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kilim

totally in love with this rug. only $160 plus $1 shipping. here.

the other jason

again: funny and slightly dorky.

feeling a bit crabby

i think i need this.

disney art

these came home with me from disneyland. actually i used disney art on demand in the gallery. they will arrive at my doorstep in 2-3 weeks. can't wait!

want, again (i know. so greedy)

so. much. love. from mannin studio. first seen here.

want

can we say "bar cart"? here.

dying

here.

zigzag bracelet

love this bracelet. only $11!

the foundary

how fun is this wall hanging pet organizer from yep yup. i "found" it at the foundary another great members only shopping site. lots of great stuff. if you want an invite, just email me! hurry, this item is only available for the remainder of today!

i'll take two

feeling a bit ready for spring. love these two frocks from anthro.
sun shades dress :: $158
paraiso dress :: $148

pssst...it's me

"who?" you say? me! i know, i know i am super lame. hope this makes up for it a little. i am feeling bursts of inspiration and i wanted to share this beauty from this post on holly's awesome site.

xoxo, m

un-mom no. 11 | fall 2010

click me and i get bigger

i don't know about you , but i'm glad that fall is here. like most people, i think, fall is my favorite time of year. it's taken a bit for it to arrive in these parts (n. california) but this weekend it dropped in on us with a vengeance--major rain storm. actually, i think a little bit of winter showed up as well. anyway, true fall weather always calls for a wardrobe change, so i thought i'd whip a little something up. i am thinking shopping in the city here. i know what you are thinking, "what's with those shoes, saucymom? not really for walking." you're right, but i am having a bit of a bootie shootie moment and i really like these with the cropped minnie pants. but, if the shopping trip is really shopping and not just popping into a few stores to browse on either side of a long and fabulous lunch at your favorite cafe with your bestie, try a leopard print flat.

what's involved
1. rustling leaves sweater tunic | ruche | $63
i really like these sweater dresses, but let's face it, these are way too short for that. they do make adorable tunics over sassy cropped pants--we're channeling laura petrie here. and the color screams "autumn leaves", no?

2. stretch twill minnie pant in coal | j crew | $80 (select colors on sale for $40) these are classic, go with everything and according to my inside source at j. crew look great on many different body types.

3. kim ruffle booties | dollhouse | $60. i've said my peace on these.

4. oona earrings | fay andrada | $60.
g o r g e o u s. that's all.

5. blue suede buckle bag by kimchi | urban outfitters | $68
i've been eyeing this bag for a long time. better snatch it soon before it's too late. super classic shape and color. wear if over your wrist for a more sophisticated feel or throw it over your shoulder for ease.

6. the turquoise blue bird and the perfume pendant | freshy fig | $34
this pendant has a long chain, so the scale is great for the long sweater. the detailing on the gold is sublime and the cute little birdie adds a sense of humor.

m3

jaeger-lecoultre ladies stainless steel reverso squarda watch with diamonds on alligator strap. £4,850 ($6,775). jaeger-lecoultre.com.

the butterfly house

hello, sweet chickens! it’s been toooo looong. well, i’m back…i think. anyway, enough of all that--let’s start back with an amazing, no PHENOMENAL, house. it’s the butterfly house, one of only five true ocean front properties in carmel, california. can you imagine waking to that view every day? those icky home-staging, 80s furnishings would have to vamoose, but i think i could hang there for a couple of days. enjoy, mes amis.

see you tomorrow?

not sure why they need the pool--too chilly to swim there most days, but it does create some stunning views

 look at that view! that window is like a work of art!

Jackson Takes a Bow

summer share | east hampton, ny rental

i don't know about you, but i already feel like i need a vacation from my summer vacation. and you know i love me some hamptons. how about his place? only $45,000 for the month of july. come on, we'd only need like 18 families to go in on it to make it affordable. some of us might have to pitch tents in the yard, though. oh well, it's fun to dream. in my dream, we'd spend mornings at the farm stand, then go into town and stalk barefoot contessa, followed by an afternoon poolside before cocktails and a clambake on the beach. care to join me?

deets, here.

this WILL BE my next bathroom floor

...and there is no telling what will happen if anyone tries to deny me.

find it here.

discovered via design vagabond

lamp fetish

i am just going to say it--i have a problem with lamps. i just love them (still dying over this one). i love them so much that i don't have enough space for all of them. i do have a very bright house, though. i am currently in love with these.

clockwise from top left
brass ring lamp :: horchow :: $515
helios table lamp :: gump's :: $475
fluted-glass table lamps :: west elm :: $149-269
sydney marble lamp :: horchow :: $599
jasper table lamp :: my sparrow :: $515
pierced bone china lamp :: gump's :: $298

pin it forward

good morning, chickens! the baton has been passed from ashley-nicole and today it is my turn to share 'what home means to me'. been wondering what that 'pin it forward' badge is all about over there? well i am lucky enough to be part of a project conceived by the lovely victoria at sfgirlbybay and the folks at pinterest, the online software that let's you bookmark your favorite images and catalog them--it. is. awesome. so let's get this party started. these are the things i dream about...

lots of light, a big family table and a place of my own to work, make things and dream.

a big oak tree to sit under with family and friends, some great food and drink and beautiful flowers (that i don't have to take care of).

a little kitchen with open shelves, a vintage stove and, of course, lots of green.

a dutch door and possibly a cow (but not sidney greenstreet).

my boys (big and small).

there is of course more. and i am lucky enough to have many of these things already. the truth is home is where i keep my heart. things are just things, but those 3 boys are what home really means to me (sappy, huh?). if you want more, you can check out my pin board here--adding stuff all the time. and get yourself a pin board, you will love it.

now it's time for me to pass the baton to justnoey for tomorrow's installment. don't miss it! and be sure to enjoy your day(: