happy friday lovelies. has your week been everything you dreamed it would be or have you just made it through by the skin of your teeth? i find myself in the latter of the categories. while feeling a little scathed, however, i still find myself feeling triumphant. i managed another 3 days with 4 kids on my own. this is not for the faint of heart. although, it will make you feel quite faint. i’m tired and day dreaming about sleep and lots of it. and on that subject, doesn’t liam brave look so sweet? like a angel or cherub who at one glance might melt your heart into a pool of sweet churned butter.
well, before that there was this and lots of it.
every day and all of the days last week and the week before that.
the stay in bed game is a serious one and this kid is my most accomplished player. and, i can tell you right now that he doesn’t like to loose. that is not a bad quality, just a trying one to the opponent. anyhow, after many looks like the one above, lots of running up and down the never ending hallway, hiding in the drapes, the doorbell ringing and 12 trips to the bathroom i lost the game. and the winner. he fell asleep on the couch and i was left wondering, how can such a little person have such a big will.
i suppose i’m coming to terms with a solution that i’m not fond of . . . no more naps. there goes 6 hours in my week of work time that i have no idea where or how i’ll make up but it has to be better than making up after the go to bed negotiations. i’ve done this 2 other times and survived and i’ll survive this (i know a bit dramatic). the hardest part is just coming to terms with it (i think) and moving on to the next stage.
when did your kids stop napping. was it traumatic for you? liam is 3 1/2 and if i remember correctly my older two stopped around the same age.
and speaking of naps, i hope you get a few this holiday weekend! xo
A FEW OF MY FAVES THIS WEEK +
01 / i’ve never really wanted to make my own light fixture, until now.
02 / i need one of kids to hurry up and have a birthday so i can throw this party.
03 / healthy cookies involving oatmeal, chocolate + peanut butter? i’m in.
04 / great design with kids in mind. you know know it’s a favorite topic of mine.
05 / this is such a fascinating take on personal style. i’m going to read it another time or two.
i also write for euro style lighting. do you look for inspiration in public places?
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happy friday! ok, i know this is not my normal fave friday photos of the week but i haven’t taken a ton nor had time to go through them. and, i apologize that this photo is is so grainy (you can see it properly, along with the rest of the gorgeous home here). i did a big no no and increased the size, but the truth is i just love it so much that i wanted to post it. i’m totally loving the black and white situation carried outdoors. we are going to be cleaning up our deck and bringing up the patio furniture and i’m so wishing that i could recover our (pink) cushions in black and then find a pretty flower chandy like that. viola …. porch heaven!
these past few weeks and next coming ones are crazy schedule wise. i’m trying my best to just take it day by day. tonight we are finally celebrating rocco’s birthday and tomorrow night we are going out on a date. and, in between and after that there are a million practices, school parties, organizing and errands to do.
what about you? tell me your weekend is going to be super relaxing and let me hear all about it!
have a happy one, lovelies! xo
i also write for euro style lighting and this weeks post is super fun (or should i say how to create it in your home).
A FEW OF MY FAVES THIS WEEK +
01 / would you make homemade wrapping paper? i would.
02 / spring cleaning? how about your pantry?
03 / i still ooh and ahh over her house.
04 / i should be eating this but i’d rather be eating this (it just says welcome summer).
05 / does anybody watch this? someone told me that the girl looks like me when i was younger. i’m now kind of sucked in and missing my 18 year old face.
also, don’t forget the tree trial + discount with honest for La La Lovely readers.
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what a week. it has been a bit of whirlwind and i don’t expect that to change for the next few weeks. i’ve actually been spending time away from the computer and have been decorating and styling for original conference. it’s always kind of refreshing to step away from the screen and watch ideas and creativity come to life. ideas always seem to abound and i constantly curate images online but to see the ideas take form and come to life is nothing short of 3D…at least for me. can’t wait to share more.
when i have been home, we have been sneaking outside here and there. we joined polarn o. pyret for their everyday a play day campaign which means we committed to playing outside everyday, rain or shine. and can i just tell you that it has rained every. single. day this week (cold, almost snow type of rain). it resulted in some new rain boots which made for very happy little boys. anyways, i love po.p’s concept which is ….there is no bad weather, only bad clothing (i’m a huge fan of their stripes. mine have been wearing the same pair for a year and a half).
despite all of the cold and rain (and maybe even snow tomorrow – yes, in april!) my heart has been so warmed in cheering on my friend, rebekah, as her book launched this week (did you enter the giveaway?).
what about you, friends? how has your week been?
