Link Lovin'

Happy Friday!  Well, it has been a whirlwind of a week over here!  I have been cleaning up a storm and trying to de-clutter.  I had one of those moments where I wanted to rip the house apart and get rid of everything!  Ever feel like that?  So, I am trying to streamline things as much as possible with my closet next up on the list of things that need shaking up!  I have another good reason for cleaning things up (besides being crazy): this mama is going back to work!

I had a special interview last week that I was almost certain I would get but I didn't want to jinx myself. Well, I just found out yesterday that it is official and I will be returning to work faster than expected.  I am a bit freaked out and excited all at once!  What's really freaking me out right now is pumping enough milk for Mister Boy while I am working.  I know I can do it though and am trying to remain calm and positive.  Mom's out there, please send any working while breastfeeding advice/tips!

Ok, back to the fun stuff.  Here are the things that made me say ohh la la this week!

➸Go check out Love Fox Vintage!  Faith just started, so expect great things to come as she works it all out!  There are some cute things in there right now and that blouse above is my favorite!  I love the slouchy boho shape and bright colors that will enliven your fall duds!
➸➸I have become obsessed with beeswax candles, so I was delighted to see the DIY on Elsie & Emma's blog, A Beautiful Mess!  It's like they read my mind!
➸➸➸Since I am newly in love with Instagram, I loved reading Sweet Thing blog's instagram editing process-so fun!
➸➸➸➸Have you seen this series?  In love!

Link Lovin'

A new month has snuck past our shimmering eyes already!  A new month always signals fresh starts to me.  A reset button if you will.  Even more so with the changing of the season and moons.  I am approaching this month with an open heart, positive attitude and exuberant spirit.  And, I don't know if it's the season change or what, but I just want to de-clutter and revive my space.  I am craving simplicity (more on this subject later).

Here are my happy links for the week, all with a nod to the simple things!  Hope your weekend is filled with beauty!

▼These two lovely calendars from Dear Friend (left) and Oana Befort (right)...go grab one!
▼This post from Three Wild Things about keeping it real-so good!  She talks about the sometimes chaotic realities of having kids & how we get bogged down with feelings of inadequacies while looking at blogs out there that seem to depict parenthood as dreamy & idyllic.  Thank you for this!  It's easy to forget that the inter-web is only a fraction of people's realities & that not being perfect is ok.
▼Loving the simple beauty of small farm life from Fig and Fauna.  Lots of yummy, wholesome recipes and appreciation for the natural world & all its creatures.
▼Check out MadebyLon's blog-lots of clean, modern design and fashion inspiration.  Totally inspired to tear apart my house & make it more minimal!
▼I am inspired by James from Bleubird to really reign in my cluttered, filled to the brim closet!  It's very difficult for me to let go of things because I am so darn sentimental.  But, there are loads of things I haven't worn or looked at in quite a while and I need to let go.
▼Melissa's post on the sweet heartbreak of watching our children grow so fast made me cry.  She has such a magical way with words.

Check out my new boards on Pinterest: Style Mama's and Stylish Couples!  Lots of eye candy!  
...what are your favs from this week?  Leave a link to your weekly roundups in the comments if you like-I always love to see what you are loving!

♥

And, thanks to those mama's out there that commented on my last Motherhood post-your words mean the world to me!  Hugs!

Link Lovin'

Another week has breezed by!  We are this close to September-wowza!  That means that autumn is just around the corner and that Mister Boy is closer to being a month older already!  I wept a bit the other day when I realized that he had lost his "baby" smell.  Where did it go and why?  I have a sense that all moms go through the rest of their child's years trying to smell that sweet smell one more time.  Things and people must grow, it is our lot I suppose.  While I go snuggle Mav, enjoy my roundup of pretty things from this week!

Clockwise from left...
     Attic & Barn Fall 2012 Collection-I am all sorts of smitten with this collection!  It's probably my favorite collection & one I am most excited about.  The vintage vibe with more modern shapes/cuts & the superb styling are spot on.  Yes, I want every piece!  Thank you.
     DIY Polka Dot Denim-another polka-dot DIY to try.  Easy-peasy!  I am a tad obsessed with the dots lately!
     DIY A-Frame Tent-I have been dying to make one of these for Maverick!  This DIY is excellent & I know Toby can rock this out in no time.
     DIY Canvas Tote-another rad DIY tote from one of my fav blogs, Say Yes to Hoboken.  This is a great tote for your child's books or your books too!  Love!

and, a few more things:
     Found this new photo blog that I am sorta in love with-Rose & Crown
     Read this post from My Little Loves and it totally hit the mark with me!  Amazing honesty and
     bearing of the soul!
     The new stuff from Bobo Choses is outrageously cute!  Maverick would look super cute in
     everything, duh!
     And lastly, my sister from another mama Faith re-opened the Love Fox online shop!  Such cute
     vintage at great prices, with more to come!  So, go have a look and hooray!

  What are you loving right now?  Favorite reads from the week?  

Happy Weekend!

♥

Link Lovin'

Happy Friday!  It has been a pretty good week over here.   Running after a crawling baby who has now decided to start standing up on everything too has left me wishing Sunday would come much quicker.  Sundays are family days and I appreciate that time Maverick gets to spend with his papa & the much needed moments I get to myself.  The weather has been so beautiful too, so hopefully we will end up at the beach on Sunday!  Here are some magical reads and things to send you off into the weekend on a lovely note!

▼Discovered the Australian artist, Carla Elizabeth Rose and her lovely etsy shop via my twitter.  I adore that deer print above!  All of her illustrations have a child-like whimsy to them.  Go check her shop out.
▼I am obsessed with this House Tour over on Apartment Therapy, featuring the beyond talented Mason and Serena who own General Store in San Francisco.  They live in a tiny back house by Ocean Beach in my old neighborhood and have made their space so cozy.  Lots of beautiful art all over the place, found wood reused for shelving and storage solutions and simplicity at its finest.  Makes me want to move to Santa Cruz and live in a tiny beach shack!
▼In love with this Portland shop, Beam & Anchor.  Lots of handcrafted goodies in a light-filled space that I could totally live in.
▼This blog has been rocking my world this week!  So much loveliness I can't handle it!
▼Really diggin' this weekly feature, Home/Closet/Tool over on Glass and Sable's site.  Ciara chooses interesting and creative individuals, featuring their favorite things in their home, closet and tool box.  I love peeking into other peoples worlds!
▼Oh Happy Day's! posts on her families move to Paris are wonderful and inspiring!  Makes me realize the possibilities of our dreams even when we have children.
▼Lots of stylish festival goers over on Free People's blog from San Francisco's recent Outside Lands concert series.  
▼This is my fav outfit this week (found via my pinterest!)

I'd love to see what you are loving from around the web!  Check out my tumblr and pinterest for more eye candy!