11.27

1127 has always meant a lot to me, it’s part of my address but I never thought of it as my lucky number until last year. On the 27th of November I would have to say my life changed for the better. I realized the power of positivity and how wonderful life can be with [...]

Strength

You should never have to justify your own actions, or have to feel guilty for standing up for what you believe in. If people cared more about themselves than controlling others, you’d be amazed at what life can bring. Stay strong and never let anyone make you feel inferior, for they are the inferior ones [...]

I <3 You 2!

Wooohooo I am so excited to receive this award from my buddy Callie, of Grayson: a different shade of grey. Callie is awesome and has inspired so many posts, especially my floral posts! She has to be one of the most positive people I have ever met, and I’m privileged to call her friend. Plus [...]

I <3 YOU!

Sweet long lost sister of mine, Katie of She’s Lump awarded me with another wonderful award this past week. Thanks sis!!!
I am so blessed and thankful to be awarded by my peers that I <3 and respect so much!

This award states: This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY – nearness in space, [...]

Flower Power

If any of you watched the Red Carpet program prior to the American Music Awards, you’re familiar with the dress Colbie Caillat wore to the award show. This beautiful dress was created with fresh flowers by Nelly from Fou Frou Flowers in Los Angeles. Caillat stated in a video on the website that the dress [...]

Even More So

I’ve been tagged before to list 6 quirky things about myself, but because I love Blair’s blog, Delight By Design so much, I was more than happy to think of 6 more things.
1) You might think I’m a girly girl from the looks of my blog, but I love sports just as much or slightly [...]

Call Me GODDESS!

My lovely friend and mentor, Jennifer at Pink Heels chose me to be the subject of one of her Goddess posts. If you’ve never met Jennifer, or haven’t visited her blog, you really are missing out. I am truly thankful that I stumbled on her blog because it has truly changed my life. Not only [...]

Pet Love

When it comes to our pets, we want the best for them. Lucky Fiona’s etsy shop has the perfect stylish dog and cat collars to keep your beloved family member safe, and fashionable at the same time. Most importantly at affordable prices!!! Thank you Shannon, for allowing me to post these gorgeous collars. There are [...]

Two Of A Kind

As many of you know, my mom and I pretty much joined at the hip. We’ve got each others back, and she is just my best-est friend in the entire world. I used to be her favorite daughter, until our precious labrador retriever came into the picture…so sad, so sad. I never realized how much [...]

Love to Love ya

I broke down, but I had good reason…Revolve Clothing who already offers free 2-3 day shipping sent me a 30% off coupon, and I had to splurge a bit. You see, I am a recovering shop-a-holic, and my wardrobe isn’t as great as it once was. I’m sorry long lost sister, Kate…I know I agreed [...]

Paris Flea Market

This past weekend one of my dear friends, my mom and I went to the Paris Flea Market which was held directly outside Fleuri’s boutique in Sacramento. It was a great time and we managed to get some great buys. My mom sells her bouquets in the shop. Lucky her….she made money just being there!

Dahlia Tuesday

Instead of picking and choosing quotes myself, I’ve decided to let you my faithful blog readers do the talking. Tonight’s first “you pick the quote” post is my bloggy friend, Jamie of PineappleLuv. I got to know Jamie on my previous blog when I did a post on different things I want to accomplish in [...]

Yay!!!! :)

Thank you to my bloggy friend Kate, at She’s Lump for this great award! I am so honored to be awarded this by her, as this is one of the first ones I head to in the morning. She always has me laughing, and inspires me!
The rules for Kreativ Blogger:
1.) Spell “Creative” in an unusual [...]

Missed YOU!

Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. My apologies for not blogging as frequently and for not visiting your blog. Earlier in the week I was ill, and on Thursday my grandma went into the hospital. She’s doing much better, thank goodness. Needless to say, I’ve missed you all and hope that this [...]

Lucky Duck!

I am in awe with Lucky Duck Print Letter Press etsy shop . Their vintage Christmas card designs are absolutely gorgeous! You could say printing is in owner, Patrick Barrett’s blood seeing as his great-grandfather’s press business dates back to 1901. Barrett was kind enough to share the history of his families business as well [...]

Gratitude

Thank you so much for all of your kind words. I am feeling a whole lot better, thanks to your well wishes I don’t know if you watched Martha today, but Maya Angelou was on, and this was one of the many WONDERFUL things I picked up on.

Manhattan Home Tour

For the December 2008 issue of Metropolitan Home, premier carpet purveyor Stephanie Odegard allowed photographers into her gorgeous Manhattan home. Odegard’s home is truly an inspiration. Not only is she well known for her carpet designs, but she is selflessly working “to end child labor in the rug industry.”

All photos courtesy of PointClickHome

Tuesday Afternoon

Hello everyone. I’m feeling a little under the weather today. As much as I’d love to check out all your fun blogs today, I think I’m going to have to put it off until tomorrow….unless I make a miraculous recovery today! Have a great one!!!

Paper & Ink Studio

As many of you know, I’m looking to open my photography shop soon. When I opened my first shop, I went into it without thinking, and have regretted that. This time around I’m more prepared, and going in with both eyes and ears open! I never ordered business cards for my knit goods, as I [...]

Be True To YOU!

Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do and damned if you don’t.–Eleanor Roosevelt

The Talented Fifi!

Fifi Flowers painted this gorgeous painting which was inspired by one of my photos. Isn’t her painting gorgeous!!! I apologize for not posting this sooner!!! You can find this painting and more by clicking here!

Progress

I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Party’s candidate for President, who happens also to be a Catholic.
John F. Kennedy

Just Beautiful!

I fell in love with Turtle Papers etsy shop months ago. Her gorgeous personalized stationery, festive Christmas cards, and hip tees are sure to please everyone on your list! Here are a few samples of her work. She has much, much, much more in her gorgeous shop!!! Please take a look, you’ll be thrilled you [...]

Yes We Can!!!

While I’ve made it a point not to talk about the election on this blog and in the past on my previous one, I can hardly contain myself. I live in a very rural community, where people brag about racism, and tell my family you’re not that Mexican, look at the color of your skin. [...]

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!

Martin Luther King quoted this song during his “I Have A Dream” speech.
America My Country, ‘Tis OF Thee
By Samuel F. Smith, 1832
My country, ’tis of Thee,
Sweet Land of Liberty
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims’ pride,
From every mountain side
Let Freedom ring.
My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love;
I [...]

Flat & Buckled

Since seeing this cute photo of Jessica, Cash and baby Honor, I’ve taken a break from searching cameras and put my attention on finding her cute boots! Last year around Christmas I had my sights set on flat boots with buckles, but I was too late as the stores were gearing up for spring and [...]