Us, Cute? :)

Hi guys!  Sorry I've been m.i.a.  I came down with a cold last week.  Being sick is never fun.  I'm not 100% just yet, but I definitely feel better.  I slept a lot this past weekend, about 32 hours to be exact.  My body definitely needed all that sleep. 

My bud, Ty over at Solestruck posted the cute little doodle that the Pirate and I sent him last week, over on the Solestruck Blog.  Big Mahalo's for the shout out, Ty!  You are the best.  We are Solestruck fans for life... and we love you, too!!  xx

The Pirate and I are off to Oahu this week to celebrate his 30th Birthday and also our anniversary.  Yipee!!  Can't wait to celebrate.  Have a great week, loves!

Love, S

A spoonful of sugar

cough.cough.cough.cough.cough.cough.cough.cough.

Just when I thought I was getting better, I started coughing.  I feel like I need a ginormous spoonful of cough syrup to get rid of this nasty cough.  Maybe I should have bought this spoon when I came across it last week at Pier One.

Before I go, I wanted to share with you my new food obsession; MALA.  If you are ever in Lahaina Town, Mala is a must!  The mojitos are marvelous and the tapas are terrific.  Look at this delectable spread we enjoyed.  Mmmmm.  I'm off to rest.  Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.  And Happy early Father's Day to all your daddys!! :D

{clockwise:  chip + salsa, garlic cheese flatbread, big island hamakua ali'i mushrooms,

spicy lamb pita, best mojito evaaarrr!, quartet of hummus}

Love, S

p.s. For those of you who have been emailing me.. thank you! once I'm feeling a little better, I promise to respond to your emails. :) 

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Hi there!  Remember me?  I'm sorry I've been absent for nearly a week.  Yet once again, I've come down with a cold.  I'm having dizzy spells as I sit here behind the screen, but I wanted to share with you all what I've been doing this past week. 

I was busy planning a birthday soiree for my mom.  I'm sure she'll be thankful that I don't disclose her real age, but she's is fabulous at any age, and I love her.  About a hundred of family and close friends came to celebrate with her.  I haven't seen my mom this excited in a long time.  It was a day all  about her and she totally deserved it.  Happy Birthday, Mom!  Here's to many more years of fabulousness.  I love you.

(clockwise: centerpieces, favors; hand sewn reuseable bags by the Pirate and I (fact: my mom is obsessed with bags/purses), yellow and strawberry cuppies with homemade cream cheese frosting, "photobooth" lips for guests to take silly photos (fact: my mom wears red lipstick everyday, even when she's at home), choco cuppies with sprinkles, close up of the strawberry cuppies, birthday banner hand painted by my Sister.)

(handsewn reuseable bags by the Pirate and I)

(Coach bag money/card/ box made by yours truly.  To say my mom was thrilled is an understatement.)

(mom, Sister, me, dad)

(sealed with a kiss!)

(Me and the Pirate being silly.. lover him forevah!)

And this is what I wore.  Probably not the most flattering of dresses (makes me look wider, don't you think?), but I loved the print and it definitely help me beat the heat that night.  It's been so stinkin' hot.  I'm over summer, and it's hasn't even officially begun.

{dress: Old Navy | sandals: Style & Co.}

Love, S