i am chasing baby

Instamuffins.

2012-02-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

THESE + a heart adornment = a little love for Ari and his sweet work family.

In Love.

2012-02-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

A ten second (silent) hello from our mini Valentine.

Happy xoxo's Day to you and you and you.

Love, Stella Bea

Lay Baby Lay - Stella's Bea's Room.

2012-02-13T08:47:00.000-08:00

Head on over to one of our favorite blogs, Lay Baby Lay, where Stella's digs are being featured today.

We are so very excited about this! Thank you, Joni for the shout outs and daily inspiration!!!

A Thirty Second Sit Up.

2012-02-10T15:51:00.000-08:00

*the my-head-is-in-the-90th-percentile shot;)

Happy Friday to YOU! Looking forward to an easy breezy weekend, 'round here. Papa is in town on a last minute acting whirlwind. There is an engagement to celebrate and new people for Stella to meet. The house will surely get some cleaning. I am crossing fingers that new laundry set is on it's way soon. And I pray that we do not miss a beat with little Bea. Because, at this rate, she is going to be asking for the keys to the car in about a week. The "they grow up so fast" thing is seriously freaky. Deaky.

I Link You a Lot.

2012-02-08T12:11:00.000-08:00

Acrylic monogram necklaces.

Hate to be that stereotypical new mom but I look forward to seeing THIS and THIS.

We made this dip on Sunday but subbed greek yogurt for sour cream. nom. nom.

Is THIS stuff awesome or what?

Spotted dude on my walk to the mailbox with baby yesterday. I played it cool. Stella? She freaked.

Love the crushed velvet comeback.

Stop by the CYP Site HERE when you get a moment. Info on CYP/Knock Knock Series & Minne-sessions coming soon.
Quite taken with this wedding. If I was forced to do it over again!

Aww juicy juicy. Pineapple pear ginger mint smoothie with banana and almond, please.

Cannot even handle the cuteness that is HERE.

Already missing my Mama aka nana.

Craving THIS combo.
Have you been to The Container Store? Took me far too long. Instant love affair.
Fun to participate in instagram challenges like THIS. Just cause.

*Baby's going-home-from-hospital clothes. Sigh.

A large bit of Stella's were ruined this morning. Trying not to place importance on these things but - I will not lie - had a good cry.

BUT moving onward! A LOT to be grateful for. Why fret?

Nana's Here.

2012-02-04T16:25:00.000-08:00

Nana + Stella + Ari + Saturday + Simple Things.

Good stuff.

I'm Linking It.

2012-02-01T12:42:00.000-08:00

New Trader's Cilantro and Jalapeno Hummus addiction - thanks to my sister!

Baby Nursery Inspiration HERE.

Love THESE chunky chain bracelets and necklaces.

Best workout pants. Ever.

CanNOT wait to make use of my Instagram photos with one of THESE. Awesome, right?

My favorite SAG look via Ms. Portman. Now that is some post-baby-bod-inspiration right there.

THIS self tanner is awesome.

Oh fer cute.

Celebrated girlfriends' birthdays HERE last night. Go there. And please try the Tomato Ricotta Pizza.

Baby's first bow from here. What about Etsy is NOT to love, people?

OH - and my MAMA is coming this weekend. Yes. Yes. YES!

For all link posts - go HERE.

One. Two. Three.

2012-01-30T17:38:00.000-08:00

Today has been another one of those. But I thought I would attempt to get something up.

1. So how about a little look at the nursery? Full tour to come this week.

2. Should be launching my official photography website in the next few days. This is a big one!

3. Had the most wonderful weekend with girlfriends in town visiting from Minnesota. Go SPICE.

More on all of this later. Off to tackle three monstrous piles of clean laundry. Oh boy.

Breakfast Club Babes.

2012-01-25T13:29:00.000-08:00

What a way to start a mid-week morning.

Heart. Swells.

Coming Back.

2012-01-23T23:46:00.000-08:00

Can I handle it? Blogging more than once every few weeks?

Please please tell me yes. Say yes! I can do this. I can do this. I CAN DO THIS.

Nursery tour. Guest spots. Photo shoots. Knock Knocks. Weddings. Le Fashion. Tunes. Foods.

We can do this, baby.

We. can. do. this.

Happy New Year.

2011-12-31T16:42:00.001-08:00

From Little Baby Stella Bea(r).

First Christmakkah.

2011-12-31T14:00:00.000-08:00

Sister Meg.

2011-12-25T18:11:00.000-08:00

Love her. And Lucky too.

