1. I ♥ reusing our daily coffee grinds(used, of course) to sprinkle into our garden! I think it helps the flowers and pumpkins(our current veggie) grow so much better!
2. I ♥ This fun idea of posting goals and resolutions.  It’s free from a local hardware store and adds some fun color :) image via
3. I ♥ Urban Outfitter’s shopping bags!  I use these for the girls’ snacks, food, drinks, etc.  They’re SUPER durable, great design and if something stains it or rips, I don’t feel as bad b/c it was free :) image via
4. I ♥  Our pumpkin patch sign in our garden!  Matt made this cute sign for the girls’ first pumpkin patch from left over crates that we used to build another fun piece(i’ll be showing that in another post!) for our kitchen.
5. I ♥ Anthro’s gift boxes. I have about 3 or so in my office that I use to store ribbon, paper, packaging stuff, etc.  Simple, SUPER sturdy and goes with our decor.  image via

1. I ♥ This knot bracelet from this Etsy seller.  Cute and simple :)
2. I ♥ Born Free bottles.  Wren drinks milk like a champ from these bad boys.
3. I ♥ Stainless steel coffee mugs…with NO handles.  Coffee/hot drinks stay warm WAY longer and going sans-handle is so much easier to transport :) image via
4. I ♥ Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Almonds with SEA SALT.  YUM. image via
5. I ♥ My new bin from this Etsy seller.  Super well made, cute and perfect size. I use it to hold my cables/cords, card uploaders, etc.

ON THE HUNT: I feel like I have been on the hunt for some cute, comfy well-made shoes to wear while shooting weddings.  Do you have any suggestions?!  Comment with them below!!!

1. I ♥ Florence and the Machine. der.
2. I ♥ Sigur Ros
3. I ♥ Alex Murdoch
4. I ♥ Band of Horses
5. I ♥ Noah and the Whale

Drumroll please….here’s a THINGS I ♥ THURSDAY ramblings!  oh, you know you missed it ;)

1.  I ♥ This letterpress print from The Big Harumph on Etsy.  I ordered it today (along with a few other prints!) and it’s going in my dining room.  I’m really excited about this :)

2.  I ♥ Mustela baby foaming shampoo.  After I give Wren a bath, our whole family literally will sniff Wren’s head for minutes.  It’s the best clean baby smell in the universe.

3.  I ♥ Spoonflower fabrics!  They have some seriously rad designs for fabric.  My shopping cart on there looks a little full at the moment.

4.  I ♥ Sheer Cover makeup!  My sister made me try it and I lover her more for it.  It’s the best makeup in the universe…Leeza Gibbons says so.

5.  I ♥ This Ikea towel rack.  I bought one really similar to it from Ikea, for literally $1.49, had Matt spray paint it a coral pink, and put it in the kitchen.  it looks SO awesome…picture below :)

okay, so you can only see a little bit of it…but you get the idea, right?!  :)

Have a fabulous weekend!!!

xoxo Jackie

1. I ♥ MUSE This bands rocks….We got to see them rock a concert in person in San Diego last night.
2. I ♥ DONUTS who doesn’t love donuts? are you kidding me? the glazed twist is my favorite. I think i can eat a donut anytime anywhere. If you ever need to bribe me to do something, just say you will give me a donut.
3. I ♥ EMERY I can’t believe she just turned 3!!! We threw her the most amazing Princess party (pics HERE!!!). She is my BFF and is the only person allowed to call me “Prince Daddy” and I love it!!!
4. I ♥ TOYOTA TACOMA I don’t own this truck, nor do I think that i will be able to get one anytime soon, but I do think it is cool. If and when I ever get one, i would like the four door crew cab with full-length bed in dark gray, with a 4″ suspension lift, moto metal rims, BFG’s, K & N air fitter, etc etc, blah blah awesome. Plenty of room for the bros and boards to go surfing…plenty of room for the family….this thing is sweet!
5. I ♥ SLEEPING oh man do i love sleeping and taking naps. Jackie and I just upgraded our mattress to the TempurPedic mattress and it is fan-freakin-tastic. great back support and it doesn’t transfer any movement. Good night.

