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Friday Loves You

 

Brett surprised me with an iPhone case he customized with my Instagrams using the services of Casetagram. Not only was I impressed with his secret keeping and thoughtfulness, he chose some pretty great images. P.S. Welcome to Instagram Android users!

Here are a few of my favorite links from the interwebs lately:

A great little post on how to buy for your kids' wardrobes and how to layer from Janae shared on Lovely Chaos.

As I move on to organize our office space I'm completely inspired by this post and the whole series on Eva Black Design.

A great service offered by two lovely online friends to help you in the wardrobe department. My favorite packages are the family photo shoot and wardrobe refresh. They are some stylish personal shoppers!

Doing some research on building our own dining room table and came across these two great tutorials.

Excited for this pretty mama and the e-course up her sleeve.

I love this combination of ingenuity, craftiness, and humor.

One of the most stunning pregnant mamas online. I'm so inspired by her photography and use of color.

I've been craving a beach trip or at least some pool time. This post from Andrea helped scratch the itch a bit.

We get two extra days with Brett this weekend so we're going to hit the town with Ruby in tow and enjoy this gorgeous spring weather in Colorado Springs. People told us it was a sunny place but really I think they were being modest. Top ten sunniest cities? That's what the mailman said.

I hope this weekend brings you joy and special things.

-Rachel

Friday Favorites (A Day Early)

Sharing a few of my favorite things this week a day early because one of them is time sensitive (see easy opportunity to give below). I hope your Thursday and Friday are productive and/or relaxing. Whichever you need more.

This beautiful home tour from Because I'm Addicted.

A valid reason to skip your default Halloween costume. Making one!

I know her Halloween decor is always going to be good!

An easy opportunity to help a special family along with a chance to win something pretty.

This extrememly helpful Biz Ladies post on Design*Sponge about product launches.

This thoughtful post about why we may assume each other's photos are a true reflection of our total lives and why they aren't. I agree wholeheartedly.

It was so fun to see two of my DIY contributions to A Beautiful Mess featured (along with Elise's beautiful painting) on Poppytalk!

If you're looking for design work look no further! Josh of Arrow & Apple is your guy. I've been a fan of his wife, Sarah's, photography for years and got to hang out with her during Elsie's wedding weekend. That's one special couple!

Thanks for coming over here day after day. I appreciate your presence and your interaction so much!

xo,

Rachel

Friday Favorites

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A few of my favorite things along the way this week. Enjoy!

This house tour found on sfgirlbybay. Such a good mix of mid-century, Southwestern, natural elements, and pops of color.

This post on small space crafting.

I'm always inspired by Mandi's interiors and really loving this new addition, temporary as it may be.

This beautiful baby shower put on for Joy of Oh, Joy!

Katie's handmade plush ghosties!

A fun DIY found on OhDeedoh.

The color story in these products.

It's about time we set up Sebastian's tent, inside or outside. Sandi's post has inspired me!

Have a lovely weekend, folks. I'll be back soon with some excitement from the Denbow household and a beautiful house tour as promised, only a few days later than expected. October rushed up quickly, didn't it.

xo,

Rachel

p.s. September giveaway post below until Oct. 2nd.

 

Friday Favorites

A list of favorites for your weekend perusing. We're packing up THE STASH orders and then off to see my family for the long weekend! Enjoy.

 

* This heartfelt post about becoming overextended.

* This vintage/industrial/kitschy house tour on Apartment Therapy.

* This faux bois take on trendy bunting.

* This fun photoshoot from the Red Velvet Autumn 2011 line. They're real newlyweds and such a good-looking couple!

* I love Mandi's aesthetic so this post has me swooning over pillows.

* Who wouldn't want a sparkly birthday cake?

* Or raspberry chocolate cupcakes in a nice shade of violet?

* These pillows shared on Creature Comforts are fantastic.

* This mention of THE STASH on SFGIRLBYBAY was a nice surprise! Thanks, Victoria!

* These ladies are always reminding me to not take myself too seriously.

 

Also, I have some lovely new and returning sponsors in the sidebar. What a good looking group.

Have a lovely weekend!

xo,

Rachel

Friday Favorites

I loved this week! There are days when life feels overwhelming, monotonous, or just plain off but this week was mostly full of beautiful things.

Here are a few more beautiful things from the interwebs this week:

* This will always be my favorite kind of cake. Test out the recipe found on The Kitchn this weekend!

* These gorgeous necklaces in a DIY roundup at PoppyTalk.

* This Etsy collection featured on Sally Jane Vintage.

* I love triangles so this kids' room on Design*Sponge stole my heart!

* This diary from 1993 is adorable! Did you keep one?

* This reminder to be brave from Bueno, Bueno.

* An interview on balancing work and motherhood with Molly Stern on Girl's Gone Child.

* Six fool-proof tips for getting back on track shared on Scoutie Girl.

* This feature of Kendi Everyday on Creature Comforts. LOVE the color in her ensembles!

* Victoria's Sunday in the City posts make me want to pack our car and head West!

I hope your week has had plenty of beautiful moments.

xo,
Rachel