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{ discover * share * inspire }Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.comBlogger537125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-80373629809974776792012-02-10T11:40:00.000-08:002012-02-10T11:43:02.027-08:00{ making me smile... }<br />
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lovely eiffel tower + balloons image spotted <a href="http://myguidetohappiness.tumblr.com/post/2814726595" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Friday! What are you doing this weekend? Bella came up with the idea to tutor younger kids and she's been working on "lesson plans" all week. She invited a couple of little ones to come over Saturday so she can test out her teaching skills. So cute! Here are some other things making me smile...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Making Valentines with Bella. We've narrowed it down to <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68719941863/" target="_blank">these</a> or <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/40884309087055000/" target="_blank">these</a>. I love <a href="http://followgram.me/littlebrownpen/122586540294584854_2165045" target="_blank">Nichole's idea</a> too.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577196931457473816.html" target="_blank">Why French Parents are Superior</a>. An interesting and worthwhile read. What do you think?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Planning a surprise <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/139400550935808673/" target="_blank">pink breakfast</a> for Valentine's Day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/139400550935706277/" target="_blank">haircut</a>. Tempted! {Love her outfit, too.}</span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Enjoy your weekend. Meet you all back here next week. </span></i></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-60124666750729038922012-02-07T08:18:00.000-08:002012-02-07T12:32:35.054-08:00{ inspired interiors: dreamy whites }Hi everyone! I missed you yesterday. Did you have a good weekend? I had planned to start a painting project over the weekend, but I realized I still needed to do some more organizing so it was more purging and cleaning. I'm ready for that to be done already! I did take some time to browse a few blogs and <a href="http://pinterest.com/suzhopkins/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, which is where I stumbled upon Maria's lovely home. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15970775832451821164" target="_blank">Maria</a> owns the appropriately named, Dreamy Whites online shop and lives with her husband and 5 children on a horse ranch in California. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Honestly, I haven't been able to get this home out of my mind. It's images like these that make me want to bust out the paintbrush and paint everything white. Maria makes it look easy, but she does an amazing job carefully editing the elements in her home, mixing in different textures and subtle tones to give her spaces more depth and interest. When you have a few moments, you must browse the beautiful <a href="http://dreamywhites.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dreamy Whites blog</a> and french farmhouse inspired <a href="http://www.dreamywhitesonline.com/pages/shop_landing.htm" target="_blank">shop</a>--hours and hours of eye candy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Have a beautiful week!</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-25553719816300204362012-01-23T08:26:00.000-08:002012-01-25T07:47:35.533-08:00{ flower power }<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">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…</span><br />
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<em>Have a lovely week!</em></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-18600793253262559382010-07-09T11:33:00.000-07:002010-07-09T11:55:12.523-07:00{ making me smile... }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4777325549/" title=""Twilight Thursday" at the Sacramento Zoo by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4777325549_6d4db32f1d.jpg" width="480" height="355" alt=""Twilight Thursday" at the Sacramento Zoo" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.foodflowerstyle.com/journal/2010/6/19/petals-by-bike.html">petals by bike</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">a dreamy </span><a href="http://www.skonahem.com/inspirerande-hem/hemreportage/sprillans-nytt-sekelskifte/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">cottage</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">a weekend </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">without</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> plans</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saczoo.com/Page.aspx?pid=518"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">twilight thursdays</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> at the zoo</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">blueberry + blue cheese </span><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Blueberry-Blue-Cheese-Dip-130573"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">dip</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> (</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">delish!</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">do tell...what is making you smile today?</span></div><div><br /></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-16422852475513667662010-07-01T09:09:00.000-07:002010-07-01T09:09:00.062-07:00{ thursday thoughts }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.137278939.jpg" alt="CLOUD NINE (yellow)" width="430" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cloud nine </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44766006/cloud-nine-yellow"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">print</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> by studio mela</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-38793192652015831342010-06-28T08:09:00.000-07:002010-06-28T10:01:53.527-07:00{ monday morning blues }<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="DSCF0480 by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4742794616/"><img height="357" alt="DSCF0480" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4742794616_347f4662b1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We spent a positively perfect Sunday, blueberry picking and picnicking with friends.</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Even sweeter? Serving our fresh picks from this sweet vintage find...</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">the latest addition to my pyrex collection (thanks, mom!)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-58372353524678984942010-06-25T11:04:00.000-07:002010-06-25T11:20:09.272-07:00{ making me smile... }<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4733689238/" title="My summer garden by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1119/4733689238_4542715820.jpg" width="480" height="312" alt="My summer garden" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn9IMe5jmf0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">this movie</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> (loved!