scrap happy...

this lime orchid bench was britt n gina's project today!

what happy orchids she will have ...

here right now...

restlessness to ride in new truck..
found us in college town deland, last nite.


where we discovered mandy brooke at coffeehouse "101"

a trippy hippie couple walked us to cafe davinci,
a bar tucked into an old architectural salvage business.
loved the intimate intellectual vibe, art filling walls,
comfy sofas, hidden courtyard & varied venues offered..



ck mandy's.."here right now"..sometimes it IS a new discovery of an old world..

keep on truckin'...

two good things:
* we bought american
* we stimulated the economy

and the sunroof isnt bad either!

recession depression, dont you dare!
keep the faith and keep on truckin'...

beach boys...

ck this van-load of boys..sure to put a smile on your face!

the "trip" to ireland is fun too!
hey ya...



i have beach boys on my mind today,
after shopping for the guys bdays!

rock of love...

while in iceland i discovered lava bead jewelry..
expensive and none just perfect for me

but i love necklace above from etsy artist, kali. very nice!

sigga, where can i get some icelandic lava beads?

blue crush...

@ melbourne beach today for more work n play moments..

i'm crushin' on our florida beaches in january!
yup, a bikini and its truly warm!

for the birds..

heres my teapot set by icelandic artist Kolbrun Kjarval..
her pottery & paintings hint at her love of birds...
my pottery is painted like bird eggs...

we are on way to the beach...happy monday!

boys r cute...

they hand-feed birds..
and fish for bird feathers too!

sh'male the roses....

sometimes you gotta take time to sh'male the roses...

so, heres the pics from our girls nite out in chatt...
take it with humor, get ready...wait, maybe have
a few asian pear mojitos before you proceed...
first, here i am acting drunk at "the big chill" downtown...
if i'd only known...i would have been drunk for REAL!
cuz...here it comes...are you ready...i warned you...xxXXXXxxx...
we did the sh'male show at allens...
she, um, he was workin it to brittany spears "womanizer"..haha..
womanizer....womanizer...hey! woman...
dancing all the way to the bank....

thanks for a fun nite in chatt-town fair!

eco-chic dreams...

i've been lovin west elm for years...


they are the inspiration behind our furniture projects..

we drove into o-ville to dream and drool mon. pm...
have my eyes on this sofa bed for office,
and some organic linens. was crushin on the crazy
pulled lambs wool pillows, having just been to iceland!


heres our west elm inspired sidetable @ christmas...

beach picnic.....

my only new years resolution for 2009
-more picnics-






so, while on a work related trip to fort pierce...
we stopped at the beach, walked the jetties and did JUST THAT!
the ocean was a gorgeous color today....
take the time in 2009!

miles for smiles...

four days of fun moments w/ the gkids in TN...


jordy's just a girl who wants to have fun!
she was rockin her wardrobe all weekend!
ash @ indoor mall playground, almost walking!
mom gets a day off from work to play!!!

ashie rockin a lil mohawk!
jordy w/ her auntie bird...
bringing a whole new meaning to "cheeeeese" !!!
the charlie harper tee from old navy...so cute!
ashtons version of "cheese"...

i'm not done...i will post more!
ck back b/c there is some real
interesting stuff coming!

friendly skies....

it was with much HAPPINESS
that i returned home to warmth, sunshine and
friendly flip flop wearing folks yesterday...

had ian for an all day playdate today...
he loved his icelandic backpack
and viking dude keyring...

i'm flying out tomorrow to tennessee..
get to see the other gbabes!

shop the rock...

you can help icelands economy by
"shopping the rock"...its a rare
time of good value for us...

ck 66 north for this useful zip top that is excellent under
motorcycle leathers in cold weather!
for icelandic wool wear ck farmers market

toast life...

had holiday buffet at the luxurious VOX restaurant (downtown reykjavik)
we were lovin the VOX vibe...

thor ..you crack me UP !