Hi, I’m Lisa-mommy to my boys, David, 9 and Matty, 8 and wife to Steve. I create handmade jewelry and love taking pictures. Stick around and get to know us!
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you didn’t know you were enrolled in an SAT prep course, did you?
actually, i have no business even pretending to know anything about SATs.
i didn’t excel on the SATs, but then i didn’t really apply myself.
but these are happy SATs and there are no scores.
and all answers are correct.
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okay, your turn to fill in the blank…
{happy tuesday!}
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we had a wonderful weekend.
which started with a visit from my sis and her two sweet girls
and also steve returning home from a 2 week trip.
he’s working on a doctorate and spends a couple weeks in st. louis for his program.
we are sooo glad to have him home!
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i made blueberry jam.
which is delicious but didn’t set as well as i hoped.
at least it tastes good!
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we met sarah, chad and girls at the santa barbara zoo
for a project we are working on together.
a project that feels a lot more like playing.
{my kind of project!!}
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these boys were so happy to have daddy back.
and eat ice cream, see meerkats and swim.
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playing with cousins {and friends who are like cousins} makes for a perfect weekend.
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but mostly we’re just in denial because we move into our new house in less than a week.
we have a lot of packing to do
and cleaning and prepping and ahhhh!
it’s so exciting (and a little overwhelming!)
and it’s the last week of school {yippppeee!}
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tell us about your weekend!!
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we just love the new songbird necklace!
this little sterling bird (about 1″) is as sweet as honey.
strung from sterling chain and hand-stamped with a word or name of your choice.
simple, small and understated sweetness!
{and it’s only $44}
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and more good news!
it’s free earring friday!!
YIPPPEEE
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recieve free cream, freshwater pearl earrings with every order
{just leave a note in the notes section when you check out
‘FREE EARRING FRIDAY!’
no need to add earrings to your cart!}
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and happy friday!
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i promised lots and lots more pics from the weekend.
love all these sweet brooches from whimsy on 7th in carpinteria.
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farmer’s market is such a treat for the eyes
and mouth!
i had the most delicious blackberries EVER!
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coffee tops my list for yummy and inspiring.
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whimsy on 7th is filled with yummy inspirations.
chrissie bought that grocery sign in the first pic.
a huge seahorse like this would be perfect in my imaginary beach house.
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unmade beds, with white sheets, sunlight streaming in and a mid-day nap.
so yummy, so inspiring.
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i love this chandelier with coral (or something like that).
i love all white.
i love neutrals.
and i love color.
i’m indecisive, i guess.
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beautiful berries.
this picture makes my mouth water.
this picture represents summertime.
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what’s inspiring you today?
please share!
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in silly smiles
and belly laughs and sunshine.
in sleepy car rides
and simple tunes played on a table top piano.
in hand-drawn superheros and swordfights,
tears and snuggles and sweet kisses.
i didn’t find love where i thought i would find it.
instead i found love in unexpected places
and imperfections
and seriously,
that is the most beautiful thing.
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chrissie and i try to get away every couple months for some concentrated time.
it totally feeds my soul.
right now, i needed to be with her so much.
i was so excited i was actually having anxiety that something would go wrong
and prevent us from being together.
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but nothing went wrong.
all went right.
it was so good. and slow. and relaxed.
with lots of time to talk and process and just be.
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i am so blessed by her.
by the way she loves me for who i am.
and let’s me be ME.
and she just ‘gets’ me.
it’s so nice to be known.
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my sisters, my husband, a handful of friends…i am so blessed.
who knows you?
who understands you?
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i found these plastic letters at
whimsy on 7th in carpinteria over the weekend.
and also met the sweetest new friend.
check out lori’s darling blog over here.
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we decided to stick the letters in the sand and take some pics.
i cracked up at these seagulls coming on the scene.
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what a gorgeous weekend.
the sun was shining, the water was so blue-green.
it was a much needed break to get away for a day with my sister.
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i think these letters might end up in my entryway.
they make me smile.
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sending you a big hello today!
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highlight of my weekend, getting some great sister time,
first with chrissie and then with ellen.
lots and lots more pics to share.
let’s hear a highlight from your weekend!
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i’d like to introduce my friend, krystina
and her darling blog called
scrapbook society.
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her photos are lovely, her words even more lovely.
her photos are warm and tell a story.
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go check out her sweet blog
and her monogram cards and playdate cards.
happy sunday!
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on of my faves
{and a bestseller!}
hop on over and pick one up.
or two, or three.
*sale is for saturday only*
$59 $49
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numbers, numbers, everywhere!
and so hip and modern.
{me likey!}
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let’s start with melissa’s super creative ideas
over at the inspired room.
love love these numbered steps.
image from apartment therapy.
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isn’t this the sweetest chest of drawers?
i pretty much love everything holly does
over at life in the fun lane.
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perfect napkins for my next dinner party
(which i have no plans for, but wouldn’t that be fun?!)
genius idea from apartment therapy.
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the classrooms at david and matthias’ school
have hooks outside to hang backpacks and coats.
and i think kids are assigned a number.
so streamlined.
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i’ve told you about my amazing friend cathe.
endless ideas, i mean, amaaazing ideas
like her framed numbers.
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*so excited to introduce our new numbered necklace.
a simple, fresh design.
love it!
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customize with your own numbers and names.
a great size for every day.
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*necklace comes with one tag for only $38!!
additional tags $22.
check out the new numbered necklace here.
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spill, what’s your favorite number??
