it's that time again.

 

i'm ready for some backyard projects. 

inspirations

your outer world is a reflection of your inner world.

outdoor mirror made out of plastic spoons

lacy windows

gold leaf terracotta pots

 

 

wheelbarrow cooler

 

lighting

 

 

diy outdoor rug

 

 

images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

 

love arrows.

Love is not always fireworks, pancakes, and shooting stars.  It’s an adventure!  It’s overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on, and never letting go.  It requires energy, patience, perspective and determination. 

 

Love is hard work, but worth every moment of it.

 I was struck by cupid’s arrows 6 years ago and I am happy to be in love. 

From the hugs and kisses to the bickering, from the smiles to the tears of laughter.  I am grateful everyday to share this crazy life with the one I love.

 

I made these arrows with little love notes for my babe.  We don't go all out for valentine's day, we tell and do things everyday to show and celebrate our love, but I couldn't resist making these cute DIY arrows.

 

 

We'll celebrate love, friendship and good food tonight with some dear friends.

Dinner at Moxie and Champagne & Dessert at our place.

 

 

getting crafty.

Oooo how I love doing crafts. 
Here are some of my favorites from this Christmas. 

  

 

styrofoam balls, flat wooden sticks, gold spray paint & a lil sparkle

 

large snowflake painted gold, 5 small white snowflakes glued behind for depth, smashed candycanes glued to the center & old ikea frame with matte board

 

homemade yarn pom-poms

 

instead of an ugly sweater, i decided to make this lovely headband. hehee

 

and here's a photo of the finished christmassy ball headband.

santa's helper and his reindeer (poor lil miekers, she does not look happy)

 

images from november.

life according to my iphone/instagram

images from october.

 

 

 

 



glimpses from the week 7/16 - 7/22.

1. new underwater case for the G12... it's huge.  2. love-hate relationship with ikea.  i always end up with extra bolts?!?  3. tea time.  earl gray bravo.  4. sienna playing around in the laundry.  how could you not love that face.

5.  bright laces   6. caramel apple butter from apple hill.  great on toast with some bananas.  7. lunch date with my girlfriend... talking about the "ryans" and stuffing our faces.   8. i made a little umbrella wreath for our pool parties. super easy and very cute.

9. date night at pronto's.  i was so in the mood for italian.  10. made mac n' cheese muffins for our bbq/pool party. everyone loved them. will definitely make again, but will add some bacon next time!  11. homemade misting system courtesy of ryan. brilliant.  12. bacon and butter - great brunch spot. had the blueberry pancakes and biscuits and gravy... delish! 

glimpses from 7/1-7/15.

happy & merry.

Wishing my family and friends the happiest and merriest of holidays.

Here are a few of my christmas decorations this year.