Kids & Caterpillars

My daughter has officially reached the bringing-bugs-home phase of childhood. About a week ago, she came home from her gramma’s house, proudly carrying a jar filled with caterpillars, leaves, grass, and sticks. She was SO excited to show me her new pets.

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Instacube (And More Fun Gadgets!)

I haven't felt giddy about any new techie goods in a while... but the Instacube is doing it for me. This is exactly what I think a digital frame should be. Multiple users can set it up, and they're doing some Facebook integration which just makes this product way too fun.

How neat would it be to have on your desk at work? Or at home? I'm putting this on my Christmas list... hint, hint to my mister when he reads this.


Visit their Kickstarter to learn more about Instacube. I'm seriously excited about this product.

Check out my post over at Mom Spark for more great gift ideas for the tech-lover in your life. Father's Day is coming up soon!

Beyond So Fawned: Audrey Hepburn Style

Good morning & happy Sunday, loves! Just wanted to share a few posts I've been working on over at Mom Spark this last while:

• Add a little Audrey Hepburn to your wardrobe
• Gift ideas for geeky dads
• Are you a shorts girl?

Hope you're all having a relaxing weekend! Peace.

On Fate & Letting The World Take Care Of You

I tend to live by the belief that everything in our life happens for a reason. Sometimes we can’t yet understand that reason, but I’ve found that in time, the answers tend to present themselves.

Earlier this week, after spending months trying to find my lost passport and birth certificate, I caved in and decided it was time to start the new ID ordering process online. I hadn’t been able to find my passport in such a long time, and since BlogHer’13 is coming up… I knew I had to just give in and accept the fact that I’d have to get a new one.

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Welcome Back, Arrested Development

Anyone catch the newly released episodes of Arrested Development last night? Thank you Netflix! I plan on going back and re-watching the ENTIRE series before breaking into the new ones. Can't wait!

Click here to check out my latest post over at Mom Spark. Some serious Arrested Development love happening over there today, including this hilarious Tobias-inspired patch.

Peace!

Choices, Choices, Choices

When I was a little girl, my after school activities kept me busy most days of the week. From German school, to Brownies and Girl Guides, to choir, to gymnastics, horseback riding, piano lessons… the list goes on. I loved absolutely every activity, but as an adult, I have few ties to any of them.

By now, I could be fluent in German… but I’m not. I could be an accomplished pianist… but I’m not at all. And that’s what gets me stumped when it comes to choosing extracurriculars for my own daughter.

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Boho Love

We're chatting about boho summer style over at Mom Spark today. Want to see what this gorgeous lining belongs to? Come take a peek!

Nail Wraps?

Ok friends, I'm a bit obsessed with nail wraps, and I'm dying to hear your tips and tricks about making them last as long as possible. Have you given them a try? Brand? Style? I gotta know, ladies! 

Beyond So Fawned: Vintage Pastels & More

Hope you're all having a gorgeous Saturday! I think I spy the sun trying to peek through those rainy, blah clouds!! Exciting! Here are a few things I've been working on over at Mom Spark lately. Take a peek!

• A little vintage pastel love
• Which Spring 2013 trend will be fun for kids too?
• Cute pics from Scotland that'll make you smile
• A few great finds for book lovers and style gurus alike

Peace, mes amis! Take care & be well.

An April Flashback

Three years ago, hanging out in our neighbour's backyard in East City, at the end of April. Today's Wordless Wednesday is a bit of a flashback over at Mom Spark. Pop over & take a peek! 

What were you doing three years ago?

What Mama Wore: Spring Is On Its Way

It's starting to SMELL like Springtime!! Can you feel it? Pop on over to Mom Spark to check out my latest Fashion Friday post to see details on my transitional outfit.

Room For Emptiness

Pop over to Mom Spark to see our little feature on Room for Emptiness -- a gorgeous handpainted housewares line, designed in Berlin. LOVE this tea/coffee pot. Simple, lovely -- a delight in any space.

What Does Valentine's Day Mean To You?

I remember in elementary school, we'd all make these little baskets or envelopes for collecting Valentine's Day cards from our classmates... and then sometimes we'd get a class list and we'd go home and take a box of pre-made cards with the perforated edges and tear them all and sign names and take them to school and deposit them during some little shindig the teacher would put on. And oh my word does that not just sound like the weirdest little tradition? Very methodical, very robotic, very odd. And then girls would get to the age where "boys are icky" and stereotypes ran rampant, and it got even worse in high school when for some ridiculous fundraiser they'd send out "candy grams" which incited some sick popularity contest among the masses. (Oops. I'm ranting about Valentine's Day.) My mother, thankfully, saved me from this a bit when she'd help me make handmade cards for a few friends or family members, a slightly more meaningful gesture than just going through the motions.

Now that I'm a twentysomething and I have a four year old I think about how these traditions will make her feel. So far she knows that Valentine's Day is about love and caring for people. And that works for me. She'll make little cards for friends at daycare and all will be well. And for her mama, who has a wonderful daughter and wonderful partner to love, the day will mean the same as all others -- that I'm grateful for the amazing people in my life who love me and care for me. And that's really what it's all about.

And since my partner shares my ridiculous sense of humour, he'll probably get a card something like this one from Letter Happy...

So, friends. What does Valentine's Day mean to you? Do you celebrate? Date night? Snuggles with your little ones? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 

PS. If you want to see a few more cards that I find just quirky enough to work, check out my latest Cool Finds post over at Mom Spark. And to my readers, my life would totally suck without you. You guys rock.

A Little Pyrex Love For Your Wednesday Morning

A bit of a flashback today... featuring a few pieces from my Pyrex collection over at Mom Spark. Soon, I plan on taking photos of the ENTIRE collection... can't stop collecting, though now I'm more selective with my purchases, trying to fill it out with gems. I can't wait for yardsale season to start back up again. I didn't get to go nearly enough this summer since I always work Saturday mornings, but this year I'll be a bright & early browser!

Anywho... check out my post over at Mom Spark today for more Pyrex pretties!

Anyone else a yardsale fiend? I miss it!

Feels So Good

Wanna see what I've been cookin' up over at Mom Spark? Clickeroo!

• Let's get motivated!
• Cozies for the season!
• Fun DIYs... now that the holidays are over... why not make them for yourself!

Holiday Tights, Sweaters & DIY Ideas

A few posts I've been working on over at Mom Spark! Happy Monday, mes amis!

• Style your favourite skirts with some cozy holiday leggings!
• Get your DIY on this Christmas!
• Fabulously festive sweaters... second from the bottom is my FAVOURITE!

Any big holiday plans this upcoming week?

The Internet Belongs To Cats

One of the very first boards I ever added to Pinterest was called The Internet Belongs To Cats. Today, I’m sharing a few of my favourite finds that made their way into that particular folder.

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This Mama Loves Backpacks Too

Gretchen's still a year away from starting school, but she does tote her owl backpack to daycare and back. Recently, I decided to get practical and buy a backpack of my own... for camping, for hauling kiddo stuff around and for bringing my Whole30 style lunches to work! (Who want's to put food in their purse? Not this messy girl.)

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Denim Shirt Love

Check out my latest post over at Mom Spark for fab ways to wear this trend.

Psst... thanks to this gal for wearing it SO GOOD.

Beyond So Fawned

Happy Monday, lovelies! Check out my latest posts up over at Mom Spark! 

• Put a kitty ring on it!
• Addicted to avocado
• A cute collection inspired by a friend
• Absolutely beautiful books
• A style I'd like to wear every single day
• Sweet fashion finds for your little ones

Have a fab day!