{four.for.friday: feeling quite thankful}

Today is Veteran's Day. And the kids have no school. I am planning a little fun for us, or trying to at least.

In the meantime, I leave you with my picks for Friday. All a bit thanksgiving-y: a little bit Pilgrim, a little bit Native American. A whole lot of wonderful.

1. Super great looking Paul Loebach dining chair, a colaboration with West Elm.
2. Peace slippers from Sundance Catalog.
3. I like the design on this Bliss Living Home Patagonia pouch.
4. Clever and tasteful tee pee Grand Lodge cream & sugar from Pendleton.


I have been trying to focus on all the amazing things in my life, including this little blog, and feeling so thankful.

happy weekending: rainy weather and all.

getting back on the horse.

This past week has been quite busy for me and prop styling. I have been booking jobs right and left. What can I say, its nice to feel liked and appreciated.

And then, one of my favorite clients canceled. Which is not a big deal, this happens. Sometimes things change and sometimes budgets can't accommodate a props person.
But it's hard not to feel... deflated.

This past weekend, Devlin went away to Rawhide Horse Camp. Which was super amazing and ended with a horse show. Devlin did great, but didn't win the grand champion trophy. She cried a little. It broke my heart.

And I found myself telling her all the words I need to tell myself...

You did your best, and that is what matters most. Only one person can win, which means lots of others have to walk away empty handed. And really, you can't win them all.

Word.

{four.for.Friday: baby, it's cold outside}

The past few days the weather has really taken a turn for the chillyside. (and I love it!)
And add the fact, that it is currently accepted to pull out all the Christmas decor, Christmas lights and all those holiday television commercials the day after Halloween.
So, I guess I am seeking coziness. And if you can't beat them, join them, right?

clockwise from top left:
A Staub LA Cocotte cokking vessel from Anthropologie. mmm...soup.
Cute and warm mitten from Kate Spade. Clever and practical.
Loving this plaid duffle cape from Fidelity Sportswear for Steven Alan.
I am ready to snuggle up to the fire and listen to tunes on this super cool Singgih Kartono Magno Wooden Radio. 

WIshing you all some snuggles this weekend!

trick-o-treat

Halloween on a Monday ends up being a little rough. But it all worked out in the end. Another memorable night in South Oceanside...

(an angel & a devil are best friends, almost all the kids, our otter pop costumes, and Laura serves Pimm's)

 

(Teagan leads a group cheer, half of our carved pumpkins, firefighter Kieran, two super gals rescues an owl)

And a very special thank you to Lauren and Jeremiah who hosted another great party. On her birthday, no less - Happy birthday Lauren!! It was a very memorable night which included laughing until my stomach hurt.  I hope everyone had a super Halloween!

Four Finds for under $40.

Whew hew! It's Friday again. This week's we are featuring four finds under $40. Because it's just about gift giving season... So, let's just say I would love to give or receive any of these things.

1. Seawinds & Willows Tote from the New Domestic $36
2. Ecote Macrame Skimmer from Urban Outfitters $39
3. Etsy's Slippin' Southern hand cut bright wood arrows $31
4. Royal Apothic Extract roll on perfume. Smell good. $18

Well, that was fun! I wish all a very fun and fabulous Spooky weekend and Halloween.

happy weekending! be well and safe.

Halloweening 2011: Devlin

Last one..

Devlin as a Devil. 

The details:

This red sequin dress is a hand me down. Devlin really wanted to wear it for Halloween, so I suggested she could be a ladybug or devil. She chose the latter. The pitchfork, horns and tail were purchased on clearance at Party City.

For the cape, I found the red flame fabric at Joann's and stitched it to some ribbon.

Total: $11.00

Devlin and I both agree her costume is missing . . . something, so hopefully we will add some more flare before the carnival on Saturday.

Of course, Tim and I are dressing up too. . . but we will save our costume reveal until Halloween!  

Halloweening 2011: Finn

So continuing on the costume train...

Finn as a Mummy!

Who doesn't love a classic monster? Last year, I had suggested that Finn dress as a mummy, but he wasn't having it. So, we were super surprised and excited, when he said he wanted to be a spooky mummy this year.


Details:
I bought a few yards of the cheapest white fabric I could find at the fabric store. For the top, I bought a white tshirt at Michaels for $2.50. And then dyed it all with some tea.
I caught a lucky break (via facebook) when a fellow Cardiff mom gifted me her son's old mummy costume. (thanks MMB, you're a life saver!) The hand me down costume's look was a little different than our vision, but I used the pants and head piece after removing some of the tulle bandages on it.

The end result is almost what I had in mind. (but seriously, the whole process took a lot longer than I could of imagined.)

This costume is 75% hot glue, 15% sewing and 10% good luck. I am so thankful it turned out.
I picked up a face-painting kit on clearance and bamm! a mummy is born resurrected.

Grand total: $7.50


....Devlin is up next, tune in tomorrow!