my first scrap meet

Last Thursday night I was invited to a scrap meet at the clever and cheerful m•o•m shop right here in Encinitas.

Although it sounds like I lost my mind and started scrapbooking, it was actually a chance to unload some old fabric scraps and trade for some new ones. And since it was in the evening, drinks were promised.

I love getting rid of stuff, finding new treasures and drinking, so I was quickly on my way.

(clockwise from top left: Bethany of m•o•m holding my sad 1960's styled plate of celery, Amber's creme brulee cleverly made in little mason jars, bag of scraps for sale at the shop, cute dot banner and diner aprons)


It was a nice night to share a few laughs, eat, drink and I went home with some fabric winners. More details of the evening here.

(clockwise from the left: Eve scores a dress, the leftover pile, details, chit chatters)

Another creative idea from Bethany and Tere! Thank you for including me I had a blast, as always. And thanks to Michelle, Melissa, Betsy, Bianca, Amber, Eve, Jessica, Lia & Stacey (& any others I forgot) for making it such a memorable night.

{four.for.Friday: summer whites}

Summer is in full swing. The sun is mostly out and we have been hitting the beach and park with real gusto.

This week my lust list includes: 1. Jonathan Adler's hitch vase  2. Madewell's market tote  3. Terrain's tri-color tablecloth  4. Vintage Scalloped Vase found at etsy shop Where SourGrass Grows

yes, please to all four.
happy weekend.

the little things.

My want-to-be crazy coupon lady antics has led me standing in certain aisles in Target longer than is appropriate. My technique is a bit of a sit and stare and focus.

Yesterday, I found this toothbrush. Not only was it practically free, I think the pattern is fantastic.

It really makes me happy when I brush my teeth. So, thank you Reach for creating a designer series of toothbrushes. It's always the little things that make my heart happy. Little things like seashells, colored  thread, and teeny tiny wild flowers.

A morning of Lego's: Finn turns 6!

Saturday morning we celebrated Finn turning 6 with everything Lego's. The party was thankfully a total success! It was the first party I have hosted that some parents dropped off their kids, and I was worried I might end up with a gang of first graders gone wild! We kept the party moving with structured games and activities.

 

 (clockwise from top left: the frosted to-the-best-of-my-ability Lego cake, Lego head lanterns that Tim and I had so much fun making, free play Lego mess, Finn made Lego bowl)

.. and then there was the Lego wall, nicely displayed here. I ended up with a blister (craft injury?) on my finger from punching all the holes, but the effect was nice.

  (clockwise from top left: my paper Lego garland, the scramble to grab the Legos & candy that fell from inside the pinata, the finish line from the Lego car race, another snack filled Lego bowl)

 We played two games... Pin the Lego face on the Lego guy. The kids really enjoyed drawing their own Lego faces. And build your own Lego racer car which were then we raced then down a ramp. Both were hits!

 (clockwise: dublo mess, Finn's welcome sign, my very bright and fluffy homemade pinata, and Finn hands out Lego candy filled wax paper bags)

Whew! It really was a nice little party. Honestly, I am just really so happy it's over. Two summer birthday parties down, one more to go...

a 4th to remember & let's Lego it up

This last week & weekend has been nuts. A trip to San Francisco, a family wedding, my little boy turned 6 and an amazing fourth of July. We beached, bike paraded and watched the fireworks.

And we are quickly switching gears, Finn's big Lego birthday party is this weekend.  And I present his candelabra...more lego projects to come.

go America!

I hope your 4th is sparkly!

Now get outside and enjoy this weather! xoxo.

{for for Friday}: vacation photos

We are up in the Bay Area for a family wedding. Vacationing as a family of 5 is memory-making fun, but also very tiring & frustrating. They seem to fight more, there was even a fight over who got to sleep on the floor more. So no four for Friday shopping lust, I am sharing San Francisco instead.

Yesterday, we escaped to the city and checked out lots of amazing spots; a walk down memory lane and some new surprises. Here are four of the highlights.

(clockwise from top left: Finn is gifted our good pal Aleks Petrovitch's pelican, the scenic drive on the Golden Gate Bridge, Academy of Sciences' living roof & Doggie Diner head at Sloat.)

happy weekending & a very happy 100th birthday to Cardiff by the Sea. Which has got to be the best town ever.