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happy friday!

{flower photographs from the farmers market}

have a fabulous weekend!

even though it's hot, it's still fall.

via Watson Studios via Style Me Pretty

I'm working on a few fall projects around the house even though it feels like summer.  Making a wreath is one of them.  I'm curious, is your door dressed up this season? 

heat waaaaaaaaaaaaave.

(photo taken by my fiancé)
sun setting
days have been hot.
nights have been warm and peaceful.
we are loving this heat wave in the city.

tranquility.

an escape to lake tahoe for the weekend...
sand harbor
one of my favorite places on earth. 
edgewood 
rainbow after the 10 minute storm
partner in crime+our attempt at a self timed pic {outfits not planned! reminds me of a 90's family photo}
little mojito time...
mixed in with hot cocoa time...
my aunt ran the Lake Tahoe Marathon this weekend {so proud of you!} & my cousin placed 2nd in the 10K! people above are soaking in the lake after their runs...
best trip ever. 
hope everyone is enjoying their week so far!

happy fall! + wellies by season

spring '10, summer '09, fall '10, winter '09

I found this little hidden gem in my drafts this morning.  I'm guessing it was created on a rainy day? Late last year? But I thought it was appropriate since it has a shot of fall in it. 

Anyway, this post makes me truly miss all the seasons on the East Coast.  Especially the Fall in Boston when the air is crisp and the leaves are changing. Very jealous of ya'll who live where there are seasons {even in the winter...I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that actually enjoys the snowy cold days}!

{organizing inspiration}

inspired by all these images off of this website. take a look...
I had to search their website for the above journals and I'm glad I did...
LOVE the color of them and that there is an envelope inside the back cover.  I typically glue in an envelope into all my journals/day planners to keep loose papers or inspiration photographs.  
a few more...

and lastly, a handful of more inspiring images
cute sticker sheets below



find everything here!

a little bit of life lately...


really enjoyed the September issue this year, but still can't believe how quickly time has passed!
if you're in SF, you must try Delfina
a favorite fall color, you don't know jacques!
bakery by SFO, delicious!
a morning in SF
a trip up to Healdsburg last weekend!  look at those grapes! it's about to be harvest!
lavender roses from the patio

enjoy your Tuesday! 

{a pop of purple}

I've always loved a pop of purple in the fall.  Here are two oldies that I've used and one newbie...  MAC: up the amp- a bright shade of lilac that can be toned down with a little clear gloss. OPI: pamplona purple is like having skittles for nails-such a fun dose of color.  Lastly, bare escentuals: moonshine is a new product that I adore- a very subtle purple eye-shadow that is easy to apply on the go!

Organizing Tips for the Holidays

As the Holidays quickly approach us, tips on keeping wrapping paper, ribbon and coupons organized always catch my eye. Real Simple {I wrote directly onto the images I scanned} had a few creative ideas that I loved. First of all, the tension rod for wrapping paper is genius. I have the perfect place in my cabinet to set this up. Second, the paper towel holder for ribbon. I can pick up a paper towel holder at a thrift store for nothing and finally keep my ribbon easily accessible, and not such a disaster!
Lastly, coupons on a spindle...
This might be something you could keep by the front door near the Holidays.  Companies tend to overload my mailbox, inbox, etc. with coupons and it would be nice to have a spot for easy access before I start my shopping! Speaking of the Holidays, I can't believe it's already the middle of September!   

*Images scanned from Real Simple October 2011
*Holiday Organizing post from the past

happy friday!

{only spot that was free to take a quick shot of the flowers was the bench...time to clean up the house}

just some pretty flowers on this friday evening!
hope everyone has a nice weekend!

love this product! {macadamia} healing oil spray


I had family and friends stay with me this past weekend and I have to share this product that my sister used on my wild hair.  For starters, my hair is frizzy (without product), wavy/curly and I have a lot of it.  I've been using moroccanoil to tame it for a few years but I think I might like this stuff better. It's much lighter and you only need two sprays...flip your head over and spray once on the bottom layer of your hair and spray once on the top layer {on the bottom of your hair-not roots}. Run your fingers through your hair a few times and you're done. I was able to blow dry my hair without any other products or a round brush....which is huge for my hair.  You can get it here.