the wheels on the bike go round and round

how was your weekend?

ours was filled with food, friends, family, and of course margaritas!

The days were hot and the drinks cold, couldn't of asked for a better weekend.

Friday was spent at my favorite restaurant, Amigo's.  We are known by name (we use to live less than a  mile away, so we frequented a lot) and they are literally the best margaritas ever!

 

(photo via vi.sualize.us)

I love bicycles, everything about them.

I just imagine myself in my cute sun hat, riding up to the farmers market with Linden trailing behind.

Once again, welcome to my own little world :)

It's pretty awesome inside my head :)

all about bikes



a similar version of my bike (my colors are a navy and mint green mix)

the basket is amazing- I am always able to fit in all my produce!

love the colors on this one!

(or do I love the sky more? hmm...)

(photo via tumblr.com)

one day, in a perfect world, we would all ride bikes :)

(photo via katearends.com)

dream a little dream with me.

(photo via cococozy.com)

perfection.

(photo via club monaco)

what else would you have an ice cold beer in after your bike ride?!?

etsy bike pints  $42/4

(photo via etsy.com)

maybe a little sketch along a country road?

feeling sappy- jot down a few poems of inspiration.

it would fit so nicely in that basket of yours :)

leather bicycle journal  $25

(photo via etsy.com)

crazy cute.  wouldn't you agree?

 double bronze bike ring  $40

(photo via etsy.com)

 bicycle print shirt

club monaco

insanely adorable.

(photo via clubmonaco.com)

even a dress for linden!!

just can't get enough!!

(photo via beso.com)

and... a dress for me!

bicycle print dress- I would just love to snatch this one up!

anthropologie

(photo via anthropologie.com)

quite lovely, isn't it?

(photo via imgfav.com)

I could live like this :)

(photo via cafecartolina.blogspot.com)

hehe.

perfect ending to a perfect day!

(although- no promises on my part to getting on and off with a wedding dress!)

(photo via angorra.skyrock.com)

this reminds me of a photo I took while in Rome.

someday, allyson, someday.

(photo via imgfav.com)

pretty dang awesome, huh?

(photo via glamourmagazine.com)

yep and yep.

(photo via vogueandcoffee.tumblr.com)

hope you were able to "escape" on a busy monday morning!

(photo via kathalarousse.tumblr.com)

monday, monday, laa-laa-la-la-la-la-la

monday is here.  lets kick this week in the face and make it an awesome one. 
-spring cleaning?
-closet clean out?
-wanna try that new restaurant?

whatever it may be, as jlo says, "kill it on the dance floor"!

I love breakfast- it's what gets me out of bed so dang early :)
well... I'll be completely honest- it's coffee and a baby :)
This breakfast sandwich will get your week rolling to a grreat start-
egg, bacon, avocado, and tomato.
done and done.

(photo via plumprettysugarloungerie.com)

a painting of st. louis forest park gazebo by marilynne bradley
(in front of the muny)
so beautiful!
If this park isn't one for inspiration- I don't know what is?!?

not me in the pic, but its definitely my weekend outfit go to!
stripes, layers...I added rainboots this weekend and some cat eye sunglasses- tres chic!
seriously though- it's comfy and the perfect transition from playgrounds with linden to the wine bar with the hubby!


(photo via lookbook.nu)




I think this will be my "new" weekend outfit.
Got all the pieces- could add a statement necklace, peter pan collar, and of course my other weekend go to:
a hat!

(photo via portfo.li)



grab some coffee and make it a great week!



5 weekend wants- go cards!!

rain, rain, go away.

I actually love it when it rains.

It's cozy and gives you a good excuse to cuddle and watch a good movie...

except today is the home opener for our beloved St. Louis Cardinals.

But a little rain won't stop us from celebrating!!

5 weekend wants

rainboots
a must for days like today-
and doesn't the bow kind of make you wish for rain?!

(photo via thelondoner.me)

I mean- come on!  of course I'm wearing red today!!
victorias secret cardinals hat

(photo via victoriassecret.com)

right after I get done making breakfast for the family, I go outside, pick some beautiful flowers from one of my many gardens and arrange them here.

In my own dreamworld :)

(photo via morningt.blogspot.com)

I have always loved these measuring cups from anthropologie-
just beautiful!
painted amaryllis measuring cups
$38


(photo via anthropologie.com)

perfect way to start off the redbirds season!
look fabulous at the game in these!


(photo via m.weheartit.com)

have a great weekend!

GOOO CARDS!

you'll drool over these!

bib necklaces.

kate spade

(photo via katespade.com)



statements pieces are all around us this season so why fight the urge?
grab it and go!
a great alternative to your old scarf routine- spiffy up ANY outfit with a bib necklace.
white t-shirt, jeans, pastel mint dress, floral button up-
you name it, it can be done!

handmade bib necklaces

yes you can!

ruffles and stuff

(photo via rufflesandstuff.com)

tribal pieces-

great with a maxi dress

(photo via moredesignplease.com)

stella and dot $48

love the colors- would look great with a coral top/dress

(photo via stelladot.com)

yoyo bib necklace

love the combination of colors-

I made a similar looking headband for linden-

if you have time hobby lobby has similar pieces that you could sew together and make your own-

if not- roots by linda quartey

(photo via linda quaertey)

pom pom bib necklace

(photo via designbrushblog.com)

summer wedding?

wouldn't that just be SO gorgeous?!?

(photo via thegloss.com)

ideas on what to do with your bib necklace!

easy, peasy.

(photo via reasontobreathe.tumblr.com)

aww snap.

love those colors- that would cheer up any day!

(photo via kailaniskomer.com)

did I mention brighten up any day?

yep.  move this to the top of my list.

not one thing wrong with this combo!

(photo via lextravagance.tumblr.com)

this is kind of screaming my name.

it would work for any kind of outing---

chic traveling, cute date night, wine bar with the girls!

(photo via stylescrapbook.com)

a kiss (necklace) to build a dream (an outfit) on (around)

the most perfect necklace yet!

the chains, the chiffon, the colors.

nice, naughty, trendy, classy.

gotta have it!

by whimsical jewelry- etsy.

happy tuesday peeps!



a few of my favorite things.

there are some things that just POP up,
things that are so darn cute you either save them on email for days on end
or you take a picture of it with your phone and look at it at every opportune moment.

florence rain flats
anthropologie $70
can't you just imagine stomping in the puddles on a warm, rainy day?

baby giraffe- $24.95
just what every mother needs- an extra hand!
babygiraffe.com

pink lining diaper bag   $120
seriously the cutest diaper bag ever!  They have a variety of bags- even a twins diaper bag!
check them out!

drawer organizer stickers  $5
who knew they even made such a thing?!
great for the little ones around the house- or maybe even a forgetful spouse!
They come in a variety of colors and at this price- it's fun for the whole family!!








and for the finale....


house of history
by rachel oertli


a couple years ago I met this great girl through a friend and we hit it off instantly through our love of fashion.
She lives in DC and has a vintage store with items available on etsy.
you gotta check it out!!

vintage mod lucite link bracelet  $22

vintage 1980's swee lo cocktail dress  $113

vintage coach 80's shoulder bucket shopper $63

vintage 80's harem cheetah pants $48

vintage 1960's dressing table set $38

detailed 1970's large macrame handbag $35


house of history
I just posted a few of my favorites-
from one of a kind 70's maxi dresses to wall art---
it's a must have!
With a keen eye like rachel's you are sure to find something you like!
Plus- the prices are great so go ahead and pick yourself up a couple items- you deserve it!!


hope you had a fan-dan-tastic weekend!