London 2012

When I was in college, I was a member of a dance team company that held camps all across the US. One of these camps, I found myself in Eau Claire, WI while the summer Olympics were being held. I remember wearing myself out instructing classes all day, taking a shower, and really wanting to crash but would instead head to the dorm building's rec room to watch the games every night. Oh, and then there are the memories of watching Mary Lou Retton. So excited for the games to begin!

Longing For...

Hello world. I'm still here. Kind of. Life has been a whirlwind lately and I have not yet come up for air. I long for days when I can get comfy on the sofa with a cup of tea and catch up on my beloved blog world. I miss ya'll! Don't think we've broken up, k?

In the meantime, I offer you something else I'm longing for...I'm in love with these kneesocks and it has me daydreaming for fall days already. With a pair of mary janes, how darling would these be on a little girl? Cart: 1 item.

I Pink So

In a few years I'll probably forget all the cute things Stella has said during her toddler stage, such as, "I Pink So". So in attempt to cherish them forever, I ordered personalized pencils and had some of my favorite sayings of hers engraved in them. I got these a year and half ago so I don't recall the vendor. I happened to come across them in my drawer and thought I'd share the idea. 

July

HELLO JULY!

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Baby Product Love

I am in love with these two new baby products from Infantino. If you've been on an all-day venture with your little one in an umbrella stroller, say to Sea World, you know how much you need this first one...the "Stretch" (only $14.99 at Target).  

While this highchair and grocery cart cover is nothing new,

it's probably the cutest one I've seen.   

Our Table. In The Middle Of The Room.

One day, the dream home I build will have a table in the middle of the kitchen instead of an island. It seems so wonderfully European to me. Windsor Smith seems to capture this perfectly in a lot of her kitchens but here are some other examples that I love. All sources can be found on my board here. The first picture I found via Nutmeg and Company and it immediately went on my very short dream kitchen list.  

Nautical Door Knockers

I have a spinnaker wheel knocker on my front door, oyster shells fill my old built-in planter, paintings of ships on my walls, and shells adorn my mantel. I think I live on the coast. So naturally, I need this whale's tale knocker, right? Oh, the crab is too cute, too! I need more doors!