Brighten My Day

Spring!

...Is that...YOU?!

I snapped a picture of these beautiful

blossoms while on a walk downtown.

It made my day so much brighter~

A Little Sugar

A little love on Valentine's Day.

I baked walnut lime shortbread 

cookies and cut them out in hearts

for Chris.  I found the recipe in

my Sunset Magazine; very much 

enjoyed making them for my 

sweetheart ~  xxo

This pretty little loaf came from a local baker named Christine.

She was having a trunk show at Saffron & Genevieve and 

Chris bought the heart shaped bread for dinner that night.

A beyond amazing baker, Christine's baked goods 

are inspired and wholesome creations.  

You can find her at www.surfmuffins.com 

Go find her!

Olive begs in the most discreet of ways.

The sound of the heart beat in 

{scientific} words is "lub dup."

  

I've always loved that.

Sea of Succulents

Last weekend Chris and I visited one of the largest succulent gardens
and distributors in California- Succulent Gardens, or S & G, nested in the
hills of Moss Landing.  It was the MOST inspired I've been to start our
own succulent garden.  A fan of Sunset Magazine?  S & G has been
featured many times- and most recently in the August 2012 issue.
I have my heart set on simulating an underwater world out of these unique
and slightly bizarre plants.  Spring time is around the corner- just about
time to start planting!  Stay updated for more photos~

xo Paige

Chris has teamed up with the owner, Robin Stockwell, and The Alibi now builds 

succulent boxes of all sizes for the company's retail component within the gardens.

  

Take a day trip to Moss Landing- wander the harbor, explore the knick-nacky antique shops and art stores, have lunch at Phil's Fish Market, and visit Succulent Gardens!  They're located at 2133 Elkhorn Road in Castroville.  It is an incredible sight to see... get garden motivated for the spring time!

I love this idea.  Its popular right now,
but for good reasons- it is such a
distinctive piece to add to your garden!
They carry crosses, heart, letters,
numbers, and so many other interesting bits.

Go explore and wander the sea of
succulent gardens!

Peaceful Place

Terrace in the winter time.

And a few other images.

Our peaceful place~

x P

The honeysuckles are in bloom and our yard is greener than ever- 

which compliments the red brick oh so nicely.  

Olive poses in the foreground, very aware that she is the model. 

Yet another shot of our headboard.  Except this time with a stunning handmade dreamcatcher from a good friend on Oahu.  The feathers came from peacocks and peahens and the twine is knotted intricately and beautifully.  The sticks are from grape vines.
And a sweet little string of hearts to add to our love nest.  I made them on a rainy day using {free} paint swatches and a heart shaped stamp cutter.  They're a SIMPLY perfect gift!

A dreamy postcard from my sister for our birthday- she said it reminded 

me of her.  It reminds ME of HER every time I look at it now.  

This is a small part of our hawk feather collection.  The redwood trees 

surrounding our house make for great hawk feather findings.  

And the little apothecary bottles that I can never have enough of...

Chris's collection- surfboards.  

Art pieces in themselves, they make for a pretty window display.