did you know you can layer images in picnik?  i’ve been having sooo much fun.  you can watch a short tutorial here.  you have to have the upgraded package–i think its about $20 a year.  doesn’t the photo look surreal?  go play!

this weekend was full of last minute details for the new website launch, being encouraged by all your comments and straightening out a few glitches.  in between we squeezed in some play time at the beach–where we saw a humpback whale playing near the shore.  amazing!  the first pic of the boys walking toward the shore is my hands-down-favorite for a long time.  happy monday, friends!

it’s up and we are sooo excited!  so go check it out and please let me know if you encounter any glitches!!

we are putting the finishing touches on the new website and although it’s been a lot of work, i am thrilled with how it’s coming together. i can’t wait to show you all! it’s sooo cute, it’ll be easier to navigate and we’ve updated a few pieces. the new open circle (pictured) is a bit smaller and thicker and we can can stamp both sides! its hand carved from wax and cast in sterling silver. it has such an organic feel. i know you’ll love it! not long now…

rainboots aren’t just for rainy days any more! they’ll be hot this spring and into the summer. hey, you can even pair them with shorts and tees. at least, that’s what my five-year-old thinks.

*and this is how i partly justify buying him new rainboots in march after his mcqueen rainboots ripped!

yesterday at twilight a flock of crows decided to spend some time in our front yard. there must have been at least 100 birds. pretty cool , but a little scary if you’ve ever seen the birds. i couldn’t pass up the opportunity to snap a few shots, though. i especially love the one with the moon. what a poser.

matty hopped out of the car
ran to the grass
picked a sweet dandelion
filled a tiny vase with water
and presented me with his gift.

and i love it.

you know how every once in a while you come across a blog and think ‘how have i been missing this all this time?!’. well, i fell in love with a blog called ‘simple sparrow’ a few months ago. toni’s photography is amazing–peaceful and simply lovely. her creations are beautiful and her heart shines through her blog.

so i was after getting acquainted online i was shocked to find we only live two blocks apart. i mean, that is crazy! we met up for coffee at our local starbucks and found we have much in common. what a blessing!

so go explore her blog, get inspired, and check out her darling journals and sweet prints. perfect for a monday (or any other day of the week)!

i love long skirts and dresses and i’ve seen quite a few on the racks lately. i just got this new dress at old navy. i reeeally hope long skirts and dresses are in style this summer. i love a flow-y dress in the summer–how about you?

we’re looking forward to a weekend full of sunshine, playing outdoors, music, good guys and hopefully some starbucks. how about you?