Big News!

Dear readers and friends,Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your supportive emails and letters. It has been a trying year for me but an amazing learning process at the same time and I will...

Jessalynne Designs

For those of you who didnt get to meet the amazing designer behind Jessalynne Designs when she kindly hosted a giveaway on this blog. Let me just tell you how wonderful and beautiful her creations...

30 before 30 / Part I

I never thought this would be so difficult to do but thinking of a 30-before-30 list or a bucket list seems all too stressful because I friends, Im the biggest, most OCD, control-freak ever. If...

Recent Faves

Recently Ive been absolutely drowning in work and hoping to get my computer out of costumes soon (beep!). All this seems like an ethereal dream. Its been ages since Ive had actual time in my hands...

Anthro-Kids

Anthropology Kids makes me smile wide. I browsed through it the other day and though, "this is so Emma". All the wooden goodness, books and classic style are such a reminder of my petite...

Happy November!

First of all, how happy would you say I am about the prospect of a new Season? Extremely! is the correct answer and yes, those exclamation marks are completely intentional. After my last post and...

Music Monday Mix

My daily computer time has gone from 13 hours a day to 10-20 minutes a day. Needless I have valid reasons for my lack of email or comment replies. On other news and because my 10 minutes are...

Fall for food

Every season brings a new opportunity, a new way to see things, a new way to dress and plenty of new things to do. One of those top things on my list is seasonal eating I am simply obsessed with...

Houzz Ideabook

HOUZZ brings the right amount of inspiration every time around. This time I was reminded of the many advantages of a not-so-loved decor tradition. That is wallpapered walls. You may agree with me...

Von Tundra

Von Tundra is a hip design firm based in Portland and I am in awe of them for several reason but that table is reason number one. Bliss.

Wordless Wednesday

Im almost back.

Whenever I write a post I usually sit down in front of my computer with only a vague idea of what I want to share. My most honest posts come from what Im living at the time and every single one of...

Today I wish I wore

Things Ive Learned Lately

1. To never second-guess my intuition2. That truth hurts but it sets free3. That those who love you want to see you grow4. To regret my mistakes but move on5. That there are things better left...

Leaving on a jet plane

I remember when I was 3 and I asked mom to get me 2 things for my birthday, one was a sail boat and the other one a jet plane. I wanted to travel the world, to see things I could only picture in my...

mishaps

Everyday I speak to miss Emma on the phone. It is the highlight, most pure and delicious part of my day. Today she was a little extra special to me, she blew kisses, gave me pretend-hugs and...

This is all I have to give...

Wishful Thinking

When Melissa invited me to share on this exciting and inspiring part of her gorgeous blog I was moved and honored. I love bloggers and people in general who keep things real, who are optimistic and...

Wordless Wednesday

Crochet Wonders

When my daughter - Emma was just a little blob of a girl I used to chose all my clothes and accessories around the facts that there was a 99% chance that Id get baby puke on my clothes and that she...

IN: A gorgeous cabin

This stunning home is making me swoon. The use of black, white and green gives it an air of organic and that amazing hammock is calling my name right now. This place is a true representation of the...

Music Monday: Dead Mans Bones

Ryan Gosling is the Lead vocalist of this amazing band called Dead Mans Bones. Ive been obsessed with them ever since I listened to their song Pa Pa Power in 2009. I must admit that I love the...

Dry Tomato Pate Crostini

Today is Sunday and all I wish for is a pool, reading a book under a tree and eating a dozen of these crostinis with our favorite dry tomato pate recipe. The last time I made these Emma and I sat...

Houzz Ideabook

This time in Houzz I took my recent passion for recycling, organic and wood and translated it into an idea book with 20 amazing wooden products for your kitchen. The book includes handcrafted...

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Petitor is a synonym of elegance and all of their creations are simple, everyday jewelry that compliment any ensemble to perfection. Courtney, the brain behind these beautiful creations has been...

Music Monday Mix

Its been a while since I made the last Music Mix. I have several excuses for that but none are good enough because truly, music has been a part of my every day. Ive discovered new artists, gotten...

5 Things

1. Julian Perrettas Wonder Why song makes me what to jump on my bed2. I just proved this quote to be true3. Fall is almost here and Im crazing my pumpkin churros4. All this color made my day5....

IN: A beautiful home in Spain

I am absolutely obsessed with this Spanish home. The use of color, textiles and the stunning treasures scattered all around the home make me smile. I am particularly smitten with the tapestry...