Happy Holidays.

2011-12-25T08:51:00.000-08:00

To you. And you.

And YOU!

iLove...

2011-12-24T05:48:00.000-08:00

Scanlan Scrabble. Nana's chalkboard. Stella's first snow. Matching heads. Taking flight.

Pajama Time.

2011-12-23T15:41:00.000-08:00

Can't get enough of it.

Lounge. Lounge. And lounge some more.

Ain't She Sweet.

2011-12-14T15:29:00.000-08:00

Siri and I took a quick walk down to the beach this morning; kiddos in tow. Stella was strapped snugly to my chest in the Bjorn and Jack was running around barefoot poppin' goldfish and talking transformers. I brought the camera and made my dear friend play model for a few. I mean, WHAT? I won't even get into how ridiculous she is right now. I won't. I'll just let the photos speak for themselves.

*HEY - remember the days when we'd pack fancy picnics and bottles of wine and head to the beach where we laid in the sun for hours (HORRIBLE) to work on that oh-so crucial and perfect tan? Now we are lucky if we get 20 minutes and you're chasing away the seagulls while I am covered head to toe in sweats with a baby attached to a not-so-bikini-friendly bod. This time our drink of choice is the coffee that keeps us awake after yet another nearly sleepless night. Boy, our beach days have changed. And, boy, I sure do love them more than ever.

25 Until Christmas (Eve).

2011-11-29T22:38:00.000-08:00

Have some time to burn? Me either. Let's get clickin'....

1. J Crew's holiday shopping bags are oh-so-fun. So is their behind-the-scenes blog.

2. Digging House of Harlow sunnies. And this photo.

3. Minnesota things make me so happy. Take this cutting board, for example.

4. Brooch the Subject.

5. New go-to beauty blog for hair tutorials and beauty advice. LC's got it going on.

6. Wreath love. New West Elm in WeHo btw. So happy.

7. A book I'd like to read. Have you read The Alchemist? You must. 100 times and then some more.

8. Cute hair ties I ordered. Because LC told me to.

9. Why is houndstooth so cool? Gaga turned me onto it when she performed THIS genius.

10. Stella is soooo harajuku. Bought THIS burger sweatshirt at Target. Yum.

11. THESE cosabella-esque bras are great for strap-showing get ups. TMI? Sorry.

12. This faux leather skirt from H&M is freaking cool. And $30 dollars. Bam.

13. Inspired.

14. A great nursery piece. For your feets.

15. Salted Caramel Cheesecake WHAT. I am there. Thanks to Emily for sharing.

16. Diggin' Shoemint.

17. THIS site too.

18. Your baby needs an XL burpy. Actually, your shirt needs it.

19. Glenn Close is freaking me out HERE.

20. Need to see this.

21. This is available On Demand. We rented it last weekend. Worth a gander.

22. Laura went to my hs and we were in a girl band called BLUSH. And now she's in VF. Star.

23. Bookmarked Deepak.

24. Siriously. Bring me a cookie.

25. You should download this. I know it is awesome and it's because she told me so.

Man am I in love with this baby. And her pouty bottom lip. All I ever wanted for Christmas is here.

Thanksgiving Three.

2011-11-23T16:43:00.000-08:00

Because that's what we be.

Spending the holiday in LA this year. Christmas is going to be a wonderfully insane flurry of travels and family time so we thought we'd take a little breather before the madness begins. While Ari was up in Santa Barbara doing some work today, I got to my work prepping our Thanksgiving dishes. Couldn't help but whip the camera out. It had been awhile.

One. Two. Three.

Ari. Stella. And Me.

*Clearly I am not down with the "no playing with your food" rule. No. Nope. Never.

Little Lullabies.

2011-11-11T18:41:00.000-08:00

I sing to Stella every day. The lyrics to my lullabies and nursery rhymes and dee-dah-lee-doos are mostly nonsense. Sleep-deprived-mother's-stream-of-consciousness nonsense. "Twinkle twinkle little star yes sir yes sir three bags full."

I'm not so sure it's the healthiest banter for her to grow up to but it will have to do. For now.

Anything to keep tinker bell happy. And anything to put her to sleep;)

Work it.

2011-11-10T18:36:00.000-08:00

Blocks, the Bea, Berries.

