Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Valentine's Day

A few photos taken over Valentine's day weekend...
{A rose plant given to me from a friend}

{ A few of the bowls that I collect.
Top from C& B, bottom two from Anthropologie}

{Brunch at The Terrace Room}

{B & me}

        
               {Bottomless Bloody Mary's}   

{Bottomless Mimosas, uh oh!}

{Fresh tulips from the Farmer's Market & catnip bubbles}

{Scratchers & my Mickey penny I made at Disneyland last year}

{Misty-Verde, our Blue Torti}


xoxo




                 


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Hallelujah

Very soulful song. And if you know me well, I love anything with a little soul thrown in.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Just Breath


Where's a good rain storm when you need one...


Friday, January 21, 2011

The Small Things...and It's Friday

"When it rains, it pours" they say. And that's exactly how this past week has gone for me.
I'll spare you the details. They're depressing and exhausting to talk about. 

 But, I did want to share with you what did make me smile today.
This simple bouquet of three day old red Tulips and a single snow white Stargaze Lily.
But most importantly, my Husband is coming Home this evening, after being away for 5 days on a business trip.
Happy Friday Everyone. And God Bless the Small Things in Life.


Tuesday, January 11, 2011

A Family That Cooks Together, Stays Together.

My Husband and I are both foodies. We love dining out and trying new hot spots around town. And living in the East Bay (Bay Area) there's certainly no shortage of cultural findings for food around here.
As much fun as we have eating out, for special occasions and date nights, there's nothing like making a home cooked meal, together at Home. There's no price tag I could put on spending time with my Best Friend, being creative together in the kitchen, making memories, and sharing laughs over a glass of wine. And lucky me, my Husband knows how to throw a meal together like a Pro.
Last Sunday, I had a hanckering for home-made cut-out sugar cookies. I got pretty jazzed about the whole idea too. Thinking of all the possbilities - which cookie cutters I wanted to use, what color frostings I had to have, and which sprinkles to decorate with. What was so cute about it all, my Husband asked if he could help. So he rolled the dough and I cleaned up the mess behind him. We laughed and teased each other about the huge mess we made, both covered in flour, and our lack of cookie decorating, but the cookies tasted scrumptious and we shared hugs, and laughs together while making them.



Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Things We Can Learn From Dogs

I came across this heart warming post from a blog I follow, La Mia Vita.  Even though I've never had the honor to have a dog, (always had cats) I am an animal lover of all kinds and feel they're all equally special to have around.
These are wonderful words to live by.

Things We Can Learn From Dogs

 
1. Run, romp and play daily

2. Never pretend to be something you're not
3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy
4. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm
5. Take naps and stretch before rising
6. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
7. Let others know when they've invaded your territory
8. Be loyal
9. When it's in your best interest, practice obedience
10. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it
11. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle gently
12. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
13. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree
14. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride
15. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body
16.No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout....run right back and make friends
17. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
18. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Now, make sure you go home tonight and hug and kiss you furry feline or pooch, or someone you love!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A Few of My Favorite Things

Recently been in love with...
{makes my face feel smooth as a baby's bottom}


{I'm addicted. Really I am.}


{Misty, rainy days spent w/ my Husband}


 {Baking & being a Housewife}

{All x-mas music, but particularly fond of
songs w/Dean Martin in it}