Morning Sunshine

I just love this photo I snapped of Louie the other morning.  Makes me think that he is looking up and saying 'hello' to my guardian angels up there.  Xo.

Linen and Leather

Check out these cute bags made from linen and leather... I've always been a fan of natural materials, so I just love these!

By Studio Waterstone on Etsy

By Gift Shop Brooklyn on Etsy

By Muni Accessories on Etsy

New Items!

And more to come... Below are some new items I've listed in my shop.

Now that I have a new camera (and the days feel longer - yay!), I will slowly be updating photos and adding new items that I have been collecting for the past few months.

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Cowgirl Boots and Sunshine

Rocking my cowgirl boots and the sun is shining... today is a good day.

Will Adler Photography

Check out Will Adler Photography.  Below are a few of his photos, but his site has so many more great shots.  Very inspiring...

A Beautiful Soul

Back in January, our family lost the most beautifully souled person I have ever known in my life - my Grandmother. Below are two pictures of her in the 1950s during the time she worked for Kodak in Rochester, NY.  We recently came across these as we were cleaning out the old brick school house at the farm.  A loving and caring woman that always thought of everyone else before herself...  Xo.

With the friend, Edna, in NYC - 1952 - Grandma's on the right.  <3

My New Camera!

I have finally splurged a little and bought myself a Nikon D3100... I've been thinking about it for awhile and finally decided to just DO IT!  Someone at work suggested the D3100 because it is a great beginner camera and intro into SLR photography - which so far I have to agree.  Below are some shots I took today with it, and then I did a little editing with picmonkey.

At work - some traditional moroccan pepper sauce we sell.

Driving home after visiting my parents tonight - Overlook Mt.

Some aged spice containers from my grandma's house since we cleaned out the pantry.

Galway Girl

A day late, but it's not really St. Patrick's Day until you hear this song.  :)

Happy Belated St. Patty's!!

Patience...

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2013 Spring / Summer Project

Since I've been knitting I have only worked on small projects that are done very quickly and easily... I am finally going to commit myself to making an item of clothing.  I figure if I start now, by the time it's fall I will have a warm and cozy poncho to wear!  I found the Easy Folded Poncho Pattern online (the word Easy caught my attention for my first clothing project).  And I have to make a shout out to A Wooden Nest because I chose to use Fisherman's Wool for the yarn due to her results with it.

 

And of course, Louie is obsessed with the project... stereotypical cat with a ball of yarn.

Fashion with Blankets

Ok - so this is pretty cool... one of those moments that you say to yourself 'why didn't I think of that?'.  I love checking out blogs throughout the week, and Sincerly, Kinsey  is one of them on my list.  She has taken blankets found in thrift shops and made these awesome tops.  I'm going to have to check a good eye out for woven textiles now and give this challenge a try myself.

(Kinsey: DIY Inspiration Challenge)

(Kinsey: DIY Inspiration Challenge: Round 2)

Vintage Summer

I love winter, but this week I've really been craving the warm, summer weather!

(images from Google and Pinterest)

I really hope I'm able to get to the ocean this summer to soak up some good rays and cool water.  Maybe a girl's only trip to the shore...?

Weekend Jam

Taking it back to the 80's with A-Ha... A must-watch music video.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Don't Over Think

I think everyone tends to over-think things sometimes (I know I'm guilty of it)... it's good to remember to JUST LET IT GO sometimes.

A Sweet Tee

I definitely have my fair share of tee-shirts... anywhere from a plain white tee to totes full of soccer and lacrosse jerseys.  So, when I read A CUP OF JO's blog posting for Everlanes, I had to order a Classic Luxury Tee.  It came in the mail today, and I am in love.  For just $15, it is a great purchase!  I ended up getting The Women's V Dusk.  I totally plan on ordering some more... I'm thinking I will try The Women's Crew Merlot next!

1 Month Later

It's been a little over a month since we picked up this little man.  He's still a super cutie.  :)

The picture of the left was taken the first night we got him - the pic of the right was just taken a few nights ago.  Xo.