2011-11-01T12:26:00.000-07:00

I have this goal and it's called: blog more - say more - share more. Really just...more. Period. DO more. But this "to-do" list overwhelms me as it grows. Before I've had a chance to cross off one simple task there are 20 more DOs. The baby and feeding mishaps and just life are making it tricky. Things aren't perfect around here but they are good. SO very good. Unperfectly good.
In due time I'm going to get there. I'll get there. Beware.

Red-Pink Hot.

2011-10-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

Well done, ladies.

What's in a Name?

2011-10-26T12:35:00.000-07:00

This print on baby's dresser was a gift from THESE dear friends.

Isn't it just freaking fantastic?

Need to frame and hang asap.

Lucky Stella Bea. Little loved Stella Bea.

Check out Little Lion Studio's Etsy Store HERE for more darling doodles. Such talent.

47 Weeks.

2011-10-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

Chit Chat.

2011-10-13T12:30:00.000-07:00

Coo Coo Ca Choo.

We are love love loving her little (and sometimes BIG!) voice.

And the neck rolls too.

Is it weird...

2011-10-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

...that this pictures just makes me so very happy?

Check out the entire slideshow found via Cup of Jo.

Cause it's great.

The Red Slippers.

2011-10-08T15:19:00.001-07:00

And chair too!

(thanks to my Daddy)

Hat Girl.

2011-10-05T12:57:00.000-07:00

Thanks to her knitting Nana, Stella has a different cap for every day of the week.

Aren't they just too much?? Love.

*patterns found HERE.

Orzo Salad.

2011-09-30T13:02:00.000-07:00

Another spectacular dish delivered to us post-delivery.

I'd suggest whipping up a big ole batch to store in the fridge.

Perfect for on-the-go lunches, a dinner side dish, snack, etc...whatever you please.

From dear friend, Stacey:

Cook 2 cups orzo according to package

Drain and cool on a cookie sheet coated with olive oil
Toast 1/4 cup pine nuts for 2-3 min
2 cups arugula or spinach
1 cup basil leaves, chopped
1 cup dried cherries
3 tblsp of lemon juice or 1/2 lemon

Feta cheese - amount to your liking
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Combine all together.

It's best if you marinate it over night.

Thank you, Stace, for introducing us to this wonderfully fresh and simple recipe.

It now forever will remain on my list of favorite salads.

For. Ev. Er.

Smile.

2011-09-28T09:32:00.001-07:00

Beautiful Bevy.

2011-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Grandma Beverly is coming to meet Stella tomorrow.

She's is a world traveler, dancer, teacher, and travel writer - just to name a few.

We recently took new headshots of her to use in a publication that she writes for regularly.

Striking, yes? Baby's got some beautiful elders.

Can't wait until these two stars collide.

What They Say Is True...

2011-09-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

...it goes way WAY too fast.

Look at what a little nugget you were, my Stella. This photo...just over three weeks old.

Already you have yummy rolls forming on your arms and legs and the cheeks are getting perfectly chubby. If we're apart for even five minutes, I swear in that time you've grown. Do not get me wrong, I'm enjoying every moment of this. But I will always have dreamy, euphoric memories of the beginning. When we were first introduced. When we learned how to make you full. And happy. When you were fresh from the belly. My big old belly.

Cheers.

2011-09-23T14:38:00.000-07:00

Nana and Papa babysat a few nights ago (THANK YOU) so we could go HERE for dinner.

The food was excellent. And my one drink was excellent.

But it made me get a little not-so-excellent drunk.

Pump and dump - I hate you.

You better believe that on our first night off of kid duty, we talked about Miss Stella Bea the entire time.

You also better believe that we are huge dork parents for taking the above pictures.

You better believe it. Better.

Today's Likes.

2011-09-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

1. Print found HERE. 2. Image found HERE.

3. H&M Kids Clothes HERE. 4. Best Ice Cream EVER from TJ's.

5. Fall shoe I have my eye on from HERE. 6. Blouse also from HERE.

Wild Rice Salad.

2011-09-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

Yet another delicious dish made by Mom (Nana). Recipe courtesy of one of her best friends; the lovely Trish.

Perfectly filling, perfectly fall, perfectly perfect.

1 1/2 cup wild rice

2 chicken breasts

½ red pepper, diced

3 green onions, diced

¾ cup peapods, sliced on diagonal in 1” pieces

2 avocados, cut into chunks

1 cup toasted pecans

Dressing:

2 cloves garlic - ¼ cup rice vinegar -1 tsp salt - 1/3 c vegetable oil

½ tsp pepper -1 TB Dijon mustard - ½ tsp sugar

Cook wild rice in chicken broth, drain, toss with 1 TB lemon juice, and chill.

