Love is still in the air

I love Valentine's Day. I love waking up knowing (for the most part) people everywhere will have a little extra skip in their step, strangers will hold doors open for each other and maybe we'll all...

Keep it simple.

I used to shop at Urban Outfitters quite a bit but then they got super trendy and lost the effortless bohemian style that I fell in love with initially. So when I saw these new pieces online, I was...

...and just like that it's Valentine's Day

That didn't take long did it? All I can wish is that this next year goes a million times slower than the one that just whizzed past. But there's plenty to love about Valentine's Day so I'm going to...

Hello 2013!

(Roald Dahl Downloadable Print $4) Like the rest of the universe, I’ve spent the last few days reflecting on what 2013 may look like in my life. And that usually involves making new years...

Decisions, decisions...

(Engraved wood gift tags by Pepper Sprouts) Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Surprisingly, I didn't eat myself all the way to regret! haha.. Though I did make two trips to the kitchen,...

Are you ready for the holidays?..

(click here to shop The Blooming Thread) I can't even believe its already this time of year again. I was telling someone today it feels like a gust of wind is holding me up and pushing me forward...

( Ice Milk Aprons ) I feel like I’ve been doing some serious nesting lately. (Mom, if you’re reading.. not “baby-nesting”.. you can breathe now). I don’t know, sort of like “goodbye twenties time...

Hello Winter.

Maybe it's due to my denial that yes, summer weather is gone. Or the fact that I've already hung up a wreath for the holidays but I woke up this morning to a crisp cold wind that made me realize...

Remnants of the Past Expo Weekend

This weekend a friend and I went to the Remnants of the Past Vintage Expo held at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo (about 45 mins north from here). Silly me forgot my camera so I snagged a few...

What I've been working on...

I love hand embroidery and it makes me so happy seeing it’s resurgence in home decor, textiles and even jewelry. One of the things I enjoy most when I’m working on a new piece is the way your...

One more way to enjoy caramel...

sunglasses / backpack / coat / bracelet / stacked rings / boot cuffs

Sweetness..

October is the king of sweets. Stores are flooded with sticky candy, mini chocolate bars, and lots of sugary candy molds of all kinds. They're tasty and hard to resists, but they're also pretty...

A (Better) Snack

Next time you're looking for a quick (and good) bite to eat, try making Bruschetta. It's one of my favorite go-to appetizers. We were watching football and I put these together real quick. Super...

Just around the corner...

Last night Lee and I drove to Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach for world famous clam chowder and it wasn't until then that I realized that the night breeze is getting a little cold crisp to it, and Fall...

Taking a moment..

This is the view I get to see every morning driving up the hill to my "day job". I live in a very small town, and coming from a big city it's scenes like this that act as a reminder to slow down...

Good things come in small packages..

There's something really special happening at Emmaline Bride...How about a chance to win a $50 gift card to The Blooming Thread Shop?- How to enter the giveaway: -Subscribe to my blog and then...

BFF's...

Photos seem to live and die on my camera. I need to make a better habit of getting them at least into the computer and on the walls in a little bit of a better time frame. I just downloaded some...

A fresh start feels good.

(flowers from the market)A few days ago, I was clicking though the channels and stopped on a TV show called “Opening Act”. I hadn’t seen it before, but it seemed like it might be interesting. If...

""Will you be my bridesmaid..."

Can I just share one of my favorite moments with you! I've had quite a few shoppers say they had the idea of using my enamel lockets in their wedding (which is awesome enough!) but first wanted to...

How do you give yourself a sweet treat?

When it comes to mani's and pedi's, I'm a "do-it-yourself" kind of girl. I grab a bottle of polish and put on a good movie. Two things I've never splurged on: manicures and coloring my hair. So...

Summer reading... Mom, Inc.

{ image by Oh Joy }Finally! After weeks of checking the mail it finally arrived. First of all.. haha - no, Im not pregnant. You should have seen the look on Lees face when this was sitting on the...

Spotlight: Honey & Jam Photography

I saw this image from Honey & Jam while browsing Etsy and it immediately made my mouth water for a sweet, juicy peach. How delicious does this table of fruit look? Hannah is a 20 year old baker and...

Flower Brooch Giveaway!

Ready for some summer color?Click here for a chance to win this Tropical Tangerine Flower Brooch.{ Giveaway runs through July 31st - Good luck! }

Made for Change...

Ive hinted about some new changes going on and even though theres still so much in the works I wanted to give you a little bit of an update. You noticed the new blog header? -love! I brushed off my...

Oh yes, it's Summer-

Grace Kelly makes summer heat look so chic. I have so much to share with you! Lots of changes, lots of news.. in the meantime, hope youre enjoying the sunshine!...

Sucker for snail mail..

Rose Garden Mini CardsIf theres one thing Ill never loose love for its taking the time to send someone a letter. Its the joy of finding those sweet envelopes in the mail, the ink speared on your...

My summer love...color!

I love, madly love Target. I live in a small town, so to get there I have to take a little drive but its always so worth it. Have you been to Target lately? Spring and Summer, oh gosh- I love...

Thank you...

{ Memorial Day Poppy }Thanking you will never be enough, but its the very least I can do.Thank you, thank you.. to all those who have served.

DIY: Playful Polka Dot Flats

I am in love with this DIY from P.S. I made this... You may need a steady hand, but nothing a latte cant handle!

Late night hunger strikes again!

Really though, how could I resist these delicious photos paired with such charming illustrations.Mmmm.. be careful. Late night hunger is on the loose!Check out The Vegan Stoner for more recipes.