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Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}

March 1, 2014

Long Beach

:: Weekend Lovelies {favorite things} ::

Welcome to this lovely, yet rainy edition of Weekend Lovelies {favorite things}!  Sara and I have been waiting for the rain.  Yes I know, we often brag via Instagram about our lovely weather, but California is in dire need of rain or else those pretty pictures are going look barren and dry.  Speaking of pretty pictures, as a family we were able to get out of our usual 5-mile radius and return to our beloved Long Beach.  Mason requested a visit to The Queen Mary as his incentive reward for filling up his star chart. 

Sara and I met in college and lived in Long Beach up until we both got married.  It’s an amazing and beautiful city. It’s full of off the beaten path shops, restaurants, and gorgeous art deco buildings.  Perhaps you aren’t familiar with Long Beach, or maybe you have passed it by {maybe you’ve heard about it through Snoop {now Snoop Lion}… living in the LBC!}, I highly recommend putting it on your radar and paying this gorgeous city a little visit.  Better yet, email Sara and I, and we would be happy to be your tour guides {wink}! We are also toying with the idea of letting you in on some of our favorite places to go, and fun things to do, while visiting California… maybe through our Instagram feed? By the way, have you had a chance to check us out over there?  It’s the perfect way to get a sneak peak of our recipes on the blog and some of our moments with family and friends.  Go and check us out, and share with us some of your favorite IG feeds!

So… this weekend, Sara and I have a fun list of favorites for you to enjoy! If you are a blogger or have an Etsy shop, we’d be thrilled if you’d link-up to our favorite things! Enjoy the weekend, friends… and feel free to say “hello” by leaving a comment below! {xo} [Read more…]

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{weekend} lovelies

June 1, 2013

 

 

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

 

Let’s get this summer started, shall we? We have just a few more school days until our kids are out for the summer. It’s bittersweet… to say the least. We are thrilled that pajama mornings and family beach days are in the forecast…. but we are saying goodbye to yet another school year {one that went by all too fast}. Nicole & I are gearing up for the days ahead and feeling inspired by the sunshine {as evidenced by all of our recent ‘summer lovin’ pins}! Here’s what has been on our minds….

 

J. Crew // Swim

 

 

  

Nordstrom // Ray-Ban Wayfarer’s

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{weekend} lovelies

March 16, 2013

 We are just days away from the official start of Spring!

As much as I was praying for cold, rainy weather a short while ago…

I am now looking forward to the longer sunny days ahead!

With Spring on my mind…

I chose the following links & images to share with you

for this weekend’s lovelies!

Hope they make you feel all warm, cheerful & sunny inside!

xo  

 

 

 

>>> Lil Crabe Breakdancing // yourBuddi <<<

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a YouTube video with you. This one has been on my list for a while! Husby & I both LOVE music… it’s always on in our house. Well… breakdancing also has a fun place in our hearts! It just makes you happy, right?!! Super talented… this young man! 

 

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Fashion Trends We Love

February 7, 2013

 

FASHION TRENDS WE LOVE…

                                         and hope will never go out of style!

 

 

 

1. Ballet Flats + Leopard print

This is a 2-in-1 for us.

We love a good quality ballet flat like this one from JCrew…

and we can’t get enough leopard!

 

2. Chunky Jewelry both Colorful + Gold

Another {lovely} find from JCrew.

A beautiful necklace can be quite a statement piece!

We love the turquoise mixed with gold!

 

3. Vintage Cat Eye

This dramatic, yet pretty makeup technique has been popular for decades!

Try this great tutorial to achieve the look!

 

4.  Skinny Jeans + Grey

Who doesn’t love a good pair of skinny jeans?

These Hudson’s are particularly fabulous in the color grey…

{my personal love}!

Perfect for wearing with your favorite pair of boots!

 

5.  Nautical Stripes + Infinity Scarfs

Another 2-in-1!

We {heart} stripes and love the look of a polished infinity scarf!

 

6.  The Top Knot

A classic knot or a messy bun,

either way…

an easy way to look pulled together while going a day

{or two},

between washings!

Try this tutorial!

 

7.  Polished Nails

Essie nail polish is not only affordable,

but good quality for a lasting manicure/pedicure.

We love the bright colors…

and of course,

all of the shades of grey {wink, wink}!

 

8.  Boots, Boots & more Boots!

A girl can’t possibly have enough pairs, right?

There are endless varieties out there…

but these from Free People caught our attention with the zipper detail in the back!

 

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{weekend} lovelies

December 14, 2012

this song just makes me happy…

a little yoga for your morning…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

baked french toast….

comfort food for this chilly weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the perfect party dress and updo…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i truly believe

“if you dream it, you can create it”

{thank you mom for always telling me that as a child}…

let’s start living the life we always imagined.

 

{DIY} what do you think

about making these boot socks?

 

{diy} how about making

a sequin pillow cover?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for those of you {like me}

that love mid-century modern…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the dream chair….

if you have a few dollars to spare.

 

10 simple steps to make you

happy in your home…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

how adorable would these shoes

be on any little girl?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

let’s not forget our

little guys! how handsome

they’d be wearing this…

 

 

 

 

 

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Some {Simply} Favorites

December 1, 2012

Polyvore is such a great site!

Many of you have fallen in love with Pinterest, just like we have.

This is another site worth taking a moment to browse through.

You can really be creative in piecing together your favorite styles and brands of clothing,

as well as decorator items.

It is free to set up an account and there are what seems like

hundreds of templates to get you started!

Once you create a set you can pin it on Pinterest or even post to your personal blog,

as we have here.

Since today is a rainy day in Southern California,

it is the perfect day to stay indoors and create something that’s beautiful and uniquely you.

We would love to see what you come up with!

Email us anytime or leave us a comment with your display name

to Polyvore so we can start to follow you!

 

Some {Simply} Favorites

 

Some {Simply} Favorites by simplyhappenstance featuring leather bags
Tory Burch mesh shirt / Hudson Jeans long jeans / J.Crew ballerina flat / HOBO leather bag / Nixon bracelet watch / There is Beauty in Simplicity 8×10 Art Print – Charcoal Gray Simple…

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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