to our second dr. app today....our nurse couldn't find the heart beat with the Doplar (??-sounds fancy), so another ultra sound...FOUND IT, and it was wiggling about in there like mad! Wes thinks it's going to be a pro athlete.....I kinda think it's a boy!?!?

p.p.s Much inspiration for the bike & bag from a new favorite blog, Wit + Delight (love).

Love, sweet Love

2011-02-14T10:04:00.001-08:00

{ For Like Ever print, rainbow }

Happy Valentine's Day loves!!!!!!!!!!
My heart is bursting with love this V-Day, I am so incredibly excited to join these mythical ranks called 'parenthood'!
I always thought that to feel comfortable during this exciting time I would want all my ducks in a row (so to speak), and they are anything but. One duck is over there...one across town, you get the picture. Regardless of the chaos (although it doesn't feel like chaos), I am happy. I am excited, and bursting with joy. I have a husband that I love more everyday, I have parents that are by far the two most amazing people I know, and I have friends that have been so loving, helpful and generous (maternity clothes, books, gifts etc) how could my heart not feel full?
I have peace of mind knowing that things will fall into place, settle down, work themselves out (and hopefully before August 28th!) ;-)
Hope your LOVE day is full of just that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:: peace & love ::

p.s. it's raining here....and it's just lovely!!!!! We've got the fire going, a good breaki in our tummy's and on our way to seeking out the best cup of hot cocoa in town!!
xoxox

be my valentine!

2011-02-11T12:17:00.001-08:00

I don't know about y'all, but I haven't done a dang thing for love day so far!

I love getting paper cards in the mail (so pretty), but sometimes you don't have the time!

Here's a fab alternative from the lovlies over at Kate Spade!

Pretty (and free) little e-cards for your lovers and loves alike :-)

Happy almost love day!!!

:: peace & love ::

the BIG reveal ;-)

2011-02-10T16:28:00.001-08:00

So kittens....
Remember I said I had some big news....then I said I wanted to make that rainbow cake for a 'particular' event...
How extremely vague of me to keep you guessing, but the big news is......................

WE'RE GOING TO BE MOMMY & DADDY

and we couldn't be more excited about it!

{ our little Cinnamon Gummi Bear @ 11 weeks! }

Cinnamon gummi bear bc they're the bestest of course!
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
More to come on baby updates and fun baby goodies!!

Mommy blogging here I come ;-)

:: peace & love ::

hungary? have some cake!

2011-02-07T13:53:00.000-08:00

Umm.....words cannot even describe the immense joy I'm experiencing just looking at this cake.
Go HERE (you must!) to see the tutorial, and more amazing rainbow colored pictures!!
I need..need..need (ok, sorry) this cake in my life. I don't even need to eat it (who are we kidding) just staring at would suffice.
I smell a project for a very sweet event that will be coming up in the next few months (more on that at the end of this week!)
omg...pure amazing(ness).
Happy Monday kittens, it's a beautiful one here on the Central Cost :-)

:: peace & love ::

*via Simple Lovely

rose gold handcuff bracelet? yes, please!

2011-02-02T21:21:00.000-08:00

{ Jack Vartanian rose gold handcuff bracelet w diamonds }

I found this little delight on Style.com under 'In the mood for Valentine's Day?'
well, yes Style.com, I am.....
but if you could help me understand how I am supposed to justify $10,200 that would be super!!
Actually, who am I kidding, justifying it would come after actually being able to entertain the idea of buying it. The idea of actually buying it has not crossed my mind.
But lets just love on it a little bit. What a lovely piece of arm candy.
p.s. Rachel Zoe purchased this bracelet for herself (for her and Rodger's) anniversary in one of their show's episodes! Which makes me like it even more for some reason. Can't help but love that show....bc it's b-a-n-a-n-a-s of course!

:: peace & love ::

boring bedtime...

2011-01-29T21:23:00.000-08:00

{ Organic summer leaf duvet, west elm - no longer available }

{ messy bed, current duvet cover & quilt }

For the most part Wes stays out of my decor preferences/choices (thank you!)...but the other day, he said what's been on my mind
W: "I'm kinda sick of the yellow"
K: " Me too.....and you're cute"
Fun...so now I'm on the hunt for a new duvet cover and quilt! I still love the yellow striped duvet we picked up at Ikea a while back, and in love with the Dwell for Target quilt....but Wes is right. I too am tired of yellow (lots of yellow on that bed)....especailly when it's made. Which, I'll have you know, is most of the time! ;-)
I saw the organic summer leaf duvet set on Making It Lovely (of course!) and love love love it. I usually don't go for pink (but I have been a bit more lately), and there's something soft, modern and lush about that particular set.
Unfortunatly for me...it's no longer available (sooooo devastated) because I have combed Crate & Barrel, West Elm, CB2, Macy's, Nordstrom and nada...
nothing...seriously...shucks.
Thinking I want to stick in a pallet of pinks (and nothing too hectic i.e. pottery barn duvets) sorry PB.
Any suggestions!!?!
Oh ya, and I'm really not in the mood to spend $350 for a duvet and 2 shams....just sayin' So something in and about $150 total! It can happen....I'm being optimistic!

