Happy Birthday to me {confession}

I have a confession to make. I know I gave up shopping for 40 days. But, my birthday happened to fall upon one of these excruciating 40 days this year. So...a couple SUNDAY's ago (my husband said Sunday's were permissable, and he is probably the most scrupulous person I know, so I'm sure I wont go to hell for this) I bought my birthday gift. A beautiful Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag. This handbag is actually just a Nordstroms exclusive. It is so hot! It comes in several other colors; gray, white and yellow. The gray is smokin hot too...but I opted for the classic black.


Okay, so now when you see me walk around with a new handbag around my arm don't look at me suspiciously. It was a legit purchase.

Today is 3 years {Happy Anniversary!}

Today we celebrate 3 years of blissful marriage! We have experienced so much of life together in the past 3 years, but I feel like this is just the beginning and we are still somewhat in the honeymoon stage. I can't wait to share many many more years with you. I love you, my love!

Weekend [slowing down]

The weekend went by so quickly! I was looking at all the pictures I took this weekend...and this one lets me realize that even though we were driving all over town, I had at least one moment to just share and be with my daughter.

Can't believe my little Sophia will be 2 soon! It is so surreal. Yesterday morning, while Mike and I were tag-teaming making breakfast in the kitchen, Sophia was right there helping out too and I said to Mike,"can you believe this little girl is a part of our family?" Even though she has been with us for 2 years now, it just hit me that she is our little family member. Maybe it was because she looked so grown up by helping us out in making breakfast.

My life is a dream. I thank God for it each day.

Baby Kimono {update with color swatches}

Baby Girl Kimono in yellow

Also available in this coral color

Baby Boy Kimono, in Robot pattern

Baby boy Kimono also available in Elephant pattern

Sorry for the delay on showing you the other pattern/color that the baby Kimono's come in. If your interested in purchasing one for a little bundle of love, check out www.frankophile.etsy.com

I will donate 15% of each Kimono to helping Japan. Spread the love friends.

Huntington Library {Pasadena, CA}

In 27 years of my life, why have I never discovered this little gem hidden among the beautiful neighborhoods of San Marino?! Maybe, I wouldn't have appreciated it as much then, than now as a mother. We are definitely making more trips back here.

vintage child {the littlest shop}

Cracker Jack Dress
Louisa Dress
Emma Twirl Dress

Since I'm on a shopping ban, I've been vicariously living through Sophia's wardrobe. Okay...not so much really, but aren't these vintage dresses absolutely darling!

There's just something so sweet and innocent about vintage clothes on kids. It reminds you of your own childhood and how sweet our little world used to be.

PS: all dresses are from The Littlest Shop The prices are very reasonable because all the clothes are not brand new, but are in pretty good condition.

Etsy shop open {Baby Eva's Kimono shown}

I'm finally open! This is just one of the Kimono's finished. I will be adding the other items to my shop soon. This fabric is obviously for a girl, but I can't wait to show you the boy fabric. I am slightly leaning towards liking the boy fabric even more. Will post the other fabric options soon.

Remember, I'm donating 15% of each Kimono to helping Japan. Spread the love friends :)

www.frankophile.etsy.com