day stroller

there comes a time when your "first" stroller becomes too heavy for everyday use. especially when you live in LA and are constantly in and out of the car. i love ruby's new maclaren because it's lightweight and easy to use. simple is key these days.

tee pee

a friend of the family and MAJOR artist Matt Sohl painted ruby a tee pee for her birthday. she is having a "peace and love" party and this is the perfect addition to the bear skin rug and pile of musical instruments i'm throwing outside. i had to share because matt did an amazing job and were so excited for ruby's party...yayyy!!

summer "saltwater" sandals

i haven't posted in waaaaay too long!! with how ruby is growing and changing i need to share all that i'm learning and finding lately. my friend kim mentioned these amazing sandals she bought her boys harlow and thurston. when it came time to buy ruby some new summer sandals(one's that she could actually walk in) i remembered the "saltwater" sandals. supposedly they get even better when wet and dried on the foot, for a custom fit. my mom said i wore them when i was little too, see you can never go wrong with a classic. they are available on www.zappos.com

name in stone video

check this video out.  ruby's first music video appearance.  

baby gap casting

ruby was all smiles for her baby gap casting.  no, this won't be a regular thing, we only did it because our friend lisa was doing the casting (and dad got to take ruby to the front of the line).

i had to share her cuteness, thanks kimmy for the cute bu and the duck outfit.

my afro

my friend Mara did my hair a few weeks ago for a disco charity event. the event was for the circle of friends/kidspace museum i help raise money for.  i used to go there and take art classes when i was a kid and now i take ruby there.  how amazing is this afro? you rock Mara!

summer salad

watermelon squares

chunks of goat cheese

red onion cut into thin slices

torn mint leaves

mix it all together gently and it's as easy as that.  serve in a big bowl with salad tongs.

we were visiting family in sydney australia this past week and my cousin jane whipped this together on a scorching hot day and it was so refreshing, it hit the spot. i know it sounds like a quirky mix of ingredients but i promise it works.