disney...

went to Disneyland and California Adventure...who would've known that it would be so crowded. yikes! Oh well...was fun anyway. Love all the punkins, halloween decorations and pirates...arrgg....! xoxo

unexpected treat...

from a co-worker...love that...such a sweet little arrangement! Love the people that I work with...so thoughtful! Can't wait to see that one tall posie bloom! xoxo

good book...

love those kind of books that you can't put down...P.S. I love you by Cecelia Ahern was one of them. Just found out that there will be a movie based on this book soon too! oxox

new album...

finally bought a new album...my old one was busting at the seams. Love these scrapworks albums with 3 rings...so much easier than the others. Now if someone would design a 12 X 12 album that would house all my pages that have goodies that extend over the page...just a bigger page protector would work...end up cutting all mine open to fit the pages...oh well...maybe someday. so now on to my next project...organizing all my magazine clippings that I've saved for years...bound and determined to get more organized. xoxo

palm springs...

just a few photos from last weeks palm springs trip. We have been going for a mini vacation there for over 10 years for my birthday and always look forward to it! Soaking up the sun and relaxing with our friends...what could be better? Kinda felt out of place when we went downtown and there was a motorcyle rally going on...so many lights and leather! What a combination! This year we decided to check out the Living Desert and we were pleasantly surprised. Loved the giraffes and the model train exhibit! Off to celebrate my mom-in-laws birthday today! Hope you all have a great weekend! xoxo

home...

from a long weekend in Palm Springs. will post a couple pictures later! hope you're having a great week! xoxo

happy birthday...

to a special lady! Can't wait to celebrate with you! You deserve to have the best day ever! I am thankful you are my mom and my friend! Wishing you a fantastic birthday! xoxox.....

apples, apples...

and more apples! Went to Oak Glen today with friends! Had a great time and delish food! Came home with apple pie, apple cider, apple butter, raspberry syrup (for the apple pie) and apple cinnamon honey and some apples, of course! Good thing dave and i both like them! Can't wait to go back! xoxo

color blog...

you can now see all the fun bags over on the designing with color blog! Had fun decorated this crop in style bag! Wouldn't mind decorating a messenger style one too! Love that once I get tired of it, it can be changed! xoxo

just a few photos to share from today...

love that owl...think I have to name him...hmmm...love having my little snips of tuille handy. How fun to see an original mini today on the freeway...shhh....probably shouldn't be taking photos while i'm driving! Was smaller than the newer minis! Love Urban Outfitters and the way they merchandise thier windows and displays...just had to get a shot cause I loved the way the palm trees are reflected in the window. hope you having a great weekend! xoxo

stay tuned...

for something fun....here's a sneak peek...xoxo

missing you already...

Gary and Chihiro! Still thinking about what a great time we had this past weekend. Thank you Chihiro for all my beautiful treats and treasures...they are beautiful as are you! Can't wait to play with them! A couple photos from our busy weekend...more details over on my mom's blog! xoxo

freestyle challenge & the weekend...

ready for a new freestyle challenge? check it out over here! excited to see what you come up with!

amazing weekend...will share a couple photos later. spent some time with my brother and his girlfriend from Japan...my new friend. went to Disneyland...the fireworks were amazing...can't wait to go back!

Hope you all had a great weekend! xoxo

happy birthday...

to my brother who I adore! Hope you're having a great time in Vegas! Can't wait to celebrate with you this weekend! xoxo

TGIF...

love that it's Friday! Whew...what a busy week! Just thought I would share some photos from our summer trip in Kentucky! We went to this amazing Shaker Village that was so inspiring! xoxoxo

love me some color...

go and get yourself some "Designing with Color". Just got it at my lss (local scrapbook store for my non-scrapbooking family and friends) and am savoring it! Every page is inspirational! xoxo

another great weekend...

whew...wish there were more weekends and less weekdays. Another great one! Started out with lots of treats on friday at work and going to our favorite sushi place that night. Saturday was nice and relaxing...went to the Oasis to hang out for a few hours while Dave went to a meeting. Hi Echo...fun to hang out with you! Got Emily's cute new Fontwerks alpha stampies...way to go em! Can't wait to play with them! Went today with my mom and dave to a local antique flea market (that's where that shoe chair photo was taken. Then went to lunch and to see Little Miss Sunshine. Loved it and can't wait to see it again! We have a new clothes store in our neighborhood too...thanks to my hubby I have a few new things. Umbrella decorated cupcakes were delish and from my mom...lucky us...thanks mom! xoxox

photos from the weekend...

of the shops in south pasadena and the getty...hope you're having a great week! xoxo

Jason Mraz...

concert was the end to a fantastic weekend. Went to the Jason Mraz gig at the Belly Up last night. This was the last concert of this tour so unfortunately you won't be able to see him anytime soon...in concert at least....but if you ever get a chance to go see him perform in concert....you MUST run don't walk! Jason and his band was/is so entertaining! How lucky am I to have a friend who is part of my work family that would invite me to be a VIP with her (as her son is Jasons manager)? Loved the gnome that the percussionist brought with him on stage...when I got home I told Dave about it and he said don't you get it? metroGNOME...silly me...of course...the guys in the band need to carry a metronome to stay in tempo...go figure! Loved it nonetheless! But more importantly love my sweet friend, Theresa! Thanks "SafeT", Bill and Jason! xoxo

happy birthday...

Dawne Renee Pitts! Hope you're special day is filled with all things yummy...including a starbucks treat! A little sumpin' is heading your way...xoxox

busy bee....

doing lots of things this weekend and hoping to have some photos to share later! Went to Zinnia in Pasadena yesterday and walked around So. Pasadena. Zinnia is a really fun small store with lots of little trinkets and treasures for paper artsy schtuff! You should check it out if you're in that area! Then went to the Getty and had dinner at "The Restaurant". Really nice up there...you can see all the way to the ocean and all of Los Angeles. Going today to a special birthday party for 2 sweet girlies who turn 3. Hope you're having a great Labor Day weekend too! xoxo