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">making time to blog</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">our garden in full bloom</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">weekend plans to go blueberry picking with friends</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">reading through Bella's 3rd grade memory book (priceless!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">what's making you smile today, friends?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-55091390013302738442010-06-10T08:54:00.000-07:002010-06-10T08:54:00.181-07:00{ thursday thoughts }<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4Cs5PknbAQoobdL8BC9X3SW_vE_778JDTEZwBbwYpbbO-Q0Ri4RF-iKNpN7flEh3m6kzRpvrO0RIFKae1ZTfER6aN9aUIbcnX6RXzCbaUBg65Z1B6b1LfjkO7zw95923-f0ZeH1ByQ7a/s1600/underdog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4Cs5PknbAQoobdL8BC9X3SW_vE_778JDTEZwBbwYpbbO-Q0Ri4RF-iKNpN7flEh3m6kzRpvrO0RIFKae1ZTfER6aN9aUIbcnX6RXzCbaUBg65Z1B6b1LfjkO7zw95923-f0ZeH1ByQ7a/s400/underdog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480664695576227090" /><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.keepcalmgallery.com/new/lpman-aardvark_manifesto.htm?browse=1">letterpress aardvark manifesto</a> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">from the Keep Calm Gallery</span><br /></span></span><br /></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-82614588256753391312010-05-07T00:18:00.000-07:002010-05-07T12:36:00.378-07:00{ art i heart: skippy designs }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.130593688.jpg" alt="Farmers Market 16x20" width="430" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.135693812.jpg" alt="Flea Market 16x20" width="430" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">How adorable are these Market prints by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/skippydesigns">Skippy Designs</a>? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I simply <i>must</i> have one!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I love strolling outdoor markets in the Springtime, don't you?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>Happy Weekend, friends!</i></span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-44884807800322442952010-05-06T07:07:00.000-07:002010-05-06T07:21:00.102-07:00{ thursday thoughts }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/o9zpxWTKFqqxppb42uJSrXHko1_400.jpg" alt="french-knot: mooiedingen: spacetowrite: arriana: (via liveelaughlovee) (via justbesplendid)" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">spotted <a href="http://girlyme.tumblr.com">here</a></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-63440097936275893212010-05-04T10:06:00.000-07:002010-05-04T11:59:08.104-07:00{ we left our hearts in san francisco }<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Over the weekend, we spent an incredible couple of days in San Francisco. In addition to seeing this <a href="http://www.peterpantheshow.com/">magical production of Peter Pan</a>, we had time to walk the city during the day. We decided to stay close to the F<a href="http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/">erry Building</a> and the strip along the piers...indulging in a perfect mix of tourist attractions and local hang-outs. I thought I'd share a few of the gems with you...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4578950248/" title="photo 2 by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4578950248_2d72e0c800.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="photo 2" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">clear skies above the ferry building</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{ ask a native...this is rare! }</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4578950248/" title="photo 2 by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4578321755/" title="photof by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4578321755_41cf62959d.jpg" width="480" height="480" alt="photof" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a visit isn't complete without a sweet treat from <a href="http://www.miette.com/">miette</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4578950134/" title="photo 5 by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4578950134_852a0a888a.jpg" width="480" height="328" alt="photo 5" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/gotts_roadside.php">Gott's Roadside.</a>..my new favorite lunch spot {dinner was good too! }</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4578950090/" title="photo 4 by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/4578950090_bfe79650cf.jpg" width="369" height="500" alt="photo 4" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I loved that it was warm enough to walk at night</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4578950050/" title="photo c by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4578950050_902af7feba.jpg" width="480" height="328" alt="photo c" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/11345472/san_francisco_ca/red_s_java_house.html">Red's</a> back deck was the perfect spot to enjoy our breakfast on a sunny San Francisco day</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4578321503/" title="photod by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4578321503_d9bebca817.jpg" width="480" height="480" alt="photod" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">shared smiles with family {my favorite part of the weekend}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Did I mention how hard it was to leave? </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. I panicked when I realized that I didn't have a digital camera for the weekend {ours was stolen recently}. Then I remembered the camera on my new iphone. I was pleasantly surprised by the results, especially after a little experimenting and post processing with <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camerabag/id291176178?mt=8">Camera Bag</a>.</span></div></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-67782463533948941632010-04-29T23:59:00.000-07:002010-04-30T00:34:47.188-07:00{ thursday thoughts }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0nn2vGSse1qa0xvno1_400.jpg" alt="girlinthemoon: yourhappyplace: callherhollywood:(via tigerlilywho)" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{ oh how i love this one! }</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">spotted <a href="http://gardenofsimple.tumblr.com/page/11">here</a></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-9356859825393965212010-04-27T10:23:00.000-07:002010-04-27T13:29:54.574-07:00{ making me smile... }<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/4553952906/" title="add a little shimmer by S.HOPtalk, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/4553952906_ca25117393.jpg" width="480" height="323" alt="add a little shimmer" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">barbecuing in our backyard on warm Spring nights</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10635494@N05/sets/72157623820903471/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">rewards</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> of {finally} developing my film</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">matching mother/daughter </span><a href="http://www.mysaltwatersandals.com/yoorsi.