{ thursday thoughts }

via rachel swan design

{ geeky goodness: katie daisy iphone covers }

I am a huge fan of Katie Daisy's artwork. In fact, I just ordered this lovely print for Bella's room re-do that's currently in the works. So I was absolutely thrilled to see that Uncommon recently introduced Katie's iPhone 4/4s cover designs, which you can customize. A little bit of sunshine and cheer to perk up those dreary winter days. 

{ flower power }

 

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Happy Monday, friends. What did you all do this weekend? We had a quiet couple of days, which provided me the opportunity to dig into some of the de-cluttering projects on my to-do list. Phew…it felt good to knock some of those out! I was also brave and ventured into the backyard, which is very brown and very sad looking these days. Sprucing it up is going to be a BIG project! Just as I was starting to feel overwhelmed by all of the work that needs to be done, I spotted this single, pink bloom peeking out. I ran inside, grabbed the clippers and popped it into a vase. It was just what I needed to remind me of the beautiful possibilities ahead…

Have a lovely week!

{ weekend style }

Happy Friday!

I think the last time we all chatted my sweet Bella was a chubby-cheeked nine year old, fresh from the 3rd grade. Well, now she's a busy tween with big dreams of publishing her own book, like NOW! And since I don't have an "in" with any publishers, helping her start her own blog was the next best thing.  I must say, I'm impressed with her skills. She's a natural...whipping out a couple posts a day and already obsessing over her stats - Oy!

Anyhoo...how does this relate to my post, you ask. Well, in one of her posts this week, Bella shared her favorite things to wear on a casual day { baseball t-shirt, shorts and converse tennis } and asked her "readers" to share their favorite things to wear. I thought it was a brilliant idea and decided to borrow it. Now that I go into an office most days and must dress up like a big girl, I really appreciate casual weekend days. These wish list picks are my go-to style.

1. hester reading glasses - kate spade

2. belted trench coat in red - target

3. striped shawl collar top - anthropologie

4. cropped skinny jeans - old navy

5. opal applique clutch - mar y sol

6. block letter initial necklace
7. play hooky bracelet - kate spade

7. navy toms - 

What do you love to wear on casual days?

{ thursday thoughts... }

wise words from one of my faves