{ making me smile... }

 lovely eiffel tower + balloons image spotted here

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...


Gathering for family birthday celebrations this weekend.


Making Valentines with Bella. We've narrowed it down to these or these. I love Nichole's idea too.


Why French Parents are Superior. An interesting and worthwhile read. What do you think?


Planning a surprise pink breakfast for Valentine's Day.


This haircut. Tempted! {Love her outfit, too.}

Enjoy your weekend. Meet you all back here next week. 

{ making me smile... }

petals by bike

a dreamy cottage

a weekend without plans

twilight thursdays at the zoo

blueberry + blue cheese dip (delish!)

do tell...what is making you smile today?

{ making me smile... }

this movie (loved!)

making time to blog

our garden in full bloom

weekend plans to go blueberry picking with friends

reading through Bella's 3rd grade memory book (priceless!)

what's making you smile today, friends?

{ making me smile... }

barbecuing in our backyard on warm Spring nights

the rewards of {finally} developing my film

matching mother/daughter sandals for summer

buying bunches of sweet peas at the farmer's market

taking baby steps back to blogging

{ making me smile today... }

this vintage caravan

one-on-one time with my favorite girl this weekend

the scent of wisteria outside my bedroom window

the warm spring sunshine on my face

these striped ballet flats

what's making you smile today?

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