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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 a few things that need mending.
breathe in the fresh air.
eat healthier.
decorate for spring.
get a pedicure.
keep running/walking.
figure out a composting bin. install it.
fountains and wood wind chimes for our yards. i need those sounds in my life...now.
polish my wood furniture.
family time.

Okay I love cleaning...it is one of my favorite things to do when I am mad or I just need to clear my head. So you are not going to see a ton of typical cleaning things on my list. The kitchen is almost always clean and so is my desk/bench. I spent a lot of time in the second half of last year organizing everything in our house. I am most did a series of posts on it...but it was just way to much to share. There are still a few spots that need help, but for the most part everything has its home and that makes me really happy...I know I am weird. :)

Not all spring cleansing has to do with cleaning. There are those good self care items that go such a long way when we do them regularly or even occasionally as a boost. Then there are always those constant reminders that go on every list - like eat healthier and take longer walks - I must sound like a broken record toward myself.

What are some of your favorite spring cleansing tasks?

The Challenge
this week I will spring cleanse by....
getting a little Vitamin D...there is suppose to be so much sun this week in SoCal.
(i feel like this may be cheating....)

Enjoy!

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!

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 opening, giveaways, promos and shop videos (coming soon!) you can now sign up to receive my email newsletter!

I know what you are thinking...another email? I totally hear you. I will only be sending out my email newsletter 2-3 times a month. I want to make it worth your while so they will be jammed packed with great stuff to look into, upcoming events to be excited for and a few promos that are only offered to my newsletter subscribers.

If newsletters are not your thing, don't worry, there will still be lots of fun to be had here on the blog and in my shop and you can stayed informed via Blog Lovin' or my RSS News Feed.

2. A little preview.

The bench. Filing away.

Raw earrings ready to be filed and sanded!

Who likes earrings?! I do!

Mad Dream Design's Spring/Summer line will open with 5 different designs that will be offered in silver and copper. You will also be able to chose what kind of findings you would like for your earrings to customize them. You can choose from silver, copper or gun metal traditional findings or handmade wire findings in silver and copper made be me!

I am starting with 5 earring designs, but come summer I will be introducing a few new designs to the line. For Fall/Winter 2013 I hope to expand on the line bringing you the best of the best in my earring designs along with a few pendent and cuff designs! A lot of good stuff to come in 2013.

SO stay tuned and stay informed, because I am so excited to share this with all of you!

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xo,

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 >> to visit Amanda and the Scottish Highlands.

Angeles Forest >> to get in my woods fix.

Italy >> because it would be cool.

Kauai, Maui, Lanai >> to see the rest of the Hawaiian islands.

Mexico >> it stole my heart.

Paris, France in the 1800s >> to paint with Monet.

Machu Picchu, Peru >> to see the the Inca ruins.

Costa Rica >> to visit my Aunt Mary and surf.

To Craftcation >> only 2.5 weeks to go till I am in Ventura!

To get my hair cut >> maybe even some hair chalk would be fun. ;)

To the beach >> I always want to go there.

To the Guggenheim Museum >>

To the late 1700s >> to be friends with Jane Austen and wear a dress.

To the future >> To be apart of the revolution.

To a ranch >> to ride horses and work the land.

Ireland >> pubs and accents.

Tahiti >> to paddle and explore.

Bali >> to relax and getaway.

Africa >> for a safari.

San Fransisco, 1966 >> one: the movement. two: the last Beatles concert.

To a craft show >> to be a vendor.

To Orange County in the 50's >> Orange groves for miles.

To Hawaii under the rule of King Kamehameha >> love Hawaiian history.

To Australia.

To zumba.

To a Black Keys concert.

To yoga.

To bed.

To the sea.

To an art museum.

To my wedding next year >> get me there!

Challenge

I will go...

to zumba this week.

Where are you going this week? Where do you want to go?

Enjoy it.

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.

crisp morning walks.

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Crazy about for Spring!

roses.

maxi skirts.

iced tea.

camping and the beach.

being out in the neighborhood.

morning light through the window.

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This winter has been good to me, as it is every year. Such a busy time of year with all the festivities, but always a favorite, because I get to hibernate and get cozy with a fire.
What is not to love?

I like the changing of the seasons and even though we don't get extreme weather here in California, the one thing I love most is watching the seasons change here. The subtleties in the air, the turning leaves, new growth, and the smell...each season has that smell, when you first walk out your front door in the morning. Right now we are getting crisp nights, mellow mornings and sunny days...there is still that quietness of winter, but a new light coming through the window that only means warmer days ahead. My roses are/were trimmed back, and I am already seeing tons of new growth.

Spring means getting back into it, starting anew, and finally getting more sun in my life. I am always ready for the longer days...they are my favorite. The lighting at this time of year is amazing, as if it knows we need to be woken up, but does it ever so softly, slowly preparing us for the harsh light of summer. All the flowers and the birds start to come out, and I start to get back out on the water more. It is a good time to appreciate what I had been missing while in hibernation.