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sandals</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for summer</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">buying bunches of sweet peas at the farmer's market</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">taking baby steps back to blogging</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-85112462613829033192010-04-17T10:48:00.000-07:002010-04-17T10:49:37.318-07:00{ making my way back to you... }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3l2eQaz25Sg4aLx6AAyp3yuPXxs0-cKL3aZfc8Nq0KWSRccMjt1jHqVutefpKCn6TzKVq-M7U0UazTr-jzi5vEplCq78tdXx35MVDF2oRCBPnfcNDkJaHUs5RBQKtPH6IiBW1zU-h8oc/s400/Picture+10.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457122484039886386" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I miss you all & will be back soon...thanks for your patience!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">image spotted <a href="sfulb.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-04-07T14%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=12">here</a></span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-35685758629534517252010-04-01T10:36:00.000-07:002010-04-01T18:58:06.529-07:00{ thursday thoughts }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxcwzc0DiB1qa2txho1_400.png" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">spotted </span><a href="http://kellymccaleb.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-57871432116633064282010-03-26T15:18:00.000-07:002010-03-26T16:04:14.034-07:00{ weddings: a forever kind of love }<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Never mind that it's been nearly {ahem} 17 years since my own wedding, I still <i>love</i> weddings and all of the detail work that goes into them. So I was thrilled to discover that </span><a href="http://www.citizenhotel.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">my favorite </span></a><a href="http://www.citizenhotel.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">hotel</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> in town just revamped their </span><a href="http://citizenweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">wedding site</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and made sure to include oodles and oodles of lovely eye candy. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSs7PX8sYP2nNxLweTUKz3TC1_XjafJRAnArmwq5NvA7FA3v60HrN4W8y55C0IGkEyfhZdZRhKNxxPRvKBFTIGe1rdPDy6hyphenhyphenTfCMuISoPEGtXG-6zU-sJTbKlHgB7yFgwWipIjxJ1Zd8Pu/s400/table1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453079474853646130" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-171" title="S&B1" src="http://citizenweddings.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/sb12.jpg?w=645&h=645" alt="" width="480" height="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-191" title="S&B6" src="http://citizenweddings.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/sb62.jpg?w=645&h=645" alt="" width="480" height="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I am especially smitten with the fun details and the cheerful pops of yellow that highlight t<a href="http://citizenweddings.com/2010/03/15/spotlight-stevie-and-blake/">his Spring wedding</a>...all orchestrated on a DIY budget {my favorite kind!}.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Congratualtions </span><a href="http://wheremyheartresides.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ashlee</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">...the new </span><i><a href="http://citizenweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Eat, Drink & Be Married</span></a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> site looks amazing!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Additional wedding details <a href="http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2009/7/1/california-details-stevie-blake.html">here</a>. Images courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.sarahmaren.com/page/24"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sarah Maren Photography</span></a></div></div></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-17679701350937562432010-03-19T12:19:00.000-07:002010-03-19T12:41:53.795-07:00{ making me smile today... }<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz56s5yvaF1qzb2hmo1_500.jpg" alt="Constance 1956 Vintage Caravan (via snailtrail.co.uk vw camper hire)" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">this </span><a href="http://sweethomestyle.tumblr.com/post/442106060/constance-1956-vintage-caravan-via"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">vintage caravan</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">one-on-one time with my favorite girl this weekend</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the scent of wisteria outside my bedroom window</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the warm spring sunshine on my face</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">these striped <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3064965?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=shoes:women:flats&cm_ite=report_%27kimball%27_flat:278076&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=fDklYaGulKY-u9HqH5WpxsZGhlpCbsKF.Q#reviewAnchor">ballet flats</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>what's making you smile today?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I hope you'll forgive my extended absence here on S.HOPtalk...it's been a busy couple of weeks full of exciting new adventures. Please know that I miss hanging out with all of you and will return to a consistent posting schedule as soon as I'm able. xoxo</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-55893084687357439562010-03-13T08:05:00.000-08:002010-03-13T08:16:00.147-08:00{ constant cravings: vintage goodness }<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.129909076.jpg" class="grey_border" width="430" alt="Vintage Souvenir Golden Gate Bridge Pencil Sharpener." /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Have you had the opportunity to stop by </span><a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Victoria's</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> new </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lepetiteflea"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">le petite flea</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> etsy shop? As you might imagine, it's chock full of her delightful vintage finds. Last night, she posted </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=26536382"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the little gem</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> pictured above and I simply couldn't resist it. Treat yourself to a visit this weekend {and be sure to check it often...lucky for us, it's continually being updated }.