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Talk about slacken. I'm a whole year older since last time i posted. Turned the big 25 September 5th. Life hit me in the face, so-ta speak, I've been peddle to the metel this entire month. I was wanting this to happen so bad and it finally did. Work is nuts! in a good way. It has been overwhelming at times, but I'ld say I'm finding my footing, and I'm so blessed!

I've been wanting to thank Family and friend for making My Birthday Amazing. For all the sweet presents but most of all for the family cook out :)

My Boy Brought me this huge thing of sunflowers. My absolute fav.

Your amazing in so many ways. and so thankful for you!

I put them everywhere in my little apartment.

Andy from Switzerland (awesome neighbor) made me a beautiful, from scratch B-day cake. kicking myself for not taking a pic,but it was mad tasty!

And a few other fun things:

This sweet bistro set. That i eat practically every meal at ( Thanks momma and mark)

(I'm still going to have to add some color to this puppy, you know me..)

Fun kitchen rugs

Ohh yes! funny yet so true - a much needed try for my ottoman.

I finally got me tea pot! I first spotted it client shopping with Amber. Carried it around the entire store and put it back, cause i really didn't "need" it. Seriously this little thing just makes me smile.

yummy!

Aja, my amazing gf must have known I'm on this elephant kick. Thanks dollie!

oooo this adorable top -

LF Favorite store ever!

Great candle holders for my little deck/dinning area - still need to hang them.

I'm missing a few things..

Like Breakfast out with Trudy - oohh mimosas!

Julianne- just for always being my rock, having bottles of wine handy, and dance parties in our living room.. hahah (yes I still do this i will until I'm 80)

aaah and this from my one and only bro!

I really appreciated all the wonderful words and b day wishes via FB. I have so many incredible friends!

Sorry far taking almost the entire month to say so.

THANK GUYS FOR MAKING MY DAY!

I promise I'll post more. xoxox

Happy Birthday MOMMA!

This ones for you momma.. Here's to all our fun adventures, cooking, thrift shopping, laundry, and steam cleaning my carpets (Mark on that one too).. all the mom things you do for me and as we both get older (stupid numbers) to our friendship.

Here we are - Roomies!

Thank you for letting me crash at your place right out of college and helping me

get my feet grounded before i headed out into the big bad world.

for teaching me pictures are always better farther away...hahahahah

For making Christmas so special

Ohhh yeah get ready.....

Hot Momma! For giving me my moves ;)

and passion to "just dance."

For finding such an amazing man....well and my car mechanic,

handy man, computer technician....and all that he helps me with,

not sure what i would do without him either.

oooo this is definitely a Mom and Manda tradition- for helping me build the

christmas ginger bread house. We may get a bit carried away at some points - like the back ;)

for always getting me things i need.. hat, mittens, socks, toilet paper,

paper towel, ..how do you know these things....

and for the other half of my good looks... ;) You are so beautiful!

Here is a toast to you! HAPPY __ BIRTHDAY!! I wont say it ...lol

I LOVE YOU!!!

Neato Planters / Good Vibes

Slight tangent, but why is neato not used anymore? rad and sweet made it through (well at least to me they did)...Neato is a fun word, it would definitely brighten up my day if i heard it more. If you guys have other extinct words I would love to start bringing them back.

My inspiration for this post - Glass Bubbles from West Elm. At first glance I immediately thought clustered like a chandelier in my living room (I'll post a pic when I finally do it). I mean they pretty much would look cool anywhere... Over a tub, in a sun room, corner of a kitchen, office....seriously anywhere. They were designed by Shane Powers for West Elm specifically for air plants; which I found out are super easy to take care of. Check out the video below! and the other sweet vases he designed.

Plants are just one accessory you CAN NOT, skip. They bring color, life, great texture and good vibes to any environment. Check www.wofs.com for more "good vibes" and how to feel out your room or space. Here 's a few great tips about house plants too.