A FEW OF MY FAVES THIS WEEK +
01 / i’m a little late to the game on these movies. but this one looks so good.
02 / an office makeover that makes you want to work.
03 / friday night is always pizza night. wish this was on the menu.
04 / the perfect weekend outfit.
i also write for euro style lighting. you can read my post on modern design elements for a great playroom here.
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some clothing in photos c/o of polarn o. pyret
how was your week? mine was up and down and everywhere in between. ikea was our big adventure for spring break week (i know, kind of sad). is it strange that my 3 year old thinks a trip to ikea is fun? the day after, he said, “can we go back to ikea today?” that would be my liam brave who looks like the little old man (above) and talks like one too. we had fun just hanging around the house and playing games like pigeon, pigeon, ostrich (my version of duck, duck, goose) and jelly monster, which is a new game we made up.
and yesterday… yesterday was one of those where a whole bunch of random and pretty amazing things happened all in one day. the kind of things that make you just stop and say, “really? did that just happen? how. did. that. happen.?” and really, all you can do is smile and have a thankful and grateful heart.
A FEW OF MY FAVES THIS WEEK +
01 / i wouldn’t mind one of these for mother’s day.
02 / do you lie to yourself? a great article + #10 made me snort.
03 / this collaboration is darling and i want them for my darlings.
04 / i really really want to make one or two or three of these.
05 / want to do a small thing to share #mightylove ?
also, you can read my 5 tips for successful collaborations here and see some of my friday favorites over here.
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this week. well, everyone is still getting over their colds, including me. no fun. in fun news, i did get to spend a day out shopping by myself (thank you mom) which was so nice. i was suppose to go to ikea to get organizational things for my closet (that is still a disaster) and i never made it there. i took way too long at the mall getting things i didn’t really need but pretty much love (more on that next week). oh, well! sometimes it’s good to just wander a bit. but, i still need to get to ikea. i may try to brave it tomorrow with all four little la la’s. maybe. because, did i mention that spring break starts tomorrow? and, i’m not gonna lie, i’m a little afraid of it. i wish i could tell you that i have this activity planned and that craft organized but i don’t. i’m in survival mode. you know the feeling, right? sometimes it just good to admit these things.
and in the midst of surviving i am almost forgetting that this weekend is easter. candies. yes. cute outfits. yes. time with family. yes. but for me easter is about…new life. hope. second chances. and love. and i wish you all of those things this easter weekend, lovelies!
on another note, if you subscribe via e-mail i’ve heard that the e-mails aren’t going out. i’m working on it and will have the issue resolved soon. thanks for your patience!
A FEW OF MY FAVES THIS WEEK +
01 / we haven’t done a thing w/ eggs yet but this is the plan.
02 / by some sweet potatoes this weekend + make these (trust me!).
03 / i’m super happy for this lovely lady.
04 / i love every detail this playroom + this living room both designed by emily.
05 / are you already thinking about getting in shape for summer?
06 / this monday’s mess was a pretty one.
hi lovelies. it’s the end of another week. it’s been a long one here. Luke has been sick all week. we have been sick a lot this year, which we are not used to…i’m so over it. today my mom said, “well, there is no keeping the germs out, it’s like your running a pre-school here,” why yes, it sort of is like that. i didn’t take any pictures this week but these are a a few of my faves from vacation last month.
so my only plans for the weekend are to take care of my littles, hopefully finish my closet and go on a date night (fingers crossed).
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you know when something is a slim chance (or a fat chance for that matter…i mean don’t they pretty much mean the same thing? anyways, i’m going with slim today)? well, i’m there focusing on the chance and forgetting the slim. is there anything in your life that you want to happen pretty badly but the chances are slim? i’ve got a slim chance on the horizon. it involves a trip. a trip i could possibly work out if i pushed hard enough, yet i feel like i shouldn’t push it (ever feel that way?). but in my mind i’m going. there is always a chance, right?
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these kinds of things always happen the week you return from vacation. you know, giant mammoth snowstorms. as much as i’m ready to be done with winter (the constant passing around of viruses and being trapped indoors, that is) i always welcome a snowstorm. heck, i secretly wish for a blizzard every year.
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