coco bella

2012-01-30T08:52:00.000-08:00

advent

love this nursery in the movie "Up"

this baby from the blog Rockstar Diarys is just about as cute as they come right? and I love how her outfits, especially that hat!

Id like to live on this street, from blog Little Circus I think

dream home! and look below, it even has a big garden and chicken coop....

I need to make something like this for our bathroom

I don't know how often I will be posting on this blog now that I have become obsessed with Pinterest. but you can follow me here if you'd like!

2011-11-18T13:34:00.001-08:00

2011-11-17T10:43:00.001-08:00

I would go to this shop all the time in San Francisco, it is so adorable and each cake is so perfect, in how it looks but also tastes amazing.
Found here at Kinfolk

Roost

2011-11-02T11:17:00.000-07:00

This beautiful young woman who writes this blog is amazing, I have a major crush. I could spend hours looking at her gorgeous creations!

2011-10-20T09:50:00.000-07:00

:: Pinterest, Free People, Folkloric, Frolic, Fash'n Chips::

2011-10-13T16:35:00.000-07:00

Isla got to pet adorable baby cows in Vermont this past weekend. When we got home, the pumpkins I had put out were being devoured by the squirrels that live in our yard. Yesterday it really felt like Fall here, very crisp out....I scored some adorable sweaters (among others things!) for Isla at this wonderful consignment shop. Later I rode my bike and it smelled so good outside, and when I came inside the smell of the Yankee Pumpkin Pie candle was so yummy......I love Fall so much!

rosey cheeks & apple cider

2011-10-02T12:35:00.000-07:00

a little early....

2011-09-25T14:45:00.000-07:00

But I love these West Elm Christmas ornaments! (via Frolic) I guess they will be available starting next week.

o b s e s s i o n

2011-09-16T12:01:00.000-07:00

s t u f f

2011-09-16T10:20:00.000-07:00

I found on the wonderful Pinterest. I am obsessed! Find me here.

a n t h r o p o l o g i e

2011-09-01T12:47:00.000-07:00

f r i d a y f a v o r i t e s

2011-08-12T20:46:00.000-07:00

Kinfolk

Hm...I just finished reading The Great Gatsby- it was great... and I just started The Help like everyone else!

Brinja Kobenhavn

2011-08-12T20:22:00.000-07:00

I love when I come across a blog that is so perfectly wonderful I can't take my eyes off of it. With a 2 year old, I can't stay on the computer for very long but boy it was hard to separate myself from this one. A beautiful red headed Danish designer named Brinja... living in Copenhagen with her perfect apartment and amazing shop and cute baby.

And in my dream world, I would move there and live in this apartment that is currently available! I think it is her mothers or something:

All pics from her blog found here.

Italy

2011-07-15T12:53:00.000-07:00

These pictures take me right back to when I was in Italy, looking at them really hurts actually, I miss it so much. I ache to go back. I miss some people there so much too and I don't know when I will see them again, if ever.

photos by Brian Ferry found at here

2011-07-15T12:42:00.000-07:00

1.one day I would love to have a outdoor dining area just like this! (Lonny)

2. beautiful ring (Anaise)

3. love the red with the tan leather, and those swedish hasbeens...

4. Im obsessing over flowers lately, more than usual! (Chelsea Fuss)

2011-07-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

{Destined to Design} I have been making this salad and I LOVE it

Ive always wanted to get these Santa Maria Novella body products, but they are too much $$. Such pretty bottles though! Maybe one day I will get some in Florence ; p

{Lena Corwin}

2011-06-06T15:59:00.000-07:00

A very sweaty hour work out followed by this meal made me feel so great. Last night I had about 6 cupcakes. I woke up feeling like I had a hangover! I am seriously cutting out junk/sugar/processed food.

