I love the colors in this treasury that features one of the vintage afghans available in the shop!
Oh, and the fox, the cactus collections, the pillows, the s’more…gorgeous!
home is…treasured, again.
beat, but not beaten
I just ready Kelle’s post.
So thankful to be reminded that it’s ok to have some balls on the floor.
Like blog posts…
While not at the top of my priority list, I do have a bunch of posts written in my head, but by the time I have a moment to sit down with my thoughts I am beat.
And, exercise…
I want to start up my exercise routine and lose the ten extra pounds I am carrying around, but my little girl screams and throws a ten minute tantrum every time I mention the name of our health club.
Yesterday…
I was the mom at kindergarten pick up whose kid hit her in the head three times and told her that he hates her in front of all the other moms, kids, and the teacher.
Yeah, that was awesome.
Today…
We were on time to get out the door to school. You see, my kindergartener does NOT like to be late and have to walk into circle time by himself. So, I try extra hard to get to school ON TIME so he does not feel bad. We left the neighborhood on our usual route and there was a train STOPPED on the tracks. I backed up and took an alternate route which had a blocked intersection due to an accident.
TRAIN.
WRECK.
That’s how I was feeling.
Somehow, we made it to school and the little guy was not late for circle.
I reminded his teacher that I would be picking him up early from school to get to the dentist.
She said she remembered. She also,politely and quietly, said, “I hope you were able to deal with that situation yesterday. If you need me to say something to him I would be happy to. That is never acceptable behavior.”
Oh, how I needed to hear that.
I broke down into tears. We hugged. I asked for her help. She said I could always talk to her…anytime.
I cried the entire way home.
I needed that cry.
I am blessed by the people who are in my life and know exactly what I need and when I need it.
I needed her to see the little guy, who is normally thoughtful and caring at school, act out.
I am thankful for that moment.
I’m still beat, but not beaten.
So, how about some pictures from the last 10 days…
Happy Spring!
home is…sometimes even good intentions get wonky.
{in the shop} treasuries
Items from colton+cadence have recently been featured in two beautiful treasuries on etsy…
home is…feeling treasured.
{in the shop} on instagram
So, this morning, I posted a bunch of vintage Fisher Price toys on Instagram.
Not on my @homeiswhatyoumakeit profile, but in my instashop @coltoncadence.
This is where I post colton+cadence updates and, this time, posted the items directly for sale in my Instashop!
So, if you are on Instagram, you can claim an item by commenting with your PayPal e-mail!
If you aren’t comfortable with that, you can still visit the colton+cadence on etsy where there are a few vintage Fisher Price items in the vintage playroom section of the shop.
And, use the coupon code “solucky15” to receive 15% of your purchase until St. Patricks Day!
home is…feeling a bit lucky today.
stop and look around
I’m feeling a little uninspired in my writing lately.
I have started to look back at some old posts for inspiration.
Here one of my favorites from 2 years ago…
{tuesdays with lola} the allison
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
– Ferris Bueller
Life is good.
It’s easy to forget that when you are frustrated about migraines, 3-1/2 year olds who don’t go to sleep at bedtime, stomach cramps, teething toddlers, messy houses, death, arguments, and all the other normal stuff that happens in life.
It’s all good.
What makes it tough is if we don’t stop to appreciate all of it. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
I don’t know who is in charge, but “they” have a plan for all of us. We’re just along for the ride.
Speaking of ride, lola and I went for a drive this morning after we dropped the little guy off at school. When I don’t feel like tackling the to do list I often just go for a drive.
This morning the sun was peaking through the clouds, and I thought we would get out and enjoy it before raindrops start falling again.
We drove down to The Allison. One of my favorite places to take the kids for a little bit of an adventure. We walk around the beautiful grounds and soak up a little bit of what the Willamette Valley has to offer. It’s a little different every season.
Here is what we found today…
home is…putting the to do list away for a morning.
{colton+cadence} shop update
I’ve been updating the shop today.
Well, between runs back and forth to school.
It takes a lot of time.
Drop kids off at school.
Take some photos.
Write a listing.
Edit photos.
Publish listing.
Post on Facebook.
Post on Instagram.
Repeat.
Go pick up Lorelai from school.
Make her lunch.
Take some photos.
Write a listing.
Edit photos.
Publish listing.
Post on Facebook.
Post on Instagram.
Repeat.
Go pick up Reece from school.
Make the kids a snack.
Take some photos.
