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friday love {instagram}

January 27th | instagram

It’s Friday and I’m linking up cell phone pics from the week over at life rearranged. Join us!

I spruced up our mantel for Valentine’s day and added a little red here and there.

The family tree necklace is still one of my very favorites. Love.

This pic above was for the January/photo a day {which I’ve kinda flaked on}. The prompt was ‘shoes’. These boots were a Christmas gift from Steve.

We had one rainy day last week and otherwise we had temps around 70*. This has been such a strange winter in California!

Have I mentioned we have a problem with David breaking things? Over the last year he has broken a few lamps and our living room was getting to be like a cave. So when Target had a sale last week, we purchased these two lamps. I can’t believe how much life they add to the room!

Matthias is a kid who loves everything drawing, coloring, creating, and painting! Every time we are at Target he begs for new crayons. I love his creative masterpieces.

Monday night I met my sister in Santa Barbara for a getaway. And it was wonderful. Pretty much perfect. We finished it off with mexican food at Carlitos. Yep, pretty much perfect.

I did a little junking yesterday. I didn’t really buy anything, but it was so inspiring!

My friend Claire brought me tulips. Claire is our customer service supervisor and she is one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met. {Love you Claire!}

Ahh, Ruby Rose. So much beauty in one place-it’s almost overwhelming.

This weekend is about cleaning, laundry and packing. Steve and I are heading to Thailand next week to visit some dear friends. And we are leaving the boys here. I am terrified and excited. It’s crazy!

What are your weekend plans?

xoxo, lisa

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Gussy Sews {giveaway}

January 26th | blog friends

I’m sure you know my dear friend, Maggie and her adorable shop gussy sews. Did you know she just did a website relaunch–compete with new {amazing} products and lower prices? So exciting!
I love her mix of fabrics and color. Absolutely fun and full of inspiration.And this wristlet? I’m in love. Perfect to grab when you’re on the go.Wanna win a $50 gift card to get yourself some adorable gussy sews products? Just visit her shop and then come back and leave a comment telling us what your favorite item is!

Oh, and make sure to hop over ‘like’ her on facebook too!

xoxo, lisa

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what what i wore wednesday

January 25th | what i wore wednesdays

Hello friends! It’s Wednesday and I’m linking up with Lindsey at the Pleated Poppy for some fashion inspiration. This outfit was super cozy on chilly day. Jeans, the Limited via TJ Maxx. Gray Sweater, Target. Down vest, Gap. Pink Scarf, Zara {purchased in England}.These boots, oh how I love them! They are so comfortable that I can wear them all day. They run a little small–so size up half a size. Gift from Lotta from Stokholm. They are the Primula style and they’re on sale. So yeah–go check it out!Above, jeans the Limited via TJ Maxx. Long sleeved black tee and graay sweater, both Banana Republic. Bracelet, My shop.Red mary janes, Poetic License via Ambiance. Love these shoes–and they’re definitely a conversation starter. They run a bit big, so size down half a size.

I get asked a lot about how to buy jeans that work for a large cuff. Here’s a couple tips…

1. Straight jeans work best {boot cut are too floppy and skinny are too tight}

2. Denim with a little stretch helps to keep the cuff in place well

3. A thicker, stiffer denim will hold the cuff nicely

4. When your in the dressing room, try cuffing the jeans to see if it will work. You can press them into place at home if the cuff needs to be smoothed out a bit!

5. Look for sales! If you find a pair of jeans that are too long–cuff them! A little too short? They might be perfect for cuffing!

Have a great Wednesday, friends!

xoxo, lisa

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avila beach with my boys

January 24th | an everyday moment, family

We spent most of Saturday around the house working on various projects–and I could tell the boys {and me} were getting restless so Steve I decided we needed to get out and do something. Once we were in the car, we couldn’t decide where to go, and finally we settled on Avila Beach. We thought we’ll just walk down the pier and then see how we feel. At first, we were all pretty grumpy and just kind of ‘off’. But once we relaxed, we started to enjoy ourselves, and ended up having a great evening!We ate dinner and when we came outside, the sun had set. Such a different kind of lovely–don’t you think? How do you chase away the grumpiness?

xoxo, lisa

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hello monday {link-up!}

January 23rd | hello monday

Hello friends! It’s Monday–a new week and a fresh start. I’m sharing pics of our mantle–all ready for Valentine’s day. I found the antlers at a thrift store and thought they were kind of cool–but my family has had various reactions. Hmmmm…Hello rainy day

Hello fireplace warming our toes

Hello wishing I could sleep until noon {rainy days are like that!}Hello no school {teacher in service}

Hello pancakes and a slow morning {love that!}

Hello to-do list that I shouldn’t put off too longHello white bean chili for dinner

Hello preparing lunches ahead of time so we eat out less {egg salad sandwich anyone?}

Hello blending up food for David and trying to work more protein into his diet {he only eats blended foods}Hello projects for the home.

Hello sprinkling hearts everywhere and getting ready for Valentine’s day

Hello wishing we could paint the kitchen cabinets

Hello sister time tonight–yay!

Hello new week full of projects and ideas

Hello Monday–it’s going to be fabulous. I can just feel it!

What are you saying hello to today? Leave a comment or link up in the comments section!

xoxo, lisa

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friday love {instagram}

January 20th | instagram

It’s Friday {I am thrilled!} and I’m linking up with Jeannett at Life Rearranged to share cell phone pics from the week.Matthias’ birthday cake was super colorful and pretty yummy too!

