Instagram-able

Happy Friday!! Don't you love Fridays? Of course it's lovely because we can all appreciate the beauty of two days off of work, and (theoretically) a little time to breathe. I love them because, no matter how busy I am, I make time to always think back on Fridays. I capture many of my favorite moments in a day on Instagram, thus these Instagram-able posts..... My little recap of fave moments. Included here are a much needed haircut appointment which made me so happy, sweet Doss on a walk with me, New Years Day date with Ben, a fave candle that I light with love every single evening, cleaning out the shed (it really was fun. . . for once) and a day trip to the Dallas Museum of Art for meetings and another quick view of the amazing Gaultier exhibit. Its a good reminder that things ain't so bad... even when I complain complain complain, these little pics pick me up! Seeing what others capture on Instagram is also a source of inspiration for me. If you use and love Instagram let me know where to find/follow you! Want me to share your "Instagram-able" moments here? Message me! Smmidge@gmail.com

Etsy Find: Fave 2012 Calendars

Hello 2012!  I get the feeling everyone is feeling a little hope and inspiration for what this year may hold.  Yes!  I'm with ya!  One thing that gets me excited: calendars!  Here are just a few that I'm loving for keeping track of 2012 and hitting all my marks and goals.  :) Only problem - how to choose?!? First up - the perpetual calendar by Project 44 is just the coolest (i found via PrintPattern via Charlotte's Fancy, of course)You make this decision on the colors/paper etc so this "handcrafted digital file" can be customized.  Genius.

Apropos.  LOVE this actionable sentiment by Jan Skacelik.  

Seriously adore this wood type design by aManoPress.   Each month sports different and beautiful color combos, bits of trivia by month and of course important holidays. 

The Owl Calendar by Gengiber.  How amazing and adorable are these?  Each has such personality and would a treat to focus on each one each month.  

Cool Kid Art

Along with the crib coming down in Bugger's room, some of the artwork has just not been working in there either and it is time to change things up.  I had (what I thought) was a good idea with a picture/postcard collage when he was born, but the frames never worked, and it's been half up, half down for months.  So I was thinking about the skateboards we have and something cool I could do with them. . . Here is where we ended up.  I gave them to my Dad and said I wanted them to be able to hang on the wall.  I love to give a detailed brief.  haha.  He didn't need details.  He knew just what to do.  I couldn't love it more.  It's simple, functional, industrial.  It's using something existing and transforming it.  My favorite approach.  I also love that the boards face different ways so it reads all the way around, and isn't meant to be one way, or the other.  I think it is the perfect piece for a growing boy (who will start pre-school this week!  I CAN'T believe it.  My baby is growing up. . . but more on that later), and definitely doesn't put him in a box as it sits opposite his instrument rack and shelves full of cars and books.  Happy New Year everybody!  

Happy 2012!

Happy new year everyone!! Hubs and I didn't do a fancy outing for NYE, though we had a lovely low-key night with some dear friends. . . And we were literally lights out at 11pm. I couldn't stay awake!! (nerds!). So today, we took a couple of hours and left Bugs with a sitter and off to lunch we went. It was perfect. A little time to actually connect, talk to each other without distraction, dream and plan for 2012. So thankful for everything, including the friends and connections Ive made from this blog. THANKS! This outlet means more to me than you'll ever know. Im so excited for the future. So much to share with you - all in good time. Hope you all had a wonderful day celebrating. Here's to 2012!

To Keep, Or Not To Keep

My husband made a rather savvy move over the holidays. . . he bought me a sweet bag.  Seriously, nice move.  A total surprise and one he picked out all by himself.  And he did GOOD!  I really love the style of the bag. . . and I have not had a Kate Spade bag in over 5 years.  Oh how I wish I still had my very first one - her original 1997 black canvas box bag.  What a dream that one was!  Anyway, this one, with it's luscious, buttery leather with a slightly curved fold-over flap (one of my very favorite features) that lightly snaps with a magnet is beautiful.  The only tiny little thing. . . is the color.  What do you think?  I mean, I love color.  I'm covered in colors and pattern almost everyday. . . but in a purse, I really love an orangey, saddle brown or a metallic, or something. . .and though orangey, this one is a bit more pinky, salmony (wow, do I need help with my colorful adjectives).  I'm just not sure it's right.  Hubs has been so sweet to say please exchange it and get what I want, to which I have to respond, "I DO love it! I'm just not sure about the color."  Problem is if I get another color, I have to give up the style, as the only other option (at Nordstrom) in this style is black.  Black is just not an option for me, or is it? Perhaps I should consider a black bag...???  But, I just don't carry black bags (since, ironically, that first Kate Spade)  I always think they look lovely on other people, but I just can't commit to a black bag these days.  It just won't do for me.  If you have thoughts on this color and other possibilities, please let me know.  I can't wait to bust it out, so the decision must be made this weekend.  Either way, I'll keep you posted.  And wish me luck. . . such a big decision!