donna wilson makes me smile

I don't know what it is, but I love little plushie animals.  I have a fox from Sleepy King, an Ewok from "back in the day" (which, by the way, was a Wednesday. All right, enough with the Dane Cook references), and a few others that I've kept from my childhood bedroom.  Perhaps if I had a kid, it would seem a little more appropriate to obsess over such things, but I really just can't help myself.

The plushies and housewares by Donna Wilson are no exception (and are not helping in making me want them less).  I freaking love that peanut!  Here, see for yourself.  These little guys are sure to brighten up your day.

Signing Off

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this week with a bunch of things that have all landed on my plate at the same time, so I'm going to sign off from the blog early this week.

 Photo by Dave Purl via KSBY.com

On the upside, there is light at the end of the tunnel!  On Friday, I am going down to LA for a "Crafts and Cocktails" weekend with my BFF (whose gorgeous engagement shoot you saw last week) and the other bridesmaids in her wedding.  We're going to spend the whole weekend assembling wedding invites and programs, making tissue poms, going to dress fittings, and crafting the perfect "signature cocktail" for her wedding.  It's going to be super busy, but crazy fun, too!

On the way home, there are always a few places I stop and things I must do in.  Here is a little list of my Central Coast must-haves:

A stop at the Ikea in Carson. Because the closest Ikea to my house is 3 hours away, I have to hit one up any chance I get.

Lunch at Pascucci.  I've never met a meal I didn't love here, but the Italian Cobb Salad is particularly delicious.

Power shopping at the Anthro on State Street.  This one's a no-brainer.

A cupcake at Crushcakes.  Now, those of you who know me know that I don't like cake.  BUT.  I have to make an exception for a Red Velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting at this place.

A stop to look at the waves at the Gaviota State Park.  There's never anyone here, so parking is easy and it's a beautiful spot.

All those wonderful yellow flowers are blooming right now on the hills all along the coast, so, thought it's going to be a long drive, it's going to be a gorgeous one.

For all you locals, what are your "must-do's" on your road trips?

A wonderful Thursday

Today...I did NOTHING!  Well, to be totally honest, not nothing.  I did get some time in folding thank you cards for a client and assembling wedding programs, but all in all, it was a great rest day.  J and I took the dogs on a little hike near where we live.  We crossed streams, saw salamanders, and eventually made it to a gorgeous waterfall.  The best part?  The temperature outside was 78°!  It was SO. WONDERFUL!

 Me and my pup, Fritz.  He is quite the little swimmer, that Fritz.

{Update: I got poison oak from this hike.  Not so great of a Thursday after all.  Boo.}

What did your Thursday hold?