Saturday mornings usually involve pancakes around here. Sometimes with blueberries and chocolate chips baked in, and bananas and syrup on top!

Sometimes an apron can come in very handy.

Left, Steve and I managed to squeeze in a date night last weekend and it was so fabulous! Right, Sunday was Matthias’ actual birthday. We went to CPK for lunch and then let him pick out books at Barnes and Noble. So fun.

David fell asleep in the car and Matthias held his hand. And my heart melted.

My friend Brenda surprised me with flowers this week. I felt so loved!

This feather chandelier at Sally Loo’s caught my eye. Isn’t it adorable?

Mmmm, coffee really makes mornings better.

A very chilly winter afternoon and some birdies hanging around.

David’s new favorite activity is to dump all the crayons out of the box. It’s a pain to clean up, but it’s a colorful mess.

This weekend is mellow—which is just what we need! What are your weekend plans?

xoxo, lisa

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huge announcement–wholesale line!

January 19th | events, jewelry

Dear friends, I am thrilled to announce our brand new wholesale line heartfelt by lisa leonard designs!! We’ve been working on this for months–and I can finally spill the beans.The new line is full of beautiful, meaningful pieces that will make your heart happy.And these pieces aren’t available in our online shop–they are just for boutiques and retailers. So incredibly exciting!If you’re a shop owner, contact us at wholesale@lisaleonardonline.com. If you’re not a shop owner, let your favorite local boutiques know about our new wholesale line!This has been a labor of love–not just for me, but for our team. We’ve poured hundreds of hours into the collection and we are giddy to share it with you. I know you’re going to LOVE it as much as I do! Hop over to the shop to get a few more details and request a catalog.

xoxo, lisa

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what i wore wednesday

January 18th | what i wore wednesdays

It’s Wednesday and I’m linking up with Lindsey at the Pleated Poppy for some fashion inspiration!
Above, lately it’s all about layers. The mornings are very chilly and the weather warms up quite a bit by noon. Olive blouse and cream sweater, both Target. Rust skinny cords and denim jacket, both Gap. My grandmother’s locket. Bracelet, my shop. Heels, thrifted for $2!Birdie blouse, gray sweater, black bomber jacket, and gray wedges, all Target. Skinny jeans, Limited via TJ Maxx {only $16–I think I might back for another pair!} Scarf, Anthropologie

I see boots in my future–there is rain in the forecast this week!

xoxo, lisa

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Matthias’ 8th birthday party

January 17th | DIY, events, family

Hello friends! I thought I’d share some pics from Matthias’ birthday party on Friday afternoon. I tried to keep it suuuper simple–but it’s still always a lot of work. This party came together really well and the kids had a blast.
I thought I’d swing by and get some balloons at the grocery store and it took forever. Sheesh! Thankfully, Matthias loved them, and they do add a lot of fun and color.The cake was just a vanilla cake baked in a bundt pan–but then I separated the frosting into 6 parts and used food coloring to make it colorful. I warmed it in the microwave just a bit so it would drizzle over the sides of the cake.Candles made it even more fun.Paper plates and napkins were from Target.I used paint brushes to hold the helium balloons in place–a couple of the balloons still wanted to fly around.For the party favors, we got each kiddos a box of skittles and they were stoked. So cute.Bonnie Johnson came and taught an art lesson. Matthias chose a power ranger for the subject of the painting. Each kid had a set-up with various size brushes, pencil, eraser, paper towel and canvas. First she she showed the group how to draw an outline of the power ranger in pencil. She went step by step.They did such a fabulous job. I love how each one turned out differently.Matthias blew out his candles, opened presents {he received so many nice things!} and the kids went home. Yay the party was a success!Then we cleaned up the leftovers and went to bed early!

Happy Birthday, Matthias! I can’t believe you are 8 years old. You are creative, smart and insightful. I can’t wait to watch you grow and learn new things this year. I love you so much!

xoxo, lisa

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hello monday {link-up}

January 16th | hello monday

These pics are taken at a new cafe downtown called urbane cafe. It’s on Higuera and Morro and it’s my new fave. I think about it all the time. I’m addicted the the cilantro chicken salad with chipotle dressing. Yum.hello to making the weekend last a little longer

hello lazy morning and cartoonshello to my 8 year old son {good-bye wonderful birthday weekend!}

hello wondering where the time has gone? {i have an 8 and a 9 year old?!}

hello feeling like i enjoy my boys more and more as they get biggerhello avocado, cilantro and lime–such a delicious snack

hello cutting back on artificial sugar and diet soda–and i haven’t missed it much

hello planning for Blissdom. are you going?

hello looking forward to girl time {i need some!}

hello meeting new friendshello washing sheets and towels today {and putting away loads of clean laundry}

hello continuing to organize and menu plan–i’m still keeping up with my new year’s resolution

hello big BIG announcement we are making later this week

hello hardly being able to hold in my excitement!hello ideas to freshen up our home {a little paint and a few throw pillows}

hello loving color–maybe a lime green coffee table?hello family picture that captures our crazy fam–Matthias is grumpy, David won’t sit still.

hello monday! it’s starting off slow and it’s time to GO!

what does your week hold? let us know or link up in the comments section and let us know.

xoxo, lisa

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