Going out with a FIND!

I just had to pop in one more time before the new year with the most incredible, awesome, colorful find.  This dress was made for me!  The color, the fabric, the details, the buttons, the style, the price.  Ready for the draw dropper?  Wait for it. . .wait for it. . .just one more second. . .$1!  Yes, ONE SINGLE DOLLAR!!!  I can't keep a deal like this under wraps, I have to shout with joy!  Sometimes I can't believe my thrifting luck.  Of course I will be ringing in the new year in this lovely little number, paired with black tights and pumps, I will feel festive even though I will just be hopping around our neighborhood to different parties.  I do not like to travel far from home on nye.  How about you, any big plans?  Well friends, I'll see you back here next year. 

Wishing you sunshine & {new year} cheer!
Bianca

Happy Birthday Bronson!

Yesterday my little guy turned three.  THREE!!!  Oh, what a source of joy he has been in our lives and to this world.  Bronson, you were a life changer.  Thank you!

Merry Christmas!

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Candy Colored Christmas

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Noel

Can you believe Christmas is almost here?! It makes me sad to think that soon all this holiday cheer will be over, and the new year will begin, and before you know it summer will be here and--okay, let me stop before I send myself into a tailspin.  Anywho, I thought it would be fun to wrap up this Christmas season with some of my favorite Christmas images from Pinterest.  These ornaments are inspiring me to make more of my own.  The pipe cleaner star/snowflake ornament is first on my list to make. . .for next year. ;)

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The magic of Christmas

It really is the most wonderful time of the year! Wouldn't you agree?  There is something so magical about Christmas, especially when you have little ones.  Bronson is old enough now to understand what Christmas is {really} about, and I am excited to begin to build the memories and traditions he will one day share with his children and family. Tonight we are going to decorate a gingerbread man.  Sometime this weekend we are going to cruise the streets of San Diego ooh'ing and ahhh'ing over all the pretty lights while sipping hot cocoa and noshing on doughnut holes.  Today we will do some baking and most likely enjoy hot cocoa--it's actually been cold here in Southern California and I have been enjoying the "freezing" temperatures before they're gone.  The only thing that makes me sad about Christmas, we won't be celebrating it with my parents.  This year has been financially challenging for our family.  But, we are so blessed to have each other, a roof over our heads, {yummy} food on the table, our health, and hearts filled with sunshine & {holiday} cheer.  Those really are the true gifts of life, and the riches we share as a family with our friends, make us one of the wealthiest families in the world.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays amigos!

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Just right

I am off to buy some flowers for the studio today.  I am a bit exhausted, and the gloomy weather has me feeling a bit ho-hum.  I found a bag of sequins in my craft stash last week and I can't wait to recreate this look.  Just the right amount of sparkle to help kick off the week--it's gonna be a busy one.  How about you, do you have a full plate this week?  Have you even started your Christmas shopping?

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Wishing you sunshine & cheer!



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Doodads

Kicking off the week with a little inspiration for you.  I made these "doodads" (thanks Bethany) to decorate the tree for our pop-up shop over the weekend.  I used all sorts of scraps and collected junk (the more the better), and some cotton twine to string everything together.  There is no rhyme or reason when making something like this, just go crazy and have fun.  They're quick and easy to make, and I think they would be fun Christmas gifts for friends--you can customize them to their collected style.

I plan on making more and turning them into my business cards for the media and retailers.  Happy Monday amigos! 

Wishing you sunshine & cheer!
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