Sarah&Bendrix

Are you looking for Valentines Day decorations? I am. 

While I was searching around I found these adroable framed hearts. 

I would even keep this one up year round.  

Enjoy.

It's Raining

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There's a soft pitter patter on the roof this morning. 

And it hasn't let up.

It feels so nice to just lay in bed and 

listen to the rain. 

Knowing that today 

I'll get a lot done inside. 

It's going to be a link list day.

Find the DIY tutorial here for this lovely garland. 

Kris at Young Married Chic is making some cookies I really really need.
Mary at mygreendiet is doing a giveaway... ends tomorrow!!
Caitlin at Caitlin Wilson Design is doing a 2 day sale!
Nicole at Me Oh My reposted her Felt Garland tutorial.
Totally Rad is doing giveaways for the 12 days of Christmas!

Cozy up by the fire and your lit tree with your coffee or hot cocoa and call it a day.

Sweet Paul

Can I just say that anything Paul does is amazing.  

The online magazine just came out and you must take a peek.

 There is so much inspiration in every page...

These cranberry Fizz drinks are a must!

If I were to have the perfect Christmas table spread it would look a little like this.

Check it out you wont be disappointed. 

Cell Phone Lovin...

I've been obsessing over cell phone cases for a while now and I can't stop finding cute ones. Even some rad ones for my man. So now the choice has gotten a lot harder. 

Check out these amazing Iphone covers. 

from left to right, top to bottom

1. Tory Birch 2. Keep Calm 3. Kate Spade 4. Diane Von Furstenberg 

5. Multi Color Chevron 6. EXO-10 Wood 7. Customizable Hearts 

Check out Caitlin Wilson too for more from Plum Street Prints

Perfect gifts for the Holiday Season. 

Olive & Cocoa- Halloween

I could put all of this in my house for Halloween. I'm loving all the fun, cute, not too scary decorations. I'm a whimp when it comes to that sort of stuff. 

    1. SAMARA GOLD SKULL CANDLE 2. CAST IRON CROWS 3. RAVEN WOODLAND DOORMAT 4. COCOA'S CARAMEL APPLES

Hugs

I want to wrap up with this blanket right about now. 

It's cold and rainy outside 

and this set up looks very tempting. 

Check it out here.

Lunch Time

I don't know about you, but I am in the market for a cute little lunch box. Eco friendly and maybe even BPA- free. Here's what I found out there so far. 

1. Dwell Studio Lunch Box 2. Oots Lunch 3. Beatrix Lunch 4. Goodbyn Original Kit 5. Skip Hop Zoo Lunch Bag 6. Lock & Lock Mini Lunch Box 7. Kinds Konserve Lunch Kit 8. Smart Planet Eco Lunch Box 9. Hoohobber Lunch Box

Do you have any others you would recommend?

TGIF!

we are traveling.
loving this warm summer evening.
I've been through some roller coaster emotions today.
Hope that you all have a safe and wonderful weekend.
If you want to join an amazing cause click on over Here and donate to This amazing family. If your a Facebook-er join Bows for Ruby. 100% of all proceeds are going to Ruby's family to help their medical expenses.
Hug your family tonight, let them know you love them. Life is so precious.

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Watercolor

Ok So I've been a little obsessed with trying to add more color in my house. I am loving these water color paintings and prints I have found on pinterst. My other new obsession!

picture found here

pic found here

Also love this crayon melting art idea. 

Now I just need to get some canvas's and start painting. I have a neighbor that's a painter, and another one that is an art major and used to be a art teacher. She offered to help me and to lend me her water colors. Thank goodness for wonderful neighbors and creative people. What would I do with out the internet? I love seeing all of you creative people out there. So inspiring. I'll do a tutorial if it gets tricky. 

Loving it-Beach Print

I am loving these beach prints by Serena & Lily. Although I would like to personalize it with my own family, I wouldn't mind pretending it was us at the beach. 

Too cute and I would LOVE in my house.

Find these prints here and here

TGIF-Have a Happy Weekend!

