friday favorites

Sometimes I feel like having this blog is maybe a bit self-indulgent, because when I do post, it's nothing profound or purposeful, really. I don't think anyone is hanging on my every typed-word, waiting to see what I'll post next(you'd probably be waiting a couple months). And that's ok. A little self-indulgence never hurt anyone, right?

So I'm dedicating this post to a few of my favorite things right now. Because I can and because it's Friday. And we are just a few days away from 3 months of summer break bliss.


Simple Vera @ Kohls. Some of it is not for me, but most of it I love. And I've been lucky enough to find some amazing pieces at deep discount prices. I love a sale.


Don't get your feathers ruffled, but I love Katy Perry's new song. Poppy, cheesy, summer anthem. I'm not sold on her swim top, though...


This picture serves as two favorites in one shot. I want to make these placemats this summer. I found the tutorial on craftzine. Add this to my summer sewing list.
And Trader Joe's is more and more becoming my favorite grocery store. Almost every snack I love comes from this store. My current favs: organic tomatillo & roasted chili salsa, avocado salsa verde, vanana yogurt, vanilla almond granola. Now I'm hungry.


My new swimsuit. Only I got it in a coral-orangish color. And I'm not a swimsuit model so I pale in comparison. Literally.


And of course this dude is on my list of from now until forever-favorite things. He's talking a ton. It's really great to see their little brains learn and grow and discover. His first real sentence so far is "I go ride", which of course means he wants to go for a ride on my beach cruiser.

Despite the sweltering temperatures, summers going to be good. Really good.