A Turkey and a Ring.

What a weekend. Details to come!

*this pic taken post-proposal in SF Japanese Tea Gardens.

Note the tears still in my eyes...I was a mess but a happy mess:)

HUGEEEE SIGH.

Chasing Fido.

(Wo)Man's Best Friend.

Woof. Woof.

Goodies.

Yum. I couldn't resist whipping out the camera.

AND bottom row, right - check out Ari's new masterpiece for the bedroom.

Will post more re: the outcome of the coffee table makeover and our scrumptious meal when we return from our travels!

*Has been a bit too crazy around here to get around to Music Thursdays...so may have to double up next week or make it Music Sundays this time around!

Chasing Thanks.

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today,

and creates a vision for tomorrow."

Melody Beattie

We have spent most of the day working away - me in the kitchen, Ari in the garage - prepping for the big Thanksgiving weekend and feast.

Tonight we'll head up to Santa Barbara to get a head start on our drive and (hopefully) beat the holiday traffic. Tomorrow we'll hit the road bright and early for the Bay Area!

Can't wait for family and food and, of course, my favorite little boys in the whole wide world. Sigh.

Happy Early Thanksgiving!

Bad Bun Day.

Bun Buh-Bun Bun BUUNNN!

I have been on a "bun" kick lately.

What I want:

What I get:

Hair-wrapped-baseball balanced atop my head.

(no offense, Liv)

SO - I stumbled upon this play-by-play recently (via Cup of Jo).

I'm hoping it helps my technique...and my hair-raising appearance!

Keeter Peek.

Ari and I teamed up and spent yesterday afternoon photoshooting this wonderful little family. Aren't they gorgeous?

AND funny and sweet and lovely as can be.

We had SUCH a great time.

Thank you, Keeters!

They Say It's Your Birthday.

Dah-neer-nah-neer.

Happy 32nd to the apple of my eye....

Friday Favorites.

Although "things" are quite unimportant at the end of the day, they do have the ability to spice life up a wee bit. Give it a little kick. Or two.

A few "things" that make my life a little spicier...

1. Wellies - $25 at Marc by Marc Jacobs.

2. "Spice" Candles - great deals at Pier One.

3. Roadtrips (okay so maybe not a "thing" but still good).

4. Scrabble - Original and THIS.

5. Green Tea...Decaf! (proud non-caffeiner for over 2 months!)

6. Yoga Pants - Hardtail holds it all together.

7. My Favorite T - James Perse V-Neck

8. GQ Magazine

9. LaCoste Cologne - Mmm...

10. New York City Ballet Workout - Bringing back the ballerina in me.

11. Mix & Match Plates - Check out Anthro, Urban, Thrift Stores, TJ Maxx, etc.

12. Ugg Slippers

13. Fun Bobby Pins - Here and Here.