This is a perfect way to make hard boiled eggs and easy to peel EVERY time:

1. Place eggs in pot and fill with cold water, covering the eggs, and a dash of sea salt

2. Bring to a boil.

3. Turn off the heat.

4. Set timer for 9-11 minutes

5. Peel under cold water.

2011-06-03T16:09:00.000-07:00

I found some cool frames for cheap and Im filling them with paintings I do. I havent felt inspired to paint anything in a while so I decided to fill our new place with art I love....for this one I copied a Matisse. Its good practice for me, I learn from it and I like the look of a painting much more than a print, (plus this is cheaper than buying a print and it only takes me a few hours) Im doing a bigger one today! I want my house to look like a Matisse Museum!!

Steve is all done with dental school! yay. His graduation is next week but we had an Awards dinner/banquet thing...it was really fancy. I needed a dress so I went shopping. This is one I liked at Zara that Steve did not. He thought the print was ugly. hm, whatever. I like the one I ended up with though.

We are getting ready to move in a week, I cant believe it! I had several things on my list of to-do's to check off before we moved but it really snuck up on me....I did go to Carmel, by myself the other day. I loved it so much, my heart was aching the whole time. I hope I can go back there often through out the years. I got lucky the first half with the sun shining on the beach, but a storm came rolling in soon after! Oh well, Im glad I went!

oh, I went and found the wooden pole (at the beach) I carved my name into 15 years ago, before moving from CA to UT....I check it every time I go. I deepened the carving this time.

stawberry rhubarb pie

2011-05-31T14:00:00.000-07:00

This pie was so yummy. I use this pie crust recipe - its perfect.

girl crush

2011-05-10T16:26:00.000-07:00

new lookbook at Ruche. She has Scarlette Johansson lips, so pretty

misc.

2011-05-10T16:01:00.000-07:00

{aesthetic outburst}

one day my home is going to be bursting with colorful flowers!

I got this lotion when I was in Rhode Island, at Anthro. I love it. it smells strongly of almond but has this soapy dry down...(I think it could be a love/hate scent bc it is kind of strong). I forgot I had only carried on so I had to leave it at the airport...uhg. I was able to take a little out with me and its almost all gone. I have been searching for a new scent but Im starting to think Im just not a perfume person...

when my dad, brother and I were at Lake Como for a day, we took a paddle boat out on the lake, it looked just like this. we didnt have our swimsuits with us so we just stripped down to our undies and jumped in.

I also saw this card at anthro and it made me laugh.

{size too small}

2011-04-27T15:19:00.000-07:00

I went to Rhode Island over the weekend and I really liked it. I absolutely loved certain parts. The home I found for us is in one of those areas. So, maybe it won't be too hard to leave my city by the bay...

the paris apartment

2011-04-02T18:49:00.000-07:00

every single one of these pictures makes my heart beat faster. they are all from the blog, the paris apartment - one of my favorites!

2011-03-28T16:32:00.000-07:00

Rue

via Rue. and Design Sponge.

Happy Spring!

2011-03-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

more pretty art by Yolanda Sanchez

Sessun

2011-03-21T20:26:00.000-07:00

always love Sessun.....and I love her hair style

3 things...

2011-03-03T22:16:00.000-08:00

Just now at Black Eiffel I saw this artist - Yolanda Sanchez - and I love her work so much....find more here

Diane Kruger is one of my faves, I always love her style

this swimsuit is so adorable (and pricey), Im tearing up a little bit... find here

The tragedy of first position

2011-03-01T09:46:00.000-08:00

anthropologie art

2011-02-25T15:50:00.000-08:00

today I browsed the newest Anthropologie catalog, its a good one! I love these still lives, I think I might paint them asap

Asos

2011-02-23T11:12:00.000-08:00

If you haven't checked out the store Asos, you should, its becoming my favorite...

dreamy

2011-02-23T10:15:00.000-08:00

These images made my morning, so cozy. I have been obsessed with all things "rustic."

Friday Favorites

2011-02-18T18:46:00.000-08:00

I want to find boots like these, any ideas?

