Lila

{escape} a zen trip to arizona

August 10, 2012

Not too long ago I returned for an escape to Arizona. My cousin and I traveled to a lovely resort by the name of Miraval. The whole adventure began when she found a screaming deal and posted about it on her blog. I commented that a trip filled with yoga, spa treatments, and hot sun […]

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{dreaming of}

August 6, 2012

…what I might be able to do with my new camera skills. While in Arizona I had the opportunity to take a short photography class focused on getting camera owners off of automatic. I learned so much and can’t wait to see what more I can do. Photography here I come! …my very own Happiness […]

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{diy} starfish place setting

July 19, 2012

Just a couple weekends back our family had the opportunity to celebrate the eightieth birthday of Jeff’s fabulous grandpa. He is a wonderful man, quick to laughter, and always to warm and welcoming. Our party loving family jumped at the opportunity to put something special together for him. I volunteered to help out with a […]

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{dreaming of}

July 13, 2012

… developing some photography skiznills. After years of pining after beautiful cameras I finally took the leap and bought one of my very own. Best way to learn is by doing… right? I’m excited. … getting back into yoga. I’ve fallen out of the practice, but with hockey and running and the recent addition of […]

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{go local} oysters in tomales bay

July 11, 2012

Sometimes you just gotta get out of town. A little distance from the everyday. If you live in the bay area Tomales Bay is the perfect destination. It is just a short beautiful drive, so you can fit it into that one day on your calendar that isn’t yet filled. As you wind along the […]

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{celebrate} housewarming party

June 29, 2012

After settling in for a couple months the mister and I gathered some of our family and friends to celebrate the purchase of our first home. Having so many of our loved ones be under our roof, laughing, talking, and sharing stories helped bring our little house to life. A diy wreath welcomed our guests […]

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{essentials} oysters

June 20, 2012

The summer weather makes me want to find ways to spend time with friends outside. One of the benefits of living in San Francisco is its proximity to Tomales Bay, where there is a very well known oyster farm. The drive along the coast makes you feel like you are getting away from it all, […]

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{dreaming of} a summer filled with

May 21, 2012

{photo} … vanishing for a couple of days into a world of relaxation. Never would I have thought that I would be going to Tucson this summer, but I am. Disappearing with my cuz on a trip focused on rejuvenation. I cannot wait. … movies in the backyard. I am itching to purchase this and […]

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{inspired} dining room

May 14, 2012

{five jar chandelier, zinc chair, dylan dinging table, printmakers sideboard, iron bird tealight holders, zinc letters, recycled glass vases} I have mad love for craigslist furniture, don’t get me wrong, but looking at our brand new, freshly painted dining room has me itching for a couple new items. Several things have been catching my eye […]

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{home} styling the bookshelves

May 7, 2012

Slowly, but surely the boxes are being unloaded. I decided to knock the bookshelves out as best I could. I have never found it particularly easy to style bookshelves, they house so many things and it feels easy to overload them with a chaotic collection of “where can this go” items. There were a couple […]