:: peace & love y'all ::

day trippin'

2011-01-29T09:03:00.001-08:00

{ Santa Barbara Harbor, view from Brophy's }

{ me & the hubs }

We headed to SB on Thursday to enjoy the nice weather and grab some lunch at Brophy's..
We didn't do much, just enjoyed the nice day & good food :-)

Happy weekend kittens!!!
It's my Dad's 60th on Tuesday, we'lll be celebrating Monday with hiking, eating, and star gazing!

:: peace & love ::

cat tepee!!

2011-01-25T22:14:00.001-08:00

{ what y what what....a cat tepee? }{ my cutest kitty }

Just found this cat tepee.....umm....
how cool would Pepper feel in that rockin' pad huh? Pretty cool.....
Can I have a human tepee....please!!!!!!

:: peace & love ::

one perfect baby announcement!

2011-01-21T21:43:00.000-08:00

{ baby Penny !! }

You can't imagine how fun it was to receive the cutest (ever) baby announcement in the mail from our wedding photog Jill Thomas :-)
I mean....really....Penny is beautiful, and the whole spread is so sweet!
Thanks Jill, and of course congrats.

:: peace & love ::

*Kristina from Lovely Morning reminded me with her post on Jill's announcement that I have been meaning to share it here as well!!! yay blogs.

still here...promise !

2011-01-15T22:23:00.001-08:00

{ sleepy Pepper }

I'm alive folks....
I have some big news to unveil in a bitsy!!!
In the mean time......
here's a few things I'm excited about
1. the iphone coming to Verizon (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) um yeah. love it.
2. life's big changes
3. this lovely weather we're having on the central coast
4. a day trip to the snow at the end of the month

ttfn kittens ;-)

:: peace & love ::

obsession

2011-01-03T13:47:00.000-08:00

New favorite pic of Jeana's weather appropriate Hunter wellies :-)

just fantastic wouldn't you say.....

:: peace & love ::

good morning!!!!

2011-01-03T12:55:00.001-08:00

Or rather 'good afternoon'.....

I've caught the seasonal head cold over here (booo) & am spending my weekend watching Bravo and snuggling my kitty. Sounds like it's going around...I've been taking zinc about 2 times a day and am hoping it does not get to the point where I am nocked on my bootie & resigned to my bed!

Happy monday loves!

:: peace & love ::

happy happy happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-12-30T20:54:00.000-08:00

Happy 2011 folks :-)
This year should be full of new things.
It's been a busy/rough/exciting/intense year, and I'm ready for some new things.
Some new scenery perhaps...although I would miss our current scenery.
Some new ventures perhaps
Some new shoes perhaps (I had to, I love shoes).

The point is, with each new year we are given a metaphorical opportunity to start over (again) and again and again...
and I'll take it.
Last year I said I wanted to focus on me...my health, my choices, my goals; to be honest, I don't think I did a very good job.
So....this year, with more vigor, I state that I will try this again. Because it's so desperately needed.
What are your 'resolutions'...hopes..goals...for this bright & shiny 2011 !??!?

I hope it's full of sunshine & glitter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:: peace & love ::

*i JUST saved this pic the other day & forgot to save where from...of course I can't remember for the life of me. if you know where it's from, let me know! i hate to not site things!!

some winter wears

2010-12-27T21:23:00.000-08:00

{ American apparel striped pocket dress }

{ Zara Safari Sleeve Blouse }

{ Zara reversible jacket }

{ Asos wool tough peg pants }

{ Asos military inspired cape}

{ Zara cape as seen on LA in Bloom }

{ American Apparel-chiffon shirt }

pretty colors...nude, black, olive & stripes :-)
nude & olive...ugh...so dang pretty!!!

:: peace & love ::

*would wear with boots, some chunky platforms (and sam edelman sandals...of course!)

i wanna 'flip' out

2010-12-27T13:36:00.000-08:00

{ flip mino hd }

I've been wanting a flip for a while now. Seems like a lovely little creative outlet if you ask me....click here, to see Jeana's whimsical videos (i don't think she uses a flip though)..

i've got a few ideas floating about up there ;-)

:: peace & love ::

*tried saving her vimeo video to post here so you could see it....couldn't figure it out. turns out i'm not as tech y as i'd like to be. ha.

Holy Smokes...i forgot to post my xmas list!!!!!

