Eden Pier Giveaway

Eden Pier Swimsuit Giveaway

:: Eden Pier Giveaway ::

Did any of you get a little taste of summer during your spring break? We did, and we also have a sneaking suspicion that summer and all of its fun in the sun is just around the corner! It’s time for bathing suit season, whether we like it or not.  Why not adorn a cute vintage suit that is both elegant and stylish?!  Perfect for those days by the pool, or better yet, those days when the kids need you to be in the pool {wink}.  We are happy to welcome bathing suit season with a fun Eden Pier Giveaway!

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Weekend Lovelies

Scripture Quote {image via Of Hearth and Home}

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

It’s Easter weekend, so we are going to keep this short and sweet! Nicole and I sincerely hope that you all have a beautiful Easter celebration with your loved ones! Thanks for stopping by our blog… we appreciate you all deeply! Here are a few of our recent favorite things, in addition to some last minute Easter ideas! Enjoy! {xo}

  1. The perfect Easter treat… Eggs in a Chocolate Nest!
  2. How cute are these bunny tails? Yum!
  3. Clean candy alternatives for kids to eat this Easter…
  4. Last minute brunch ideas!
  5. There’s still time to run to a craft store! Let’s paint wooden eggs!
  6. Outtakes from the book, “The Glow”… love this whimsical kids’ space!
  7. Pretty spring garland…
  8. This lovely bedroom makeover + a giveaway!
  9. A  “rad” pop-up card!
  10. Pairing polishes and sandals this Spring! This babe knows a thing or two!

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Weekend Lovelies

Weekend Lovelies. A list of our favorite things. #weekendlovelies

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Rise and shine! Welcome to this edition of Weekend Lovelies.  Yes I say rise and shine, as this picture literally is the sun rising on an early spring morning.  My kids are early risers, and though I am one too, I am never quite ready to rise early on the weekends.  This particular morning I was grumpy, when Mason made his way into my room.  He said mom, “I have to show you something”, thinking it was a recent Lego build, I slowly got out of bed and made my way towards him.  To my surprise this was my morning greeting.  “Isn’t this beautiful Mom?” This made my day. So for you parents out there, I do have say there are positives to these early mornings.  Seeing the sun rise just over the trees is not always going to be noticed in our lives.  It is a special treat, and one day we will be wishing and hoping for these early morning risers.  This weeks Weekend Lovelies is full of our favorites.  A little DIY to some spring fashion.  I am looking forward to having this week off for Spring break.  Though we don’t have huge plans, my family will be celebrating a few family birthdays…..two very special ones are sandwiched together in our week off.  I am excited to be celebrating Shane’s birthday, and Madeline’s 5th birthday!  Do you have any upcoming celebrations or spring plans?  [Read more…]

Spring Garden Boxes

Spring Garden Boxes. Updated DIY Garden Boxes for Spring. Backyard gardening.

:: Spring Garden Boxes ::

It’s spring! It was high time I got to work on my Spring Garden Boxes.  Last year my husband and I made DIY Garden Boxes.  Last year, was our first time we grew our own produce and well, we learned A LOT!  Yes, some plants were a challenge and some did well.  The hardest part I would say, was preparing for the our endless summer that we experienced in 2013.  We are still begging for a little bit more rain, but either way we are moving forward with our updated Spring Garden Boxes. 

The first thing I had to do was evaluate what we planted last year.  I kept all of the garden tags from the plants we planted so that I could remember what worked and what did not.  I also kept the tags as they gave me complete instructions on the type of sun needed for growing each of the plants.  From what I experienced, some of these tags were off a bit. So I wanted to make sure to jot this information down so that we did not make the same purchasing mistake. [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies

 Laguna Beach

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

I don’t know about you… but I’m about ready to skip Spring and move straight onto Summer! I’ve honestly had to pray each day this week that God would bless me with the simple ability to FOCUS! {I’ve sort of diagnosed myself with Adult ADD at this point because my brain seems scattered in all directions, running a million miles a minute!} Homeschooling my little ones hasn’t helped my self-diagnosed condition any.  {Ha!} Having the responsibility of teaching three different grade levels with a toddler running around, hasn’t been the easiest for me to juggle this year. Although the kids all are progressing and appear to be doing great with our homeschool journey… I’m feeling a bit checked out and ready for Summer to begin! Are any of you with me?!  [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}

 

Maya Angelou quote

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

{favorite things}

Hello, friends! Nicole and I are so honored that you have stopped by our blog during your busy weekend! We hope that you’ll have a chance to sit down, sip some tasty tea, and look over our favorite picks from across the web! {If you are a fellow blogger or have an Etsy Shop, we’d love for you to link-up to this post! Directions on how to do so are listed below! Thanks a million!}

After an exhausting, fun-filled week celebrating Miss Blue and Mr. Amazing {which included a trip to the happiest place on earth}, I’m finally making time for some much needed r & r, at home with the kids. We are planning to fill our days with lots of downtime… soaking up the sunshine while playing outside, and preparing for the week ahead. What are your plans for the weekend? Do share! 

Whatever you do, we’re hoping you all get drenched with a healthy dose of vitamin D! {It really does make the world seem brighter… and happier, when the sun is shining!} We encourage you to lift the spirits of someone around you this weekend! Spread your inner happiness… much love! {xo}

  1. Oh this blog… it captured my heart. I could read her beautiful, eloquent words all day. Her recipes are just as remarkable… like this Cardamom Oat Crumble.
  2. This sandwich ~ avocado, mint, cilantro… yum! The perfect fresh sandwich for a sunny afternoon, don’t you think? This blog… so lovely, too! Turns out she lives in the dreamy Southern California coastal town I grew up in, Dana Point {smile}. 
  3. This beautiful home will soon be a vacation rental in Palm Springs, CA! Nicole and I both adore the desert and frequent it often! This gorgeous space has me giddy with excitement for a possible future stay! 
  4. Can’t get enough of the handmade jewelry on this refreshing Etsy Shop! 
  5. Visiting Thailand is on my personal bucket list, especially after viewing these lovely photos on Design Love Fest… (part 1) and (part 2). 
  6. A great interview with one of my favorite fitness guru’s, Tracy Anderson! Those of you that love to dance and move will adore her at-home fitness DVD’s!
  7. 30 great weekend projects to update your home from BHG… hope you find them inspiring!
  8. These pretty rainbow mini cakes… simply perfect for a little get together or party! 
  9. My darling sister-in-law recently shared this fabulous site that has the most fun DIY projects for the modern woman. Check out this project! 
  10. Revisiting my favorite tumblr page… the photos Charla features bring happiness and peace to my soul! Hope they do the same for you!  [Read more…]