Poach chicken breasts, chill, then cut up in small pieces.

Make dressing. Toss with rice and chicken. Add red pepper, onions and peapods.

Just before serving, add avocados and pecans.

Sleep Sleep Sleep...

2011-09-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

*please note that all of this very sound sleeping is taking place during the day.

**how ca-ute are my Mary Jane socks from Auntie Meggie??

***Auntie Twish - re: top pic...do we have another mouth breather on our hands??

Trump's Mar-a-lago Turkey Burger.

2011-09-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

See recipe HERE.

Is it obvious Nana is still here?

Every day we are more and more rested.

And our bellies get more and more full.

Papa is here now too! What are we going to do without these two?

Lucy's Molasses Cookies.

2011-09-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Remember Lucy's Famous Ham Sandwiches? I mean, how could you forget? Really. Here's another sweet treat for you to indulge in made by the same sweet little lady. Mom (aka Nana) whipped up a batch two days ago and already the entire freezer bag has been demolished. Gobble gobble. Pregnancy weight, what? Tis the perfect fall cookie.

Ingredients:

3/4 C. Vegetable Oil - 1 C. Sugar - 1 Egg - 1/3 C. Molasses (MIX)

Gradually add the following dry ingredients...

2 tsp. Cinnamon - 1/4 tsp. Clove - 1/4 tsp. Ginger - 2 tsp. Soda - 2 1/4 C. Flour

Mix until thoroughly blended.

Roll dough into tablespoon sized balls.

Then coat in remaining white sugar.

Place cookies two inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 mins.

Daddy Love.

2011-09-16T13:42:00.001-07:00

Quinoa Salad with Dried Apricots.

2011-09-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

1 c. quinoa

2 tsp olive oil

2 cloves minced garlic

1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped coarsely

2 c. H20

1/4 tsp. salt

2/3 c. dressing (over)

1 c. grape tomatoes

1 small red onion chopped

8 c. baby spinach

1/4 c. sliced almonds toasted

Dressing: 1/3 c. lemon juice - 1/4 tsp cinnamon - 2 T. nonfat plain yogurt - 1/3 tsp ground ginger - 1.5 tsp honey - 1/4 c. olive oil - 1/4 tsp cumin - salt & pepper

Prep: toast quinoa in dry skillet over medium heat, stiring, until becomes aromatic and starts to crackle (5 min). Transfer to fine sieve and rinse well. Heat oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic, stir 1 min. Add apricots, quinoa. Continue cooking until quinoa has dried out and is light golden (3-4 minutes). Add water, salt, bring to boil; turn down heat to medium low; simmer uncovered until quinoa is tender; liquid is absorbed (15-18 min). Make dressing. Transfer quinoa to bowl and toss with dressing (1/3 cup). Cool. Just before serving add tomatoes and onions. Toss with spinach and remaining dressing. Mound on spinach and sprinkle with almonds.

Great Gram & Gramps Scanlan...

2011-09-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

...meet the babe.

We had our first real "outing" to Ed's Coffee Shop for breakfast.

Stella was on her best behavior. Snooze snoozing away...

Baby's First Sponge Bath.

2011-09-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

This photo is almost a week old and I swear she's grown already!

Sigh.

Brady's Farmer's Market Lasagna.

2011-09-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

Our friends have just been spoiling us with grub. My belly is in heaven.

And to not have to think about what to cook with a newborn in the house...phew.

Here's a pasta dish THIS lady's sweet fiance whipped up for us last Friday.

Mmmm...love me some goat cheese.

The lasagna lowdown - from Chef Brady, himself:

1 lb. lasagna noodles, - 1lb. Turkey sausage & meat (each) - 8 oz. goat cheese - 15 oz. ricotta

15 oz. cottage cheese - 30 oz. crushed tomato - 3 heirloom tomatoes - 2 orange tomatoes

handful of white mushrooms - whole garlic clove - 1lb. spinach - 1lb. mozzarella

whole white onion - 1/4 cup of red vino & balsamic

Mix the ricotta and cottage cheese in a bowl and set aside. Brown the turkey sausage and meat (separately) - they will become individual layers .To make sauce, place diced heirloom tomatoes and crushed tomatoes in another pan and bring to a boil. Add vino and balsamic.

When ready to bake lasagna, sauté the sliced mushrooms, orange tomatoes, garlic, and onions.

