a smile in my coffee

I accidentally broke one of my favorite coffee mugs a couple weeks ago. I bought it at Patchwork Long Beach a few years ago from Rock Scissor Paper.  When I went online to replace it I was met with a bunch of fun, happy, springy colors and designs. I thought I would just replace my cute owl mug with one of the same, but now I'm torn!  So many cute choices.  A mug in the mailbox would be the cutest thing to receive, don't you think? I love gifts that get everyday use and make the recipient smile often.

     
triangle pattern mug | zig zag mug | firework initial mug | coasters

These would be great for Mother's and Father's Day, and teacher's gifts. They have tons of other goodies, too.  Check out their coin banks and personalized stationery. If you like what you see, sign up for their emails, they have little sales often.  Now, to decide which one to get!  Cheers! 

*first photo is mine, all others via Rock Scissor Paper. 

thumpity thump thump...Easter's on its way!

ruffle top and bottom | snorkel set | rash guard tee | polka dot shorts  | heart suit | jumper | bucket hat | headband

As tradition goes, Chloe gets a swimsuit from the Bunny, and this year will be no different.  I actually start looking for Easter goodies after Christmas, because I think it's much more fun to shop for Easter things. I prefer spring and summer clothes, colors, and activities. A while back I found a hooded towel with horses on sale at Target, perfect for our swimmy theme. And I recently ordered The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes from Barnes & Noble. They just called to let me know it's in, and I can't wait to pick it up and look through it.  I LOVED the illustrations in this book when I was little. I cannot wait to share this gem with her. 

The only thing I actually have in my hands right now is the towel. I have looked around online a plenty, but I have to go hunt and gather now. Easter is less than two weeks away (early this year!) and we're hosting Geoff's family, so I have a lot of work to do.

Please share any of your ideas or traditions, I'd love to hear about them!