scratch paper threads: June 2014

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Back Yard Americana

Is there anything better than an American summer??

Ball games, barbecues, block parties, fireflies, fireworks, & backyard dinners!

Here is the kind of patio we are dreaming of this summer... see all the details of where to find these affordable outdoor pieces.

1- UMBRELLA // These umbrellas are so versatile and can be used on our patio or the beach.

2- BEER GARDEN DINING TABLE // I love that this table can be folded for seasonal storage. It's so charmingly rustic!

3- OUTDOOR LIGHTING // I love to mix and match outdoor string lights and lanterns. It gives your backyard a whole new life.

4- OUTDOOR IKAT RUG // Adding an outdoor rug gives your patio a warm feeling, bringing the comfort of your living room to your backyard. And it's a great way to tie in miss matched colors!

5- FLAG CUSHION // Perfect for your 4th of July party!

6- STRIPED CUSHION // Again, a nice way to tie in colors when you are working with an electric color scheme.

7- CHAIR // A simple yet stylish patio piece that can fold for seasonal storage.

8 - WOOD POTTING BENCH // I love the idea of a potting bench for gardening, but also to double as a buffet or bar for entertaining.

Monday, June 23, 2014

Summer Getaway // Daisy Days Jumpsuit

This jumpsuit has become my #1 summer piece. It's so light and comfortable. It's basically like wearing PJ's but much, much cuter.

SHOP THIS LOOK!

DAISY DAYS JUMPSUIT

SUGAR & CREAM LACE SHIRT

JEREMY SATCHEL (CAMEL)

Friday, June 20, 2014

Sweet Joy Headbands

We love seeing our GYPSY THREADS merchendise styled by all you talented bloggers and partners! Here's Ariel from ATUEUR ARIEL wearing one of our SWEET JOY HEADBANDS.

These headbands are such a great summer accessory. They are stretchy so they wrap your head tightly, without being uncomfortable. (nothing worse than head band head ache!!)

We carry them in 3 patterns, and they are all hand made by our friend Kim of OH SWEET JOY!

Get one of these babies RIGHT HERE!

Thursday, June 19, 2014

For the Girls

OK...I am not one for getting super sappy and personal. At least not on the Internet. But, right now, it's happening.

I don't know why I have been so blessed with a group of friends that have stayed so close for so many years. Some of these girls I went to elementary school with, some Jr. high, and the rest high school. People are always surprised when I tell them my best friends are the same friends I've had for 15 + years. I guess it's pretty rare, and I certainly don't take it for granted.

When we graduated from Olympus High School in Salt Lake City 12 years ago, we said we would take a trip when we all turned 30. Now...it's easy to say that when you are 18 and dumb and have no idea what the world is soon bringing your way. But... we did it! Between the 9 of us that made it to Newport Beach (not everyone could come, and we missed the girls who couldn't come like crazy!!) we left behind 8 husbands, 1 fiancé, and 19 kids! Just us...no strings attached.

((AMAZING))

I left Seattle for California early in the morning, and walked though the airport basically feeling naked because I wasn't pushing a stroller and carrying 2 huge bags!! Just me...and my purse, and my Starbucks, leisurely passing through the terminal. WHAT!? The flight out of Seattle on a clear day is beautiful, but I quickly fell asleep after take off. I'm talking, mouth-open-face-smashed-against-the-window-snoring-loudly-asleep.

Because I could.

Because NO TODDLER.

((AMAZING))

If you ever get the chance to fly through the Long Beach Airport, I highly recommend it. It's the most charming airport I've ever seen.

The next 6 days consisted of laughing till we cried, crying till we laughed, so much good food, sand, salt, sea, poolside naps, more good food, staying up till 3 am just because we couldn't stop talking, and way to many bags of twizzlers.

There is nothing like your girlfriends. The kind that lift you up and support you when you crash. The kind that don't judge you for wearing the same sweat pants 4 days in a row. (I did that) The kind that have seen you at your worst, and still stick around because they know you'll get better. The kind that make you laugh till it hurts. The kind that cry with you because they feel your pain too. The kind whose trials remind you that yours are minimal. The kind who share their thoughts and beliefs for you to draw strength from. The kind who just let you be you, even when they "don't agree with that!!" The kind that share everything with you...and I mean everything.

Do you have those friends? Better yet. are YOU that friend?

This trip was a great reminder of the importance of being a good friend and being there for your girlfriends when they need someone. I hope I am that friend. Everyone should have those friends.