1. A really beautiful kitchen (via Coco & Kelley) 2. Stella McCartney, for each day of the week! (via Wit & Delight) 3. pretty rings (via CatbirdNYC) 4. Boots (via the Daybook) 5. Anthropologie 6. ?? tell me 7. Anthropologie sweater 8. Alpine Milk soap from swiss alps 9. Alpine photo (Via Sebastiaan Bremer) 10. favorite comfort food 11. favorite celebrity couple 12. Paulina Porezcova- I want to learn how to do my eye makeup JUST like that!

cinnamon roast almonds

2011-02-16T14:27:00.000-08:00

I cannot get enough of these. (They also have a cocoa flavored one that is good too). They have little sodium, no sugar, tons of protein and fiber. My favorite nuts are usually walnuts, pecans, cashews......almonds never did it for me but they are really food for you, and now I will be getting A LOT of them in my diet, thats for sure! Trust me and just go buy some!

Folkloric

2011-02-15T16:51:00.000-08:00

I've been a big fan of the blog Folkloric for a while, she takes the most beautiful photographs of her surroundings. aren't these so gorgeous?? and that looks like french toast, the most delicious french toast ever...

Feel Good

2011-02-10T11:54:00.000-08:00

how can you not like this?

2011-02-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

I thought this outfit was cute (plus her bangs), so since I have plenty of short dresses/tunics and leggings, I got a denim jacket just like this today at H&M but guess what? steve made fun of me, saying I looked like I was from the 80s. I disagree completely but its going back, oh well...

{found at this blog}

misc

2011-01-31T16:30:00.000-08:00

{rosylittlethings}

I love this image SO much. And I really

want an Iphone now!

{smallable}

{SFGirlbybay}

Lex

2011-01-28T10:04:00.000-08:00

such pretty ruffles from this Etsy shop.

{found at SfGirlbybay}

I can see...

2011-01-26T21:30:00.000-08:00

myself cooking in this kitchen! ; )

2011-01-19T19:05:00.000-08:00

I returned a sweater at Jcrew that I got at Christmas time and they happen to be having a big sale at Crewcuts so I got all of these for Isla. aren't they precious? I wrapped them all individually so she can open each of them tomorrow on her 2nd birthday. Don't worry, I also got something fun for HER. :)

Roxy.

These Toms look so comfy...

via Pickles. I've seen some bloggers have "Life Goals" or whatever, and for me one is definitely to become an expert knitter! one day....

I got this floral cropped sweater for my birthday!

from Asos

I saw this chest of drawers at Anthropologie, me wanty

a lovely room

2011-01-14T12:01:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite image from the January issue of Lonny, find it here. I love the colors and different mix of patterns...

zara kids

2011-01-09T15:31:00.000-08:00

I sure love these!

sea salt brownies

2011-01-07T12:09:00.000-08:00

These are the best brownies you will ever make. I have made them 2 times in the last 3 days. They are so easy to make too. I love sea salt + chocolate but Steve has his without the salt and also agrees they are the BEST.

{found here}

for next christmas!

2011-01-05T15:23:00.000-08:00

I am amazed at all the adorable ornaments this artist made, I think she did one each day in the month of December or something like that but I want to make some during the year for next Christmas!

goals

2011-01-04T14:37:00.000-08:00

I have many resolutions to start working on! One is to declutter my home. Yesterday I started putting all my "miscellaneous" stuff on our dining room table and wow, did I have a lot! I got through it all and feel much more organized today. I still have many drawers and cupboards and closets to deal with though... Other goals I have are to wear sunscreen everyday, get into ballet for exercise, paint a ton of paintings, sew clothing for Isla, and read more books.....but I have many more!

pomegranates

2011-01-02T22:50:00.000-08:00

my latest twist on my morning oats, so good!

