a little of this and a little of that

a good quote to live by

It's one of those weeks for me. I've been obsessed with cleaning my carpets but been having a hard time trying to find products that will do the job but aren't completely deadly. My car is.. yeah lets just not go there right now, I've paid more money in co-pays for doctor appointments (and parking for those pesky doctor's appointments) than I ever had before, I have to manage to live off of $40 until next Friday, too many art projects are unfinished, etc. On top of that I've taken work home with me every night in hopes I'll be able to "catch up" but it hasn't happened. Working late + little sleep + money troubles = migraines and exhaustion. Oh well, next week will be better. What has been keeping me sane this past week? My little fam, family visiting from out of town and a few of the things below. Hope everyone is keeping sane this week. It's almost Friday! :)

These flats are adorable! I've made three outfits with these this week (mentally of course).

These antipasto kabobs are making me hungry.

This company does organic landscaping in Los Angeles. They also do chicken coop design!! I stumped across this website when I was in search of indoor gardening ideas for vegetables. I now have dreams of raising chickens and growing my own vegetables. I'll have to keep dreaming on this one :) 

Have you always wanted to grow your own square watermelon? No? Well I'll
give you the link anyway! 

I got super excited when I stumbled upon on this. 25 summer sewing projects?!
This is great cheap summer entertainment. Especially if you're like me and hoard art, craft and sewing
 supplies like I do. 

wedding inspiration

I'm a "planner" & a "do it yourself'er" so naturally I took on the task of planning my mother's upcoming nuptials. Here are a few images I found recently that I'm using as inspiration.

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colour my world

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words to live by

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visually appeasing

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More Mother's Day gift ideas...

Know a Mom who needs a hip case for her iPad/Tablet?
I'm loving this chevron print one!

I decided to do another Mother's Day gift guide. Hopefully some great inspiration comes from these!

New teapot + initial mug + her favorite tea = a thoughtful/cute present!!

journal or note cards & me + you pencils 
(side note: i LOVE knot & bow. Check out their etsy store here)

Know a momma who loves to decorate? She might like something like this.
Zinc letters 

Here's a funky take on the letters above. 

Wednesday Wants: Mother's Day Edition

(I LOVE this Mother's Day gift from CatBird. Check it out here)

Mother's Day is right around the corner. Are you stumped on what to get that special Mother in your life? Are you wanting to give something other than flowers? Here are my picks for Mother's day. Enjoy!!

Know a mom who loves her vinyl as much as she loves her children? 

If you're getting her that record player she'll need some speakers

My record suggestions:

The Beatles - Abbey Road

John Lennon - Imagine

Frank Sinatra - Strangers in the Night

Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Jets to Brazil - Orange Rhyming Dictionary

Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run

Elisa Solomon: Heart Halves in Opal (Charlie's birthstone)

Alphabet Rings (child's initials)

These are beautiful 

Put her child's initial on this (perfect gift!)

every mommy deserves something pretty

eternity necklace

Know a mommy who loves to read? Get her a Kindle! 

visually appeasing

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