weekending

It's Friday Huzzah! Our parents have left for the weekend so we have the house to ourselves...not sure what exactly will be the outcome of this situation...I'm excited because it's finally supposed to be nice weather again (it's been rainy and gloomy for this past week and a half)! Other than that this weekend is filled with working, friends, and my siblings are thinking about checking out the Jazz festival. 


This week I was inspired by a few things...




This adorable photo from the Pioneer Woman's happiness photo project:

(image via Pioneer Woman)

I love how when you really laugh hard your face crinkles in the best way.

Since it's almost summer I have had picnics on the mind..I'm thinking of trying my own version of this stinky cheese and champagne combo sometime soon...mmmm. YUM.

(image via Joanna)

Lastly, I've been reminiscing about Paris a lot lately and going through old photos..I'm counting down the days till my bestie Vanessa gets back (from frolicking in Spain) so we can be annoying and nostalgic together!  

Vaness and I on the Champs Elysees 2006

(image via me circa 2006)

Bike riding in Giverny 

(image via Vaness)

Enjoy this long weekend and be sure and think/thank those who have served our country. Cheers! 

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j.johnson

Last night my brother, sister, friends and I were lucky enough to see Jack Johnson in concert for free (yippee!) at Santa Monica Pier. He's an awesome musician with so much talent and charm. Plus the song "Banana Pancakes" is about his daughter..how adorable! 


 


His music is so calming and inspiring..I just love to listen while driving along the coast...
hoping for a road trip soon!


Hope everyone is enjoying their week!

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catch up

Monday Monday! Hola dear readers..Sorry for the hiatus..Things have been movin' along here so quickly Iv'e barely had time to catch my breath! 

Here's some shots of what I've been up to...

Having best friends visits:

Strawberry Festing:

Working working working!

(via tumblr)

Eating treats a la my sister such as Martha Stewart salted chocolate caramel cupcakes for a dearest friend's graduation party..mmm!

(via Martha)

Today I have a joyus day off and I feel like doing so many things and nothing at the same time.. You know what I mean? Haha

(via flickr)

This week I'm loving seeing old friends and catching up, crisp weather, skyping best friends in foreign countries, exciting news, and art projects.

ps. Something is funky with my layout/commenting on the blog but I'm working on it!

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whew

What a weekend! I had sooo much fun with some of my besties from college. It's rainy and cold here now so my family has taken this opportunity to stay indoors, watch movies, snuggle with our pups and bake ridiculous amounts of treats. Update on the fun weekend things later!


Yesterday Chub and I watched The Princess and the Frog which we LOVED! It's about a girl who lives in New Orleans (My birthplace !!) and wants to open a restaurant. Highly recommend watching it! Sooo cute!

(photo credit: www.russellmoore.com)

Also, I LOVE this girl..She's so cute and just oozes fashion and fun!

(photo credit: lost)

I can't wait to get a romper and bust it out when the good weather returns!

Besos!

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ta ta talking bout

Chub is back in LA which means the entire Daly clan is back under one roof yet again. Although sometimes we want to kill each other it really is fun to have all of us together. We mostly laugh alot and eat waaaay too much. This week has brought exciting and fun changes for me--a new part time job (with Skirball Cultural Center) that Im sooo pumped about!! 

Besides that Christine is coming to visit from Northern California and I'm SO happy! 

Hope your weekend is fun and festive!! We have plans to eat, party, go to a Strawberry Festival, look at cool art, cook and shop! 

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pretend dinner party

Let's have a pretend dinner party..What would you serve?


To start leek and brie bruschetta...via Martha

Then some Spinach and Strawberry salad via Whole Foods

Then maybe a Lobster Roll from Smitten Kitchen

And finally coffee ice cream cause it's my absolute favorite flavor! via simply recipes

Tooo Yummy! You are all invited! Champagne to start :)

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go do

mother's day started out with homemade brunch featuring french toast, cinnamon scones, whip cream, berries, veggie frittata, and coffee galore...

lavender smells delicious

into the wild

first pit stop

beautiful

doggie heaven

hope your weekend was filled with good food and pretty nature as well!

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mothers day

Happy Mother's Day to the most beautiful, talented, charming and intelligent woman I know! I love you so much Mama! 

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happy weekend

Hello Loves,


It's the weekend (yay!)..I'm looking forward to time with my mom, farmer's markets, hikes in the Santa Monica mountains, relaxing with coworkers and enjoying the sun. Also, my sister and one of my best friends is coming to LA next week..I CAN'T WAIT!
Hope everyone has a lovely mother's day and a happy weekend!


Here are some things I love about this week...

(via ffffound)

Graphic design of a song I really can't get enough of...

Dreaming of Summer Days...

(via naturallynina)

Cheesy but true...I want to road trip right now!

(lost link..oops!)

Besos!

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maymonday

Happy Monday Morning to You!

(Image via la taco)

This weekend my brother came home and I spent the majority of the weekend hanging out at home and enjoying the fresh weather.

On Friday we went to Father's Office..and I ate the yummiest duck and fig salad. Mmmm.

They also have an awesome selection delicious beer which was fun to pick and choose from!

I babysat on Saturday and then met my brother for sushi. Such yum! We watched a movie and laughed thinking about what my sister would have said. Sunday--Mama and me time..filled with copious amounts of delicious coffee in huge bowls, Target perusing, and fun. I also went for a run on Sunday and had a funny incident that reminded me of my lovely silly friend Vanessa.

I was on my run on a trail (the bluffs near my house) and this old, wise looking, Indian woman with beautiful white hair and crazy turquoise jewelry stopped me. "Are you alright?" I asked. And she said "are you afraid of snakes?"  To which I responded.."Um, no but they make me slightly nervous"...(which is not really true--I really don't get along with them at all and when I lived with Vanessa she constantly threatened to bring one home as a pet!)

"There are two beautiful king snakes mating in the middle of the path and I forgot to move them over and Im concerned that dogs will eat them so if you could move them with a stick you will save their lives". 

.....I especially don't get along with snakes because when I once was swimming a lake and a snake slithered on the water towards me with no warning! It was shocking because I didn't even know snakes could swim ON TOP of WATER. But, being the good samaritan I am, I agreed. 

She then handed me a big stick. So there I am running with my stick looking for some snakes on the ground (even though I'm not really sure I was even able to complete this task) and another walker girl was listening to her ipod and she didnt see me till I was right behind her and she screamed! 

I tried to explain about the snakes and the stick but it was no use. I just looked crazy. I put the stick down and said bye. I must have looked pretty silly running with a stick looking for snakes..haha!

Anyway, another week is upon us and today I'm dreaming of road trips to Boston, cousin twins, best friends, my sister coming home, bestie friend visitors coming in 2 weeks, the upcoming Strawberry Festival and getting creative with art and cooking.

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