twig hutchinson

2010-12-11T15:47:00.000-08:00

advent calendar

2010-12-06T11:43:00.000-08:00

I don't think I have time to make it this year but this advent calendar is super cute, maybe next year! I think I would add in some cute little pine trees...

strawberries

2010-12-04T23:01:00.000-08:00

via

the last few nights I have been having a bowl of strawberries. I add cardamom, fennel seeds, rose water and a little cream. oh ya. I think its the best. strawberries are so good for you, they fight cancer and they make your skin more beautiful. ; ) amazingly I can get great strawberries in the middle of winter here in california....

wee people

2010-12-04T22:57:00.000-08:00

Isla would look so precious in these! cute kids clothing now at Free People

2010-11-30T14:00:00.000-08:00

2010-11-30T13:52:00.000-08:00

I made this chicken the other day, it really is delicious...just as good as this one by Barefoot Contessa which is awesome.

the vamoose

2010-11-21T16:09:00.000-08:00

The top picture above lead me to find the cute blog The Vamoose and discovered this beautiful jewelry. They are doing a giveaway and if I won, I would choose one of these single pom pom necklaces. So precious!

pickles

2010-11-11T14:08:00.000-08:00

last year I saw this adorable pom pom wreath and this year I might make it. Its from the adorable blog Pickles. I am in love with her knits.

steven alan

2010-11-11T13:58:00.000-08:00

the sale at steven alan is tempting...

swiss bliss

2010-11-09T13:35:00.000-08:00

I have officially found, after trying so many recipes, the ~perfect~ frosting. This swiss buttercream recipe I found at the blog Smitten Kitchen is to die for.

cannelle et vanille

2010-11-07T21:41:00.000-08:00

I can't stop reading this blog and looking at the gorgeous photos.

baby # 2

2010-11-02T17:35:00.000-07:00

when we have our next baby I would love to do some cute announcements. With Isla, I was just not even in the frame of mind to organize all that, I was too tired. Hopefully next time it will go smoother. Anyway I am in love with this announcement shown above and I also love the idea of laying a baby on some gorgeous fabric as a back drop....

{2nd photo via here)

laura swytak

2010-11-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

every once in a while I go check out what this artist is up to and so far I am always so amazed, I love these so much.

a drop of golden sun

2010-11-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

yesterday we finally saw some sun and it felt so wonderful. while Isla napped I went to lay on a blanket at Baker beach to soak up some vit D I have been missing out on. It was so beautiful with perfect weather. My favorite part was seeing the dolphin, that made my day!

Zara

2010-10-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

I just had a lot of fun looking at Zara's website. I think I need to pay a visit there very very soon...

I love this sweater in both colors, the pleated skirt and red jeans!

I also love these cool blazers with elbow patches.

cute stuff

2010-10-13T20:10:00.000-07:00

we went to the beach during sunset tonight, it was so beautiful. we had to go when Isla kept trying to get in the water...she is obsessed.

a cute kitchen

a cute bathroom

a cute car (it reminds me of What about Bob and I want one)

two cute cakes, I would love to learn how to make these!

and two cute hair colors.....I am trying to decide what to do with my hair, its looking so blah!

I found the cute pics of bathroom/car at one of my favorite new blogs Olivet

Heartbreaker

2010-10-13T20:02:00.000-07:00

I watched a french movie called "Heartbreaker" recently and I loved it! such a feel good movie, you should check it out. The woman in it is Vanessa Paradis, Johnny Depp's wife I think...

mother daughter

2010-10-05T15:50:00.000-07:00

These are some cute items I love right now at Crewcuts for Isla - but I would love to wear them myself!

nature

2010-10-01T13:20:00.000-07:00

the beauty in nature just amazes me. I look around and feel so in awe of the creations that surround me! I will always love the ocean. there is nothing like the feeling of swimming in the ocean followed by a warm loving sun caressing your skin. It makes me feel sexy and earthy and in tune with mother nature. Ok I sound like a new age hippie or something, sorry.

ok that just reminded me of a poem I wrote in jr high that my dad help me write, it was a haiku and I remember it!:

the warmth of the sun

that is caressing my skin

also soothes within.

