i love being a mom

What a wonderful weekend!  My mom was in town all weekend so we had some serious girl time with the kids.  It was purely delightful!  On mother's day we decided to head to a local winery with my sister and a good friend.  We brought a yummy picnic, found a spot under a shady tree and sat for hours; drinking wine, eating and playing with the kids.  I couldn't have asked for anything more!  Cheers to all the wonderful mothers out there, what a rewarding role we play.

3 generations!

Me and my kiddos!  Aden, 4 & Isabel, 2.5

This little performer!

set the table

I had a great time participating in the Red Cross Gala- Hope by Design event last month.  It was the first year they had designers involved, which I think was a great idea.  We were able to take our design skills into a new realm- styling.  Which I Loved!!


I got a lot of inquires about where I found the items I used on the table so I created a little cheat sheet for you!

 

1-flatware |  2-dinnerware |  3-mugs  |  4-chargers  |  5-stemware  |  6-tie |  7-vase |  8-vase |  9-linens

For my table I liked the idea of a rustic environment.  I was inspired by the images of washed out cotton flags and the simple crafted look of materials that suggest being made by hand.

I wanted my table to feel fresh, crisp, and clean with a crafted element. The table linens and chairs rustic, the place settings are stoneware, flatware has an aged copper element. The linens were a washed cream linen, a little worn but still fresh, showing pops of Red with the Red Cross logo stamped on the trim.

Here is how it all turned out!

 

  

 

 

  

  

a few details

  

My set up buddy Heather!

 

 

That's a Wrap!  

 

Thanks to my sis of Portraits to the People for the great photography!

lights, camera- action!  I didn't attend the actual night of the event, so the people over at Drew Altizer sent this image of the space lit up and ready to go!

Hope by Design

This past Friday I participated an event supporting the Red Cross.  They have a yearly gala to raise funds for their organization and this year they decided to have designers decorate table tops.  I thought it was a great idea and more importantly for a great cause so I said 'yes'!  I decided to do a Rustic Red Cross vibe.  My main inspiration was using block printed linens with large red crosses.  Of course I called my good friend Melinda from Rincon Road to custom design them for me.  It turned out beautifully.  Here are my design inspiration images and will post final pics soon!

Testing the Color block technique.

Check back soon for more pics!

pink hat

 

 

  

 I have had this pink hat for eons, I think I got it for a 'pink' party my sister had a million years ago.  Poor thing has been sitting in a box crunched up for years and I finally brought it back to life.  It makes me smile.

I love the honesty of kids, this morning my daughter verbalizes her view on my get up- "you look like a penguin, wait, no- a bug.  So a penguin bug.  But animal print so..."  She had no idea what to think of the leopard print flowing blouse with penguin jacket and a pink hat.  But she also told me I'm a princess because my shoes are sparkly gold.  Luckily, I'm still a winner in her book and that is all that matters!

Happy Wednesday!  My son turns 4 tomorrow so I'm full of sentiment and smiles.  I love celebrating the little ones birthdays!

Also, if you get the chance to head over to COUP d"ETAT in SF, please check out a new installation they put up by Artist Paolo Troilo who paints with his fingers!  His work is incredible!

Tootles!

i heart you land of nod

These guys really know what they are doing.  I'm really impressed with the style and selection at Land Of Nod.  And don't forget, it's not just for kids!  They have great pieces that you can easily style into an adult space as well.  I'll work one up and show you, just wait!  Hard to pick but these are a few pieces that I think are way too cute.  If you really want an overdose of 'too cute' you also have to check out their adorably creative blog: Honest To Nod!

This table lamp, 'Between a Rock' has to be the Cutest thing ever!  I've got to get my hands on one.   I think my desk will be it's next home.

TEXTILES 

I can't get enough of anything soft goods; rugs, bedding, pillows, fabric...  they have such a great array of product for kids of any age and any style.  

For HER: Animales Graficos bedding, very much inspired by the Otomi patterns.

For HIM: Camp Iwannadrinkawawwa Bedding, really?  Who is in charge of naming here? 

For BABY: Hop to It.  Oh, I wish they had this when my daughter was a baby!

Wouldn't this be cute to pair with Hop to It for Twins?!

Candy Dot Rug

ART & DECORATION: from prints to super fun painted animal heads

Amethyst print

Gold wall decals, yup, they have 'em!

I obviously love wall letters!

  

Another Great piece that would be perfect for an adult space also!

FURNITURE:

My client love their furniture, it's good quality, affordable and always has an edge over the trends.

stump stool

 

Looking glass chair in Raspberry 

This is a Great piece for toy storage!  Great enough to integrate play storage into your main living space if need be! 

Fave kids bed right now, hands down!   Raspberry Jenny Lind bed.

Joya Rocker, very mod and timeless. 

Monarch nightstand- from baby to teen, it's a good staple for any kids room.

Low Rise crib, style that won't break the bank.

Ok, I'll stop!

What's your favorite room that's been charmed with Land of Nod?