Happy Friday y'all!
Last weekend I was in lovely Ventura, Ca and I shared all my fave things to do in Ventura, check it out here! This week I am going to share my fave things from Craftcation! There are so many things I love about Craftcation, so I will be making this a series of posts through out the next couple of weeks, so I can share all of the goodness with you!
Craftcation :: Part 1
1. The location::
We were are the Crowne...
Falling for Friday // 3-29-13
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52 Lists // Week 12 // Home

This week in the 52 List project we are thinking about what it means to be home.
"Home is where ever I'm with you."
- Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes
“I live in my own little world. But its ok, they know me here.”
- Lauren Myracle
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
- Gary Snyder
Home is a place of comfort, a safe haven from the world happening around us. It can be a person, a place, may places, and many people....
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Falling for Friday // 3-22-13

(1) Pete's // (2) Busy Bee Cafe // (3) Betty Belts // (4) The Pier // (5) City Hall
Today I am featuring my favorite things to do while I am here in Ventura, Ca.
Right now I am in Ventura at the Craftcation Conference! You can find out more here.
Ventura, California
Ventura is located about an hour north of Los Angeles, Ca and about 40 minutes south of Santa Barbara, Ca. It is a beach town known for its great surf and their wonderful...
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Craftcation 2013...Here I Come

I am so excited to be off to Craftcation this morning for a weekend in Ventura with a ton of other bloggers and crafters alike !
Ventura, California
Here is the low down...
Craftcation
Indie business and DIY Conference in Ventura, Ca
March 21st - 24th, 2013
Put on my Nicole Stevenson and Santa Ana's own Delilah Snell :)
A retreat to inspire, network and build a craft business community
Here is a little video recap from last...
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52 Lists Project // Week 11
Week 11
list your essentials.
jimi. family.
friends. community.
the cats. a dog.
my bed.
love. trust.
forgiveness.
understanding.
strength.
creativity.
sleep. me time.
coffee. water.
loyalty. respect.
acceptance.
inspiration.
the ocean. the sun.
camping. adventure.
nature. veggies.
a calendar.
peace. silence.
sticking with it.
light. soul.
knowledge.
laughter. ...
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Falling for Friday // 3-15-13

Happy Friday!
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The jewelry finds I have been inspired by.
1. Roots Jewelry - stacking rings...yes. feather....yes.
2. So many triangles and all the different shades within them. love.
3. GiantLION - chunky distressed brass.
4. Girl on a swing around your neck...so fun and playful!
5. Simple triangles for everyday wear.
6. Shop Rare Bird - leather chevrons, please!
Enjoy and have a great we...
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Friday, March 15, 2013
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5 Little Things

This is a fun one.
I was tagged by Emily of CoupleJones on Tuesday, where you write 5 things about yourself. If you have not been over to CoupleJones you should check out her Encourage to Inspire Project with CailaMade...it is going to be a great series on inspiration and creating!
So I got tagged, and now I am going to play!
5 things you may not know about me.
1. I love history. I always have been a bit obsessed with different eras...
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52 Lists Project // Week 10
Week 10
the ways you can cleanse for spring.
yoga once a week.
organize my photos - redo hallway photos.
organize my external hard drive. oh boy.
paint the bathroom and the guest bedroom.
take a camp trip with Jimi and Ozzie.
take longer walks with Ozzie. (when his knee feels better)
get a little vitamin D.
mop the floors.
buy bookkeeping software!
get all of our music (CDs) on to the computer. le sigh.
hang our hammock....ahem (Jimi).
sew...
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Falling for Friday // 3-8-13
I love S'mores.
We love to experiment with s'mores in this house.
Here are some of our favorites and some Pinerest finds. Yum!
The Thin Mint S'more.
*Substitute with Thin Mint for the chocolate.
The Sugar Cookie S'more.
*Substitute with Sugar cookies for the graham cracker.
The Pinterest S'more.
*Goodness.
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Enjoy and Happy Friday!
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Sneak Peek // March Shop Opening

Psssst....Have you heard?
I am planning on opening up my shop at the end of the month (!!!!) and I want to let you in on a few things! This is what is in the works:
1. Get informed.
With all the excitement going on around here from the 52 Lists Project, Falling for Friday and an Etsy shop opening at the end of March there is a lot to keep up with on Mad Dream Design. If you would like to stay up on all the latest news, the shop grand...
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52 Lists Project // Week 9

For more information on the 52 Lists Project, check out Moorea Seal!
Week 9
places i want to go.
Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Photo Credit: Lily Dierkes
Netherlands >> to visit Chris.
Maldives >> to stay in an over water bure.
Mammoth >> to camp like the good ole days.
Leo Cabrillo >> to camp at the beach and explore.
Thailand >> to an elephant sanctuary.
St. Andrews, Scotland >>...
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Falling For Friday // 3-1-13

Hello March, Hello Spring. Since winter is coming to a close and we are heading into spring, longer days and lots of flowers...I thought I would share my winter favorites, what I love about the transition from winter to spring, and my excitement for spring today on Falling for Friday!
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I loved this Winter!
cinnamon pinecones.
beanies, boots and scarves.
peppermint mochas.
camping and bonfires.
home, cozy, blankets....
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