The layers (from bottom to top)....

sauce/noodles/ricotta-cottage mix/spinach/noodles/turkey meat/mozzarella/sauce/noodle

sauteed veggies (add garlic)/melted goat cheese/noodles/spinach/turkey sausage

ricotta-cottage mix/noodles/rest of sauce

Cook for about an hour and a half @ 400 degrees. Don't boil/soften noodles before making.

With 20 minutes left, add the rest of the mozzarella cheese until browned.

10 Days.

2011-09-10T21:06:00.000-07:00

She's a strong one!

Beet & Peach Salad.

2011-09-10T09:34:00.000-07:00

Nana has been cooking up a storm for us.

See salad from our dinner last night below.

Make it. Eat it. Yu-hum.

2 beets, scrubbed
1 bunch mache (lamb's lettuce), rinsed and dried
1 bunch arugula, rinsed and dried
2 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced
2 shallots, chopped
1/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped (we used walnuts)
1 (4 ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup walnut oil (we used olive oil)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Striped.

2011-09-09T15:41:00.000-07:00

Saw this chair via HERE today.

Makes me happy.

Mastitis does not.

Siriously Stella(r) Cookies

2011-09-08T13:07:00.000-07:00

Auntie Siri came by to visit us just hours after Stella was born.

She brought the most delicious cookies.

We (obviously) devoured them. Almost immediately.

This was not, of course, the end to treats delivered by the culinary master.

Pancetta stuffed pasta shells anyone?

Itzbeen Awesome.

2011-09-07T14:23:00.000-07:00

Thank goodness for this little contraption.

If you're a new Mama please do yourself a favor and buy one HERE.

Introducing...

2011-09-06T04:22:00.000-07:00

Stella Bea was born September 1st, 2011 at 6:52 AM.

Measured 7 lbs 10 ounces and 21.5 inches long.

Made her appearance pretty darn easy on Mama.

Loving her to pieces.

We. Are. Smitten.

SO much more to come!

A Reminder...

2011-08-30T14:34:00.000-07:00

Thank you for this, Ira Glass.

I'm not so sure about having any kind of genius taste but it's great to be encouraged to work past your very own criticism. I have been my own worst enemy when it comes to new endeavors due to feeling less than - throwing my hands up when not achieving what I consider perfection right off the bat. No mas. I AM thirty and I am a fighter!

40 Weeks.

2011-08-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Tick tock tick tock...

Pool Boys.

2011-08-28T17:48:00.000-07:00

A temporary look for the blog while I attempt to get my act together since I am no longer chasing thirty. And haven't been for months now. What to do about that anyway. Hmm. We have been busy getting ready to add to the family in a matter of days. Spending our time as "just two" with ventures to the movies, out to dinner, poolside with friends... Feeling such a wide range of emotions. But I'd say excitement takes the cake. Will have an introduction for you all so very soon.

Beauty Queen.

2011-08-17T12:22:00.000-07:00

A recent headshot I took of the newly engaged Miss Lucas.

It had been awhile since we did some photoshootin'!

Just a natural stunnah this one is.

CanNOT wait to see her as a BRIDE in 2012!!

Gahhhh!!

38 Weeks.

2011-08-17T12:09:00.001-07:00

"The Bump" tells me baby is the size of a watermelon.

Like WHOA, whoa.

Dear Zara,

2011-08-12T21:16:00.000-07:00

Your kiddo clothes are ridiculoso.

Who knew?

Richie Rich.

2011-08-04T00:07:00.000-07:00

Faboosh.

Dead Zexy.

2011-07-29T06:30:00.000-07:00

From the latest issue of Elle.

Totally should be together.

Totally.

Oh How They Grow.

2011-07-28T14:54:00.000-07:00

4 months later and THIS baby boy has grown into...

Darling and delicious as ever.

Caprese Scramble.

2011-07-26T13:17:00.000-07:00

Ari whipped this breakfast up on a whim this past weekend.

Soooo deliciously fresh.

Thank goodness I married a man who can cook!

A little direction from the chef:

Saute halved cherry tomatoes in garlic and whole grain mustard in pan.

Whip eggs up with chopped basil.

Add to pan and scramble.

Serve on a bed of arugula and top with buffalo mozzarella.

We drizzled a little balsamic before eating.

Mmmm...Superb.

La La Lemonade.