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Happy Hunting!</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-63439182415618284852010-03-11T10:43:00.000-08:002010-03-11T10:45:09.855-08:00{ thursday thoughts }<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6CFt9WLEAVs2lic8FVHcjQGPqhrVsLJUMVpT9NB6U7mjX6p3vMvcC1_ByOJSb-BdgIbpC2cOYL_LcdfnjU-WqABGyKV-PltlyX1dhUptqFxcIg98d8ykdJxeYC2OrdgidMIaLR5uB6Sv/s1600-h/thursday+thoughts.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6CFt9WLEAVs2lic8FVHcjQGPqhrVsLJUMVpT9NB6U7mjX6p3vMvcC1_ByOJSb-BdgIbpC2cOYL_LcdfnjU-WqABGyKV-PltlyX1dhUptqFxcIg98d8ykdJxeYC2OrdgidMIaLR5uB6Sv/s400/thursday+thoughts.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447448932994119490" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">found </span><a href="http://maryruffle.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></a>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-80348222264191118482010-03-10T09:05:00.000-08:002010-03-10T09:05:00.238-08:00{ art i heart: mixed media artist laura amiss }<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Have you discovered mixed media artist, Laura Amiss?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.128527242.jpg" alt="It felt like Spring" width="430" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.121950818.jpg" alt="My Umbrella" width="430" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.125983957.jpg" class="grey_border" width="430" alt="It felt like Spring" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">I am in love with these <i>textile canvases</i> found in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraamiss">etsy shop</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Wouldn't one {or two} be cute in my home office?</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-28816664018586467032010-03-05T12:34:00.000-08:002010-03-05T12:46:17.780-08:00{ making me smile today... }<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksfu6bbKGW1qz4lwto1_500.png" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image </span><a href="http://maryelizabethinspire.tumblr.com/page/15"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a rare lunch date with my hubby</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the daffodils blooming in my garden</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">my new shorter {and perhaps a bit sassier?} haircut</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">plans for a girls weekend in the wine country next month</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">my daughter's cheerful, <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"happy friday!"</span></i> greeting this morning</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>What's making you smile today?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-68964941911915497402010-03-04T09:04:00.000-08:002010-03-04T23:41:02.272-08:00{ thursday thoughts }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku42jbMf861qzib6oo1_400.jpg" alt="tonightihatelovesongs: 472239364: ronapascual: loveandrazorblades: (via octobertwo)" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">spotted </span><a href="http://happythings.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></a></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-2442654095999715242010-03-03T10:51:00.000-08:002010-03-03T11:00:39.164-08:00{ best kept secrets }<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.125519994.jpg" alt="Customized Hammered Circle Secret Poetry Necklace in Sterling" width="430" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.113560542.jpg" alt="I Will Never Forget My Way Home Create Your Own Story Stack Set in Sterling and Amethyst" width="430" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.126997014.jpg" alt="Customized Secret Poetry Bangle in Sterling Silver with new beautiful lowercase font" width="430" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Stunning jewelry customized with <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">secret poetry</span></i>? Yes, please!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Discover more delights in the Delias Thompson </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/deliasthompson">etsy shop</a>.</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-20824447513094830182010-03-02T10:37:00.000-08:002010-03-02T11:47:28.497-08:00{ interior inspiration: good bones, great pieces }<div><br /></div><div><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6875" title="lm7" src="http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lm7.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="609" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6870" title="lm2" src="http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lm2.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="602" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6874" title="lm6" src="http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lm6.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="607" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6869" title="lm1" src="http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lm1.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="613" /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The rooms in our 1930s built home are relatively small, causing a fair share of tricky decorating dilemmas. So, I'm constantly on the hunt for tips on <i>making the most of small spaces </i>and instantly fell in love with this tiny<i> </i>Brooklyn Heights brownstone, which was decorated by the mother/daughter team behind the fabulous blog, <a href="http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/">Good Bones, Great Pieces</a>. Most of the pieces selected include some family history and are versatile enough to move from room-to-room and serve different functions (if necessary). I think the results are fabulous, don't you? </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Get the full scoop on this space, which was recently featured in <a href="http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/?p=6635">Traditional Home magazine.</a></span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885114954778284248.post-74583324696112398022010-02-26T10:42:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:50:46.398-08:00{ weekend plans }<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kurd66i9vb1qzpfcio1_400.jpg" alt="Jackie Rueda via Morning Light in my Room" class="the_photo" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recently, I was organizing one of our closets and {re}discovered an old <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_AE-1">Canon AE-1</a> camera </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">that my dad handed down to me years ago. I can't wait to play with it for the first time this weekend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>What do you have planned for the weekend, friends?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">image found <a href="http://maryruffle.tumblr.com/page/14#286359890">here</a>...my go-to resource for all things beautiful</span></div>Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04193326681679699850noreply@blogger.com12