Apologies!

I realize I haven't posted anything in a very long time! I've been busy! I'm redoing my apartment. So between that, taking care of Jaden, cleaning, and cooking... and well... being a mom, I haven't had much time on the computer :/. I'm just about done with my kitchen though! All I have left is to finish the drift wood on my cabinets and a bench for the table that Tyler is making.
I wish I took a before picture. It looked so different!

 the black wall is chalk board paint. I'm excited to try it out!

 i found this branch on a hike. Made this myself : ).

 painted chalkboard paint on the jars for storing tea.

 chalkboard fridge DIY

 Like the open cabinets concept not done with them yet though...

jars for storing baby snacks.

In my opinion everything needs a little more color, but still is a working progress : )

These are some inspirations a like for some more to add to make it better:

 like this pattern for something. I'm thinking to paint a plain wooden stole I have in there.

 Love this for a wall. I have some vintage spoons like this that I don't use too.

LOVE this idea for the pieces of driftwood I'm going to put on the cabinets.

Boo Plastic Bags : (

 Surfrider foundation

 

• In some parts of the ocean, there are 6 pounds of plastic bags for every pound of plankton.
• Over 100,000 marine animals are killed each year from plastic bags.
• There are 2 plastic gatherings in our oceans that have reached a size bigger than the united states.

So what can we do? Use reusable bags! I like using ones I buy from Whole Foods. They always have really nice designs and are only $1. They do rip easily though. Here are some that cost a little more, (although not too much) but are extremely durable.

 

1. Envirosax: I have one of these and it is great! It hold up to 44lbs so definitely durable... Plus, fully washable and won't fade.

2. BAGGU: Comes in great trendy prints and folds up into a small square that fits right in your pocket!

If 1 out of every 5 people used reusable bags instead of plastic, we would save 330,560,000,000 bags in one lifetime!

captivating book:

I would love so much to get Jaden this book...

The Boy Who Bit Picasso

one piece swimsuits?

Just love these. Who says one pieces have to be lame?

Black Milk

Stella McCartney Kids

AHH! : ) : )

Stella McCartney Kids

Summer Festivals Check list

Summer is just around the corner! Which means festival time. And of course festivals always bring out the boho in anyone... even if you've never had an ounce of hippie in you before.
So this is my summer festival check list:

• Flowy dress or skirt
• Boots you don't mind getting a little dirt on
• sandals!
• cropped tops ( this is your chance to try them out if you were too self conscious before. Trust me EVERYone will be showing skin... everyone.)
• hat (either fendora just to look stylish orrrr a big floppy one to prtect you from the sun)
• shorts (denim cut off daisy dukes, high rise for an extra omff ;) )
• bikini top of course
• lots of jewelry LOTS
• cool printed blanket 
• sunscreen
• BODY PAINT!

inspirations: