banner's birthday & valentines

I am happy to report that the kids valentine's are completed. We went with the idea from design mom a few years ago. Not original, but so cute and the process was fairly quick and painless. So, all 65 valentines are done, and I could not be happier.

Also this weekend, we celebrated banner turning two. Boy do we love our dog. But isn't he cute?

super sunday

I have never been known to be a big sports fan, but I do love a good party! I mean who doesn't love a great party with good people and great snacks & drinks? We were lucky enough to be invited in a super party....we brought chips, guacamole and cupcakes.

Did you know that if you microwave a tootsie roll for a few seconds in the microwave, they can easily be shaped into anything? I piped a little white icing to represent the thread with my steadiest hand.

Each little tootsie football was added to a green icing field. These were a big hit with the kids!

{four for Friday} & yes, I am still around.

While I sort of feel like I owe you an apology. . . on the other hand . . I am not one that subscribes to the 'fake it until you make it' mode.  If I am not feeling it, then why bother, you know? I try to apply this to all aspects in life...food, friends, outfits, television shows....writing blogs, etc.

I have tried to get to the computer (really I have) but there is all the life details that need attending. Double knots to untie, girl scout cookies to sell, stuffed animals to find, phone calls to return, beds to make, laundry to fold. cookies to bake, dinner to cook...I know all mothers could relate to all this! Oh and I try to remember to be kind and stay close with my sweet husband and my dear friends who keep me afloat in the flood of it all.

so point being,

while it may be a little inconsistent and sometimes a little bit of radio silence, I am committed to share on this blog when I can!

table lamp / mr. letter's press card / wood grain mug  /sperry top siders

I can hardly believe it's nearly Valentine's day. I am still celebrating winter whites.
happy weekend-ing!!

More from 42nd & Orange.

Thanks Bethany for tipping me off on this months cover page model. Our very own Devlin. So very cute, modeling for m.o.m.

These fun shots were from a recent shoot I helped style, while Devlin lent her modeling talents. Photographs by the talented Bethany.

Love it!

Roxy Teenie Wahine Spring 2012

A few months back, I spent a day up in Newport Beach with the Roxy team, as prop stylist for the spring 2012 Roxy girls catalog. It was a fun day!!

 

Enjoy! Hoping to post more from this shoot as it becomes available. And for a split second you can spot the kite I made as a prop (not the pink one, the greenish one - about 49 seconds in), that actually flew. Too bad you can't see me jumping up and down screaming with joy!

Things have been a little busy around here. Hoping to get back to the creative life soon. I am currently busy baking cookies, planning family trips & homemade valentines and stain treating hot chocolate stains from the little ones t-shirts.

{four.for.friday} its getting kinda hot in here.

You've got to love this July in January weather. It even smells like summer.  The evenings are still crisp and cool, leaving me thankful for my new (faux) Ugg boots.

sign / side table / leather driver  / shoulder tote

I have been enjoying the new perspective a new year brings. 2012 is off to a great start. I am feeling wise and comfortable in my life. And it's quite lovely.

happy weekending. 

happy new year (again!)

I still don't quite understand why we got two new years days this year, but I like it.

On the first the kids were a bit grumpy from their late night. We spent the day relaxing and eating black eyed peas. Today, we lounged around and watched the Rose Bowl parade and then headed to the beach with dear friends.

I am hoping 2012 brings us more joy, adventures and challenges. And I don't quite have a resolution yet. and I never really keep them anyway. My life's like that.

My kids were so inspired by the Rose Bowl Parade this morning, that they wanted to make their own flower float. These kids are awesome.

I hope everyone had a great first and second day of 2012, it's going to be a great year...I can just feel it!