oh the memories...

 
875 of what i thought to be lost pictures downloaded from my ipod to my computer tonite. that situation took a long while, but i was reunited with some long lost loves. follow my journey of wishlist pictures of past. narrated by cameron diaz.

hi and welcome to my journeyish... what, u like this outfit? this old thing? shawwwwww.

                                   

hope u enjoyed the walk up to my front door. i have fresh squeezed oj every morning. jealous?

                             

                                       

u will sleep here,

                              

try & enjoy the ugly view.

                                       

u may shower here,

or bathe here.

                                                       i worked really hard on this!!!
                             
                             sorry, i'm still making my final choice on a sofa. i like this one alot.
                                   
                                             always always loved this one

                                                     
but really think this ones super adorable. can't i just get all 3 and see what i like best?

& did i tell u i met a really cute guy that only owns a skateboard...just a skateboard

 (true story)

& then i got married & my bridesmaids wore these 

& then i had a baby and i looked all pretty like this

that was fun. 

and there's like 862 more pictures where that came from that i have yet to "oh yeah, i love that"over. 

should be a blast and a guaranteed major time suck!!

xo.k

now i lay me...

something about the change of the seasons gets me ansty for a change of bedding. in my case it's more than bedding. it's painting, new pillows, curtains, lamps, bedside tables and a rug...and that should do it.

i get myself all confused when i look on pintrest or online for ideas. there's waaaaay too much to think about. i like it all!! or really hate it. trying to refine my wants. here are some elements that speak to me.

                                                   coziness + randomness

                                          clean. i need more of that in my life.

unique- scared i might wake up from peacock nightmares.

these colors do me good + bamboo. always my favorite element on windows + organized pillows. i have a thing about my pillows being in order.
                              

                                                           just easy.

                                          feels vacationy, not such a bad thing.

a southern feel. xoxo the monograms!

like i'm dreaming all the time

  the colors soothe me, hate the wallpaper, but love all that that window has to offer!

see what i mean? my style is such a cluster f#&$ of every element that it makes it hard to make any decisions. first things first...PAINT! then pretty stuff second i guess.

xo.k

always a treat...

school parade, class parties & trick or treating with cousins. fun, yes...

 but happy happy halloween is over! 

can u see the weird unicorn ninja in the background. didn't get an individual pict. of her, but you can get the idea of craft time with a 12 year old. i asked my nephew mason if i could wear his hotdog costume next year, & can i throw away their candy yet?

                                               ok, off to the next holiday... xo.k

happy little halloweeners...

some choice halloween costumes that we have concocted for this years trick or treating festivities.

up first is my dorky 7th grader who still loves to dress up. and i say YES! i thought a nerd would be a perfect costume for her since she wears glasses and just got braces and is just naturally nerdish. instead she's chosen to be a UNICORN NINJA. i don't know u guys. i have no answers. the good news is that she has created her costume all on her own and thinks it's pretty awesome. have at it soph!

and then we've birthed a MINION. easy, cute, comfortable... 

somehow every stinking year without fail, i will be gluing on the last detail of her costume and she'll bust out with "i don't know, something just isn't right!!!" and then there's the waterworks. this year has been no different. shoved her costume in a baggy for her school, told her i can't wait to see her march in the costume parade, kiss kiss, hug, hug, and bye bye eve.  

pintrest showed up for this costume!!  SUSHI girl is one of my favorite costume we've ever put together. she's gunna kill it at her parade today!

share with you all the real deals tomorrow. 

be safe tonite!

boo to you.

xo.k

kitchen update...

my brothers little beach house is coming right along... like everyday there's something that is OF IMPORTANCE to tackle. a little tricky living an hour away from him, 

but we're gettin' er done.

decisions are being made!! 

kitchen update... things ordered, and things to be ordered.

vintage light for over his banquette area. CHECK  (LOOOOOVE THIS!)

                      these cabinets, but in white CHECK + apron sink. almost CHECK

reclaimed wood  from an old battleship that my brother personally picked out (super cool) for the   island and the backsplash. CHECK + this harware! no CHECK yet. looking...

                   some open shelving. almost CHECK. figuring out what materials still

                              and some chunky white countertops. almost CHECK

lots o' lots of decisions when building a house from the ground up geesh!! it's a learning process for all of us. fun, but a little hairy at times. so far my favorite part has been buying some cool crap and putting it on his HIS credit card. budget, smudget... he keeps saying that he trusts me. here's hopin'!!

camping xoxo...

who would have guessed 6 months ago when this trip was booked, that this past weekend would be the most beautiful weekend EVER to be camping on the beach? nowhere would we rather be than with my sister and her family, camping in our hometown, falling asleep to the waves.

swimming & surfing happened from 9 am until 5pm on saturday and then another 2 hours on sunday. the weather was perfection & clearly the kids didn't care that the water was fridgid!

fishing for hours... eve & my nephew caught baby tiger sharks, perch & some seaweed while daddy caught a sunburn.

our whole family came down for one evening to celebrate my niece and derek's bdays. good food, better company & wine by the fire and not to be forgotten was the most stunning sunset. breathtaking!!

you had to peel us away on sunday to come home. not like home is a bad place, just not the same as a picture perfect camping adventure with all of our favorites. cheers  xo.k

bargain addiction...

i've shared that i get a high off of deals! it's a real thrill for me. but lately i've been feeling so annoyed with myself. listening to myself talk about what i really want, but usually settling on the item on sale as opposed to really getting the ONE that i've had my heart set on is starting to make me go crazy. my instinctual bargain self is really becoming a total buzzkill. while a bargain can make me feel so good momentarily, in the big picture i'm left a bit disappointed. anyone else on this program??

i am grateful to have this "talent." i know that it's smart, and let's be honest, most of us don't have a disposable income. however, i think i'm growing up in my mind realizing that i am probably waisting more money buying dumb shit here and there instead of going straight to the prize. i know most of u are saying duhhhh keli. i finally get it!!!! i feel like i need a 12 step program to help retrain my brain.

...starting today, i am going to be patient and start making smarter purchases. ones that really make my heart flutter, my little house deserves that. my first test... looking for a mirror for above the piano & a big sisal rug for dining room. i'll keep u posted on how i faired.  xo.k