A Little behind in my game

I guess summer means that more time as a family = less time to blog. I have a list so long about the things that I want to blog about- but we'll have to wait until the stars align for me to get some time to share them.

In the meantime... Today will be the last day to write your comment down for entry into the free barrette giveaway. (This has been fun, I am thinking that in August we need to have a spinny skirt giveaway for school shopping, don't you?

So go ahead, write in your thoughts about the barrettes, and we'll draw a random name tonight!

thanks again, everyone!

Barrettes giveaway

If I put these on etsy, for about $4 each... Would you buy?
They are awesome at staying in hair, even on playful kiddos - and mamas, all day long.
Write your answer below in the comments section. I'll pick a winner at random to receive a free clip.

Quilting night

How could you go wrong when you have champagne, good food and pretty fabric to look at? My quilting group met tonight for our third meeting. This is our table of happiness... My two squares are in the front...

Celebrating Independence Day in Libby Dibby style

We were in Seattle for the 4th and got a down-home small town Washington state parade to enjoy with lots of cousins. Mimi wore one of her spinny skirts and I thought I'd share some of my favorite pics from the day. (you may also recognize the red dress that I added the ruffle to before my trip to Italy.... it's been a staple this summer)

Snoqualmie Falls, WA

Inspired. Again.
I loved my kids expressions when they first saw the waterfalls and I loved watching my husband trying to get the perfect photo. I haven't even seen his shots yet, they're undoubtedly better than mine, but here's what I got.

New iPhones for everyone!

Yes, I did get a new iPhone... And no, this is not it... These are laminated color scans printed off the computer... Perfect for the kids. - and at their request. They feel greatly empowered... No
batteries needed... Oh, and I made two extra in case you come over and want to play with one.

Get some of it

So while we are up in Seattle on vacation, I'm scrolling through my images on my phone and wanted to post this for you all... Kids sleeping in the back of the car after a day at the space needle... Peaceful music on... And this image seems sweet to share.
If you saw the images from my home tour a few months ago, you'd see that I love letters, signs and typography... I love words, poetry, all of it. We have many "W"s monogramming our home -what a fun letter to have... I like it's symmetry visually. The kids both have their initials all through their rooms...
But when I was in anthropologie the other day (with my pal Amy)... I was looking at this sweet room setup and loved the word "REST"... Which is a word I've loved. I also love the words COMFORT and LAUGH. What are some words you love?

Savoring what treasures are inside

Here are what was inside my precious box. Are they not perfect? J had to admit, Anita is one of the best gift-givers ever... He said, "even I would not have known that you'd love those. And yet, they are perfect for you" (and J is notorious for great gifts)
Again, thank you Anita! You made my week... I'm savoring...

Treasures inside

I received this box today. I haven't opened it yet because it is so beautiful that I could cry... It came in the mail. (I LOVE MAIL!!!) from my special pal, Anita, one of the best gift givers I have ever met. I'm sure I will love what is inside, but the joy of the gift itself is stalling me. I've never done this in my whole life... J is the one who savors things for the sheer joy of savoring. Is it my
Italian experience that taught me to savor? Like the wine? Or the sunsets on romantic bridges? Or was it the Arizona skies and the cooling evenings after long days in the pool? I don't know, but I'm savoring tonight. And it feels so good.
(thank you, Anita!)

one last desert post

Here is one last batch of desert beauty for you to love.