Sunday, May 15, 2011

Enjoyment - Round 2

We're heading to Yosemite later in the week and I am both excited and nervous.  It's going to be 60 degrees which is cold for this self proclaimed wimpy girl from Southern California.  But the campground looks very promising and I am looking forward to a 4 day break from work, computers, homework and housework.  The families that we are traveling with have split up meals so I don't even have to cook most days!  Reason enough to celebrate :)  I have a few guest posts lined up that I hope you'll enjoy.  In the meantime, here are some shots of life around our house of things I've been enjoying...

This is not my bathing suit, but I kinda wish it was.  A birthday gift for Taylor, but I've been drooling over the bright and cheery print and colors.  Blues, aquas and oranges=perfection. 
I have officially bypassed Art as the chocolate chip cookie making champ.  I don't know what I did, so who knows if I can replicate the taste next time around, but this batch came out GOOD!  Art was thoroughly impressed and admitted that they were better than his :)
Ah, just something about spring time linens that makes a bed look so inviting.  I only keep 2 sets of sheets on hand and 1 set finally ripped after 10 years of use, so it was time for a new one.  Instead of the standard cream set, I took a walk on the wild side and bought stripes! Thank you Target and your $36 sale sheet sets.
My nightstand drawer is an embarrassment and I waste 5 minutes of my day trying to dig through it looking for an accessory.  I finally decided I needed a tray to display watches, rings and bracelets on, but didn't want to spend any money.  In keeping with Shopping My Own Closet, I shopped my own house and discovered this crystal dish my Aunt gave me for a bridal shower gift twelve years ago.  It suits my simple room just perfectly.
Pretty beads all set for a fun DIY necklace project.  Full post coming soon with tutorial...
And finally, seeing my children turn into little jewelry making apprentices made me smile.  I knew I saved all of my beading supplies from high school for a reason.  I have a stash of beads I collected for years that the kids found amazing.  Between the two of them they made about 6 necklaces.  I love finding new projects for us to do together that help spark creativity.  Makes my heart sing.
Have a wonderful week friends.  I hope to check in once more before I leave!

I'm linking up to Heather's Life Made Lovely
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9 comments:

  1. i wanna be one of your kids. homemade cookies and pretty bead necklaces? sign me up!

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  2. Yosemite...we went there last summer and it was smoking hot! Temperature, I mean. We rented bikes one day and cruised around the park. You must do that. enjoy your trip. Tell Half Dome hello and that she is a beautiful majestic creation!

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  3. I've always been a plain Jane sheet girl too. Good for you for venturing into the land of stripes. They look great! Have fun on your trip!

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  4. Oh, that very last picture is wonderful! What a treasure. :) (Can't wait to see the DIY project!)

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  5. Have so much fun in Yosemite!!! I LOVE it there & we haven't been in years! This post makes me want chocolate chip cookies....I think I will be making some tonight!

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  6. Love the shot of the beads - makes me want to get crafty.

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  7. can't wait to see the necklace DIY. enjoy yosemite and come back with pics. i've never been...

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  8. love taylor's suit!!
    beading is so fun:)

    enjoy yosemite!! xo

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  9. I want that bathing suit too! Oh and a cookie ;)

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