May 11, 2010 and an Ode to White Floor Boards

Today is my birthday.

"Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to Arica, Happy Birthday to me!"

I woke up feeling just like it was any other day though. Breakfast for the kids, chores, school lessons and then violin class for Tay... BUT I feel like I have the right to really linger, to take my time, because I am told... "today is my day".

So in my "lingering", I found myself "lingering" on the Internet, and eventually came across these...

I call these pictures "Ode... to white floor boards"

I LOVE wooden floors painted white. I LOVE homes with simple, clean (I guess it's really not so clean, but i find it gives off that feel) white decor. If we own a home someday (God willing), yes, I will definitely be so daring. I will paint the floor boards white (if my hubby lets me).

I think this is something you find often in Europe, which gives me another reason why I think we should move there - hee hee.

This image found here

Last five images found here

Little Italy in San Francisco

In March we were fortunate enough to stay in San Francisco for a few days (A city we really love visiting).

We drove around and ended up on Columbus Street where we discovered Little Italy. An Italian bakery we walked by had so many delicious pastries in it's window... yum.

And this was fun... I was taking pictures in front of this man's restaraunt and the next thing I knew he was posing for me.

And yes, here is our little Sasha. Just look at how sad she is. Momma and daddy thought she needed to walk, and she felt otherwise. It's hard not to cave in to a face like that, but Justin and I were strong. She of course cheered up soon enough. I had to post these pictures, because even in this sad moment momma thought she looked adorable.

All images in this post were taken by me.

Sushi Lovers

We went on a trip to Oregon last month. One of the cities we visited was Portland. The girls and I fell in love with Sushi Land in downtown. Sushi was good, but our favorite thing aside from it's atmosphere and the food was the conveyor belt with the rotating plates (lol)... what a concept (not knew of course). We ate to our little hearts content very inexpensively, I might add. I also think this is where my little Taylor officially became an expert with her chop sticks, made momma proud!

Sasha gave the chopsticks quite a few tries, and then finally gave up.

We had fun, and hope to visit again someday.


*All images in this post were taken by me.

April 20th 2010

I really hope to have a home library some day. A room especially dedicated to books... just the thought of it makes me get butterflies.

These in particular I really like. Very different in style though, but if you know me, I just love white home decor, so I would have to pick the first one as my favorite; but that's just me.

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Official 1st Posting

Well this is officially my very first post! As you will eventually see, this blog will be a variety of all things that I find lovely and inspiring (and hopefully a great way of keeping track of these things, as well as sharing). One thing you will also see a lot of is my personal photography (being one of those things I do love). Occasionally I may speak my mind, but as a fair warning I am not a writer, so I apologize in advance for any rambling. Thanks for stopping by!



These are some images that especially caught my attention. I love the aged-worn feel in all of the furniture. This home seems so warm, and has so much charm.

Check out that ceiling. This kitchen looks so good, I think anything coming out of it couldn't help but to be yummy!

I LOVE this pink refrigerator, but I don't think the hubby would ever let that one happen.

Oh, and look at this lovely picnic table, dining would definitley never be the same...

All images from Country Living found here