Lorimar Winery Sleepover

Lorimar Winery in Temecula. Lorimar Sleepover:: Lorimar Winery Sleepover ::

A couple of weeks ago, Sara and I were invited with a small group of bloggers, to Lorimar Winery in Temecula.  The Lorimar Winery Sleepover was coordinated by the amazing Sharon from Cupcakes and Cutlery, along with Lauren from A Fabulous Fete.  The girls put together a lovely wine adventure in Temecula Valley with Lorimar Winery hosting the event {we got to stay on the grounds in their Coach House}, as well as Visit Temecula Valley whom showed us around Old Town Temecula.  Sara and I love Temecula and have a special place in our hearts for this small/big town, but we got to experience Temecula in a whole new way!  Our Lorimar Winery Sleepover, and all it’s grandeur, inspired us to make up a great Mulled Wine Recipe {keep posted}, using locally based ingredients.

Have you ever visited Temecula? If you haven’t, read on… it’s only a short drive away, right here in Southern California.

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DIY: Pumpkin Succulent Harvest Decoration

#DIY: Pumpkin Succulent Harvest Arrangement {tutorial via: simplyhappenstance.com} DIY Pumpkin Succulent Harvest Decoration //

Hello, friends! About two weeks ago, I posted a photo of the pumpkin succulent arrangement my crafty mom brought over to me. It was such a hit on my personal Instagram and Facebook page, that I decided a tutorial was necessary. My sweet mama came over with the supplies, and I photographed her in action! 

#DIY: Pumpkin Succulent Harvest Arrangement {tutorial via: simplyhappenstance.com}

There are so many things I LOVE about this project! The first, obviously being, that I was able to create this with my mom! I also love that it’s super simple, completely gorgeous, and is a “green” project {not wasting or harming the plants in order to create this lovely harvest piece}.

{This arrangement would make the most perfect hostess gift for Thanksgiving, or a great centerpiece for a fall gathering, in which you’re entertaining. It would also be a thoughtful, handmade gift for family, friends, teachers, or coworkers.}

#DIY: Pumpkin Succulent Harvest Arrangement {tutorial via: simplyhappenstance.com}

Unlike many of the pumpkin succulent pieces you may have seen floating around the web or Pinterest… there is no need to actually cut into the pumpkin. {Unbelievable, right?} The steps are easy, and explained below in a tutorial with pictures. I’ve also included helpful tips {from my mom!} for keeping your harvest decoration looking great, and ideas for planting the top of Mr. Pumpkin when he starts to expire.  [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies

weekend lovelies

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Hello, friends! I hope that you all have had a fantastic week! What do you have going on this weekend?

So, our family just returned from a trip to Arizona to visit close friends and family! We truly had the BEST vacation! One of the highlights was visiting the Phoenix Children’s Museum {pictured above}. We had been there just once before… four years ago. It was just as fun the second time around! I highly recommend going, if you’re in the area! In fact, we always research children’s museums whenever we are in a new city! It’s such a great way to explore, in a kid-friendly way, when you’re traveling this summer!  [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies

The Best advice from Glitter Inc.

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Welcome to a much needed edition of Weekend Lovelies! Wow I don’t know about you, but I simply can not add one more to-do to the ongoing list of life.  Are we all on the same page with the end of the school year near? I feel like life seems to pack it all in at the end.  I am trying to have a little faith like the above noted lovely piece of advice from Glitter Inc.  I will have faith, and if not I will find a way to celebrate life and another year of health and happiness with my upcoming birthday! I will make it to next Saturday! Sara and I are excited to take in these life moments and all it’s celebrations next week.  Sara will be celebrating Seth’s 8th birthday, a much needed family trip, and Father’s Day.  I will be busy enjoying (I think) school field trips, a recital, my birthday, and Father’s Day. That being said we will be taking the week off from Simply.  We hope you all stay tuned and catch up on some of our posts you may have missed along the way.  We will be returning after next week.  Here were some of our posts from this week: Cheesy Tamale Pie and Mason Jar Succulents.  We hope you all take in these last school moments and enjoy the weekend.  Summer we can’t wait for you to greet us!

  1. Entertaining and hilarious, this epic drum off between Will Ferrell and Chad Smith is one to watch.
  2. Oh my I can’t imagine this day, The Words Get Stuck. Thanks Mamawolfe for your life lessons. 
  3. I must have the girls over to celebrate summer with a Margarita Bar. How fun would this be?
  4. The kids will be snacking their way through summer. Let’s be prepared with these refreshing Kool Aid Ice Cubes.
  5. Nothing is better than a homemade card. Creative Father’s Day Cards for Kids to Make. You are one in a minion Dad!
  6. It’s time for the kids to have a few more chores added to their lists. Free Printable Chore Charts. Mama needs help.
  7. Birthdays and balloons go together like cake and frosting. These Marbled Balloons are gorgeous!
  8. I need to represent my M&M’s with these stamped necklaces. Birthday wish for sure.
  9. Holy cow, Strawberry Shortcake S’mores….oh my!
  10. I think these Lemonade Mimosas with Blood Orange are the perfect celebratory drink. Cheers!

 

Weekend Lovelies

live aloha

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

I’m just dreamin’ of Hawaii over here… reminiscing of my trip to Maui {which seems like a distant memory at this point}! I came across this print {which you see above ^^^} and loved it! You should see the others! Anyway… after a long week {with my husby away at work for days and days on end}, I’m also dreaming of warm, laid-back summer days, eating alfresco,  family getaways, and gatherings with close friends and family! How about you? Any fun plans for the summer that you’re daydreaming about? 

This weekend for lovelies, we have a fun mix of pretty summer things! We hope that you’re as smitten with them, as we are! In case you missed this week’s posts… you can take a peek at them here and here! {xo}

  1. Loving this shop on etsy for modern party goods, invites, and custom stationary! 
  2. This perfectly designed  house in the LBC! {Swoon!} 
  3. 3 reboot, superfood juice recipes!
  4. The latest set of watercolors from Design Love Fest to dress your tech! 
  5. Easy dinners made from these fresh ingredients delivered to your door!
  6. Crafting classes that you can take at home! Cake decorating, anyone?
  7. This Pinterest board just makes me happy! Pretty pastels….
  8. How about these summer recipes from our girl over at Pinch of Yum?!! 
  9. Just a little washi tape and some fun stickers to make these {DIY} colorful wooden flatware! 
  10. These Birkenstocks! A definite summer must have… but which color?!! 

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Homeschool Room Tour

Homeschool Room TourHomeschool Room Tour //

Hey, friends! So… I’ve been wanting to do this post for a lonnng time! I was hoping to have our homeschool room completely finished before sharing pictures with you all… but that hasn’t exactly happened.  Like all of the other rooms in my house… it’s a work in progress! I still have dreams of getting the perfect velvety reading chair in the corner of the room, hanging a school house clock over the bookshelves, adding a fabulous rug, and doing some more personalized art projects with the kids. Hopefully over the summer we can put some finishing touches on the room! 

What I do like best, is that it’s an eclectic space filled with things we love! Most of the time, my motto is ‘less is more,’ but not in this case! This room is brimming with art work, garland, and pops of cheerful colors… plus lots of natural light! It has proved to be the perfect spot for school work, board games, and art projects! It definitely has become our favorite room in the house!

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