Thursday, August 25, 2011

I have moved.

To the oh so many followers I have, I moved my musings to One Social Brunette

Join me!

It's a better fit ;)


Monday, July 25, 2011

Pinteresting.

I have too much fun over at Pinterest.

All the gems from the Internet are shared every second and it makes my heart happy.

These are a few of my favorite finds from this week.



1. Kitchen Bull -- 2. Better Half Blonde Ale -- 3. Macaroon cake (source unknown) -- 4. Gramophone iPod Docking Station -- 5. Cafe Chocolada's Tomato Soup -- 6. Martha Stewart DIY Tray

Sunday, July 24, 2011

26 candles.

So, I had my quarter life crisis but found the perfect cure for it. 

A birthday celebration. 

I feel rejuvenated and content. 

I am SO grateful for an amazing husband, family and friends.

I got a little creative and put together a couple of photos from this past weekend to share.


Friday, July 8, 2011

Call me 'GoogleGirl'.


Create anything and attach Google's trademark to it and I am a sure buyer.

I am thoroughly enjoying getting acclimated to this new social network.

Comment me if you want an invite!


Sunday, July 3, 2011

4th of July.


It is a known thing that I am a foodie.

I love giving restaurant suggestions and posting my husband's creations on Facebook. 

This blog is a foodie's best friend both visually and creatively, What Katie Ate.

My mouth was salivating while reading her 4th of July post.

I hope everyone enjoys the holiday :)



Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bucket List.



SUP - Stand up paddling.

I read about it in Self magazine's July issue and was intrigued.

Aniston makes it look effortless. Definitely want to try.



Source: beach.orangecounty.com

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Mindfulness to Happiness


I received an e-mail today titled "The 30-day Happiness Experiment".

The article I read cites that those who meditate often eventually are happier and show less anxiety than those who do not.

 I have always known that being in a certain state or frame of mind can diminish
 negative emotions.

This article inspired me to take the challenge of allowing myself a few moments at the end of each day to use as reflection or just being.

Turn off my phone and computer and just sit.

Do you meditate? If so, what rituals or activities allow you to just be?


Monday, June 6, 2011

Matchbook Mag

Like I have said before, the existence of online magazines do not prevent me from buying the hard copies. 

I found this photo on Matchbook Mag's online blog.

This is perfection to me.


Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Bhldn.

I am getting so excited because I may have the CHANCE
 to help/inspire one of my friends with her wedding planning for next summer.

There are so many ideas and inspirations out there and I just cannot wait to share with her.

Shortly after I got married, Anthropologie (hands down, my fave store), 
started their own wedding inspired line, 

Here is a snippet of what they have:







Monday, May 30, 2011

Vee's Wedding Envy


This wedding on Style Me Pretty stunned me. 

Here are a couple of my favorite photos done by Jose Villa

I wish I could re-post the whole blog :)




Thursday, May 26, 2011

Oprah's Final Class

"My great wish for all of you who have allowed me to honor my calling through this show is that you carry whatever you're supposed to be doing, carry that forward and don't waste any more time. 
Start embracing the life that is calling you and use your life to serve the world."




Monday, May 16, 2011

Photo fun party ideas.

May has been such an event filled month for me and it still isn't over!

This idea that I found on Oh Happy Day was so cute and I wish I had had enough time to do it this weekend!

Jordan at Oh Happy Day has been living in Paris (she calls San Francisco home) and teaming up with Shutterfly to create great DIY party ideas.

 I just loved this one and hope you do too!


1 year.

My husband Jimmy and I celebrated our one year of wedded bliss with a bang!

We had around 40 of our greatest friends come over for some good homemade cooking followed with a game of life-size Jenga, the typical beer-pong game, and an 8th grade style dance party to close the night around 4am!

I had such a blast and feel so blessed (we got some cute gifts!) to have such a supportive group of friends in my life. 

Thank you thank you!







P.s: Jimmy and I are HORRIBLE at remembering to take any photos wherever we go. 

It's awful and something we are actively working on changing! ;)

A couple of photos from our wedding day that I love:



Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Wedding Workshops.

Whenever I see these workshops on the blogs, my heart pitter patters.

I would LOVE to one day be a part of them.

Whenever you are planning a wedding, please contact me. I need to get out these creative juices!

Check out this stunning workshop posted by Style me Pretty.


Sunday, April 17, 2011

Heart Etsy.

The Groupon for Etsy has arrived.


Click here if you are interested in signing up!

Vee's Book Club.


This book was picked randomly by one of my book club friends.
 I started reading it and could not put it down. 

It tells a captivating story of a young boy who reads and falls in love with a book called the "Shadow of the Wind". He wants to find out everything he can about the author and the author's other works. The young boy, Daniel, discovers that someone is burning every copy of the book and other books written by the author. He naturally falls into a mission to unravel the mystery. 

I have to say it has become one of my top picks.

Buy it here.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Welcome to the married club.

I feel so honored to have been able to be a part of this wedding. 

My closest and greatest girlfriend since I was in sixth grade got married on March 5th. 
It ended wedding season for me but it definitely ended it with a bang!

The photographer, Kristen Weaver, did an amazing job! Can't wait for more.

You've got mail.



Our mailbox at our house is currently missing its flag and is a bit rattled.

So, I have taken to the Internets to find a replacement.

Here are some cute Etsy finds:




Or decals for existing mailboxes.


Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Laura.


Diego Garcia is the oldest brother of my dearest friend, Nana.


What a talented family.


Purchase the album on your iPod/iPad/iMac/iPhone.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Thinking of Japan.


These images taken before and after the quake and tsunami in Japan will stun you.

Such devastation.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Ella and Vee?


This painting reminded me of my little pup and I on a beautiful Saturday morning in our backyard.

May purchase it here.

I would love to collect various prints and paintings like this for our house.

Send me some that you like too!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

79 ideas.





I envy those who can design their homes in this way.

Unapologetic, original.

This new-to-me blog is a fave.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Mimosa.


I wish I could afford this.

The set is reversible so its like its 2 for 1;)