Happy Friday!

Friday is always a happy day. Whether I've got big Friday night plans, or sitting at home with a good book and soup for dinner. I can always count on Friday's, and today is no different. I've had only lovely customers so far this morning, I'm having a great hair day (thank you Shannan!) and I can't wait for my evening at home alone. Tonight is about cleaning and crafting! Time to get my little house in shape for the holidays! My husband loves that I clean and decorate, but he REALLY loves it when it starts looking like Christmas at home. So, we never wait until after Thanksgiving. Oh no, it's November 1st for us, so I'm technically already behind.

Tonight I'm starting on the Nieces and Nephew gifts. My new favorite little people to make gifts for. This year is full of Matryoshka dolls, whales and giraffes.

Here's a few of my new randomly selected favorite things:

Ah, this reminds me of my brother and I avoiding naps by pretending the carpet is hot lava and having such wonderful imaginary adventures. (Mom didn't care, as long as we were quiet for a few minutes a day:)
I love this emerald clutch! Actually, I have a love/hate relationship with clutches in general. They're so cute, but so annoying to hold all night.

googling

This is what came up when I google'd Headband Pattern:


Apparently not everyone has updated their crafting style. Will someone please make this for me for Christmas?

We're Back

Where were we? Las Vegas. You know how Hans and I love to gamble and drink the night away. Orrr, I had a conference for work. Either way, we had a great time walking, eating and then eating some more. Seriously, we're both on an oatmeal and Jamba Juice diet for the week. This was the first time I actually enjoyed Las Vegas though. It could have something to do with my husband letting me spend 2 hours (eek!) shopping in Anthropologie. Ahhhh, it was a nice break from the mayhem of the strip to step into my home away from home and purchase a few lovelies for myself! It was such a treat. Plus, spending the weekend away with my favorite man is a huge plus!

So anyhow, we're back and we're no worse the wear.

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Hans and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary yesterday (with steak)! Can you believe it? It's amazing how time flies. But we started talking about everything we've done in the past 2 years, including welcoming a niece and a nephew, celebrating a 30th birthday, travelling near and far, buying a new car, moving to a new, tiny apartment, and so much more, it seems as though we've done a good job of making the most of our time. We had a wonderful time celebrating each other and our lives together thus far. Here's to many more Anniversary's!

Phooey Friday

Today is not my favorite day. Today I am not on my way up to the Redwoods (my favorite place on earth) with my entire family for a week of relaxation and fun. Today I am not laughing at Maddie's dolphin stories or Henry's poop smile or Josie's infectious giggle. Nope. Not me. Sitting at work feeling sorry for myself and for everyone else in the world denied of such wonderful moments on their Friday. Phooey indeed!

Whiskers on Kittens . . .

Here's a few more of my favorite things!
Summery purse . . .

Anything from Anthropologie . . .

Sewing Books!!! I've added MANY fun new books to my Amazon wish list. I LOVE getting new craft books, and I enjoy used just as much as new books.

Taking pictures! My SLR doesn't fit in my pockets . . . French tea towels! Oui Oui!