V-day nail art...

Why wait for Valentine's Day?  I would rock this heartalicious nail art all year long...

{via @fightclubparis}

6 locals you should be following on instagram...

You know how much I love instagram, right?  I love and follow instagramers from all over the world, but did you know that we've got some awesome instagram users with super fun, inspiring photos- right here in SLO?  There are so many great accounts, but these are 6 local users I just can't get enough of.  Here's who you need to be following right now!  I mean, besides @SLOmygosh, of course...  

Trust me, your feed will thank you.  :)

who  @MNKR_BRAND

what  All things MNKR related.  Day-to-day life of an upstart -gone big city. 

where  Arroyo Grande native/local t-shirt Co., both recent LA transplants.

why  Inspiration shots, new design sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes of downtown LA.                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

who  @jeffclaassen 

what  Local art hustler/blogger/dad.  And yes, SLOmygosh better-half.

where SLO native, downtown dweller. 

why  Life as an artist, and family man.  When your art is loud and your family is louder.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

who  @jasonxyouth

what  Tattoo artist, straight edge, camera-obsessed, train-hopper.

where Vagabond-at-heart, frequent low-brow trips elsewhere, always finds his way back to SLO.  

why  Amazing talent, adventures you wish you were on, insects you wish you hadn't seen.        

who  @misocrafty

what  Cloth-diapering, baby-wearing, super mom.  Crafter, gardener, and the cook I aspire to be...

where  SLO-county family, happy at home.

why  Amazing meal ideas, craft inspiration (she MADE her baby carrier), + gratuitous cutie pie baby shots. 

who  @josepholesh

what  Photographer, videographer, marketer-extraordinaire, wine and food enthusiast...

where  From SLO, to DC and frequent travels between.

why  Fascinating auto-shots (and I'm not even a car fan), and the coolest dog on instagram.

who  @jorybrigham

what  Life as a kick-ass furniture designer/brilliant wood-worker/goofball dad.

where  Los Osos shenanigans.

why  Hysterical kid-shots, family life, behind the scenes workshop'ing, drool-worthy product shots.

Get outta town!

Hi, friends!  It's been a little quiet on the blog this week because Jeff and I ran away from home!  

Ok, ok... that's only kiiinda true.  We packed up the kiddos and skipped town to visit with his parents, swim in saltwater, smell roses + play with ponies.  Oh!  And did I mention that his mom made us a big yummy artichoke/chicken dinner?  Or that she scrambled ranch eggs in the morning?  Such a treat!  I love Jeff's parents so much.  With my own parents far away, it's such a comfort to be around family and just put everything else on hold sometimes.

W E   H A D   S O   M U C H   F U N !  

What's your favorite way to spend "family time" together?

bits + pieces of our weekend...

sunny strolls with the sons...

oreo cookies stuck in our teeth...

working on our fitness...

sleeping on our own...

DePalo's dinner runs...

5 foot noodles...

crazy clouds...

on late night walks...

+ warm sunsets

= good weekend.  :)

Before + After, iPhone edit...

I'm a little bit obsessed with this amazing before + after photo that Jeff did yesterday.

BEFORE

+

 AFTER

Isn't this incredible?  I sat there watching him edit this on his phone for less than 5 minutes, 

and the results are jaw-dropping.  Good job, Sahnzy.

Read more...

Happy Friday, Friends...

It's officially SUMMER, you guys!  I am loving the sunshine, sandals, fresh fruit, and family time.

We're getting up way too earrrrrrrrly tomorrow morning to watch Evelyn twirl baton in a parade.  Jeff finished a big commission this week, and I'm excited to see it hanging at a new business downtown.  Elliott's first birthday (oh my gosh), and our big camping trip (yikes) are just around the corner, and James is gearing up for engineering camp at Cal Poly.  

This year is flying by!

How are you enjoying this sunny weather?  Here's a little snippet of our Memorial Day weekend... 

One of the amazing camels we came across last weekend at the Strawberry Festival in Arroyo Grande.
Is it just me, or is that the most non-strawberry oriented strawberry festival ever?

This gorgeous weather is perfect for sun and sand at Montaña de Oro!

In other news...  Elliott's learning to fly.  ♥

Instagram moments...

You know what I love about instagram?  It helps me to really appreciate moments.  

Quiet, beautiful, tiny, precious, passing moments...   

Like, Elliott napping next to Evy's Cabbage Patch Kid.

Rare solo escapes on the back porch.

James making wishes in the park.

Dinner dates with my lovey.

Nose tickles.

The view from here.

When I peek into the front-pack, and he peeks back.

A lion attacking Evelyn.

A gift from the kids...

and one from the teeny tiny.

My beautiful boy.

&

afternoon cuddles.

*instagram username: cerezasytigres