:::autumn photos found here:::

yogurt

2010-10-01T13:17:00.000-07:00

I have been making a yogurt mask and it really makes me skin glow. I mix yogurt with vitamin E oil and then I let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe off with hot towel. Try it!

2010-09-15T22:46:00.000-07:00

my mom was such a cutie!

2010-09-15T22:31:00.000-07:00

I was browsing through homes available for rent right now in places we could possibly move to in June. I was shocked at how gorgeous (and cheap!) they were in Charlston, South Carolina....this one is sooo cute...I think it was around the same price as our tiny apartment here in SF! I have been having mixed emotions about moving. Half of me is sad because I know how hard it will be to leave this place I love and how much I will miss it...but the other part of me is excited for a new adventure. Steve has applied to a lot of residencies (for pediatric), I think this is a complete list:

LA
SF again
Seattle
Denver
Salt Lake City
Louisville, Kentucky
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Wisconsin
2 in Connecticut
Rhode Island
Charlston South Carolina
2 in Florida
Honolulu.....

So, I guess we will just have to see where Steve gets invited to interview! (one so far, Hawaii!)

dave and lissa

2010-09-15T15:38:00.000-07:00

I just saw this picture of my parents for the first time.

I love it!

audrey

2010-09-12T15:30:00.000-07:00

found today at the lovely blog, Dress Design Decor

Lover the label

2010-09-09T15:05:00.000-07:00

I am obsessed with that yellow coat...these are all so pretty. ::discovered here::

home

2010-09-07T11:34:00.000-07:00

secrets of a stylist

2010-09-01T16:28:00.001-07:00

home

2010-08-17T18:42:00.000-07:00

via here

dreaming...

2010-08-12T13:37:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to go back to Venice one day...(hopefully many times!). after my hard experience there attempting to be an 'au pair' you would think I would never want to go back, but its actually one of my very favorite places ever. I've been back a couple times since and its so dreamy and quaint, timeless and so breathtakingly beautiful.

its time...

2010-08-10T22:37:00.000-07:00

my hair is in need of something, not sure what yet....these are all cute though.

photo collage via here

summer?

2010-08-07T16:27:00.000-07:00

Here in San Francisco, it is not summer. It is freezing and the sun hasn't been out for weeks. Luckily in about a month, we will have our summer. I'm excited to have picnics in the park or beach, go to the Farmers Market, and get some color our on skin!

Isn't this bike so adorable? I would just need a baby seat added...

randoms

2010-07-31T22:07:00.000-07:00

I have been listening (and singing along..) to this album A LOT, haha, I am a dork but I have always had a thing for 70s soft rock type stuff (maybe I grew up hearing my mom sing to it on car rides?!) anyway I love it and many of the pretty meloncholy songs bring tears to my eyes...(!)

I am frustrated because I have lost the charger for our digital camera, so I have been missing out on lots of cute pictures of Isla...I am a very unorganized person, I am trying to get better at this, but maybe instead of ordering a new charger (since I know it will pop up soon..) I can finally get this plastic camera I have wanted for so long...its like $50 and takes cool pictures.

I always love the lounge wear at Anthropologie... sadly I never get any because I can't justify spending that much on clothes I just wear around the house...though these are cute enough to wear everywhere I think! I am a sucker for anything soft and comfy....

via patusibu

these photos make me feel good...I wish I could crawl inside them and be there.

I love this braided hair so much, can someone teach me how to do it please? : ) I don't think I am coordinated enough to do it on myself though.

calypso

2010-07-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

home

2010-07-25T17:21:00.000-07:00

via here, here, here

2010-07-24T17:28:00.000-07:00

I am so obsessed with Jcrew right now.

new favorite song

2010-07-10T14:05:00.000-07:00

cute stuff

2010-07-09T21:35:00.000-07:00

crewcuts

2010-07-09T21:31:00.000-07:00

I was just browsing the sale at Crewcuts...I would love to get these for Isla!

