Ban.do...making my day. Their products are a whole lotta happy, and who doesn't need happy?! Love the bow tie, love the classic heart pin, love the shoe clip, and really love the crystal crush bobbi. Which one's your favorite? 

                        Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.

-Anne Frank

{Rebecca Volynsky}

 

Is it almost Memorial Day?!?!? Can't believe that May has performed a serious disappearing act. LOVE this holiday! It's the official, unofficial start to summer...even though my boys have been out of school for almost a week now. I'm in festive overdrive, keeping very busy with event design and setting up my new studio. Lots to share in the next few weeks!

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Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

-Unknown

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Introducing my new little obsession...the clutch! Seems like I'm seeing them everywhere. They're certainly not appropriate for everyday or every occasion, but maybe that's why I love them so much. If I'm in need on a little something to throw my gloss and phone in for the day/night, then there's a pretty good chance that I'm headed somewhere fun. With cocktails. 

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Say what?!?! Minted has introduced a huge line of art prints! It's official. There's absolutely no excuses for not having something pretty on your wall. The selection is crazy diverse...for the modern lover, the traditional gal, and everyone in between...and the prices are perfection. I've shown just a handful of my faves, but there's lots more to see. Check them out (it's gonna make your day). 

And he sailed back over a year

and in and out of weeks

and through a day

and into the night of his very own room

where he found his supper waiting for him

and it was still hot.

Maurice Sendak

Where The Wild Things Are

Time's a tickin' in my neck of the woods! School's winding down...way down...which means I have a teensy amount of time left to get things marked off my ALL-CAPS-written-in-red to do list. The days of working solo, minus time outs for legos or kickball, are numbered. Pretty sure this watch could help me keep track of my minutes. Isn't she great?!

One of today's many reminders.

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HAPPY DERBY WEEKEND, friends! How great is this horsey painting?! I want him. Looking forward to celebrating the 138th running this weekend. Nothing compares to the tradition and excitement of derby...and the food and cocktails aren't too shabby either. Hot browns and bourbon anyone?! xo

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Mmmmmm...this cocktail looks almost too pretty to drink. Almost. Thanks, Sweet Paul, for another yummy concoction! You're the best.

Not too sure about you, but I'm in desperate need of some list making these days. School is wrapping up and our summer schedule is quickly becoming a big crazy mess. No worries! Jake and Jamie Bartlett over at A PAIR OF PEARS has the cutest...and most organized...To Do List, ready to download and fill in with swim lessons, art camps, grocery trips, doctors appointments, hair cuts, birthday parties, and whatever else fills your days. I noticed this perfectly styled image on pinterest, and tracked it down for ya. Download it and enjoy!