“What I most love about scrapbooking…is that every time I fill a page with photographs, quotes, and mementos, I am collecting proof of a good life.”
— Amy Tangerine, Craft a Life You Love
On the Road Again – Our Family RV Trip
It’s not like the wanderlust bug bit me or anything… okay so maybe it did. Recently, we had the opportunity to go on a little family RV trip up the California coast…
Hobonichi Techo Flip Through!
Recently, I've felt like I needed a change and while I love my bullet journal, I couldn't help thinking that it was taking too long to set up. So when I was at a Hobonichi class at PlannerCon in March, I totally caved and I’ve been loving it…
From My Japan trip: A Fangerine's Beautiful Book
The last time I visited Japan (November 2016), the lovely @naonao76 made the most amazing book using my products. I have been meaning to share this post for a while now. Since traveler's notebooks have become increasingly popular, I thought it would still be relevant to showcase her amazing talents. Here's a photo of us together at my workshop!…
4 Ways To Pack Light & Travel Like A Pro
Life’s a trip... and when you’re traveling you don’t always have the luxury of checking a suitcase! Although packing light can feel a little limiting, it actually gives you a ton of freedom…
Violeta's Amy & Me Layout
Violeta Scrap here… Some years ago, I attended one of Amy Tangerine’s workshops. It was 2015, I was in Barcelona with Amy Tangerine, and I had a wonderful time there.
5 For Friday
1. I want to remember our family hike from last Sunday where Jack hiked most of the 5.4 miles in Temescal Canyon. It took us 3 hours and there were a few falls and tears, but minimal whining and the view was perfection…
I don't always match...
I don’t always match the lampshade but when I do... it’s while crafting on the go at the insanely cute Lone Star Court on their super cool sofa…
Color Factory
Last week while I was up in San Francisco for a quick day trip, I was able to check out the new Color Factory and it was AMAZING…
Craftcation Conference 2017
Hey friends - sorry for the radio silence. My dear friend from college got married and I got to spend some time with family and good friends in Florida…
Fashion Friday with Flamingos on the Beach
One of the best parts of living in Southern California is that a little beach getaway sometimes simply means taking a little break from work instead of missing a whole entire day of it…
Podcast Interview on How She Creates
Several months ago I had the pleasure of recording an episode of the How She Creates podcast with the lovely Caylee and Lauren. I thought I had shared about this already on the blog, but as I get ready for another series of trips, I realized I in fact had not hit publish on this yet. We discussed one of my favorite topics: travel!…
Our Beautiful Trip to Bermuda!
Last month, I had the absolute pleasure of staying at the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda with my friend Alisha! The pink palace invited her to come and she asked me to tag along. Of course I had to say yes!…
Celebrating Mamas at Aulani for Mahalo Mama Month!
Last month, we had the pleasure of going to Aulani, the Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii! It was such an honor to be invited to visit this magical place that I had on my bucket list. Though we go to Oahu about twice a year, I had never been to this side of the island…
Going to Disneyland with Preschoolers
Taking your preschoolers to Disneyland can seem like a pretty daunting task, but since there are so many wonderful things to do there, I think it’s totally worth the work involved!…
Mexico City with Ma Familia
The three of us took a trip to Mexico City at the end of last year. It was our second time there and we loved it. The drone captured the shot of us in bed at the St. Regis…
Hawaii Travel Diary
In October I had the pleasure of taking Jack on his fourth trip to Hawaii! He has no idea how lucky he is considering the first time I went I was in my twenties. His dad too. I had to be there for work (rough, I know)…