We the Free

The other day I was perusing Free People online
and found the most beautiful body jewelry pieces.
It was a Friday and I had no plans, so I went to a
couple local bead stores and picked up what I
needed to be able to make my own.  I liked the
idea of creating my own jewelry, and choosing
my own materials.  I'm happy with the way they
turned out and wanted to share a few pictures.
Such a fun way to spend a Friday night in!

I am a hippy at heart~

I love the way these body pieces make me feel-

creative, romantic, happy and free ~

Autumn Air

Summer has officially melted into the cool air of autumn.  

Get ready for hot tea, cold mornings, pumpkin pie, 

scarves, boots, colorful leaves, and cozy nights by the fire!

Chris and I had the day off together and while he surfed

{the first swell of winter} I took a bike ride along the 

coastline of Pleasure Point, stopping to admire one of my 

favorite wild flowers- poppies.  

Completely enjoying the new season!  xxo P

Interior Projects for the Home

Chris and I have been putting in a ton of time to the 

interior of the house lately, my favorite thing to do 

in our free time.  I was inspired by an image I saw 

on Pinterest, and thus manifested our new 

headboard!  The word  l o v e  has yet to be painted 

on the wood, which will complete it.

This is our new inspiration wall in the dinning room.

All the  photos are taken by Chris, and the frames 

are made by us as well.  The driftwood clock was a fun 

project we did last winter.  I have a few framed 

polaroid shots from  my camera my 

sister got me as a gift for graduation.   

  

Old keys are my favorite things to collect.  

This giant one is from a friend's old woodshed- a found piece of happiness!

Cut-Off Lacies, Just for Fun

Cut-off jeans are such an easy wardrobe boost.  I had an old pair of dark blue jeans from 

a clothing swap a few months back and decided it was time for a pair of comfy 

boho cut-offs.  I sewed lace into the leg openings to add a little something special.  

This was such an easy project, and it was quick.  

I wore these jean shorts all summer long!

The finished product!  Match the shorts with a skinny belt, tucked-in shirt, and wedges- ooh la la!

New Found Love

Oh my, I love love love these sliding doors!  

They are made from reclaimed wood and 

stitched together with old nails.  Subtle and 

earthy paint tones have been sanded down, 

and a three dimensional quality is present 

with the layering effect of wood.  I found 

these beauties at a newly opened store near 

Capitola Village, called Charley & Co.  

Put it on your must-see list, they have some

very unique pieces and a total cohesiveness 

to the shop.  I foresee The Alibi recreating

a pair of these ...!

Catching Dreams~ Happy September 1st !

After being completely inspired by this

image, I decided I would create my 

own dream catcher, just in time for 

autumn dreams.  

It has been incredibly enjoyable 

traversing around Santa Cruz 

finding bits here, pieces there, to 

include in my design. I hope my 

project stimulates your own ideas 

for a dream catcher!  What a 

beautiful moment for the bedroom, 

especially suspended from the 

ceiling, which I plan to do!

Happy September!  

Enjoy this time~ xxo

I was thrilled when I stumbled upon the web of my catcher in an antique store down by the sea in Capitola Village.  I love the thought of incorporating someone else's hand sewn piece, 

loved once a long time ago, into my own creation.

The color of this leather is delicious.  

Not only will I use it as details on my 

dreamcatcher, but also for more leather 

feather earrings- which are currently 

selling at Zen Trading on 41st.  A beautiful 

chestnut color accessory for the fall time.

Yarn, ribbon, leather, shells, sea glass, lace, feathers, hemp, old keys,

sticks from the garden, pebbles... everything that represents me

and the things I love will be designed into the catcher-

I can't wait! Check the blog for the finished product.

In the meantime, originate your own!