2010-07-08T13:39:00.000-07:00

so after I finished my quilt, I was anxious to start a new project. the lady at Peapod fabrics made a comment about me doing another quilt....like maybe I should branch out and do something else. I want to, but I had this idea for a SMALL quilt, so I am doing it. The last one I did is pretty big and I wanted one Isla could take around with her in car/stroller etc. so these are the new fabrics I picked out....

I just love working with gorgeous fabrics...I don't mind all the time spent cutting and measuring. this is such a fun creative outlet for when you have to stop and chase a toddler around every other minute, compared to oil painting for instance. The last one was very PINK (which is OK, pink is my fave) but this one I chose darker hues. I am just playing around right now but I think I have decided on this pattern. I have a feeling this is going to take me a while.

Jcrew Fall 2010

2010-07-07T13:06:00.000-07:00

perfect! this video is now at Jcrew.com

2010-07-01T23:36:00.000-07:00

my loves.

some utah pics

2010-06-27T21:54:00.000-07:00

is my husband not the cutest thing you have ever seen? I love his messy hair and scruff! our trip to utah was so great, we loved how hot it was and Isla was obsessed with being outside ( I have so many adorable pics of her I need to post on her blog tomorrow). we miss utah summers. steve and I had the best day in park city and going to a movie, it had been a while since we had a good date! we were so loving it.

2010-06-18T23:17:00.000-07:00

so I really thought I was going to finish this quilt like forever ago. I had most of it done and then for some reason, I don't really have an excuse, it just sat in the corner. so the last day or so I wanted to finish it before our trip so I started working fast. I really enjoyed all of the different steps in making this quilt, from picking out the fabric to sewing the squares together, pinning and ironing away...until the "basting" part (is that what its called?) where you have to safety pin the whole flippin thing together-every 4 inches! it took foooorever. anyway so I guess i will have something to look forward to when we get home, Im like 45 minutes from being all done. I already have such a fun idea for another one!

salmon

2010-06-04T15:46:00.000-07:00

I have been eating salmon a lot lately! We get it at costco, individually wrapped fillets in a bag you keep in the freezer, its so convenient. I love this way I've been cooking it because it gets a nice crust on the outside but is just barely done in the center. 1. marinade the thawed salmon in soy sauce and season with pepper. 2. heat your grill pan really hot on medium-high with a little drizzle of a) veg oil and b)sesame oil 3. place the salmon on the grill and it should sizzle. Cook for a couple minutes and turn when its nicely browned. After a few minutes on the other side, check it by cutting it in half to see how done the center is. If its just a tiny bit raw in the very center, remove from heat and let it sit a minute. 4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top or just lemon juice. ::I recently made my moms mango sauce to go with it, its sooo good. let me know if you want recipe::

glowing skin

2010-06-03T14:36:00.000-07:00

everything I have ever tried from Mario Badescu has been WONDERFUL, everything is so natural and soothing, it makes my skin happy.

when I take these supplements, I notice my skin is better. it claims to moisturize from the inside out or something like that...it has flax seed and essential omegas.

water. I need to drink more of it. I used to drink it constantly but when I got pregnant I had to force myself to drink and unforuntately that has stuck with me. These SEI water bottles are a cool shape, Ive only seen it in New York though.

I don't like to wear much make up and I have always been anti foundation but recently discovered this and I love it. a little goes a long way and it lasts a long time. it really gives a nice even, dewey finish and it has 30 SPF in it.

SLEEP, the most important thing for skin for sure. its tempting to stay up late once Isla goes to bed but I am trying not to.

I have really noticed that when I am eating lots of salads and fruits and salmon my skin really does improve. so, eat healthy. for anyone reading this, dont be shy, what else should be on this list?

