Weekend Lovelies

 Laguna Beach

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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…]

{weekend} lovelies

yoga mats

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It’s a beautiful weekend to enjoy our favorite {weekend} lovelies.  These darling finds are special to us, as like all of our picks. They are recipes we would love to try, places to go, and all-in-all just simply darling finds that we would love to have!  This picture above is the perfect reflection of something we all can do! Just take a little time out for ourselves to enjoy… yoga!  Sara and I love it! We find there is not enough time for it, but need it to just “be” in order to let go. We adore it so much that we have a whole Pinterest Board devoted to it.  It seems like a simple resolution to add into the day, but sometimes it gets put on the back burner {such is life}, but health wise, it can help to make life a bit less stressful.  Our friend, Brooke over at Holy Yoga OC, has found the perfect combination of creating “mommy moments” and spirituality with her yoga classes that create mind, body, and spirit with God’s word.  This is one of our {weekend} lovelies that we hope you’ll check out.  So let’s all sit back, relax, and maybe think about the weeks ahead, and about how we all can find a little time to enjoy a moment or two to take in this fabulous fall season! [Read more…]

{weekend} lovelies

 

tea

 

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Happy weekend, friends! I don’t know about you…. but our weather here in the SoCal mountains is finally starting to resemble FALL! I couldn’t be more excited! In fact, this evening while at the market, I picked up all the ingredients needed to make apple cider for the kids! Do you have any fun plans this weekend? I’d love to hear all about them if you do! Please leave a comment and say “hi!” 

 

Life is Beautiful // Tumblr

This is the first tumblr blog I’ve been on where I became completely mesmerized by the images, quotes, and songs playing in the background.  In fact… the site now has a pretty spot at the front of my bookmarks bar. I’ve been going back frequently when I feel the need for a mental pick-me-up. These are just a few of the photos compiled on her site over the last week… lifeisbeautiful-tumblr

 

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Weekend Lovelies

 

 

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Welcome to weekend lovelies! Oh summer can you hang on a little longer?  Sara and I are holding on and soaking up the last moments of summer vacation. We are trying to remain perfectly present before all the lists of “to do” and “must do” starts next week.  Summer has been good to both of us.  We have both had our share of change and growth and are looking forward to a lovely Fall season full of seasonal treats… but for now, I will slow things down and not think too far ahead and share some of our favorites, a song, some fashion, a little DIY for Labor Day Weekend, and of course a reason to cheers!  We hope you sit back, slow down, and enjoy!

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Weekend Lovelies

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Welcome August! How can it be? Summer seems to be fleeting and some of us will be hearing the ringing of school bells shortly.  Sara is busily preparing for a year of home schooling, and I am trying to learn to breathe from a little bit of anxiety I have for First Grade. Life changes and new experiences often create a little anxiety. I know Sara and I have often spoken about ways to handle worry in a positive manner. While preparing for Weekend Lovelies, I came across this beautiful picture {image via thereislovetobefound} above, as well as, a piece of advice from Soulseeds, “When anxiety is crowding out joy, take in a larger perspective. If your direction seems all-wrong, look for a larger right. If things are falling apart, raise your sights to see something better falling together. Be willing to say “no” in order to clear the way for a much deeper “YES!” Perspective makes life feel SO spacious.” So let out a deep “OM” and enjoy some of our beautiful weekend picks! {xo} [Read more…]