flea markets, yard sales, craigslist
volkswagen
The VW brand grabbed a hold of me early on and never let go. Perhaps it's because my parents brought me home from the hospital as a newborn in a VW beetle or the fond childhood memories I have from our ten week road trip across the United States in a VW bus. I've personally owned 2 jettas, a new beetle, and a pasaat. My ultimate dream car...the convertible bug of course.!
the flat iron
hands down, the best invention EVER. All you wavy/frizzy haired girls out there know what I'm talking about.
paint
I love the instant gratification of freshening up a piece of furniture or a room with a new coat of paint. My hubby jokes that he never knows what color rooms he's going to come back to upon returning home from a business trip.
San Francisco
this smile
Ok...this one is not so random, but I couldn't resist...Grateful doesn't even begin to describe my feelings for this smile {toothless and all!}. It greets me each and every morning and I can't imagine my life without it.
Nothing beats the thrill of the hunt. Some of my favorite jaunts have included a weekend girls trip to the Pasadena Rose Bowl flea market, the Alameda Point Collectibles and Antiques Fair, and the ultimate excursion to the Paris flea market.
a souvenir I picked up from the Paris flea market
volkswagen
The VW brand grabbed a hold of me early on and never let go. Perhaps it's because my parents brought me home from the hospital as a newborn in a VW beetle or the fond childhood memories I have from our ten week road trip across the United States in a VW bus. I've personally owned 2 jettas, a new beetle, and a pasaat. My ultimate dream car...the convertible bug of course.!
the flat iron
hands down, the best invention EVER. All you wavy/frizzy haired girls out there know what I'm talking about.
paint
I love the instant gratification of freshening up a piece of furniture or a room with a new coat of paint. My hubby jokes that he never knows what color rooms he's going to come back to upon returning home from a business trip.
image source: domino magazine
Old fashion soda shoppes
Sitting at the counter with my favorite scoop...sheer bliss.
Old fashion soda shoppes
Sitting at the counter with my favorite scoop...sheer bliss.
San Francisco
I grew up visiting my grandparents in San Francisco and exploring this magical city many a weekends with my parents, who were both born and raised there. As amazing as my travels to Paris and Positano were, San Francisco will always have my heart and I'm so grateful to still live so close to it.
image by Thomas Hawk
Ok...this one is not so random, but I couldn't resist...Grateful doesn't even begin to describe my feelings for this smile {toothless and all!}. It greets me each and every morning and I can't imagine my life without it.
I live a blessed life and have much for which I'm thankful and grateful. To those of you who know me, know me... {i hope} I've told you how much I love and appreciate you. And to my imaginary friends...thank you for stopping by and sharing a bit of your week with me. Your visits are truly appreciated. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving/pre-winter holiday weekend!!!
i thought it couldn't get any better after that lovely pic of your little sprite...how could it?!
ReplyDeletewhat color are those eyes?! wow.
but i did giggle at the imaginary friends mention...see?! i'm right, aren't i?! we ARE all imaginary friends! xoxo and happy day tomorrow!
Karey...you coined the imaginary phrase and i couldn't resist borrowing it. ;) How cool would it be to all meet up and become real friends some day. happy, happy day to you too. xoxo ~Suzanne
ReplyDeletewait a minute did i write this? ha, we both have some random sameness. have a happy thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteLove the blog today and Congrats on the surprise! Well deserved praise...
ReplyDelete...Steve
Oh Suzanne! This is just wonderful! I love them and I think that your little one is just so beautiful and sweet!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy, happy thanksgiving my friend!
xo
Melis
lovely...love the smile....happy thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteLoved to read your answet Suzanne! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWhat great answers .... and photos
ReplyDeletei love your list: flea markets, paint, old fashioned soda shoppes, and i hope next year, san fran. the story about the vw bus is so cute. and, your daughter is a beauty.
ReplyDeletehappy thanksgiving to you all!
wonderful selection of favourites - how adorable is your little girl, love the gappy smile - my boy lost 2 teeth and has 2 wiggling ones too! sweet!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the real simple feature!
You know why I loved this? Because we always get to see more of our fave bloggers from your great interviews, and this was a peek inside your own little brain! I am with you on the flatiron, fo sho, and that little smile would melt me too!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to slow down today and wish my friends a very Happy Thanksgiving weekend.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the toothless smile. I just posted one of my own and a discussion about the Tooth Fairy.
What a wonderful, wonderful list! I love how you think. That photo of your smilin' gal is delightful! Lucky you! Congrats on your office fame... I loved it from the first moment you transformed it.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite image above? My hometown. I grew up on the J Church streetcar line. I just love that old SF picture. As much as I love my country living, San Francisco will always have my heart, too!
xo
m
These were such charming little tidbits about you :)
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your list-wishing I could tag along with you to some flea markets!! Your daughter is precious and you are a remarkable woman! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou just gotta get that convertible!!