Thursday, September 30, 2010

So Excited...

Yes, I'm so excited for our bi-annual girls trip to the central coast.  We are leaving in the morning for the ROTP Vintage Show.
http://www.remnantsofthepast.com/   I love going to this show... my brain starts spinning from all the ideas, wants, and pretties... that I break down and need to eat a cupcake!



This fall we have invited Becca's RD from college to join us.  I'm looking forward to spending time with the wonderful Amber.  She is so sweet, full of wisdom, has the greatest handwriting I've ever seen, and is so crafty!













Our family was discussing details about the trip and the topic of the special guest of the show(Rachel Ashwell) was brought up. The discussion became quite heated when I said, "she started shabby chic".  Then the men in the family became quite upset and said that she didn't.  They continued, "women have been ruining great pieces of furniture with paint for years, and that she put a name on the ruined pieces".  I had to laugh, my dear husband loves the look of natural wood, and I want to paint everything!   Infact, I think I'll go paint something NOW!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Fall is Here!


Fall is finally here... 

These are some reasons I am thankful for this wonderful season: 
- the leaves are changing colors (living in Southern California, we don't see this too often, but pictures will suffice for now) 
- pumpkin patch exploring  
- candy corn 
- pies of any kind 
- the weather begins cooling down (especially when it rains) 
- sitting near fireplaces and roasting marshmallows 
- helping mom decorate the house when I'm am home for the weekend  
- pea coats are appearing everywhere 
- starting to plan Christmas gifts for the family (it is necessary to not wait until the week before!) 
- and Peppermint Mocha creamer is back in the grocery stores  
- and so many more...

What's your favorites?