{weekend} lovelies
:: Weekend Lovelies ::
Happy Weekend {image above via: Oh Sweet Joy}! We hope that you had a safe & happy 4th of July! This edition of lovelies is full of amazing finds! We hope that you are able to take a few moments to yourself this weekend and enjoy the links over your favorite cup of coffee or tea!
As always, we appreciate you reading our blog, and would love to hear from you through your posted comments… if even just a quick, “hello!”
Have a lovely weekend, friends! {xo}
I Got You // Jack Johnson
Who doesn’t love Jack? He’s one of our faves… for yoga, car rides, or just a mellow day at home with the family. His new album, From Here to Now to You, comes out this September. We’re excited!
A Tiny House Tour // Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
We’ve seen a photo or two of this tiny house pinned from time-to-time, but never before had we viewed all the photos of this inspirational house all in one place. When we found it, we knew we needed to share it with you. It just goes to show that the dreamiest of spaces doesn’t have to be large… just beautifully designed and functional. It’s complete design {love}!
Orange County Charity Book Project
Ladera Ranch portrait photographer Paul F. Gero has launched the 6th Annual Kids of Orange County Charity book project!
This project has been widely popular and the charity benefactor is CHOC {Children’s Hospital of Orange County}! So far the project has raised nearly $50,000 for CHOC by the 100% donation of the session fee.
Paul and his wife Nicki organize the project — Nicki handles the marketing and scheduling of the project, while Paul handles the session planning, actual portrait sessions, image production and viewing presentations. Over the course of the last six years, Paul has photographed hundreds of children, including Nicole’s children, Mason and Madeline.
Here are a few images that Paul took from Mason’s first session in 2008, for the original Kids Book project…
Paul again photographed Nicole’s family late in 2009 when Madeline joined the family… [Read more…]
{weekend} lovelies
:: Weekend Lovelies ::
Hi, Everyone! The weekend is finally here! The Fourth of July is next week…. {it’s so hard to believe}! We decided it’s high time to prepare for the upcoming holiday! It is after all, one of our favorites! For further inspiration, visit our ‘American Sparkle’ board on Pinterest {image above via: glitter guide, tumblr}! Have a lovely weekend! {xo}
Desserts for your Celebration // Martha Stewart
1. Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle| 2. Independence Icebox Cake | 3. No Cook Cheesecake | 4. Vanilla Raspberry Sundae’s yum x 4!
Let’s Be Friends… Blog Hop!
Nicole & I are so incredibly grateful to Tiffany of The Dwelling Tree & Mandi from All My Happy Endings for asking us to be co-hosts for this week’s Blog Hop! If you are new to our site, we’d love for you to stay a while & check things out! We can’t wait to get to know you! Have a lovely day, friends!! {xo}
Hello there! It is time for the Let’s Be Friends Blog Hop #19! Link up to gain new followers on GFC or bloglovin’! Promote this blog hop by putting the button on your page, or throwing a shout out at the end of your post today or tomorrow. The more link ups we have the more our blogs will grow! Invite a friend, tweet it, or let your Facebook friends know! Make sure to follow the hosts and co-hosts!
Have fun and meet some friends!
Book Review
:: Book Review ::
A Book Review for summer reading could not have come at a better time! Summer and reading go hand-in-hand. Thank goodness for Kimberly {over at Book Reader Chronicles}, for all of her lovely reviews. She keeps us informed with books that are popular, and even features up-and-coming authors that are developing book series’. This month is a special edition to the Sylvia Day review she shared with us a couple months back. Here is an inside look into the newest edition to The Cross Fire Series, with a bonus interview with author, Sylvia Day! Enjoy!