I've been working all morning. I've got some busy months ahead with all the photo sessions booked. While scheduling I've been browzing the web. Take a look;

If you've got a minute please Pray for this sweet baby girl.
Check out this adorable swimsuit.
Love this tutorial on abstract art
Bought this rug for my kitchen
Need these badly (considering I only have 3 in my whole house)
Want to get one of these for my house
Going to make and eat this for lunch today
Get asked where I got these two pillows, found here (mine is grey and white) and here (mine are blue)
Shop these adorable cell phone covers
Loving every post from this talented designer
Just got this in white. Love it

picture taken by www.inthelittleredhouse.blogspot.com

Does this look amazingly delicious to any one else. Simple, but yummy. Love all her recipes, pictures, and stories.

Have a happy weekend!

Off to buy Melons

I was introduced to Pamela Salzman's blog a few months back by my mother in law, and I have been hooked ever since. I only wish I could be as organized and healthy as she is. I must say that she has pushed me to be a little (ok, maybe a lot) more conscious of what I'm eating and giving my kids. I usually try to be really good about that stuff, but I would day it's not 90/10, maybe closer to 70/30. Check out her blog and especially reasons to not drink soda. She just did a post on Watermelon Agua Fresca. It looks so delicious I am going to the store today to get me some melons.

Love it - Made By Girl/ Cocoa & Hearts

I've been loving all these paintings by Cocoa & Hearts. I think I am going to have to purchase, I can think of a few places these little gems would lighten up. I've followed Jen for a few years now. I even have 2 of her posters (this one and this one) and haven't been disappointed. Check out her blog and all her lovely  prints, cards, posters, and more. 

Love love love!

Love it - Ice Cream Sandwiches

Last weekend was my lovely niece's 3rd birthday party.

 Her amazingly talented Mama put together a "Bubbles & Butterfly Party". 

As usual it was nothing short of spectacular, however there was one part of the party I couldn't stop taking pictures of... or eating for that matter. 

I thought these little ice cream sandwiches would be great for any party or just on a hot day with your kids in the backyard. 

Method:

 Sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two home made chocolate cookies,

 then roll the sandwiches in a topping of your choice.

Rainbow sprinkles were definitely a favorite, however

crushed oreos, graham crackers, and mini chocolate chips

were super yummy.

Don't these look delicious! 

My baby girl couldn't get enough!

Happy Birthday P-dog. Check out Me Oh My for more party tips, design ideas, how to's, and just about everything in between... oh, and more pictures from her daughters beautiful party!

pimp your smoothie

If your anything like me you will love this snippet from Women's Health Magazine. So far I loved the Cherry Bomb.

Cherry Bomb

Blend 3/4 cup frozen cherries

1 kiwi, peeled and quartered 

1/4 cup orange juice 

1/2 cup coconut water

3/4 tsp agave nectar and 3 ice cubes. 

Serves 1. 159 cal, <1 g fat (<1 g sat), 38 g carbs, 129 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein 

**Trick it out even more: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for an additional 15 to 25 grams of protein. 

TGIF- White out

After I saw this picture in Domino Magazine a while back I knew my next couch had to be 

1. Leather 2. White 3. Tufted

So after searching and searching for the perfect couch with no luck, I decided to have it custom made. We used Sofa Craft, and couldn't be happier.  They literally will make anything you bring them, so I showed them this picture and they made me this lovely couch. We've only been in our house for a year so excuse the nakedness of my family room. It's one thing at a time over here, this is what we got so far

Hope you have a wonderful weekend and while your at it why not whip up some sweet treats. I think I will be making these for the kids. ENJOY!

For the Recipe of these cupcakes and all things yummy head over to Young Married Chic.

TGIF - Lovin

Thank goodness it's FriDAY!

I am lovin these plates from here, showcased here. 

Thanks to YMC for the new website, which I'm now a follower of.

and P.S. 

We're almost done with our yard. We've been picking Oranges and Apples for snack time. 

 Pictures before and after to come. . .

Have a Banana

Pictures via Sheena from the little red house

My kids are obsessed with Banana's right now and are always asking for a chocolate one. I have been wanting to make them myself, but just haven't done it yet. Now because of this post I will be doing it this week with my kiddos. Can't wait.