1. I ♥ Cucumber water.  SO Refreshing and good.
2. I ♥ A Fine Frenzy.  She’s incredible and great music to edit to :)
3. I ♥ Mini Swingline stapler.  I’ve had my red one for a REALLY long time and it’s incredible…an old faithful if you will.
4. I ♥ Orange Creamsicles.  HOLY MOTHER, i love these things.  Anything in this flavor, i will consume.  Anything.
5. I ♥ Verizon.  I love Verizon so much, that i will hold out until they get the iphone.  And if you’re a hater who has one and your service is with ATT, just remember…your service is with ATT :) HA.

Enjoy!

1. I ♥ Re-used security envelopes...this is one of THEE coolest DIY’s i’ve ever seen.  I’m going to be a true hoarder after seeing this little how-to HERE.
2. I ♥ Sanyo AA Rechargeable batteries. Since i used to go thru 3385u309 batteries in a wedding, these have cut down on that.  Thank goodness. PLUS, the shelf life is incredible.
3. I ♥ DIY Button Barrettes.  So simple, easy and adorable.  I need some more buttons :)
4. I ♥ This fabric pom pom DIY on Once Wed.  Man, it’s amazing how easy things can be and look so incredibly awesome.  Again, will wait on these ;)
5. I ♥ Joe’s On the Nose Organic Espresson Catering. Super good coffee, and even better service :)

and, what would this post be without a RIDICULOUSly adorable image of my girl!  She was extremely excited to ride the white rabbit on the carousel at the San Diego County Fair. at bottom ↓

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1. I ♥ This owl wrapping paper from a SUPER cute store in Seaport Village(near downtown SD) called Urban Girl Accessories.
2. I ♥ This sweet teacup from Anthro.  I drink my coffee from it every morning and it makes me happy :)
3. I ♥  This foot and hand cream from Bath and Body Works…it works REALLY good.  like, really good.
4. I ♥ Honest Tea kids organic juice drinks!!!  It has way less sugar than most kids juices and no high fructose corn syrup..and they’re really yummy. Emery likes them too :)
5. Lastly, I ♥ Emery’s Alice in Wonderland pop-up book.  It’s one of the best gifts she’s ever received and it was from her sweet aunties(2 of my bff’s).  I can see her sweet imagination already at work just by looking at it…so, last week, we went and got her the movie!  The cards page (also the book’s last page) is my favorite :)

If you’re wondering, no, she really doesn’t look like me :)

1. I ♥ These colorful heart doilies!  I think i could incorporate these into things i don’t need…Matt will love me :)
2. I ♥ These DIY button rings…SO SO EASY.  Find the tutorial HERE.
3. I ♥ Starbuck’s free pick of the week.  Genius marketing and every song I’ve downloaded from them is really great.  My $4-5 coffee is finally starting to pay off :/ { image courtesy of you+me}
4. I ♥ Ban.do’s NEW Black Label!  I’ve mentioned this company before because it’s co-owned by my cousin Jamie Coulter.  But, seriously, hold your breathe and click on the link HERE and be prepared for your eyes to melt.  GORGEOUSNESS.
5. I ♥ Katie Armour’s blog.  Seriously, this chick’s got it going on!!!  Check her out for all things Neo-traditionalism…Leave her some love!

it’s been an exhausting couple of weeks…here’s proof:

1. I ♥ CVS.  I could spend WAY too much money in that place!  I go in for something small and walk out with the most random stuff ever.  Yay for extra bucks!
2. I ♥ Carrot Sticks.  I don’t always want to eat them, but I do, they’re actually really sweet and yummy!  I kind of forget, i guess.  I try not to drench them in some crazy bad-for-you dressing or hummus…even though it’s the most tempting part about eating them ;)
3. I ♥ My in-home HP printer!  This thing is pretty marvelous.  I print all my DVD/Cd’s on it, scans like a champ, fax and prints super clear.  And, it’s wireless!  Got it at Costco :)
4. I ♥ Trader Joe’s everything…but especially these Sesame Honey Almonds- SO.FREAKING.GOOD.  I could eat them all in one sitting, but that would not be a fun stomach ache for later :(
5. I ♥ This Ikea throw blanket.  I picked this little guy up on my last trip there, saw it and thought…Newborn shoots!! I haven’t had a shoot to use it for yet, but I’m excited for when i do.  If you have a baby, i want to photograph them ;)  Image from Apartment Therapy.

This is my Emery on Easter Sunday.  I love this little girl with every ounce of my being. SIGH.