2011-07-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

A recent trip to Lemonade (YOU MUST GO) inspired me to whip up my own sugary beverage concoctions to give as hostess gifts at THIS mini mini-me bbq on Saturday. My flavors of choice? Strawberry Basil and Blueberry Cucumber Mint. I wish I had a recipe to share to but I was short on time and was furiously squeezing lemons, adding sugar, and pureeing those extra ingredients to add to each - using my own sampling skills to decide when they were just right. I suggest that if you're in the mood for a summer refreshment such as these, conduct a little science experiment in your very own kitchen. Trust your taste buds. They will show you the way. OR hit up Lemonade and take a pick from their many flavors. Couldn't hurt to grub on some lunch and dessert while you're there too. Da bomb.

Perfectly Purple.

2011-07-08T18:27:00.000-07:00

My sis-in-law has this sweet shade painted on her toes and I'm diggin' it.

Big time.

Jorrrdana, you so coooool I want to be like youuuuuu!! Mani/pedi here I come.

Rumple's Wiggin' - from the Shrek Collection. See how it looks on - HERE.

Donut Dreams.

2011-07-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Gourmet Donuts at Dynamo's in SF.

*please note pregnant lady's fork on the left - ready to pounce.

We tried: Chocolate Rose, Apricot Cardamom, Sticky Bun (personal favorite).

Check out more of these deeeelicious delights HERE.

The Garys.

2011-07-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Below is what may have been my first portrait session ever.

My baby dolls when I was wee one.

Dirty Gary (left) and Clean Gary (right).

Let's hope I do a better job with the name game this time around, ay?

Nursery Bits.

2011-07-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

We are working on transforming THIS guest room into the nursery.

Only 8 1/2 Weeks to go. Like WHOA.

Summer Somethings.

2011-07-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

-THIS salad dressing is amazing.

-Say WHAT?

-I love and live in THESE.

-A few blogs I've been stalking lately.

Here.

And HERE.

-Addicted to popsicles. Now, somebody make me THESE.

-Please buy Bon Iver's new album. Beyonce's too.

-Another REASON to love Etsy.

-Coveting Rachel Mcadams 'lax wardrobe in THIS movie.

(have I told you lately that I love her?)

HAPPY 4th of JULY to you.

What in the world is everyone up to??

We'll be spending the day on the road.

To Monterey/SF/Mi Wuk we go!

Gretchen's Bruschetta.

2011-07-01T09:36:00.000-07:00

Siri's Mama introduced this recipe to me years ago and I have been hooked ever since. So very delicious and SO very simple. Perfect in a oh-crap-I-have-no-clue-what-to-make/take moment.

You. Will. Love.

The Grocery List:

Baguette (I prefer sourdough)

1 lb. Roast Beef

Goat Cheese

Roasted Red Peppers

Fresh Basil

Layer these ingredients atop each piece of sliced bread.

Serve. And ENJOY!

Cali Coupled.

2011-06-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

Working away on images from a recent engagement shoot with Sara & Steve at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. What beauties and what a blast!

Anything planned this weekend, peeps?

I am thinking a little bit of nesting and a lot of SUN would do me good.

HAPPY FRIDAYYYYYY to you all.

Dearest Etsy.

2011-06-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

Just one of the many reasons I love you.

For more things Royal - go HERE.

30 Weeks.

2011-06-22T10:02:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am one of those pregnant ladies. Naked belly on the internet.

And I can't say I'm sorry about it.

Because I know this sweet time is coming to an end.

The nine months curled up inside me - with me - always.

It's almost over. And it makes me a little sad. A lot sad.

Yes, I am one of those pregnant ladies that loves being pregnant.

Don't get me wrong, I cannot WAIT to hold her and kiss her and smell her.

But I will never again have her curled up inside me - with me - always.

So I'm soaking it up. And, apparently, forcing you to soak it up too.

Every last minute with me and the belly and the babe.

Sweet sweet babe. So soon we will meet.

Sweet Baby John.

2011-06-21T10:24:00.000-07:00

All of these newborns...are getting me so SO very ready!!

It's almost our turn.

Oyyyyyy seee.

We love you, Funs!!

Chasing Tunes.

2011-06-16T10:09:00.000-07:00

Rye Rye featuring Robyn - Never Be Mine

Skinny Love - Birdy

1 + 1 - Beyonce

Man Down - Rihanna

Calgary - Bon Iver

Leather - Tori Amos

Super Bass - Nicki Minaj

Every Teardrop is a Waterfall - Coldplay

Turn to Stone - Ingrid Michaelson

Alisa Turner - Breathing

In For the Kill (Skream's Let Get Ravey Remix) - La Roux

29 Weeks.

2011-06-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

Pregnant Chic.

