I HEART Thursdays - Etsy Love

It has sure been a while since an I <3 Thursdays post. I have seriously missed doing these and I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of my blogging schedule. I'm also missing the Two Things Tuesdays and looking ahead at showing some DIY and craftiness. Sometimes I feel as though I should get a bit more directional on this blog. I love fashion, I love food, I love my kids, I love where I live, I love travel and I love decorating. That makes it pretty difficult to streamline into a blog...instead it reads more like a stream of consciousness of what's in my head at the moment. Of course it would be nice to be super directional and say this is a fashion blog or decorating blog or whatever. But then I tell myself, this is mine to do with it as I please.


There. That's my rant for the day. Lack of sleep has made me crazy. I can't wait for my honey to come home. I can't seem to get to sleep until well past midnight when he's away working. I have spent the last week spooning my iPad and streaming Arrested Development starting from the pilot. Top that with nightly visits from feverish little people and its all added up to some serious luggage under my eyes. Tonight I am vowing to get to bed early; or at least as soon as I've cleaned the house, met the girls for dinner, played softball and picked up my man from the airport. Whew!! A busy evening, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Life is worth living to the fullest.

That said...its on to the actual posting of my <3 picks for today.

I love Etsy. Who doesn't?

A simple search of "hearts" turned up all sorts of crush worthy goodies

refashioned.etsy.com

 

 

 

 heavymetallaundry.etsy.com

 

 

 theolivebird.etsy.com 

 

 

  nubambu.etsy.com 

 

 

allencompanyinc.etsy.com

 

 lovecalifornia.etsy.com

 

 PrinceDesignUK.etsy.com

Now head on over and get yourself some Etsy Love!!

XO,

Chelsea

Magical Norway

Well, we've officially been back from our Scandinavian adventure for 15 days now. I'm still regarding the going abouts of normal life. Which means I've been a very neglectful blogger. But I'm ready to get back on the bloghorse and bring some much-needed organization to all the thoughts and inspirations running around in this head of mine.

Norway was truly amazing. The lush green landscape, the amazing flowers that I could never grow in California. Wild strawberries, jordbær, growing on the sides of the road. Lakes sprouting up all over the hills behind Oslo. I fell in love with it on day one.

Perhaps it was the lack of sleep on the day we landed, but I'm pretty sure someone sprinkled fairydust all over that country. I was dazzled and awed at the beauty and charm everywhere. 20+ hours of daylight didn't hurt either.

Death by slideshow begins now...

Beautiful Frida skipping stones.

Me and the family Thornér

What's the most magical place you've been to?

XO,

Chelsea

PS - as if this massive lot of photos wasn't enough, there's more to come.

And a giveaway this week. If I can reach 20.

A nautical outing

Well, we are finally back from Europe and feeling rested although a bit discombobulated. To my surprise, I realized late Saturday evening that I would have Monday off work as a holiday! Yippee. That meant one full day to unpack, get organized and snuggle with my much-missed little people.

Yesterday though, it was back to the reality of work. The kiddos stayed home from work to hang with Carl and they decided on a sailing adventure even though thick fog hung in the sky. My sweet girl called to ask if I would like to join them. If only...

Late afternoon I found a wonderful montage of their day awaiting my inbox.

She's ready for Mr. Newton's phone call. Or The Sartorialist. 

Central Coast Summer...ahhhh....

What's your favorite childhood ice cream treat?

XO,

Chelsea

its business time

yes, every once in a while I actually like to look professional. Its not very often, so I figured it would be best to document aforementioned professional attire.

Someone wasn't too pleased with mommy trying to get a few snaps of her alone.

But a few kisses and it was back to smiles.

I love these little munchkins soooo much! I'm off to Norway with Carl and not sure how I'll make it the next few weeks without their sweet little faces! I'm sure they're Daddy will be spoiling them rotten while we are away...but I'm secretly hoping they can't wait for us to hurry home to them!

Hoping to post a bit on my trip, but where we're headed, there might not be connection. The adventure awaits!!

XO,

Chelsea

finders keepers

Ever have those thrifting days when everything seems to be going your way? Last Friday was that day for me! I scored 4 amazing dresses, 2 maxi skirts, a fabulously colorful guatemalan belt, an electric blue silk scarf and a sweet little woven owl bowl. S C O R E! My favorite of the dresses has to be a sweet yellow eyelet shirt dress from Paris. Fits me like a dream...but you'll have to stick around to see me style that one up.

Ever since I saw this outfit on Refinery29, I've been craving some brown ankle boots. I'd seen some other cute versions around the bloggy world, but this was the first look that put these on my mental thrift list.

Fast forward a few weeks and seriously only one thrifting trip later and I found the beauties I was after.

Perfectly scuffed, soft, worn rich brown leather. I spent a nice little chunk of time last night playing in my closet and putting together lots of cute little looks with these. I'm already envisioning myself strolling down international sidewalks sporting these on my feet! Thank you to whoever decided these no longer had a home in their closet. Score one for me.

What are you on the hunt for these days?

XO,

Chelsea

I HEART Thursdays - sort of

Rough patches - we all have 'em.

I'm feeling particularly uninspired today.

So I put on a super bright outfit.

 

And went in search of something pretty for my eyes.

Something delicious for the eyes and tummy

(source: weheartit)

An amazing magazine cover from one of my favorites artists, Andrew Bannecker

 (ps: if you live anywhere this magazine is circulated, pick it up!! This cover could be worth serious bucks someday)

Katie over at Color Me Katie's images always bring a smile to my face

Ahhhhh. The days already looking brighter.

XO,

Chelsea

happiness is...

being a proud mama as I watched this sweet little guy graduate from Pre-K on Friday,

 

friends and loved ones that come hang out with you at work

(it helps to be working at a winery on a beautiful Saturday afternoon!!),

waking up Sunday morning and fixing a delicious and healthy breakfast with your sweetie,

(ok, so I didn't actually do much in terms of making this meal happen. But I did make the tea!!)

and a fun SATC2 girl's night filled with fabulous food, yummy fun cocktails and an amazing group of ladies.

Weekend - accomplished

How was your weekend?

XO,

Chelsea