five for friday

it is friday, it is beautiful out, and needless to say i am weekend ready. i will be visiting my college roommate for some much needed catch up time, wine tasting in napa on saturday, and a lazy day with erik on sunday. i have to say... this weekend is sounding pretty darn good.

happy weekend to you!

a mason jar with short cut flowers will always make me smile

juice, juice, and more juice



a delicious dutch pancake from erik's mama

onions from our garden

a nest we found on easter

a sweet treat

my wonderful friend Theresa's wedding is just a month away and i could not be more excited for her and her hubby. when i received the adorable pink and black wedding shower invite in the mail i knew i wanted to create a fun dessert. i found this recipe on pinterest and added a few small details.

these individual desserts are not only delicious, but easy and fun!

our little cottage

erik and i moved from san francisco to los gatos november of last year. we have spent nearly 6 months in our sweet cottage and i love it more and more everyday. we have nestled ourselves into a little routine that i quite enjoy. though i will always hold our time in san francisco close to me heart... these sunshiney days we have been having are simply wonderful.

with walks around town, farmers' market, sitting in out rocking chairs, projects around the house, and laying in the sun... i am truly grateful to live there.

little baby shower details

the little details are really the cherry on top of any event... they are what i look forward to, what i wait for, and what i am endlessly trying to create. whether it be just the right color, the right amount of texture,  or... well i guess the little detail really can be anything and that is why it is so special. my darling cousin is having a baby boy and to celebrate my other darling cousin (i have many, many cousins) threw her the sweetest shower with the best little details!

vases of hydrangeas lined the table

paper flags of baby boy blue added height to the table

canvases covered in soft texture provided a lovely backdrop and who doesn't love bunting?

bars of soap in shea butter and lavender with a sweet message tied to the top

my favorites from...

i love birchbox. march is the 3rd month i have received this sweet little gift on my doorstop, and with each little box of loveliness i am more and more impressed. not only is it a fun little gift each month, but i have been introduced to some great products. in no particular order... here are a few of my favorites.

1. essie luxeffects - set in stones

2. jouer - luminizing moisture tint

3. tarte - lipsurgence lip tint

4. mineralogie - cream concealer

5. beauty blender

6. eboost

7. twistband

oh where, oh where did february go

february really got the best of me. with holidays, a few birthdays, a nasty cold, and a few trips to the snow, time really flew by! now that it is march i am looking forward to getting back on track. here is a small glimpse of what my february entailed.

we spent a few days in the snow... pardon the attire.

found these fantastic geo crayons while shopping with my mama.
they now live on our coffee table on top of a pad of paper.

a tiffany inspired cupcake at my darling friends bridal shower.

a fun desk accessory from a little shop in dowtown santa cruz.

valentine's day treats: i packed white food bags with cake bites and
attached a tag and wooden heart with a small clothespin.

lots of time spent waiting for the train.

caul-i-flower

once in a while when i do not bring my lunch to work i venture out to this little salad place that has the most delicious roasted veggies. my salad ends up with about five leafs of mixed greens and tons on roasted mushrooms, asparagus, and cauliflower. the other night when i was home and far away from the salad place i started craving the roasted cauliflower: it is so delicious, creamy, and i happened to have some in my refrigerator.

i turned the oven up to 400 degrees, chopped up the cauliflower, and put it in a bag with a bit of olive oil, salt + pepper, galic, and a tiny bit of parmesan cheese. i spread it out on a baking sheet and popped it in the oven for 20 minutes...

it was delicious and i had enough leftover to make my own roasted veggie salad for lunch!

jsut a few special ingrediants to make this veggie extra delicious

chop it up

delicious!