Simplify: Tip #42

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Are You Tired?

Cuz you've been running through my mind all night!


That's right, I just used a cheesy pick-up line on these Loubs. I first saw these beauties on Mayra's blog and have not been able to stop thinking about them since. I would so wear these during my glamorous daily activities such as dropping Natalie off to preschool, picking up a gallon of milk at the grocery store and returning over-due books to the library.

Calendar Quest '10: amy and ann Giveaway

Okay, I know this is two calendar posts in a row, but I didn't want you to miss out on the chance to win this gorgeous calendar full of photography from the lovely amy and ann. You can enter to win right here. If you don't win, never fear, they are available to purchase here.

Ballard Brings It

Have you seen the decorative tapes from Ballard? The faux bois and mailing labels are my fave. And the jumbo tape dispensers are high on my "wants" list, but at $65, I don't think I will be crossing it off the list any time soon.

I think I would rather spend $10 more to get this gorgeous star tree topper.
Christmas here we come!

Calendar Quest '10

Ahhhh yeaaah, it's that time of the year again! Time to indulge in my crazy little obsession with calendars! Those of you who were around last year at this time may remember my looney tune rant about them, but just in case you weren't you should totally read this.

Here are just a few, I repeat a few, that are in my etsy favorites. But don't you worry, there are plenty more where this came from, so look for more sprinkled in posts here and there...

My current 2009 calendar is from ilee, and I just snagged their lovely 201o version. If you like it, get on it because they are known to sell out fast! By ilee-$22.00

This is a fun option that comes to you in printable pdf form. A favorite option of mine so you can print a bunch out as prezzies!
by Lisa Samartino Atelier- $10

I love the bold abstract prints of this calendar, and the fact that it actually has space to write in your appointments and such (a rarity among the etsy options). Plus you get that satisfaction of crossing off a day! By bg277o Design Art- $16.50

Digging on the snazzy animal illustrations on this one-and when the month is over, cut off the bottom and you have prints to frame. By Leah Duncan-$28

P.S.- My calendar just informed me it's Veteran's Day. Major shout out to all the men and women who have served and those that are currently serving and protecting our country.

Family Pics + Under The Weather

So all three of us girls here at Casa de SPPN are sick. Yuck. Where's my mom when I need her? Oh, that's right, a short three hour drive away. Grrrr....

Anywho, we got our family photos in and I really love how they turned out. Despite all the snafu's of the day (and there were many-let me tell you!) it was all worth it. I think I'll do a post on some tips and tricks I learned to help make your family photos go as smooth as possible. That's when I'm feeling up to doing anything more than lying around like a bump on a log.

(Like my one sock peeking out on the left? I could not keep those suckers up for the life of me)

If you are in the Northern California area, and would like the photographer's info, email me. He is very reasonable and did such a great job.

Closet Envy

I'm guest posting over at The Good Life For Less today while Jill is recovering from her Vegas vacation. Check it!

Simplify: Tip #41

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"If you seek some special life outside daily activities, that is like brushing aside waves to look for water."

-Unknown
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Interior Infatuation: Nurseries

One of my dearest friends is pregnant and due to have a little girl this January. She asked for my advice/opinions/help in decorating the nursery since she knows I'm into that kind of thing. Here's where it gets interesting though: they just sold their house, and when the baby is about three months old they are moving to Nicaragua! It seems both a bit crazy and brilliant to me at the same time. They are in search of a different way of life; simpler, slower pace, more in touch with nature. I give them big props for all they have done to make this dream become a reality.

Moral of the story: I've been stalking pictures of nurseries lately and wanted to post a few of my faves.

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The major trend right now seem to be a combo of the colors gray, pink, yellow and/or white with an elephant thrown in for good measure.

I Just Realized...

That LC and Heidi's old apartment wall color...

(Ahhh, the good ol' days)
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Pretty much is the the exact color of my favorite nail polish-OPI's You Don't Know Jacques.

And if you don't know, now ya know.