sweet links

these are things that made me smile. this time of year makes me so thankful of who i am, where i am in my life and of the people IN my life. i just feel warm and fuzzy.

sweet holiday greetings at
cup of jo
a gorgeous, GORGEOUS wedding dress here
jcrew
a heart warming tale a love via video
a+c+r

nightlights camera action!

these are such awesome nightlights! this is one of the cooler diy ideas i've seen in a while. check out the how to here. not a bad gift idea either!

the holiday dress

the perfect little dress. this would be perfect for any holiday parties or just a night out. i love it, thanks asos. to top it off, it's only $60. niiiiiice.

being thankful, by modest mouse

it's hard to remember we're alive for the first time.
it's hard to remember were alive for the last time.
it's hard to remember to live before you die.
it's hard to remember that our lives are such a short time.
it's hard to remember when it takes such a long time.

rewind to 1984

it's been been 4 years since i first laid eyes on him and i've been thankful for this date ever since. 27 years ago today, he started his journey to me, to graham. he is the definition of a wonderful man, the love of my life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

hatch

jeez oh petes, sign me up! if we have another kiddo, i will be figuring out how to look like this! i think i could pull it off via target and forever 21, but i might have to do something about also becoming 5'9. here is a truly stylish maternity line from hatch. can i have the jackets now?

$10

so many of us have tons of people to buy for, it's nice to have a few inexpensive gift ideas. this game looks like a perfect stocking stuffer!

back in color

what amazingly cute wedding/party inspiration from 100layercake! check out everything from this wedding at big bear park!

my last colorless post, here goes

i don't know why my last post was void of color, but this one will be too.
:)

a pillow for the cuddle puddle, here.

one of those layers you wear every day, here.

love the tiger print, here.

Emerson Made has a pop up shop happening right now. get it on the cheap! i mean, less than it normally is. but hey, there are some great deals. here.

saying goodbye...

well, not really. i am fairly sure the only people who look at this blog are my friends. so not really goodbye. but, i am going to stop blogging. i figure to wean me off i will blog 2 or 3 more weeks, then throw in the towel. i have had so much fun doing this and i can always look back through the blog as a kind of timeline. i will of course never stop uploading pics of the family on flickr for my far away friends. for those of you that did enjoy the blog, thank you so much!

gifts for the gals!

it's a hard for to look for girly things. crazy, right? i find myself drawn to the kiddo side of town so easily. i hope anyone thinks these few items are as cute as i do! i'll have to poke around a bit more, that's for sure. the scarf here, the tote here and the slightly awesome
spiked bow flats here

gift take two

i found today's loot in the same spots i ALWAYS find good loot. the super rad puzzle i spotted here. the bookends/planters/pin boards set, which is insanely cool, i found here. finally, the pocket knife, pretty swell stocking stuffer if you ask me, here. Enjoy! i am trying to find things for every person in every price range. i like to keep it low, because most people have other places their money needs to go. that said, a little gift can put a big smile on somebody's face. isn't that the coolest?

cheers, to it not being summer!

secretpocket

freepeople

the cooler weather is on it's way and i am day dreaming of the ultimate snuggle. this unbelievably gorgeous scarf was handmade in portland. yes, of course i want one. these boots not handmade in god knows where, but awesome right? i spotted this intriguing treat over here, kinfolkmag. check it all out and get back to me!

let the gift gathering begin!

gift giving is good simple fun. if i was filthy rich, it would be one of my top hobbies. i'm going to be searching the web for the best and post them here! these are a few gifts for your friends with a newish baby in the house or one on the way! the awesome baby bottle holder and super sweet pendelton blanket were spotted on canoe.
etsy provided the cool birth date wall hanging. of the embroidery hoop can be customized!

bring the november!!!

halloween a success! now we are gearing up for pumpkin pie and everything that autumn brings.