Write a listing.
Edit photos.
Publish listing.
Post on Facebook.
Post on Instagram.
Repeat.
Anyway, I’m still working on some updates, but the light is fading and I will have to stop taking photos.
I have done this all sorts of ways.
Take ALL the photos.
Edit ALL the photos.
Write ALL the listings.
I just get done what I can when I can.
Today was a “work” day for me.
I love my “job”.
home is…love what you do.
{collecting} vintage playroom
When I started thrifting less than a year ago I also started some new collections.
My collections are of items that I have always had a fondness of, but never knew how to find them…until I started thrifting.
One of my favorite collections is my vintage fisher price collection.
These toys come from the days of my youth. I am not sure I ever had any of them, nor do I recall playing with any of them (although I am sure I did at some point), but they take me back to when I was a little girl.
I say it is my collection, but it is really for all of us…as are most of my collections.
The toys fill the shelves in the playroom (remember the playroom…something I thought we would never have).
The kids, most days, will pull the vintage fisher price off the toy shelves before they choose any of the newer toys.
For me, I love…
…the simplicity…
…the graphics…
…the bright colors…
…it all just makes me happy!
I imagine that these toys will go into the attic (or my creative cottage) to be stored until my own kids have children of their own.
And, just like my kids do when they visit their grandparents in New York, they will play with the same toys that generations before them have been playing with.
When I come across duplicates of what we already have I put them into colton+cadence or post them for sale on instagram.
If you are interested in starting your own collection you can follow @coltoncadence on instagram or visit the vintage playroom section of colton+cadence on etsy!
home is…collecting something that makes you (and your home) happy.
{hello friday} 2.22.2013
These photos represent the last week in the order they were taken…
Sewing ruffles is fun.
Reece’s room redesign is almost complete.
Odyssey went missing for 24 hours.
I sat outside hoping he would come back to share my coffee.
An Instagram follower suggested putting a post on Craigslist. A kind soul contacted us to let us know she saw listings for a “FOUND” dog that matched our description of our “LOST” dog. It was Odyssey. So thankful for kind souls and dog lovers.
This tree is getting too small for Reece.
I’ve been wanting a vintage Tonka truck. I found one.
I made this. I added a bunch to the shop this week, but a lot of it sold as fast as I added it! Go see what’s left…
This view looking through my kitchen window made me happy.
The ruffles ended up on aprons for the kids play kitchen.
Lorelai asked for a ponytail. She never asks for a ponytail.
She also asked to go to Target to buy a purple dress. This is the one she picked out. She also got new shoes.
Reece had a friend over for a playdate and after letting Lorelai play with them for two hours they had enough. She was a sad little sister. We went into her room and said. “no boys allowed.” Of course, that made the boys want to come in and play.
This was in the shop. It’s now on it’t was to California. I also bought one for myself. I might put another vintage typewriter in the shop this week. Stay tuned.
They love to jump on the bed and listen to “Skidamarink” LOUD!
On Wednesday, Ben got out of our yard. I freaked out because he is basically deaf and blind and it was pouring down rain. Long story short, he got home safely, too. We found him wandering the streets of the neighborhood…he didn’t eve hear me call his name when I was right next to him. Poor old man.
I just finished a workout, got a shower, and have time to finish this blog post. Thank goodness for our health club and the two hours of childcare I get each day when I am there!
We’re eating dinner at the health club per Reece and Lorelai’s request and then heading to their school carnival.
home is…putting a lock on our backyard gate.
{hello friday} 2.15.2013
just a quick hello to you on this beautiful friday in the pacific northwest. it is supposed to be 60+ degrees today, so i am trying to get errands and cleaning done so the kids and i can play once reece comes home from school.
thrifting: i already have a few vintage typewriters, but when i opened the case for this one i knew i couldn’t pass it up. it is probably one of my favorite finds so far…
colton+cadence: i have a few new items that i will to add to the shop soon. here’s a preview…
creating: new things from old things…
projects: batman went the way of the buffalo. reece’s new room design is almost done…
{promise to do a tour when it is finished}
celebrating: valentines day, of course!
playing: new vintage toys…
learning: he remembered all his classmates in alphabetical order when he was labeling and signing his valentines…
enjoying: make believe…
that’s it for now…
home is…a sunny friday in the pacific northwest.
{our home} love
Just a few pics of our home decorated for the holiday of love.
And, the winner of the giveaway is Emily!
home is…love.
stephany taddeo 