Polka Dot Princess
Polka dots are such a classy print! C’mon, tap into your inner:
Minnie Mouse
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Make a Spring Cleaning Listing
Hi Friends! The Marie Kondo way of life has made it’s way into homes all over the world! We have the Netflix series “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” to thank for the decluttering frenzy currently underway!
I wonder if you are one of the ones scurrying off to make piles of clothes that no longer “spark joy”? If so, – what are you going to do with that pile?
I have a thought!
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Taking Time for a Slow Spring
Welp! Spring is just around the corner and I am soooooo ready for it! I want to sit outside, lean my head back, and close my eyes while I listen to the voices of my boys in the background. Step back into the early 90s where time seemed to move slower. Where you could go out and play freely without a device attached to you and you lived by the rule of “Come home before the street lights come on.” There was an element of faith that we had back then that seems to be disappearing today. The faith that … Continue reading Taking Time for a Slow Spring
Trader Joe’s Yellow Rose Arrangement
Hi Friends! A ray of sunshine is conveniently located on my kitchen table! I understand that “sharing is caring” so I have done my best to capture the beauty for your enjoyment. I hope it makes you smile. Items Used: 2 dozen yellow roses $11 (Trader Joe’s) 10 filler stock stems $4 (Trader Joe’s) 1 Pitcher $2 (thrifted) When arranging flowers please don’t feel that you have use an official vase. Arranging is an art. To bring structure to the arrangement I used tape to make grid boxes . Blessings, Lonisa Continue reading Trader Joe’s Yellow Rose Arrangement
Enough Mesh’n Around
Hi Lovelies! It’s been a while since I’ve blogged and it’s because I’ve been out here Living My Best Life Bahahahaha – In all seriousness I have been over-complicating the level of effort required to create a blog post. Maybe … Continue reading Enough Mesh’n Around
Luxury Laundry: Managing the Household Load
Having the ability to do everything does not mean that you should. Whew – glad that’s finally out and in the open!!!
If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed take a look at your to do list and ask yourself:
Do I have to do this?
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Overpacked Living & Oversized Jacket
Mother celebration month is officially here! When I think of the woman balancing motherhood alongside all her other responsibilities the first word that comes to mind is:
Pressure
This is probably not the word you wanted to see, but I am just being honest. There is always something that a Mother has to do! Personally, I have this underlying pressure to fit everything in, to make sure everyone under my roof is pleased, and to make sure my individual identity remains in tact. It is a lot & that is before extending to the responsibilities and expectations outside of the home!!! Over the past few weeks I have reflected on this struggle and have determined that some of this pressure may be:
The Must Have Flower with Lasting Power
There is nothing like a vase of fresh flowers! Colorful blooms brighten up any space and if you are living somewhere where it is still snowing in April – The Flowers Bring Hope! Ever Saturday my fam bam takes a trip to Trader Joe’s and I sooo look forward to the trip. My husband focuses on getting the food, I ooh and ahh over the floral section, and our kids secure the snacks! My one and only responsibility is to secure the bouquet (maybe 2 or 3 – if I am willing to sacrifice a snack 😀 )! That is my … Continue reading The Must Have Flower with Lasting Power
Festival Fashion
It is time to start getting ready for those art & music festivals! The extremely popular Coachella Valley Festival (aka BEYONCE concert 😀 ) is just a few days away! If you are looking for that last-minute stand out outfit – your local thrift store might just have your back. Check Out The Scarves! I love an item that can be worn an unlimited amount of ways and doesn’t take up a lot of space. Thrift stores are overflowing with this versatile accessory! Find a large square scarf with a fun bold print pattern – and make it into a trendy top! Simply … Continue reading Festival Fashion
Suri Rose Boutique Vintage
Our lives are filled with intersections. Moments where we are going about our journey and we cross paths with another traveler. Many times we have those quick ” hi and bye” chats where we may get a little nugget to help us along the way, but then there are the course altering collisions! I am talking about the good kind – the encounters that cause a shift in your mindset and create beautiful masterpieces. One Saturday in 2017, I was at my local thrift store sourcing for inventory. I didn’t feel extraordinary that day and I was looking a hot … Continue reading Suri Rose Boutique Vintage
Lonisa Mari 