Winner winner chicken dinner!!



{totally unrelated photo....I just really lurve it and wanted this post to appear a little jazzier}

 

 

 

Congratulations Debra Sorensen!!  $50 to Amazon is headed your way!!  Thank you to all those that entered.

 

 

And a huge Thank you to

 

 

For making this giveaway possible!  You are the best!  Don't forget to check out AO @ Home, you won't regret it!

 

 

xo.  Patience

Coveting....

This weeks list is all over the map, pj's, handbags, and housewares. I want it all.

With summer in full swing, I feel like we constantly have extra kiddos spending the night.  Thinking I might need to step my jammie game up, or at least make it more appropriate and fun whilst making 17 million pancakes to feed the small armies.  Pretty Plum Sugar has me enamoured with their whimsical options, and perfect for this AZ heat.

 



 

In sweet luuuurve with the MSGM panther print skirt.  It's on sale which is all the more reason I needs it.

 

You may remember me dying over chairs the other day....sadly they are way out of budget.  But these beauties from ZGallerie could work.

 





 

Loving the option of carrying this CLARE VIVIER Haircalf Escale Duffel Bag on my arm, shoulder or as a cross body.  Plus, you know I love some animal print!!  I'm officially adding it to my birthday list.

 

 

Have you heard of Simple Addiction?  If not, you're welcome.  I just ordered this baby.

 



 

Last but not least, dying to get these adorbs Hanna Andersson Long John - Fish PJ's for my youngest.  Too perfect.

 

xo.  Patience

 

 

Only a couple days left for your chance at the $50 amazon giveaway, get to it loves.

 

 

Tuesday at home

Some days it literally feels like a circus around these parts.  So when it came time to decide on a theme for Kage's 3rd birthday, combined with his love of animals and games, creating a mini circus was the best option.

Kage's Nana made the caramel apples, cotton candy cones, and cake pops+cake.  Along with help from an aunt and uncle.  He is one lucky guy, everything was a labor of love.{they have burns to prove it}

His auntie Auggie made his sign for the door, loving how it turned out.  I made the creepy "clown" veggie tray, I swear it looked cuter on pinterest....dang it.

No circus is complete with out being completely sugared up.  We also had popcorn and hot dogs.

 

We almost passed on a bounce house, thank goodness they could jump to their little hearts content.  Between that and swimming for hours, our gaggle was out for the count.

 

For those of you with eagle eyes, yes, we finally painted our walls...no more greige, full on light gray/white.

 

xo.  Patience

 

P.S.  $50 Amazon giveaway going on now.



Scenes from our weekend...

Our weekend was the jam. It was packed with fun activities and celebrations.

Our baby turned 3. We celebrated with his first soccer practice and a circus themed birthday party {more pics to follow in the next few days, when I actually recover}. 

According to JB, he's the best kid out there and the youngest. So humble, I know. Shockingly, he was pretty good at  shooting and kicking. 

After a packed Saturday, it was really nice to keep it low key and celebrate all JB does for us. We spent a ton of family time together, finished up with the Dark knight rises, and burgers from Five guys. I didn't even have to cook. 

We consider ourselves pretty lucky for that guy. 

And what weekend is complete with out sneaking off to Homegoods?  Can you guess which of these I came home with?

Don't forget to enter the $50 amazon giveaway! 

xo. Patience

5 things....plus a giveaway

1.  My little baby will be 3 tomorrow. I. Still. Can't. Believe. It. I'm in complete denial. I kept thinking if I ignore it, he won't get any older.  So we'll be having a little shindig around these parts.

2.  Hard core crushing on these beauties. If only they were within budget, instead of living in outer space. Luuuurve. 

3.  I know I was just talking about Vegas, but it was such a fantastic experience!!  Can't wait to take my gaggle hiking again. 

4.  I've been changing some things up as usual around here. Some vignettes have been desperately neglected. If you follow me on Instagram, you already saw this little mantle update. It finally feels like its coming together. Just need to pick up some candle sticks. 

5.  Beyond excited that Cheryl from http://www.appliancesonline.co.uk/ contacted me about giving one of my readers the chance at a $50 Amazon gift card.  http://www.appliancesonline.co.uk/ is responsible for some really jazzy appliances in addition to one of my favorite blogs- AO @ home. 

That the lovely Kimberly writes. Nothing better than a double dose of a fav blogger!!!

*****Giveaway is now closed*****

 

The giveaway is open to the US and UK. Enter as followed:

1.  Must be a follower of White Lacquer and leave a comment. 

2.  Like White Lacquer on Facebook and leave a comment.

3.  Follow White Lacquer on Instagram {@whitelacquer} and leave a comment. 

4.  Like AO on Facebook and leave a comment.

5.  Share the giveaway on your Facebook/Instagram. 

Thats 5 chances to win people!!  If only I could enter.....Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Giveaway will end 6.21.13 at midnight. Good luck luvs!!

xo. Patience

 

Happy father's day to my Dad + JB!!!!

Vegas vacay

After 4 days in Vegas and 2 home, I'm almost fully recovered. It wasn't the type of Vegas trip you're thinking of, I had my gaggle with me. We met my dad and step mom there for a graduation, some adventure and of course family time. Joshy Bobby had to work unfortunately, so he was stuck in AZ. 

We spent plenty of time at the pools...which the kids were obsessed with how many options they had and of course made fast friends with other vacationing littles. 

A few of Kage's afternoons were spent like this. 

We all had a blast checking out the Springs Preserve. There were tons of fun activities for kids there along with animals, history and where they were able to break their own geodes {my fav part}.

They painted little ceramic pots like frogs. 

We had the best time hiking in Red Rock Canyon. Which is prob crazy, since I have this irrational fear of heights these days. Does that mean I'm getting old?  

Anyhoo, the views were ridic. 

Tune in tomorrow for giveaway time!!!

xo. Patience

Coveting...

I'm obsessing over this airy Joie tank dress.  Perfect during the day with sandals or add some jazzy accessories and heels....get in my closet.

I know I was just talking about swapping out bigger bags, for a smaller simpler one, but I neeeeeed this delish handbag. 

In my recent closet assessments, I've decided I need more skirts....this amaze balls skirt is top of my list.

This isn't something I would normally be drawn to, but I am seriously in kimono heaven and need this on my body right now.  I imagine it being perfect at the beach or over a slinky dress for date night.  {note to self Joshy Bobby}

 

 

xx.  Patience

Scenes from our week{end}

After 10 days of vacay with JB, sadly he returned to work this morning. Thankfully we were able to make the most of that time with a trip to San Diego, tons of pool time and a trip to our local zoo. If you thought after seaworld, we'd be all animal'd out, you thought wrong. We also managed to finish painting our eat in kitchen and the entry way...only a few months in the making, but who's counting? I promise I'll share some pics of those updates soon.  

I'll try to not bore you with a thousand pics. Here's some favs. 

In other news, Tina shared yet another sneak peek....I can't take it. That little just melts my heart. 

Lastly, before I go play outside with the kids....

I promised myself I wouldn't make fun of Kim K....but a girlfriend sent this to me...I'm beyond disturbed. Don't get me wrong, I think everyone is being so mean to her throughout her whole pregnancy, but come on, Kim, don't give them ammo. You're too gorgeous for all that. I totally remember my feet swelling to extremes with my last baby...it was the worst and super uncomfortable. Just. Stop. 

xx. Patience