scenes from the kitchen series

there is just something about pictures of industrial kitchens

and the work and tools going into it all
that fascinates me.

the natural light and lack of staging in this

scenes from the kitchen series

at sweet fine day

only makes it all the more glamorous.

a few happies.

a little free printable above to brighten the day

and indeed my day would be full of rainbows

if i were to be found in any 

of these amazing bright vintage shoes.

they just ooze happy, don't you think?

fancying.

this room.

love the gallery wall, especially that

little drawer hanging on the wall 

with treasures sitting in it.

{from design sponge}

a happy summer picnic.
what a sweet little girl's birthday this could be.
and i happen to have a sweet
little girl with a birthday on the horizon...
 {from h&m via black eiffel}

making my own summer skirt.
love the fabric.
you should make one, too.
{from say YES! to hoboken}

this super cozy bed...and the summery 

feeling it imposes.

{from here via a merry mishap}

this girl's wildly rockin hair. 

oh, what i wouldn't do for thick messy curls.

{from how i met your style via you are my fave}

this old railway turned 

park/garden/gathering space

above the city 

just sounds like one of the most brilliant 

ideas ever.

{from hither and thither}

brainstorm

 i love these atlas prints

from brainstorm print and design.

i would love to have the whole set

to hang in my kids' room.

wear.make.do.

wear a lovely braid in your hair this weekend.  laid-back and fancy all at the same time.
make these delicious looking drinks.  mix it up with that big watermelon in your fridge.
do find yourself some sparklers and stay up late tonight with your kids or friends. (or order them now and plan some 4th of july fun...).

a happy summer party!

i was recently the lucky recipient of a

party-in-a-box

from the lovely melanie of you are my fave.

she sent us all sorts of goodies for a

first day of summer ice cream party.

she certainly knows how to find the very best

little prizes to personalize a party.

i don't think i ever want to do my own

party shopping again...

all three of my kids declared this our best party ever.

melanie, you should sell themed parties in a box

for people to custom order.

you open it up, set everything out and

wow your family and friends.

i did have a go at making my own

ice cream cone holder using these

ever-so-simple directions.
my kids thought it was amazing.
i do love anything that is simultaneously
easy for me and impressive to my kids...

melanie also included a popsicle mold,

so we made strawberry lemonade popsicles as well...

oh, and root beet floats...

and what party is complete

without an impromptu little photo booth...

happy summer!

fancying.

 al fresco dining.

there is little more wonderful

than dining outdoors 

under happy lights.

{from 100 layer cake}

 everything about his photo.

i adore bernhard lang's entire aerial photo series.

fascinating.

{from bernhard lang}

swimming.

it is kind of all i think about these days...

{from free people via pinterest}

this lovely ring.

designed by an architecture student

who makes jewelry on the side.

all her pieces are equally stunning.

go have a look.

{from mirta via miss moss}

this picture i could not stop staring at.

gives me the heebeejeebees...if that is a word.

{from bread came sliced}

this cast iron vintage casserole pan

is oh so amazing. 

too bad its sold....it is oh so lovely.

{from blue flower vintage}

and lastly these too sweet little girlie shoes.

so classic and edgy all at once.

{from my little attitude}

the burning house

i really love this idea.

really, really love it.

the burning house is photos
of only the things you would take with you,
 say, if your house were burning.
ultimately, your prized possessions.
to be more regularly conscious of this idea
i believe would allow us to live more
simplistically and happily.
i would actually love to know what my kids
would choose...
but probably wouldn't put it in
terms of their house burning...

(this fascinating site found via seesaw)

what would you bring?

wear.make.do.

wear this sweet summery look and be off to the beach for goodness sakes!
make  some super soft and gooey cinnamon rolls for friends and family.
do go watch this video on the swing project....instant chills and happiness; i assure you.

for the love of coffee.

i admit it.

i am a bit of a coffee snob.

my most recent favorite spot

for super duper delicious coffee

is royal at the biltmore.

just as good as royal at the market,

but closer to my house.

good, good stuff.