we spent last weekend in la dodging rain clouds while going to and fro to find the best for the shop. we love making our way into the flower mart for much inspiration and happened upon some winning pieces for store display…do stay tuned for a new look in the shop! hungry, we headed to bottega louie for some treats and eats…it never disappoints. style and taste are on point indeed. what a whirlwind of a trip, driving out in the storm and headed home after a successful shop trip! looking forward to a great week in design ahead. hope your week is going well!

my daughter recently did a fun day trip out to strawberry for a little goat feeding, a touch of snow and a breath of fresh air out of the city. with many brand new baby goats (one just born the night before), lamas, gorgeous views, lavender goats milk soap and chocolate fudge, it was a pretty good day i’d say. needless to say she did not end up bringing a few home, despite the challenges from her own kids. we are pretty fortunate here in arizona to be surrounded by some amazing farms with so much to offer. here are a few we love!

whipstone farm and its csa program delivery for fresh flowers can’t be beat

the ranch at fossil creek: as we mentioned; this is where you go to feed the baby goats and also hiking tours

schnepf farms has many great seasonal activities…think pumpkins or peaches

and there is always THE Farm at south mountain; a glorious little getaway for weekend brunch or a romantic dinner

so here’s to happy local farm support! hope you are enjoying a bit of gorgeous weather here in our beautiful valley.

spring is the loveliest time of year for a happy outdoor birthday party. my daughter Emily recently beautifully captured my granddaughter’s 8th birthday. a party filled with slip n sliding, karaoke and dancing…much fun had by all! we are pretty pleased with the photos, which turned out just beautifully I think. just starting out her photography career, feel free to contact her at igcutestphoto@gmail.com for more info on doing parties, family photos, senior portraits and kids! Happy Easter weekend to all!

sometimes i find a bit of drifting off and dreaming of faraway lands can help with getting through a rough patch. life can present any variety of challenges and it never hurts to spend some time gazing at beautiful places, and well you know, paris is just always perfect for that. the perfect shades of white, magical windows and balconies, rows of flower shops…i could go on. just thought you might need some inspiration to pull you through the week. all images found via pinterest.

has spring fever taken hold and you’re itching for a little bedroom or living room freshen up? we would love to help you! please come see us and we can help you with all your interior design needs inside and outside of your home. let us know how we can help. looking forward to meeting you soon! happy weekend!

we recently tried out the new flower child location on central and camelback rd. such a cheery lovely spot in this gorgeous weather! if you are in the market for some healthier food and love to eat out, this may be your spot. with a chill in the air, we enjoyed a warm wild mushroom spicy pho soup (perfect for clearing those sinuses:) and some fantastic red chili glazed glazed sweet potatoes, alongside fresh lemonade and and iced mango green tea.  we had our eyes on the avocado hummus, the kale salad full of pink grapefruit, apple, black currant, smoked almond and white cheddar, as well as an enticing breakfast menu which includes a vegan hash, green veggie scramble and yum yum avocado toast with a soft boiled egg to boot. we will definitely be back for some guilt free noshing in this uptown center which is taking on a new fun look. never a dull food moment in the valley these days eh?