Some new styles of planters

designsponge.com from Catbird - who wouldn't love a neon macrame'

inhabitat.com - LED planters

Can't dedicate an entire wall - no prob check this bad boy out

inhabitat.com - by greenworks

www.griyakulo.com

Pattern, COLOR... Yogurtland?

There is nothing in this world that excites me more than thrift store bargans, Yogurtland, color and bomb-ass Patterns! Leah Duncan has some of the freshest, most in style fabrics I've seen in a while. I would definitely love every single one of these on my sofa.

blog.2modern.com

Talk about a pop

blog.2modern.com

I found my new obsession Sonya Winner rugs! These will make any room a show stopper. WOW <3

Ohh and Yogurtland is because I'm addicted!!! I know random but seriously its ridiculously tasty.

now for some Fab interiors Scott Weston!

Click Here to check him out!

Scott is unbelievably talented and not afraid of color! (dah - as you can see) He continues to inspire me, as I have this same obsessions for fun, vibrent, full or personality spaces.

Ohh and of course Kelly Wearstler

Photo from sittinginatreeevents.com - OMG fun find check them out!

I couldn't show colorful fun spaces without referring back to Ms. Wearstler - SO here are a few of my favs.

Viceroy Library in Santa Monica

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Last but not least her in her hand-painted foyer - so rad

Afternoon Delight!

Peach Cream Crumble or as I like to call it "Afternoon Delight"

Our Favorite Lite Summer Treat

This is just too delicious not to share. It has to be my hands down favorite dessert! The key ingredient fresh peaches. I'm not saying this is a "healthy pie" but when it comes down to it, for desserts it's not a bad one.

It seems to be quite a hit at our cook outs and heck we've even eaten the whole thing our selves. I can't wait for you to try it!

Here's what you will need

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Ingredients

· 1 Box of Sugar & Cinnamon Graham Crackers (1 package from the box)

· 1 box (French) Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (use the pie filling instructions)

· Milk (1 3/4th cup)

· 1 regular container Cool Whip

· Peaches - about 5

· Butter 2-4 Tbl spoons

You will also need a round standard pie dish

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Step 1 Pudding-

· Make the Instant vanilla pudding- directions are on side of the pudding box. Stir in medium bowl for a good minute and then place in the fridge. It will set in 5 minutes

So we will make the crust while that’s setting

Step 2 Crust-

· Turn oven on at 350 degrees

· Don’t open the Sugar Cinnamon Graham Cracker package just yet. Take 1 entire sleeve and brake up the graham crack, until small/fine bits

· Melt 2-4 Tbl spoons of butter (or more if you want the crust to be less crumbly)

· Mix the crumbles of graham cracker together with the butter

· Then press firmly into the bottom of the pie pan, (if u used less butter it will still be really crumbly) place in the oven (at 350 degrees) for about 15-20 minutes - just until it’s golden brown. (You may not use all the crumbles – just set aside and we’ll use them on top).

Take out and put a side to cool – turn off oven. That’s all the baking required.

Step 3 Peaches -

· Just wash and cut up the peaches into bite size pieces, and put them in pie pan on the crust, spread out evenly

Step 4 Cream -

· Add a little less then 1/2 the container of cool whip (see picture above) to the pudding. Mix together and then pour over top of the peaches.

· Pour cream over the peaches and crust

· Sprinkle some graham cracker crumbles on top (if desired) and place in fridge to cool.

You can really eat it whenever doesn’t have to cool long. ENJOY!!

To make is less calories/sugar, if your concerned - you can always use sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix, skim milk, fat free sugar free cool whip and regular graham crackers.

You can also mix in or do this with any other fruits ;)

For the chocolate lovers you may want to try (buy) a chocolate graham cracker crust or an oreo crust.

Hope you love it as much as my family does!

Please share your favorite summer dessert!

A bit of Structure

So Remodelista is just another fab blog i follow check these out - what a cool idea!

I would so use these for benches, or a coffee table - stand one on end and you have a high kitchen/bar table, a shorter one could be used as a side table. Killer idea!