what's up wednesday #13.

the sweetest valentine's day card [and it's printable!]

don't you love getting mail? this stamp makes it even more fun. 

if i had a million dollars.

charlie brown + peanut butter = freebie!

these prints say it all.

the new cookingthyme website and a giveaway!

happy wednesday!

xoxo

[photo by angie afman. it's track time and i miss it]

what's up wednesday #12.

hooray! links for wednesday!

1. this print by trey speegle. i'm still convincing landon that this would be a very worthwhile purchase for us.

2. a very sweet downloadable desktop calendar for february. it's already on mine!

3. i hear its snowing like crazy back east. this kit would be nice, should any snowball fights take place.

4. my dear friend maryn visited last night. she was pretty convincing in her argument that toms are the most comfortable shoes ever, and being quite fond of comfortable shoes, i investigated. if i decide to get a pair, i think i'd go with these. too masculine? i really like them.

5. i love satsuma press' sweet valentine set.

happy wednesday to all!

xoxo

what's up wednesday #11 [long story short]

we had a wonderful night last night, with a little trip to eugene. my dear friend maryn's roommate, emily, cut my hair [and landon's too!], and then we enjoyed a scrumptious dinner prepared by maryn. i'm looking forward to less-involved mornings as far as hair goes, and it's always nice to change things. up and see good friends.

here's some great links for your wednesday:

i love this post about kitchen-therapy.

how to go crazy with euphemisms on craigslist.

i would love to dip some of my furniture.

i love this scarf. and i'd like to make one of these with an old sweater.

happy wednesday!

xoxo

what's up wednesday #10.

happy wednesday! 

my favorite kind of compass.

someday i'll get around to making this.

i plan to try this mug cake asap.

i needed to read this. you might too.

i could go for a little sledding, myself.

i decided to add a little health reminder to my day.

xoxo.

what's up wednesday #10.

watch.

listen.

read.

bake.

do.

[photo: a year ago i was tandom-ing with friends on coronado island. ah, sunshine.]

xoxo. 

what's up wednesday #9.

apologies. i know i post pictures of these trees in my parents yard
quite often. but i just think they're great. and unfortunately this
is from 2008, but i wish there was snow again this year!

december 22nd. wow-ee. can you believe it? time flies when you're working full time...that's my new motto. some christmas-y links for the last two hours of your wednesday.

in-cre-di-ble decorating!

how to wrap a perfect present, for the presentation-minded.

be nice to your mailman.

i wish these weren't sold out!

what a great gift idea for friends!

my pups, circa 2008.

xoxo. happy wednesday almost thursday.

what's up wednesday #8.

it's almost merry chris time, can you believe it? here's some links to get you through your wednesday!

bootie stirrup socks. wish i had a pair.

a lovely wreath for the new year.

puppy therapy. believe it. [so proud to call that place my alma mater.]

oh, deer.

boot love.

this makes me...happy.

this too.

what i'm reading.

xoxo.

[photo via the wonder of it all]

what's up wednesday #7.

for the tree.

for super hip babies.

for my feet.

for wearing while listening to npr or reading something smart.

for the someday-i-will-buy-that-list. [you know you have one]

and, for the record, i won the pillow in the picture above in the livy creation giveaway on tiny bit of sparkle! yay!

happy half-way-through-the-week.

xoxo.

what's up wednesday #6.

wednesday, already? splendid.

for hanging.

for building.

for sipping [love these!].

for wearing.

for holiday-partying.

for hand-writing.

xoxo.

ps. the photo is of my mom's christmastime decorations. 

you guessed it...old sweater sleeves covering simple vases! how cozy.

what's up wednesday #5.

got a lot to say?

bow-eautiful.

if you're in portland.

christmas tree genius.

and a happy thanksgiving to you!

xoxo.

ps. remember when i told you about the photo canvas i ordered? well i got it in the mail yesterday and i have to retract my recommendation. the colors just aren't great. i'm guessing a black and white photo would have turned out better. oh well, that's what you get for (almost) free! 

what's up wednesday #4.

i'm going diy with this week's what's up wednesday.

for cozying.

for accessorizing.

for entertaining.

for devouring.

...and for christmas!

xoxo.

p.s. forecasters are saying there's a slight chance of snow tomorrow. the photo above is my parents' front yard on a snowy day...beautiful, right? looks a little different than it did on our wedding day...

what's up wednesday #3.

this is sort of the friends-and-blog-friends version of what's up wednesday. three of these lovely lady bloggers (angie, genieva and court) were my teammates in college. i miss them dearly, so i love seeing all the sicky-sweet things they're up to in san diego. like that awesome picture from their conference cross country meet last weekend. all the girls wrote their favorite verses on their hands to remind them that the race was all for him. and yes, as a matter of fact, i am tearing up right now. cause i love those girls and i love their faith and strength. enjoy.

LOVING.

adoring.

salivating.

tearing up.

ahhing (still).

[photo by angie afman, via enter into joy]

ps. you're in luck. the giveaway is still open. 

what's up wednesday #2.

listening

reading

loving

brainstorming

laughing

liking

admiring

happy wednesday!

xoxo.

what's up wednesday

i'm starting a new little series here on the bright life. each wednesday, i'll tell you what i'm loving, liking, and linking.

here's this week's list for what's up wednesday:

reading

listening

learning

eyeing

preparing

craving

happy wednesday lovelies.

[photo via  the wonder of it all]

xoxo.