2010-05-27T12:27:00.000-07:00

my second try at sewing. I went to my favorite little fabric store called Peapod fabrics, its so perfect I am in love with every fabric in the whole store. anyway I picked some I liked and I am putting together a medium sized patchwork quilt. its going a lot faster and easier than the first tiny one I did. I find it so relaxing. Hopefully I can finish it tomorrow.

one day

2010-05-27T11:43:00.000-07:00

I have soo many random photos on this computer (sigh). one day steve and I would love a home with tranquil mountain/lake views and privacy like many of these below. I love a cozy cabin feel and I also love the modern clean styles as well.

I found a lot of these photos at the blog My Scandinavian Retreat - its great!

2010-05-18T16:04:00.000-07:00

{anthropologie}

it has been sooo COLD for DAYS here in San Francisco...I am not happy about this. I want sunshine. I am afraid this is only the beginning though...(think 'the coldest winter I have ever spent was a summer in SF' quote).

{photos via Lula mag online scrapbook}

I want to go have a picnic in a park like that with really hot sunny weather.

I just bought this necklace for Isla at Etsy shop Nest pretty things. I also bought vintage baby clothes from etsy shop Baby Hank...Isla will model them soon.

can you say splurge?

so gorgeous... these make me wish I could have another wedding with steve and have my flowers exactly like this.

Leif flowers {and I love that name}

motherhood

2010-05-09T13:59:00.000-07:00

" I don't want to drive up to the pearly gates in a shiny sports car, wearing beautifully tailored clothes, my hair expertly coiffed, and with long perfectly manicured fingernails. I want to drive up in a station wagon that has mud on the wheels from taking kids to scout camp. I want to be there with a smudge of peanut butter on my shirt from making sandwiches for a sick neighbors children. I want to be there with a little dirt under my fingernails from helping to weed someone's garden. I want to be there with children's sticky kisses on my cheeks and the tears of a friend on my shoulder. I want the Lord to know I was really herea nd that I really lived." -Marjorie Hinckley I love this post - all women should be celebrated on this day - as a woman. whether you are single or married with no children or with, Happy Mothers Day to you!!

2010-05-09T13:21:00.000-07:00

a special happy mothers day to my beautiful mom!

she is the best mother in the whole world.

xoxo

Feel Good

2010-05-08T14:29:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been thinking a lot about the fact that Life is too short. I think you should do what you really enjoy and what makes you happy. Eat the foods you love, wear the clothes you like, and take yourself to your happy places....favorite music, places, activities... sometimes I find myself focusing on the negative and stressing myself out for no good reason...no more!

This weekend I did some things that made me happy....I listened to this music while folding laundry and watched this movie and laughed a lot! I made great pasta, strawberry shortcake and truffles for the missionaries.... I kissed Isla about 2 million times... I cleaned up and made our home pretty... and focused on all of the blessings I have been given and how wonderful my life is.

I want to make an effort to always make my day one that I can look back on fondly. savouring the little details and not taking for granted all that life has to offer... really having a positive attitude and not sweating the small stuff. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff.

scrapbook

2010-05-08T14:19:00.000-07:00

saw this on Jcrew. this is my kind of scrapbooking. i have been wanting to compile all of my scraps that i have just thrown in a box and i really like the format and style of this jcrew book....the text, paperclips and tape but done really clean and simply. i want to make one, maybe of our next vacation or something. i really want to get this camera, it prints little tiny pictures and has cool effects.

Lauren Moffatt

2010-05-08T13:57:00.000-07:00

my new breakfast

2010-05-02T12:42:00.000-07:00

1. oatmeal 2. chocolate 3. nuts 4. milk

I don't know how I have lived 29 years and not done this. Thank you cousin Victoria for telling me how good this is. I used some favorite semi-sweet chips and walnuts. It tasted like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven. And its good for you!