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Zion Turns Five!!

Zion Turns Five!!

Zion, my prince, turns five today and I cannot believe it!  Happy birthday Zion!  You are so loved my sweet boy. Muah! I have been in party planning mode as we will be celebrating Z’s birthday on Saturday. You can probably tell lots of diy-ing is taking...

Travel Bug.

Travel Bug.

I’ve recently caught the travel bug and have been daydreaming of visiting one of my favorite places; Spain. It got even worse after I watched a travel segment on HGTV showcasing Mallorca, Spain last night.  How about you? Are you itching to travel too? xx p.s....

I Sewed a Burp cloth: Sewing Lesson(s) from My Neighbor

I Sewed a Burp cloth: Sewing Lesson(s) from My Neighbor

My neighbor’s beautiful daughter, Elouise thinks I did a fab job, right Elouise?Learning how to use my sewing machine was on my to do list of things I wanted to learn this year.  I am thrilled to say that just recently, after two lessons from my...

Because It is Valentine’s Day and Thank You.

Because It is Valentine’s Day and Thank You.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Because it is Valentine’s Day, and this blog is also my happy space, I am rising from the funk I’ve been in for the past few days to share some pretty… Happy Love Day everyone. Love and light. xx...

I Bet You Didn’t See it on the News…

I Bet You Didn’t See it on the News…

I strive to do this most of the times, but today, I almost failed at my attempts at “finding the brighter side…”As I get older, I realize that the thing Ivalue the most is good-heartedness.— Alice Walker     The week of love reverie that I started this week...

The Week of Love: Part 1

The Week of Love: Part 1

I haven’t posted anything about Valentine’s Day, so I am making up for it by attempting to post Valentine’s Day-ish  posts each day this week. Let’s see how that goes. Today, the red roses head dress sported by the gorgeous Lupita is my ode to Valentine’s...

A Map Mural for Zion.

A Map Mural for Zion.

When Dada is gone as often as he is, I felt the need to make sure that he didn’t become an abstract concept. Well, I just didn’t want him to fade in Zion’s mind. Communication via phone with Dada is not always reliable much less getting to see him via mediums like...

My Office Space: Before and After

My Office Space: Before and After

Sometime last year, I mentioned in a post that I wanted to carve out a creative space in my home. I also knew that having such a space would help me be more organized and productive. For what I do, I don’t need a whole room for my office space, so I chose this closet...

Kerry Steele Art to Call My Own.

Kerry Steele Art to Call My Own.

Kerry Steele should need no introduction. However, if you don’t know who she is, well, she is an AMAZING artist who weaves magic with her brush strokes. I am drawn to the fluidness in the lines of her works which range from bold to subtle. With such talent, it is no...

Our Master Bedroom Redo with Pier1.

Our Master Bedroom Redo with Pier1.

I mentioned recently that I have a couple projects to share with you. Well, this is the first one. In December,  I re-styled the Master bedroom with the help of Pier1 Imports  for a feature and article that I wrote for the local paper. The article was about...

The Best Craft Cocktails and Bartending with Flair: A Review

The Best Craft Cocktails and Bartending with Flair: A Review

I am a coffee and cocktail snob. I love a classy, sophisticated looking cocktail although ones behavior may be quite the opposite at the end of consumption( though we should always drink responsibly). I just love when things look pretty! This book overflows with hip,...

Busted.

Busted.

I snapped this with my phone the other day. He was searching for juice. Nowadays,  he goes to the pantry to get food on his own. It’s just unbelievable to me how much he has grown! Happy Friday everyone! Oh and he’s responsible for those pics that are barely...

Christmas at our Home.

Christmas at our Home.

Here it is everyone, nothing extravagant, but there is lots of happy in our Christmas décor. I stayed up until about 1 am a few days ago cleaning the house and making things somewhat presentable.Lea Hartman flew in with her cape and performed her magic in capturing...

$25 Gift Card Giveaway via Versona Accessories!

$25 Gift Card Giveaway via Versona Accessories!

Some weeks ago, I was invited to the Grand opening of Versona Accessories in my neck of the woods. I didn’t quite know what to expect, but boy was I pleasantly surprised! I mean, it was such a delight to be in a store where I wasn’t cringing at the prices! They have...

For the Children: Holiday Cheer via Restoration Hardware.

For the Children: Holiday Cheer via Restoration Hardware.

As promised, here is the picture laden post that didn’t make it to fruition on Friday. The images in this baby and child catalog are so heartwarming and lovely. I’d say they are the perfect antidote for a cold and dreary day, much like the one we have here today. Get...