Lila

self portrait, poetry style

September 14, 2013

Blogtember Day 9. Self portrait My former students probably know best that I am a lover of poetry. So when I was prompted to create a self portrait I thought immediately of writing a poem. A little nerdy? Yes. Embarrassed by it? Not at all. I Am From I am from two carpenters I am […]

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{crush} favorite etsy shops

September 11, 2013

For Day 7 of Blogtember we sharing links to our favorite online shops. Given that I have my own etsy store, I thought I would show the community a little love and share my other favorite etsy shops. Lepun has gorgeous stud earrings that I am crazy about. I have had the ones below on […]

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{life} the moment i chose a different path

September 10, 2013

{my old classroom at Emerson Elementary} Blogtember Day 6. Describe a distinct moment when your life took a turn. When I read this prompt, millions of moments flashed through my mind. Picking one felt hard. But I settled on the day I went from being on the path of a child psychologist to that of a […]

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{escape} diy retreat

September 9, 2013

Last summer my cousin Kate and I journeyed to Arizona. It happened serendipitously. I was reading her blog and she mentioned Miraval, a retreat/resort where food, yoga, guided mediation, and more are a part of your all inclusive stay. I left a comment and a couple months later we were getting on a plane. That […]

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{go local} sibley volcanic regional preserve

September 6, 2013

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve Hiking with friends, discovering labyrinths, peace and quiet. A snack, a large water bottle, camera, a little something to leave at the center of the labyrinth. Whatever you pack in your bag. Tucked into the hills of Oakland lies a park that has a secret. It is the home of […]

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{highs & lows} august 2013

September 5, 2013

Jeff and I try to check in with each other regularly by asking about each other’s highs and lows. What was the best part of your day? What was the hardest part of your day? Upon some reflection, I thought it might be a way to reflect on the month. So here we go, the […]

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{nursery} mood board

September 2, 2013

Getting started on the nursery has made me feel even more excited about the little one on the way. Sitting in the rocker, looking at the blank walls, and dreaming up what the future holds is a new favorite activity. We are renovating the old and bringing in the new for a cozy modern look. […]

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{diy} mr. & mrs. ring boxes

August 29, 2013

I was so honored to help out with Nick & Sharilyn’s wedding by making these charming mr. & mrs. ring boxes. I was completely inspired by the ring bearer box Sharilyn had pinned and immediately had an idea. The happy couple was planning on having two fabulous little ones as their two handsome ring […]

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{celebrate} honey bee rehearsal dinner

August 19, 2013

A party is always fun to put together, from making the invitations to deciding on a menu. The Smyths recently hosted a backyard rehearsal dinner in honor of Nick, my bro-in-law, and his lady Sharilyn. It was a garden party like only they can put on, with the vintage parachute hung with lights and lanterns, […]

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{go local} dolores park, sf

August 16, 2013

LOCATION: Dolores Park, located at the intersection of Dolores & 19th street GOOD FOR: Sunny day chillin’ out, reading stretched out on a blanket, playing board games with friends, munching on yummy local eats IN MY BAG: Sunscreen, good book, camera, money for Bi-Rite picnic, travel size games, picnic blanket LOCAL BITES: Bi-Rite Creamery, Bi-Rite […]