dot dot dot . . .

even though it's fall, it's still 80+ degrees out (and gorgeous) in san diego so we couldn't resist these polka dot denim shorts... and once it cools down some, these shorts will be cute with a cream cable-knit, chunky sweater & brown boots! #sandiegowinters

Crazy for popsicles!

The weather in Portland has been AMAZING and hot and it feels like it's finally summer. I went to a bbq last weekend and our good friend Jenna (who I met through Taryn & Katie!) made the most amazing popsicles that I re-created last night for dinner with a few girlfriends and they were a hit! What should we try next? Sangria-sicles, smoothie-sicles, iced coffee-sicles? The sky is the limit in this popsicle craze.

All you need is:

popsicle holders (I borrowed mine, but they're available at Target)
organic white grape juice
fresh blueberries
fresh sliced strawberries
fresh sliced kiwi

Have a great weekend, friends! xo

Summer starts now.

It's officially sunny in both Portland and San Diego (and hopefully where ever you are!) and we plan on taking full advantage. What are you guys doing this weekend?

Some of my best 4th of July memories involve the two of us sneaking off the beach telling everyone that we were headed to the store for more water/snacks when really we were going up the street for a quick bloody mary! We hope you all have a safe and FUN holiday weekend! Soak it up! xo

image via anthropologie

Time for a change...

Literally. The time changes this weekend! You know what that means? Longer days! We are that much closer to spring . . . and then SUMMER! Portland is absolutely amazing in the summer because it seriously stays light out until 10pm. It's hands-down my favorite thing about living here.

What are you doing this weekend? While Miss T is living it up, bouncing around from country to country and having the absolute time of her life, I'm gonna do a little yoga, head to wine country and chill. I'm also going to be sending major positive thoughts and prayers to Japan. SO crazy.

Have a great weekend and hug and kiss your loved ones, for reals. xoxo

image from weheartit.com

Happy 4th!

Any big plans for the weekend?! My family is in town and we have a lot of fun things on the agenda. We're headed to the farmer's market tomorrow morning and then the plan is to drive down to wine country for a couple of hours, which is so, so beautiful. We're also going to try to hit up the Waterfront Blues Festival at some point. Is it obvious I'm trying to convince the fam to move to Portland? :)

On Sunday we have a big family party/reunion to go to and I can't wait! I truly love nothing better than the smell of food being grilled, summer drinks and beer, healthy debates, kids and babies running around everywhere, lawn games, sunshine, laughter and, of course, fireworks.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! Stay safe and talk soon. xo

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Summer, finally!

Happy summer, friends! The sun is trying to break through here in Portland and it is about time. I think my single favorite thing about the NW is how late it stays light/warm in the summer. I swear it didn't get dark last night until almost 10:00. Who wants to come visit!?

When the weather gets nice, there's truly nothing better than sitting outside chatting with good friends, sipping on a glass of Rose or my personal favorite summer beverage - - a red wine spritzer. I know Taryn has her own favorite recipe (share, please!), but here's mine.

Red Wine spritzer

2/3 red wine

1/3 chilled sparkling water

Wedge of lime

Also, how totally rad are these? I've yet to try the wine, but I'm loving the concept. They're individually sized, unbreakable, portable glasses! Perfect for a picnic, afternoon at the beach . . . dare I say . . . a movie?! Man, these almost make imbibing too convenient! I believe they're only available in the NW, as of now, but that's just another good reason to plan that trip . . . or just put a request in to your local wine shop! xo

popsicle!

ha... so as i was doing this post, i got the new kids "popsicle" song in my head! haha do you remember that? i was never a big new kid fan, but my bff dana sure was!
you must listen to this song... love the sweet breakdown rap towards the end! haha

• Popsicle by New Kids On The Block

More New Kids On The Block music on iLike

i want one of these popsicle makers... so perfect for summer! it would be fun to have if you had kids... but i think i would have fun myself making all these different kinds. i especially love the ones with fruit slices in them! so cute. you could get really creative...

fun to bust out when hosting a little party too... 

available here

seriously!?

$4.95 each! what a steal! and so cute!
now h&m just needs to get their e-comm site up so i can buy them without driving so far!
go here to see them all

beach daze...

how was everyone's weekend?
i took tank for a walk on the beach friday and snapped some shots with my iphone... he cracks me up at the beach. he just loves the water so much and just goes crazy! so cute.

the shot on the right below makes me laugh... it sums up our whole walk! ha

i'm enjoying the amazing weather we are having in sd! but heard there's rain coming....