Archive for October, 2011

hello monday {link-up}

October 31st | hello monday

hello editing pics from the weekend

hello fun memories of bookstore browsing and puss in boots

hello finding lots and lots of books we wanted {but didn’t buy}

hello chasing david around and watching him do new things every day

hello climbing stairs, standing on tables, and opening doors

hello adjusting our home to a very active david

hello chilly nights {and warm days}

hello feeling like christmas is right around the corner–and the workshop is busy already!

hello halloween! we’re ready to eat lots of candy!

hello new red hair–this is the first time i’ve colored my hair {besides highlights} and i hardly recognize myself!

hello dentist appointments, family photo shoot and sister time–it’s a full week

hello monday! full speed ahead!

what are you saying hello to at the beginning of this brand new week? leave a comment or better yet, link up your blog in the comments section.

friday love {instagram}

October 28th | an everyday moment, instagram, photography

it’s friday and i’m linking up with life rearranged to share phone pics from the week! join us!

1 she’s not real, but isn’t this little butterfly sweet?

2 taken during our big photo shoot this week, our lovebird wall hanging–so fun

3 matthias dressed up as army-war-hero-captain-america for character day at school

4 so cute {and so yummy!} our friend mary brought this cake over on wednesday evening for bible study

5 i seriously love this vintage chair from ruby rose

6 pink lipstick and polka dots

7 someone brought donuts to the office. yikes.

8 big big news! david climbed the stairs all by himself. we are thrilled–and maybe a little tired. because now he has access to the entire downstairs AND the entire upstairs. crazy!!

this weekend is super duper mellow–which sounds perfect. what are your weekend plans?

bird watching

October 27th | an everyday moment, photography

i seem to notice birds everywhere i go. i can’t help it.

i think hummingbirds might be my favorite? what’s yours?

what i wore wednesday

October 26th | what i wore wednesdays

it’s wednesday and i’m linking up with lindsey at the pleated poppy for some fashion inspiration!
this week’s inspiration is brought to you by my friend beth at salvage life . she owns an absolutely darling shop. if you’re a vintage lover, i dare you not to fall in love with her amazing store. this week i took a darling vintage dress from salvage life and wore it two different ways.

the first outfit i paired the dress with a jean jacket, old navy. thick black leather belt, anthropolgie. vintage boots, ruby rose.

and of course a molded heart bracelet from my shop.

the next day i wore the same super cute dress from salvage life again. this time i paired it with a camel cardigan, target. leopard print belt, tjmaxx. boots, anthropologie. mustard rosette necklace, allora handmade.

want to know what else i’m in love with from salvage life? this bag, this skirt {swoon!} and this dress–perfect for layering!

so inspiring! do you shop for vintage–and if so, where do you find the best pieces?

all-day photo shoot

October 25th | jewelry, photography, san luis obispo

yesterday, part of our team spent the day at flying caballos–a beautiful property near our workshop. we took lots and lots of pictures.

we’re about to launch a new, improved website. it’s going to be so beautiful!

the place is so beautiful, it feels like you’re miles from anywhere.

we refueled by chowing down on chipotle. i love their barbacoa tacos. and that handsome guy there {my husband} did you know he’s the business brain behind lisa leonard designs? yeah, he’s amazing.

actually our whole team–managers, production team, customer service are incredible. and fun.

i can’t wait to tell you more! soon, i promise!!

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hello monday {link-up}

October 24th | hello monday

hello busy david–who has been into everything this weekend!

hello banging pots and pans, slamming cupboards and breaking dishes. david’s been busy. {oh and sending emails too}

hello school–this mama needs a break!

hello leaves turning

hello pumpkins and sunflowers

hello cooler weather?? i’m really hoping we say goodbye to this heatwave.

hello happy shadows {matthias and i ran errands on saturday morning}

hello taco stack-up for dinner tonight

hello monday–i have a feeling it’s going to be a fabulous week!

what are you saying hello to on this fine october monday? leave a comment, or better yet, link up your blog post in the comments section.

friday love {instagram}

October 21st | instagram, photography

hello friends and friday! here are some phone pics from this week–i’m linking up with life rearranged. join us!
here are my top six from the week…

1 there is a darling shop called ‘salvage’ in morro bay. so many sweet treasures!

2 matthias wrapped a birthday gift for his best buddy all on his own. love.

3 milk glass chandelier–i wish it was mine.

4 david has been out of school all week. and he’s been napping whenever he darn well pleases.

5 is there anything better than a fresh box of crayons?

6 some pretty flowers at twilight.

this weekend, nana is in town. we have a gathering on saturday and lots of time to just hang out. what are your plans this weekend?

what i wore, um thursday

October 20th | blog friends, what i wore wednesdays

all day yesterday, i thought it was tuesday. and in case you’re losing track of your days as well–it was actually wednesday. which means today is thursday and somehow in there i lost a full 24 hours! this might be a small indication how crazy it’s been. good crazy, but definitely crazy. so this week, it’s what i wore thursday!

this outfit is comfortable and fun–love it. the dress and boots are both from anthro. the leopard print belt is from tjmaxx and the sweater is from target {like 5 years ago!}

and of course, one of my fave necklaces, the family tree.

and again with the shoes. such happy shoes–from poetic license {purchased at a darling local boutique, ambiance}. jeans, anthro. black dress, old navy {$7!!} bracelet, open circle {my shop} and that sweet necklace–allora handmade!

today, my sweet friend jessica, is giving away TWO rosette necklaces from her seriously cute shop!! YAY!! just hop over to the shop and pick your favorite color. leave a comment below to be entered! oh and make sure to visit her blog and say hi!!

vintage, etc. {san luis obispo}

October 19th | decorating, san luis obispo

want to see some pretty things? like shells, pretty paintings and vintage goodies?

i spent some time at vintage etc the other day. everything was so beautiful! i came away inspired.

white vintage mirrors, old birdcages, sparkly chandeliers, yellow bowls make my heart happy.

starfish and an old aqua fan…simple perfection.

visit vintage, etc at their darling blog or hop over and ‘like’ them on facebook!

so friend, what’s inspiring you today?

hello monday {link-up}

October 17th | hello monday

hello weeds popping up in our garden

hello lots of folded laundry {time to start putting it away}

hello scrambled eggs with cheese and morning coffee

hello happy, colorful hand soap

hello target down the street that’s way too tempting. waaaaay too tempting.

hello pumpkin spice candle making the house smell like fall

hello little birdie and my open circle bracelet

hello nana’s coming for a visit this week!

hello making a trip to our favorite mexican restaurant in morro bay

hello heat wave starting to subside

hello shorter days and waking up to dark skies

hello monday–let’s take it nice and slow. and maybe have a second cup of coffee.

what are you saying hello on the first day of this brand new week? link up in the comments section, too!