Random Thingy-ma-jigs

I've been up to some random things lately- here are just a few:

Enjoying my new iPhone cover and deciding it's really time to

get the office organized (look at that junk)!

Going on awesome bike rides with D.

Taking in the gorgeous view while cruisin' around on our bikes.

Hoping that I'll be able to learn at least one project out of the

new book I picked up.  I don't know how to knit yet (only crochet), so I'm

feeling intimidated.

How have you kicked off your Summer?

A Slow Ride, Takin it Easy

I took a day off this weekend (a day off from working on Etsy, a day of worrying about work) and went for a bike ride with my husband.  It was an amazing day and one I'd like to repeat more often.  We took the beach cruisers to Coronado and rode around the island- almost complete circle.  We began the morning riding up and down the beachside streets admiring the gorgeous houses and then made a stop at the local bike shop.  I've been searching for a basket for my bike and found the absolute perfect fit, a crate-style basket I've had on the brain for a while now.  Thirty minutes later we were on our way with a new basket installed, new leather grips, new bells mounted (with the most perfect rings).  Now I just need to clean up the white walls and get a new seat and my 10+ year old bike will be a happy camper.

We rode along, stopped in a few shops, then made our way to the bayside for lunch.  We found a small little tucked away park with the most gorgeous view of the city front and parked it for a few minutes to soak up how awesome the day was turning out.

After lunch (at a newly discovered restaurant a few minutes from the park), we made our way back toward the beachside passing a weekend flower and book festival, riding by both the yachat and golf course and of course gawking at more amazing homes.  Our last stop was at our favorite gelatto joint, the best way to end a rad bike ride with some peanut butter gelatto and coconut/chocolate hazelnut for D.  Yuuuuuuuum.

You know I had D snap some pics of the drop dead gorgeous homes we saw during our ride- I'll ask him to upload them so I can share them with you all this week!  Happy Monday....................

It's a Comin'

It's beginning to feel a lot like the holidays!  Oooooo, I can't wait!  I was able to sneak away a bit of time with D this weekend to enjoy a trip to Coronado.  It's a little tradition of ours to take a 15 minute drive over to the island and enjoy an evening of food, shopping, and walking.  We enjoy browsing the shops on Orange Ave. and viewing the huge Christmas tree at the Hotel Del, Coronado.  It's a sentimental place for us, as D proposed right in front of the hotel (by a gorgeous illuminating fountain) on December 23rd on our 10 year anniversary.  It's such a special time and place to visit every year in December.  We captured some moments and of course the awesome window displays!

My fave tree at the Hotel every year- filled with shells, aqua colors, and glitter!  *pardon the 'tired' look- Etsy work got the best of me this weekend and I wasn't up for looking glam*

The Hotel Del

Lobby Tree- they have a different theme every year, this year was a "Sweet" theme filled with candy inspired ornaments.  The tree is 25 feet tall!

Window display of the Seaside Papery

Window display of The Attic

Have I turned into an oldie?  I mean, I really seemed to enjoy the window displays this year, along with the ambiance of walking the streets, getting a hot salted caramel hot chocolate, and starring in awe at the amazing outdoor lights illuminating the trees.  I'm accepting my new found enjoyments- even though I haven't quite hit the big 3-0 yet.

Speaking of 30's, Hubby D turns 32 this Christmas- yes, he's a Christmas baby (adorable).  I'm rubbing my hands back and forth in excitement to give him his gift, which I cannot post because he may read today's blog.  In any case, we'll be taking a much needed vacation next week- YAY!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  Mine was filled mostly with Etsy orders and I'm feeling quite accomplished to be wrapping them up before the holidays.  For those who may be checking out the shop, it will be closed between 12/22 - 1/3, however I will still read messages that come in and orders will be completed upon my return!  Thank you to everyone who has supported S&S this year and to all those amazing new friends I have met out in this blogging world- it's been the best!