two things Tuesday

Happy Tuesday to all!

Kassi over at BacWoods Fern is back with her two things lovin' link up so I decided to play along again. Moving has definitely made me re-appreciate some of my beautiful and cherished things that had been stored away for some time. Since last week was a break from the two things, this week there is sure to be lots of McKlinky's. Check out Kassi and all the fun links to see what everyone's loving around their homes!!

This week my first thing is actually a collection of things. I love my collection of pottery and glass - a good deal of it is midcentury and some of it is new. Its all handmade items, some by friends and family, and in yummy shades of green, blue and pink.

and I absolutely love Mr. Fish.

I've found that people either love him or hate him.

Its taken Carl some time to warm up to him, but he's beginning to see why I love Mr. Fish so much. 
My friend Trent Watanabe painted the fish many years ago and I have treasured him ever since! He's hung in the living room of my past four homes. I've debated on framing him several times, but I think I like him just the way he is for now.

check out some of Trent's other artwork. I love his crisp, graphic paintings.

Mr. Fish likes the light of the discoball reflecting upon him...

 

Speaking of home lovin', I have promised to post some house pics and have since failed on all accounts. 

But yesterday was such a gorgeous evening that I just had to get outside with the rascals and enjoy the sunshine and air. 

And snap a few...

one of my favorite places

herbs awaiting a new home...

i love our camellia bushes

and I love our view (sorry its framed by antenna wires)

This week is already whirling by pretty quickly. I'm enjoying the extra hour of daylight. Not enjoying that its still dark at 7 am. Its been a beautiful 75 degrees the past few days, the rest of the country is eating their heart out right now!

I'm also looking forward to lots of celebrating this week! More time with Axel and Inga, celebrating a very special man's birthday, a house warming shindig and enjoying a show by my friend Rusty Lindsey. If you have a moment, check him out. His voice is soulful and amazing. And he's a pretty cool guy too.

What are your plans for the week??

XO,

Chelsea

i HEART Thursdays - hands and hearts

Wow, can't believe its Thursday already. My honey comes home and it also marks the arrival of our visitors from Norway. Three weeks of fun with Carl's best friend from Norway, his wife and their beautiful twin daughters. Can't wait to experience our lovely little town through their eyes.

Todays i HEART Thursdays is all about hands. Hands are amazing things. They create, caress, calm, convey and do a pretty good job of making peek-a-boo possible. 

I'm loving the images below created from the simple use of hands. 

(images above sourced from weheartit.com)

miss james over at bleubird is chronicling her baby bird's growth week by week. I just love her and this photo shoot of week 14 is gorgeous. 

And just in case that didn't make your hands happy enough, here's some "Happy Hands Club" to get you in the mood. 

And just to make this post extra long - check out the gals over at muchomuchobuenobueno for their awesome new giveaway. A Lola and George ring would definitely make any hand happy, not to mention the fabulous feather dangles and notebook from the bueno girls' own hands!!

Hope everyone is having a Happy Thursday!

XO,

Chelsea

wardrobe wednesday - head in the clouds

this shot pretty much sums things up pretty good. my feet may be grounded in the earth, but my head is in an ethereal cloud.

nothing that can't be solved with an evening of watching Coraline with the kiddos, making homemade pizza and then starting a new craft project.


speaking of feet - I'm crushing on just about every pair of shoes Anthro is currently peddling...ahh, a girl can dream right?

some flats even I could love 

 with pretty socks, these are the bees knees

the detailing is amazing

where do I begin??? love, love, love

 I have two pairs of almost these exact shoes from old navy from years ago. suddenly inspired to remake them to match any and all of my spring/summer outfits

my stripes addiction is no secret. please come home with me stripey booties!?

Not that I need more shoes. Our over the door shoe rack breaks daily from being overstressed...

What's your shoe addiction??

XO,

Chelsea

weekend wrap-up and happy monday!

Do you ever have those weekends where you wonder where they went? This one seemed to fly by way too fast. Perhaps it was the fact that I worked 6 days last week, perhaps it was just one of those great weekends where you wish they could last forever.

There's nothing like sharing your home with good friends to make everything feel worth while.

Thursday night arrived with Carl returning home. We had a great evening making dinner with a friend and getting a (sort-of) early start on the weekend!

Friday afternoon and our friend Brian came into town from Austin. Its so wonderful to get to share our home with a friend. Another friend joined us for a great dinner - I love tacos!!

Nothing makes me happier than spending a Saturday morning at the Farmer's Market.

After downing some espresso, we hopped on the bikes and headed downtown for some fresh produce.

Loving the end of winter fruits and veggies.

 

  

nothing like some anatomically correct vegetables...

 

squash butt

 

and oh wow!! fresh bread

 

yum yum

 

with some amazing heirlooms too please

 

and gorgeous flowers

nothing says spring like sweetpeas and cherry blossoms!!

 

  

After the shopping and the ride, the boys were tired

 

but no rest for me...

I was off to my favorite winery to sling some vino

 

  

seriously, its hard to call this work!

disclaimer: she didn't really drink from the Centellino
 

 

all in a hard day's work

Then back home to a house-full. More guests and happy kiddos

the indoor version of bowling for children

Sutter loves him some Alison

 Apparently he's been brushing up on his reading too...

All wrapped up with some Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. All in all, a pretty amazing day.



Brian was mistaken if he thought he'd be getting any rest.

They were all ready for attack number 2 first thing Sunday morning...

 

although I'm not sure if he's attacker or attackee in this one?

off to the park

some swingin'

some baseball

 

some brushes with nature

 

 

i love that little girl

but it was time to go home

 

grab a snack

 

and learn about the Godfather

 

"I made him an offer..."

so sad to see Uncle Brian go -
 

but Sutter gave him a pretty good send-off. Can you guess which one's Sutter and which one's Brian by the capes flying in the wind?

The weekend has already come and gone. And now its Monday again. Next week/end means more guests!! March is going to be nuts.

But for today, I've got Happy Feet.

How was your weekend??

XO,

Chelsea