In The Mood

Photo from Flickr

 It's hard to go on vacation and then jump back into the work routine- I need to put on my game face. Housekeeping with Caren had a list of things that will get you in the cleaning mood:

1. Be attired correctly- comfortable clothes that can get dirty, hair pulled back, good shoes
2. Inspirational tv shows and magazines
3. Have the right tools- caddy, towels, vac
4. Timer- set a time to finish each room
5. Music- I use an Ipod always
6. To-do list- easier to keep on track if you just knock them off the list
7. Set deadlines- they help you make the time to finish

Just Fashion

Stripe Dress by Anthropologie

Resort Collection by No. 21

Tropical Print- Suno

Orphan Drawers

  Furniture made with random drawers by Stilsucht- neato!

The Stocked Kitchen

 The Stocked Kitchen by Sarah Kallio and Stacy Krastins comes out July 1st. They give you a master grocery list and provide you with 300 recipes. I could have used that yesterday when we were at the store and couldn't figure out what to make for the week. The list will reduce grocery bills, stress levels, trips to the market, and food waste. Sold!

TGIF!: Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City

Flying

Photo from Flickr

 Off to New York- see you next week!

Top 10 things to carry with you when you fly

Photo and article from re-nest.com

1. Notebook & Pen
2. Scarf or Shawl
3. Snack
4. Lotion
5. Tylenol
6. Audio Player and Earphones
7. Ear Plugs
8. Small bag to carry stuff
9. Something to read
10. Water Bottle

bike lanes

Ranguana Teak Deck Chairs

Nuria Mora Murals

Nuria Mora: LA TURISTA PERMANENTE

Packing Prep

Photo from marthastewart.com

 I'm going to New York next week and was looking for outfits to pack for humid weather- a lot easier than packing for a New York winter. Light cotton, nothing clingy, airy shoes, no heavy jewelry- I am thinking of a lighter strap purse that breathes because I am going to be walking around with it all day. I know I am going to melt but I will to do what I can to ease the pain.

mmmilk glass

Photos from 100layercake.com

 Cake plate window display- eye catching!

 I can see so many accidents with these displays- beautiful and dangerous. It's not worth the stress!

TGIF!: The Sea And Cake - On A Letter

Random Likes

Photo from Sweet Paul Magazine

Vintage Banana Boats by Kenly

Love the colors!

Bodum Frycat Grill- $59.95

It's not what you don't have, it's what you do have

Painted Votives

 Designed by Michelle Armas- she came up with the idea looking at the glass she used to clean her brushes. So easy and fabulous!

Photos and how-tos at oncewed.com

TGIF!: Donnie Iris - Ah Leah

Random Likes

Civic Loving Bikes  $875-$1395

Vanilla Commuter Bicycles -$1500

Weck Juice Jars 4 for $24

Window Art

Photos from NORD Architecture

TGIF!: Whole Wide World- Wreckless Eric

It's not you

Sara Soderhlom

My interest in work or blog posts is hard to come by these days. It's too nice out- gotta go play.