{ Sunny } Seattle

Gorgeous weather. Family. Friends. FOOD. Not nearly enough sleep....Hope everyone had a great weekend....see you tomorrow. ZZZZZ.....


Photo by me {taken with the Lens Baby}

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This { Weekend } We'll Be....

Image via azzurrolou

See you next week!

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{ WOW }

I first saw this on Design Sponge and had to click over to Ashley Ann's blog {she's an AMAZING photographer BTW} to see the rest. And all I can say is WOW. I think this room {a nursery she personally decorated for her daughter} is perfect in everyway.

This really makes me want children {Yikes!}



What I love most about the room is the personal touches from photos of great-grandparents to tributes to her 3 older brothers. It's easy to see that a lot of thought went into the creation of this room.

But my favorite part is that it is not over the top "kiddie." There's a sophistication to it that will allow the rest of the family to enjoy the room as well. In fact I would love my room to look like this {don't think Rich will go for that}

I just love it. Bravo Ashley!

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Enter to { WIN } over on the Bright Side

Here's your chance to win one of my prints {your choice!} over at The Bright Side Project! Click HERE!



I also hope to post some new goodies to my etsy shop this week! GOOD LUCK!

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I am { NOT } what I eat

Today at lunch I put the entire cardboard box in the microwave and cooked it {on high} for about 2 minutes before realizing it.

My mind has definitely been elsewhere these days...

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Happy { Holiday } Weekend To You

I have the day off tomorrow {WooHoo!} Not sure what I'm going to do with myself but I'm sure I'll think of something. I hope you all have a marvelously fun {and safe!} 4th of July weekend!


A shot I took from the SD Fair last weekend - for the rest of the eye candy click here!

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{ Dream } House

I always say if I could live anywhere in the world {yes the whole entire WORLD} it would be Rancho Santa Fe. A smallish community located about 25 miles north of San Diego with anything but small homes {or bank accounts for that matter}.

Rancho Santa Fe is probably best known for its enormous horse properties. But I love it for the large ranch style homes that make you think you're in the middle of the country {a tropical country} while only minutes from the beach and major cities. I love it so much that we were married there.

So today while searching for homes I decided to broaden our horizons {by several million dollars} and found myself drooling over some absolutely amazing homes. This one {below} is actually on the lower end {if you can believe it}

Rich and I would kill for an outdoor living room/bar like this. Sell me this little space and add a tiny bedroom and bathroom and I'm good!

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For The Love of { Flowers }

Rich brought home the most gorgeous bouquet the other day, it was part of a photo shoot at his work. I love all the little work perks he gets.

Taken with the Lens Baby....

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Color{Scope}

What does your favorite color say about you?

You are an optimist and a problem solver. Since you tend to keep from getting too close to people, your friends may incorrectly consider you aloof. You have a natural curiosity, and are always coming up with great new ideas.

Head over to Paper Source to find out....

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Flickr Favorites: { Happy } Summer

I hope to hit the beach this weekend....

....What about you?

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Look on the { Bright Side }

Coolest.Idea.Ever. The Bright Side Project features daily themed giveaways. Free stuff! Everyday! Who couldn't use some free stuff? And the stuff is not just stuff, it's amazing creations by some pretty incredible people.

Which is why I'm so excited and honored to be a part of this project. Sometime in the not too distant future I will be giving away a little goodie as my contribution to this awesome experiment. So stay tuned...

All that is required is you answering a simple yet thought provoking question. Easy enough!

The Bright Side Project reminds us that there is some good left in this crazy world. And what's that saying? The best things in life are....oh yeah, free.

Below you'll find some previous giveaways from some awesome artists. And don't forget to check back every single day for your chance to win!


{Keep Calm Gallery}



{Monyette Paris}



{Sown}




{Mini Mosaics}

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Summer { Essentials }

**Apologies** this was supposed to go up yesterday but apparently blogger is having trouble with their "scheduling"?


Check out my Summer Essentials on Yellow Brick Blog today and keep checking back everyday for other blogger's must haves!

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My Weekend In { Photos }

Some photos Rich and I took last weekend...









$100 if you can guess {specifically} where we were and what we did!

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Still { Dreaming } Living Room Inspiration

Previously I showed you some ideas I had for my dream kitchen. I also hinted at the style of living room I'm drawn to. Allow me to elaborate:

I put this little inspiration board together based on 3 of my favorite living rooms. As mentioned numerous times, yellow is my favorite color but even I know it can quickly and easily ruin the design of a room. I think these rooms have done a good job of using the color without overkill. Though I don't think I'm brave enough to paint entire walls a bright canary yellow....at least not this time around.

In the first room {top left} I love the subtle pops of yellow and those dark, dark hardwood floors. In the second room {middle right} I love the rustic look of the door, coffee table and wood panels done right. And in the last room I love {bottom middle} the white window panels and the zebra print rug to give it that South Africa vibe we already have going on in our current living room. I'll be on the hunt for some zebra print during our next trip this December. {Yes the black chandelier is a little out of place - maybe I could spray paint it white?}

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