Category: I heart this!
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Whole foods SUPERFOOD Salad
Sometimes I become obsessed. Obsessed in that I can’t stop thinking about about a new found love. Unfortunately, too often that is obsession is a beloved food item. With my new spring goal of losing the winter weight for swimsuit season, I have been been venturing out and treating myself to my new favorite salad.…
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Permission to splurge
Can I take a minute and shamelessly plug my new favorite thing. I know I’m not Oprah, but if I had the sponsors as she did, I would give every reader this item. It’s a little overpriced but this is the Pink Lady of apples. Advanced Therapy Sugar Lip balm from Fresh and Tinted Sugar Lip…
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Well hello G – Star jacket!
The sequence of recent events leading to the desired loss of 200 hard earned American dollars. G-Star Taylor Wool Coat 1. I entered an overpriced boutique of 78% useless clothing. 2. Wandered to the coat section where this coat was front and center. 3. Noticed it was on sale. 4. Touched it, admired it…
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Weathered wood for everyday living
I’ve been trying to fill my obsession with wood recently. It seems I’ve overwhelming drawn to the rustic qualities, textures and multifunctionality. Is that a word? It could be that I’m a little more rustic and weathered myself and I hope to remember the importance of reclamation. Look past the splinters and enjoy the beauty lies beneath…..and…
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My kind of Craft
Years ago I gave up crafting. There were multiple reasons involved. I now thoroughly enjoy my craft less life. However, every so often my desire to replicate creativeness slowly rises. It’s usually when I see something easy…or disposable. Because perfectionism can’t seep back into my life and ruin my project. Hence…the advent Calendar. And because…
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TGIF………Need I Say More
t’s Friday! Let the Hallelujah chorus begin. No work, No homework for Zoom and I can actually sleep past 5:30 tomorrow morning. After a long and stressful week I am ecstatic for the weekend. I’m headed to San Diego to discuss a future project in the making. But it will not be work…….especially when it’s…
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One fine day
My dream car is a 1943 Jeep Willy Wagon. The thought of restoring one and driving it to the supermarket everyday makes me giddy. Imagine my excitement and inspiration when I came across this post off Remodelista‘s web site of which is one of my favorite surfing spots for ideas and inspiration. A restoration of an old…
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Lean on me
Sometimes you just need a little someone to lean on. Someone who’s taller, and stronger, and will be there when you need them. Any volunteers?
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Rose Bowl Flea
Oh how I love the Rose Bowl Flea Market! Utter joy is what I experienced yesterday as I walked aisles, dodged people and meandered among mid-century furniture and vintage dishtowels. My favorite seller had this for sale and I absolutely went ballistic. SOLD! I also found a vintage industrial dolly that I could not walk past and will post pictures…
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Akro Agate (and yes that’s English)
The unearthing continues at my parents house and how I feel I’ve just found gold! I came across a beautiful child’s tea set stored with my mothers vintage dolls. I have no recollection of them (translation – I wasn’t allowed to play with them as a child) but my heart raced with excitement. Could this be love? A quick image search of brightly colored glass identified…