{A great recipe for fun}

{a few pictures from Sun City}

I answered my cell phone the other day and my friend on the other end asked if I were having a good day. I said, "Yes, it is a really great day". Then she accused me of thrifting. She knows me all too well because that is exactly what I was doing. For me a good treasure hunt is theraputic. The best part of the whole scenario was that I had really great company, the sky was blue, it was in the 70's and and the sun was shining down. Angela (queen thrifter) & I ventured to what I call thrift store row in Sun City. It is in the heart of a place where the average age is also in the 70's (don't quote me on that one;-) so you can imagine the prospects of a great quality vintage piece.

Here is a sampling of the loot. Did you know pineapples are the symbol of hospitality? I also think the plates look a little Kelly Wearstler-ish.

Jamie Herzlinger

I recently had the great pleasure of meeting up with Jamie Herzlinger. After a sweet discussion and becoming acquainted with her work I think it is safe to say that she is a cut above. Besides being very nice, Jamie is educated and has such a refined sense of style....oh and really great hair. Guess what, she even lives here in Arizona. Stay tuned for more from Jamie because I think she has some great things to come.

The above images are some of my favorite but to view more of Jamie's work go here.

I am dying over so many of the details in these images. Did you notice the ceiling above the orange desk? And those bathrooms, oh my!

P.S. - She even blogs over here and may just give some really great design insight and tips. Something about velcro and drapes....

P.S.S. - I hope I didn't scare Jamie when I asked her if I could come and pet some of her fabric:-) I think there may be a few out there that may understand wanting to pet fabric.

I thought I would have time to get my "real" post together. It's a coming but for now Happy Veteran's Day! I am so excited to have the girls home from Kindergarten. We are going on a field trip today for sure. If it were up to Maile, we would be hunting for the Lost Dutchman treasure in the Superstition Mountains...

I myself kind of wished for a block of time to read like the above girl. I am currently reading The Help and enjoying getting into the different characters.

{Photo via the talented Jake Curtis}

[Claridge Hotel's Rebranding}

I am totally taken with the rebranding for the Claridge Hotel in London. It was done by Construct, a London design studio. To read more about it go here.

The Claridge Hotel has most recently been a buzz because some of their recently renovated rooms were designed by Diane Von Furstenburg. For a quick refresher here is a peak at a couple of the rooms DVF designed:

A few more shots from the hotel's website...

My reservation @ Super 8 suddenly ain't lookin so great...

{color radar}

I really love the above space by Jeffers Design Group...those colors. Kind of reminded me of my home...well not exactly the decor but the fact that I can't seem to keep the back door shut with so many kids in and out. I wonder how many times I say, "Shut the door". Thank goodness for such great weather this week.

Also on my color radar besides the above is a new shade of lipstick I would love to try. According to Heather the below color to try is called heatwave by Nars..it is what the below model is sporting.

{a few from the weekend]

A few happy images from the weekend.

Get your ribbon candy now stocked by the box @ Michaels.

Dollar ornaments to decorate Christmas packages @ Walley World.

Thrifted dollar borgello and needlepoint pillows to add a bit of fun to sisters nursery. Liza is having another girl.

Finally got to wear my older Pendelton wool blazer and loving wearing more than one belt at a time.

The boys looked so handsome in their own little blazers. Did you know that many retail establishments give a discount for mothers with multiples if you buy more than one of the same exact item. Made me happy.

I have a sister serving a mission for our church in the great state of Michigan and I just read her email that she sent to the family. I reckon it is getting cold in those parts. If you see her give her a great big warm hug from me..unless you are a male around the age of 18 to 30..she is suppose to focus on being a little nun-ish..hehe. (did I really use the term reckon)

{Pink Christmas}

I could not help but share these images today. I mean Christmas magazines are already in full force so why hold back on a Christmas spread that I have been looking at since last year to use as inspiration for this year. Last time I was IKEA I spotted a bunch of lighted paper stars like the ones that hang over the bed in the above and think a few white stars would be pretty to include in this years decor. I also love so many of the elements in this scene like the fur, the fresh garlands and wreaths, the pink, and the awesome wrapping papers and trims. I actually recently pulled the bottom picture from Will's blog because I recognized it as being in the same home so I had to include in the post. To see the home not all decorated for the holidays go here.

Well I was planning on hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim this weekend but my friend was put on the injured list so I just got word that the trip will be put on hold. Now I have high hopes to work on some projects this weekend. It is actually kind of nice to finally have a weekend with nothing on the agenda...therefore I am signing off until next week.

Have a great weekend friends!