2010-12-25T12:51:00.000-08:00

{ sephora gift card for a Clarisonic brush }

{ gift cert to 15 degrees c wine bar, in Templeton }

{ hunter wellies--army green }

{ marc by marc jacobs faceted ring }

{ dream collective snake eyes cuff }

{ Chase LA premium tent tee }

{ jo malone orange blossom cologne }

{ YSL mascara volume effet faux cils }

{ fresh sugar rose tinted lip treatment SPF 15 }

Always a wish list of sorts :-)

Here's what was on my list this year....i did get a few things (and i think i'll get myself a few more) why not right!?!? hahahaha.

The fresh lip treatment is divine and i blame my slightly spend y addiction on my friend Danielle who generously gifted one to me for a birthday a couple years back. Like i really need $25 lip balm (i know that sounds like sarcasm)....which it is....but the sad truth is...i do really need $25 lip balm. I have effectively convinced myself of that!

mascara=a must. the scent + the gold tube=total addiction to this YSL

the Chaser tee is one my friend wore on our long travels (through airports--sardine like seating and car drives) and it just simply looked like the most comfortable thing i've ever seen. = i need one too.

HUNTER WELLIES...need i say more.

jo malone cologne...the smell of orange blossom's is divine, this is that amazing aroma in a little bottle.

shiny shiny shiny with the ring/cuff.....i love me some shiny (and what girl doesn't?)

clarisonic will make my sensitive and sometimes rowdy skin behave...maybe even happy!

gift cert to 15 degrees.....it's close to our new digs...adorable and has lovely things like truffle salt, hush harbor bread and the best cheeses, olive oils and balsamic vinegars you've ever heard of!

that's all folks!!!!!!

Wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and happy holidays!

xoxoxoxo

:: peace & love ::

PINK tights

2010-12-24T07:15:00.000-08:00

{ Gossip Girl colored tights }

{ light pink tights on Gossip Girl }

{ pink legs on the eyeline }

{ pink tights-& a cat on a leash }

{ more hot pink tights on weardrobe }

{ purply-pink tights on chictopia }

more pink love.
love love tights....especially during winter.
I usually find myself wearing black, which is lovely and simple. However, I feel like I'm seeing more and more colored tights.
They are just too cute...I can't quite decide if I could pull this off..or if I would just look straight up ridiculous!?!?! I'm loving pink and fuchsia versions the most (although something in aqua blue or burnished olive would be divine as well).
I actually feel like i've just talked myself into it..just by writing this blog.

:: peace & love ::

pink tree love

2010-12-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

{ Making it Lovely's pink tree }

Just in love with this 'lovely' (get it...) pink tree!!!
Part of me loves our family tradition of going to the tree farm and picking a tree (kinda sad to cut down a tree though...which eventually dies after all the Christmas glory is gone).
The other part of me is seriously in love with these colored trees. I'm not much of a pink girl myself....but I still LOVE this tree. It's the most perfect pink color...shimmery and shiny and full of whimsy.
I think a light blue or lavender tree would be really fun too. However, what works so nicely with Nicole's tree is that it perfectly matches the rest of her decor. It's definitly something to be considered. A simple silver tree would be so perfect with all its retro glamour as well.
This year we have a beautiful and real tree...but next year I am hoping to expiriment with something like this!

:: peace & love ::

*happy Christmas Eve!

Thomas Hill Organics--Adoption Day dinner!

2010-12-23T20:49:00.000-08:00

{ the adorable parents i'm so very lucky to have }

{ il campo white }

{ Cheese plate with meyer lemon compote, persimmon, orange & cum quat peel and walnuts }

{ Roasted carrot soup with mint oil }

{ Arugula & apple salad }

{ Thomas Hill Organics Bistro }

It's that time of year again, we celebrated our 'adoption day' tonight at Thomas Hill Organics in Paso Robles!! Adoption day meaning 25 years ago my parents and I met and fell in love forever :-) I couldn't be more thankful for them...they are truly the most amazing people i've ever known, I could never ask for more. I thank my lucky little stars every day to have such a beautiful, close and loving family.
Happy Holidays ya'll

:: peace & love ::

gift for Dad

2010-12-22T21:17:00.001-08:00

{ the Leffot 'FOLD' wallet }

Let me start by saying that my sweetest Daddy is both easy and incredibly difficult to shop for.
Sure there are the standards...
chocolate, coffee, starbucks gift cards, plants (he's the cutest hobbied botanist you've ever seen), a certain t-shirt (crew neck with a pocket). Easy peesy....but it's far more fun to feel like you've found something someone will really enjoy.
He has had the same wallet for maybe 20 years (i might be exaggerating...or i might not. i can't remember...hence me guessing 20 years). It's very slim (a must), in a lovely deep plumy color. Maybe 2 pockets for cards, and a flap for some cash.
Needless to say, it's falling apart.
Enter the 'fold'....
i think it's both minimalist...modern and creative.
slim, well crafted in good leather and beautiful colors.
perfect, and at a fab price of $120.
wheels are turning...
we shall see ;-)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS YO. I hope all you lovelies are having a very merry season!

:: peace & love ::