Present&Correct

I am always on the lookout for great and interesting gifts, and have found a fabulous new selection!

Loving this adorable book from Present&Correct and their great posters and prints. 

I could totally see kids loving this book, and the sophisticated touch it would add on a bookshelf. Instant ( and inexpensive art! )

So many ideas jumping through my head..Who can I order these for? 

Bellochio

How did I forget about Bellochio ?

Years ago, when I visited SF with some frequency, I had made a point of seeking out this treasure of a shop in Hayes Valley. ( before all the other fabulous shops were there )

I was in awe of the fabulous findings, and most of all the charm of the shop itself. 

Stocked with some stylish and simple treasures as well as many that I was inspired to pick up as well, it was a true treasure trove. 

Years later, and now living in the Bay area I have visited infrequently. Perhaps the fact that I now have a family, we started a business and generally have little free time, or perhaps because I had collected so many things I had yet to enjoy. 

Unpacking the boxes of my life ( literally and figuratively) I found them again and have made a point of using them..for everyday ( to mark our baskets of art supplies or a gift ) for special occasions ( holding family photos ) or to give as a gift. 

Checking out the shop again ( and now their website! ) I found this classic and stylish paper!

So practical and elegant, I can't wait to use...I see white wrapped gifts with a lovely black tag, tabs on boxes that hold pictures, notes to friends and a simple poster framed with a white mat with a favorite quote...

Cant wait to play!

Childrens Club-Peek...Aren't You Curious

Off to New York for a few days...We are going to be showing our lines at the Children's Club Show and meeting with a bunch of wholesale accounts. We started showing our line a year ago and have a fabulous group of stores we sell to...Love in Greenwich, Amy Coe, Poppy, Barney's New York, Mudpie, LMNOP and are incredibly grateful to everyone that has supported us.

If you happen to be there, stop by and say Hello!

Looking forward to seeing all my old friends in NY, and have done my usual good job over scheduling myself for early morning coffees and late night dinners!

Its a blog world after all

So after a summer Friday at the Amusement park with the kids..An early weekend morning catching up on this weeks favorite blogs. 

I am in awe of the talent, inspiration and insights..and thankful for each of you who take the time to share and post. I find myself drawn to a few blogs for a daily ( or weekly dose of inspiration )

This week, Melissa from Ruby Press granted a few awards, and motivated me to check out a few blogs I had seen listed as favorites. 

There are two that I can't wait to follow regularly. 

{ Frolic } and Coco+Kelley

Thank you for sharing!

Photo from Jaqueline Veissid  courtesy of Coco+Kelley

How to Fish

Next weekend...A Fishing Trip

The kids are so excited to go fishing, and are only hope is that aside from fun...some fish!!!

I found this beautiful book a while ago, and tucked it away to give Scott from the kids. Our youngest is always asking to go fishing on a summer weekend. It is a beautiful book, written by a real fisherman and a perfect gift for the man in your life-husband, brother, dad, son!

Last year, Scott and I were married in Kauai. It was amazing. We rented a house for a week and were lucky enough to be married on the property at the end of the week. We were there for 8 glorious days, the kids, our parents, brother, sisters, nephews and nieces and some dear friends. 

The week was full of spontaneous and planned adventures, some simple-playing cards in the morning or as the sun set, some more elaborate, a night of camping out under the stars. The day typically started with breakfast for 18-coffee, treats and Scott cooking a variety of breakfast for the gang. Next up, Yoga for those at the house and coming to the wedding. A few mornings a week on the beach and then at the house on the lawn. Volleyball, croquet, cookouts, hiking and a lot of laughs. At night, card games with the gang, and evening activities galore..Our hope and dream is to have the same group back in a short few years. Not to recreate, but to add on to all the amazing memories. Most importantly, to pause from the day to day, and have the chance to truly connect. 

It all takes me to this picture. A glorious spot on the beach in Mexico. When I found the site, it made me think of how much fun it would be to rent a house with a bunch of friends and chill. 

Morning hikes, yoga, adventures into town...Hotels interest me less and less...The idea of creating a place to gather and have fun for us, the kids and whoever wants to join. 

Summer vacat

Just back from LA and realizing how much I miss old friends, the LA vibe and some time at the beach..Realizing that we have a few days in August prior to our next store opening, and planning to book a few days in LA to hang out, see friends and relax! Instead of the normal racing about town for work, a trip with only one mission. Seeing friends and catching up. 

The perfect pad presented itself while I was in LA last week...A friend and I were driving by the new Palihouse LA , upon finding out that they specialize in longer term stays, I realized that meant more space in a room and an opty to invite friends over to hang out....The perfect way to truly relax and entertain while we are in town..What a wonderful concept . I shall call shortly and book us!