i just found annilygreen's etsy site through rockstar diaries (you know, perfect couple with a perfect dog who live a cool, perfect life). im green with envy for these zipper wallets. ill also take a pillow and that green print. GREAT STUFF.

wallpaper dreaming

i love the all the possibilities a new apartment/ home hold. we still need a kitchen table, bed, a few lamps, and credenza (just to mention the basics), but since i got rid of all my dishes and have adopted all of pete's bachelor-ware our kitchen leaves something to be desired.

check out elsa and sam and makelike. someday ill have a wall to wallpaper - until then ill just dream of makelike's lush and succulent patterns.

necklaces!

all i want lately are gold necklaces (faux gold since im on a budget and i wouldnt know what to do with real jewelry if i had any). pete just gave me this laura lombardi piece for our 2 month anniversary to add to my collection. her stuff is amazing. i also really love these letterpress letter necklaces. i cant decide if i should go with a "p" for pete, an "e" for erika, or an "s" to mourn the loss of my maiden name. suggestions?

mr. and mrs. pete

we did it! took the plunge that is. and it was really FUN! also palm springs was pretty great too. we aced x 2 (new york and palm springs) and wouldnt have had it any other way. back to normal life now..... and by that i mean sleeping in late, making oatmeal and watching all the shows ive been behind on.

engaged!

i think EVERYONE knows by now... but pete and i are engaged! we are very excited. also we have set a date and made some arrangements today. we will be having a small family wedding at freemans restaurant in nyc! also weve decided on magnolia cupcakes for dessert. so many reasons to celebrate!

window shopping (online)

how sweet. sanna annuka also has beautiful prints .warning: theyre about 200 pounds = a lot of us dollars : /

i really love this necklace. macha actually has quite a few pieces id wear.

in love.

kitchen/ hallway love

if youve see my kichen wall color, you know im down with bright greens and so i love this kitchen. my mom's in town! can't wait to do family things. yay!

good

ill take it!

we could use this im sure.

oh maine, i love you so

im missing home today. cold weather is in my blood! i want to be all bundled up in scarves and wool socks and such. these houses are awesome. and they're in MAINE (the way life should be).

lounging around

ive had some free time as of late....wish i were on a real vacation, but im on a budget so ive been spending long days lounging at home. not complaining. last night i made spinach and parmasean soup and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (mentioned here with recipe. oh and ive been adding coconut lately - around one cup, extra tasty). great combination on a cold california night. i watched d- tour yesterday on pbs.com, a documentary about the drummer from rogue wave who needs a kidney transplant.... it sounds boring but was SO GOOD. i laughed and cried and would recommend it to everyone. you can catch it here online. pete and i went for a bike ride to balboa park yesterday and had lunch. such a fun mid week date. we have plans for a sunset bike ride tonight (and then nunus!).

wants / needs / wants

lets face it, if you haven't been on a budget in the last year, you're totally rich. yesterday when driving around with some friends, this kid reminded me of my "bawler days.... you know when you use to go shopping on all your days off." i miss those days sometimes, cause worrying about money can really get old. oh well, recession, you're not letting up are you? these are some things i would have "springed" for in the old days.

plaid shirt - opening ceremony

plaid shift - surface to air

blue dress - ever

clog/heel - a detacher

get on the cowl bandwagon already

this is a picture of one of my favorite bloggers, check out what she's wearing..... get yours at my etsy shop! also look at this mysterious skateboarder .... i think i might know him.

etsy shop

guess what, i have started an etsy shop! check it out HERE!

whoa new york

just arrived home from a last minute trip to new york to visit pete. ended up on a 2 day business meeting with a bunch of guys.... and it was fun! we went to all my favorite ny spots (so far) including freemans for brunch ( i hate the bartender but everything else was fantastic), highline park and then found some new favorites; korea town (surprisingly fun/tasty), shake shack (best cheeseburger but beware of the shirley temple ice cream), and public (great food and drinks and even better company). also ate at land - good deal for a great price.

awesome seeing dustin ortiz and meeting his collegues (thank you for the drinks and meals and fun). great accomodations (thank you jess and coco). im exaughsted. poor pete had his tonsils, adenoids removed and septum repaired (nose job), and is painfully recovering.

monday monday

ive got a case of the mondays and im not even at work! i like this bat for lashes cover. oh and last night i watched commune, a documentary about a hippie commune in northern california started in the 60's. really interesting. you can find it on netflix.

alright alright alright alright

here's something for everyone who asked! i like these things:

i love produce

went to the hillcrest farmer's market this morning! bought strawberries, cherries, a HUGE artichoke, dinosaur kale (hooray its back in season!!!) skinny asparagus and small flowering zucchinis (trying out this recipe). i met zach there and we stood in line for crepes (for way too long) but they were pretty tasty and there was great people watching. its a nice way to start the week so i hope to go more often this summer.

hellos

hello california! thanks pete.... oh and hello new york!