A little bit of...

This kind of sums up how my summer is going.  When I stumbled upon this sign down at the islands I couldn't help but laugh a bit.  I came across this and it was a sweet reminder!  Life is a beautiful thing...

p.s.  more instagram picures @devine_kelly

The Best Temporary Ink!

I was travelling down to the States for my sister's bridal shower (which turned out brillant) which rolled into her bachelorette which was truly a super girl's night out.  One of the beautiful bridesmaids brought some temporary tattoo's to adorn our sun kissed limbs with and they were such a big hit!

Tattly Temporary Tattoos is comprised of professionals designers and illustrators and the proof is in the pudding because they were so much fun!  This one was the crowd pleaser and I put this and this one on! They were really a lot of fun that gave an extra element to a girl's night out.  Thanks so much for bringing them Rachel! (Oh and I loved this on the bride-to-be)

Don't you think they look totally real? Which one is your favorite?

xo
ps. they also have a super cute kids line


Tattly from Made by Hand on Vimeo.

Summer Elements: #2 The Ped Egg

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Hello lovely summer and the season of pretty sandals.  A few years ago I went to a high end salon back in Ireland and was quite surprised that the beautician used a Ped Egg to smooth out my feet.  Ever since then I have used this infomercial genuis inbetween pedicures to keep my feet smooth and looking pretty.  

Have you ever used one before?
xo

ps. you can find it here

Have a Lovely Weekend...

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We're traveling next week so it's a bit of prep for me this weekend.  I'll be catching up on all the things I didn't get a chance to get to just yet. A little birthday cake for Colum on Saturday and I am hoping to visit the strawberry fields at some point.  Time seems to be disappearing for me lately so I am really looking forward to a few days of a lighter load.  Have a really lovely weekend! xo

 a few things...

The French like books

tips for packing

love this space

a little review

how Ella does 'French'

this song is still...

squirrel flavored ice cream

a dozen ways to serve stone fruit

in case you missed it

'Call Me Maybe'

I have had this song on the brain ever since I tweeted the video last week.  Jimmy Fallon always seems to get it right and this video made me smile!  I love the 'elementary instruments' The Roots grabbed to chime in with Carly Rae Jepson and Jimmy.  I just may have all of them at our house bar the kazoo but by the end of summer I'm sure one just might make an appearance! (you can watch late night with Jimmy Fallon here ).

xo 

ps. this might be the reason I'm having trouble getting it out of my head and the Harvard baseball team

Hello Summer!

It's been super hot these past few days and since we moved into our townhouse four months ago air conditioning wasn't exactly high on the priority list.  Now that summer has officially kicked in sleeping at night is sticky and uncomfortable and trying to keep two small toddlers somewhat cool is not an easy task.

I really do get the conserve energy, high electricity bill and is it really necessary discussion but I will throw my hands up and say yes, I will use the central air system when I need it most...  I spent many a days in Thailand during the Peace Corps dreaming when I would not have to feel uncomfortable in such heat.  Those days are fond and laughable but I don't think Ella and Finnian find the humor in the heat just yet.

So I came across this post and might have to give a few things a try over the next few days.  The AC man comes on Saturday thank goodness!

xo
this video

Niagra Gorge: Nick and the Tightrope

On Friday night Nick Wallenda used a tightrope to walk over the Niagra Falls Gorge.  He used a 2 inch rope to slide his feet over the misty falls.  You can watch him filmed live here.  It was really nerve wracking to watch especially when they started asking him questions right in the middle of it all! 

Have you ever seen anyone walk a tightrope? Would you do it? People do some crazy stuff! I would love to hear...

xo

ps. more Niagra Falls dare devils