2011-06-11T09:00:00.000-07:00

How ccauuute is SHE??

images via HERE.

1st Anniversary.

2011-06-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

A week-ish ago marked our one year anniversary as The Schneidermans.

Katy & Ari from Meg on Vimeo.

A little vid from Meggie to remember bits of a beautiful weekend.

Thank you, SEESTER!

Eat Samoa.

2011-05-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

This Luna Bar tastes like a Samoa. No joke. Amaze.

Thank you, lil Lucas.

* want a recipe for Homemade Samoas? Yes. HERE.

P to the S.

2011-05-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

THESE girls threw the most amazing 30th birthday pre-baby bash in Palm Springs for me this past weekend. Once again, I ask myself...how oh HOW did I get to be so freaking lucky?

And please tell me why oh WHY did it have to end??

For photos and recipes of the incredible foods we were fed, see HERE.

HOPING some photos turn up (we were absolutely horrible with taking pics!) so I can post more about the extravaganza very soon.

Until then, a photo of the little 'maid we missed dearly. Beeanss!

*oh, and the boys that sometimes tag along with us too.

-Austin, TX 2011

All About the Bread.

2011-05-17T20:30:00.000-07:00

One of Ari's favorite sandwich shops in LA.

He took me to lunch there yesterday.

I had this:

A LARGE and IN CHARGE Burrata 'wich.

Sans the peppers. Utter perfection.

*AATB's site HERE.

**Photo via HERE.

Little Leggings.

2011-05-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

I just can't even take it.

These and more found HERE.

Lady Dianna.

2011-05-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

Diggin' the new 'do.

Photo and playlist ripped from Agron's BLOG - which I'm lovin' too.

Happy Friday PEEPS. xo

Knock Out.

2011-05-11T16:43:00.000-07:00

Oops she did it again.

Prince.

2011-05-11T14:48:00.000-07:00

This weekend.

Baby's first (in-the-belly) concert.

I'm thinking she's going to love him.

Go HERE to get tickets, yourself.

25 bones? Yes.

22 Weeks.

2011-05-01T10:18:00.000-07:00

Ian & Juliet on Style Me Pretty...

2011-04-27T11:05:00.000-07:00

The wedding Ari and I shot back in March is featured on Style Me Pretty today!

Go HERE to browse the entire gallery of images from their big day.

Click HERE to view photos via our short slideshow.

And below a few snaps from their engagement shoot

- amongst a peek at some of our favorite sessions ever...

We were beyond STOKED when SMP emailed requesting a submission.

A serious wedding-world honor.

*for photo session inquiries, please feel free to email me at katyscanlan@gmail.com

Simple Things - Sammies & Pie.

2011-04-24T10:35:00.001-07:00

Finally - a new sandwich shoppe option in West Hollywood.

We had:

Pulled Chicken & Thanksgiving Sandwiches

Jalapeno Chips

Mexican Coca Cola

Mini Cherry Pie

Menu HERE.

Yelp it HERE.

*photo via HERE

You MUST give it a try. Must.

Music Thursdays - From the Peeps...

2011-04-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

Rock with it Roll with it.

SIRI:

The Golden Age - The Astroids Galaxy Tour

Mistadobilina - Del the Funky Homosapien

Honeybee - Blake Shelton

INGRID:

Inside Out - Britney Spears

Ain't Gonna Lose You - Brett Dennen

Learning to Fly (cover) - Lady Antebellum

ARI:

All Day - Girl Talk

Mirrors - Dam Funk

Let's Go Surfing - The Drums

NICOLE RYE:

Swing Tree - Discovery

Burning - Whitest Boy Alive

Love Me Girl - Yeasayer

MEGAN:

My Love - The Bird & The Bee

Valentine - Kina Grannis

Corbeau - Coeur de Pirate

Thank you FRIENDS!! xo

Couple Crush.

2011-04-21T12:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Papa Q.

