Bits of my Summer...

So... I totally dropped off the face of the internets this summer... Between being sick regularly (ugh...) and super busy I didn't seem to have enough time to live online and offline so I chose off. :) In the spirit of sharing though I'm making a re-newed effort to get back to this space.

This Fall finds me starting new classes and endeavors and busier than ever but that also means I have tons to share! So, I'm starting with the cool stuff from this summer and then I'll work my way forward.

Here are some random bits:

We watched Fourth of July Fireworks via a pontoon boat on Bay Lake over at Disney World.

It was pretty epic in my opinion!

We got silly with our sweet crazy pup!

We watched some amazing sunsets.

I celebrated my birthday in style, thanks to my spectacular Husband and lovely family! (Here's to 31!)

Had more Abigail the Westie time!

Enjoyed Florida wildlife despite the heat.

Which included the loveliest family of cranes! (They're under the tree in the distance, I didn't want Abigail to scare them off.)

Enjoyed all the beautiful nature here.

Saw some magical moons.

And were continuously blown away by the colors of Florida's sunsets.

Stunning!

More to come soon!

What did you do this summer?

Kisses

K

(All images created and owned by Krista Carson. Please ask permission before using.)

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The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights! Part 1

After moving back to the Sunshine State I was fortunate enough to get a Florida resident pass to Disney World which I love and put to good use as often as I can.

So I want to share a bit of Disney magic with you all here.

Last week I was able to go to the Ocbourne Lights at Hollywood Studios and my sister is coming in from Texas today so we're going again tonight so I'm sharing the Christmas light love with you in multiple parts.

To see more of part 1 just click through the jump!

Happy Holidays!

"When the merry bells are ringing, Happy Holidays to you!"

Hope your Holiday season is off to a great start!

How gorgeous are these lovely Holiday cards by home accessories designer Kim Seybert? Just darling! They make me want to break out my nice paper and good scissors and do some fancy cutting. :)

Kisses,

K

(Photo and card by/ via Kimseybert.com)

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Yes, Please!

Keeping with my cute fall themed things I like today I give you:

Jonathan Adler's Squirel Match Strike! It's pretty adorable and when form meets function I'm in! It's acorn holds your matches and, of course because it's a match strike, gives you a surface to light them off. Très mignon!

Wouldn't it be great on a Thanksgiving table?

Kisses,

K

(Image and Match Strike via Shopbop.com)

 

 

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Where To Wear; Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Widely considered the last weekend of summer in the U.S., Labor Day is every red blooded American's excuse to get out and get in some sunshine before the colder months ahead.

So obviously the advance of Labor Day weekend has me dreaming of some beach time... I doubt I'll get any in with all the crazy busy lately (Plus, now that I live in Florida it feels less urgent.) but that doesnt stop me from dreaming of being the coolest and cheekiest (Not literally, Brazilian cuts? Not on my a** thankyouverymuch!) girl on the playa*.

Where to wear is the only remaining question? Daytona? Clearwater? I'm dreaming of Cocoa Beach methinks...

Glamorous sunglasses are a must, natch, and these Portofino Mirrored sunnies by Prism fit the bill quite nicely.

And how awesome is this Racel Comey Calabash Bikini? Very! It's both cute and sexy at the same time all while reminding me of my favorite animal print which happens to be...

ZEBRA!

Can we talk about this beach towel by Maslin for a second?!? Let's!

"This season Maslin is helping us get in touch with our inner animals—fitting for a company named after Australia’s first nudist beach. Each hide-shaped towel was inspired by glitzy 70s decor, and comes with a leather carry strap for beach hopping.

Reversible beach towel | Leather carry holster | 100% cotton."

It's probably the most adorable towel I've seen in my entire life! Need, must, want... Yes, please!

It's even cute rolled up!

If only its price tag wasn't as steep as it is cute... $225 is pretty high for a towel... Le sigh...

But say there was no budget... Get that sucker in leopard too for days when you're feeling less prey more predator.

Why not? You have no budget, remember? Plus, you'll be looking smoking in you're new beach ensemble with an instant conversation starter with all the hot surfer dudes to boot...

Me? I'm married and just daydreaming... But you? I see great things ahead for you my friend, great things...

Kisses,

K

*playa = beach en Español

(Photos and merchandise via Opening Ceremony.)

 

 

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Feels Like Home To Me

I'm always on the hunt for cool, quirky, and fun furniture and accessories to get for our (currently nonexistent*) house.

Plus I always lurve anything science-y. Rocks, barometers, Da Vinci thermometers... They just look awesome and are functionally cool to boot. J'adore!

So when I came across this radiometer on the Canoe website (a cool store in Portland, OR) I knew it was one for my dream home archives. Yes, please!

" The radiometer is an instructive object which demonstrates the scientific theory of converting natural light into energy. Powered only by light itself, it will spin slowly in low light conditions, furiously in direct sunlight or well-lit rooms up to 2,000 revolutions per minute. It remains unresponsive to fluorescent light. Science lesson aside, this blown glass radiometer functions as an engaging and sculptural object in its own right. Made in Germany."

Just think of the fun we could have watching it spin and spin while maniacally laughing about the wealth of natural sunlight in the state of Florida after living with a dearth of it in Seattle for so long!

Aaaah, good times people, good times...

Crazy aside though, it's just a super cool objet d'art that I'd really enjoy having around. Do you like incorporating a little science into your home?

Kisses,

K

*The Husband and I are still on the hunt for a house to rent near his new job in the tiny Florida town we'll be calling home for a while. Nothing right or with the right timing has materialized yet... don't ask... sigh...

(Photo and radiometer via Canoe.)

 

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"I'll Tell You a Tale of the Bottomless Blue..."

 

"... And it's hey to starboard, heave-ho. Look out, lad, a mermaid be waiting for you in mysterious fathoms below..."

So... While at Disney World the other day (I have a Florida resident pass now!) I may have stumbled upon the most "galore"-ious of "who's its and whats it's."

 

Man-made...

 

 

Seagull named and Mermaid approved...

 

 

Why it's a Dinglehopper of my very own!

 

 

My age you ask? Hasn't anyone ever told you that age is just a number?

And yes, my hair looks fabulous.

 

 

Kisses,

 

K

(Little Mermaid sign and painting copyright Disney, All photos taken by Krista Carson. Giant seashell from my Mom's house, Nail-polish Essie's "There's No Place Like Chrome.")

 

 

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