2011-04-20T18:49:00.001-07:00

Dear Meggie,

You should see the pictures I poured through back home this weekend of you as a brand spankin' new baby and me and you when we met at the hospital boy was I happy not one of those jealous siblings but seriously so very happy to have a little sister with big brown eyes and a teeny turned up nose. It was great you did funny things like eat through the middles of slices of bread and started riding a bike practically before you could walk and slept walk daddyy want a hot dooggg (p.s. remember those weird but delicious cheesy hot dogs they fed us) and had the quietest and sweetest demeanor but a d0-not-mess-with-me-temper aka block thrown at head and you probably let me drag you around and dress you up one too many millions times or play school or whatever it was...you must have gotten sick of it huh well I know you did but I appreciate it I do because what would I have done without the perfect partner in crime? Anywayyyys, remember I was older but still wanted to sleep on the bottom bunk together and we'd laugh and probably get yelled at go to BED and make sparks in our blanket and fart and laugh more and who knows what else now today despite the miles apart we have the same sense of humor and one of a kind candor along with a brother that made us three we will kill a Newsies number or entire musical just ask us for a serenade really ask I dare you. My sister Meggie you should know that we all see you are so strong you are a navy wife and you stand by your sailor while he is at sea I cannot wait to one day meet babies with those honest eyes and rosy cheeks and maybe just a little bit of height do you think...will they wear funky clothes and will Dan roll his eyes and laugh or will they only eat tacos only tacos and no fish no FISH I say! Until that day comes you will be the best auntie to this little baby rolling around kicking me from the inside out she must be tough maybe just like you that wouldn't be too bad at all. No it would not because no matter what the weather you have always been there for me and I will always be there for you that is what sisters do without you I am not so sure who I would be - and please I do not really want to know. Forever and always and up and down side to side I love you NOW this is your run-on-sentence-song... Cream cheese puffs or not I hope you had the best birthday yet twenty seven and the adventure has just begun.

Your overbearing and at times annoying older sister,

Katy

It's a....

2011-04-13T11:33:00.000-07:00

GIRL!!

We had the most exciting appointment this morning.

Baby was curled up and sleepy and had the hiccups. Heart pounding. Love her.

TOMORROW - I turn 30. And we're off to Minnesota for the weekend.

I'm determined to come back to the blogging world next week.

For reals.

p.s. how amazing are these shoes? Gotta have'em.

Can't Stop.

2011-04-06T09:04:00.001-07:00

Wanting to shop.

Thanks to THIS blog.

Oui Oui.

2011-04-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

Can't wait to see this flick.

Spa Water.

2011-03-31T08:53:00.000-07:00

Ari and I have been keeping a pitcher going in the fridge these past few weeks.

Water, cucumber, lemon, orange....

I recommend you try a batch or two.

You will find yourself SO very happy to hydrate!

*I do not have a photo of this so instead you get this:

Mmmm...WATER

Is it not one of the most beautiful photos you have ever seen?

I'm obsessed.

Image via HERE.

Check out the subject's post about the portrait HERE.

And THIS post in which she talks about taking part in the filming of - "Coming Home" - the show that has kept me incredibly busy since September.

It was such a great pleasure meeting Stephanie and her family while on the road.

Photographer. Mother. Wife. Friend. Believer.

She inspires me on SO many levels!!

HAPPY THURSDAY. xoxo

Brand Spankin' New.

2011-03-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

John aka Paxton born this weekend to our dear friends Beth & Brad.

We're in love!

*my absolute fave - shot by Ari. Classic!

A Hollywood Love...

2011-03-28T21:25:00.000-07:00

Ian & Juliet 3.26.2011 from Katy Schneiderman on Vimeo.

Yum.

2011-03-21T20:54:00.000-07:00

Here and There.

2011-03-18T08:32:00.000-07:00

Until we find the time to make our billions of photos and video from last year into a mini movie...here are some snippets I slapped together this weekend. Many important moments missing. But it's something. For now.

From the crazy time that was 2010...

A Peek at 2010. from Katy Schneiderman on Vimeo.

And so it grows....

2011-03-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

Romeo (aka Ian) & Juliet.

2011-03-07T13:51:00.001-08:00

Swoon. Swoon. Swoon.

We had the most fun with these two yesterday.

Will be shooting their wedding in just a short few weeks.

More snaps from the session up in Beachwood to post tomorrow...

p.s. Stop by Juliet's BLOG if you haven't already. Love it. Love her.

A Friday Few.

2011-03-04T16:00:00.000-08:00

-Our nephews.

A piggie.

And a walk in the woods.

-Love THIS sweet song my sister sent my way.

Sweet sweet sweet.

-YES to this hairdo and the how-to that goes with it.

-Gimme Gimme all of the jewelry HERE.

-Tempted to buy up some of THIS ASOS maternity wear.

-THESE were delicious. Because SHE is amazing.

Happy Happy You-Know-What.

xoxo

Bambino.

2011-02-24T17:05:00.000-08:00

Bun in the oven joining us in August.

It's going to be one hot, pregnant summer.

We can't wait.