#musicmonday : Banana Pancakes : Jack Johnson

i wish this kind of day for you..  :)

"..makin banana pancakes.. pretend like its the weekend now..."

& now..  a peek at a little happiness........ :)     ..my favorite song of all time!..

"Can't you see that it's just raining
Ain't no need to go outside...
But baby, you hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what you're supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
I'll make you banana pancakes
Pretend like it's the weekend now

And we could pretend it all the time
Can't you see that it's just raining
Ain't no need to go outside

But just maybe, laka ukulele
Mommy made a baby
Really don't mind the breakfast
'cause you're my little lady
Lady lady love me
'cause I love to lay here lazy
We could close the curtains
Pretend like there's no world outside

And we could pretend it all the time
Can't you see that it's just raining
Ain't no need to go outside
Ain't no need ain't no need Mmmm MMmmm
Can't you see can't you see
Rain all day
And I don't mind.

The telephone is singing
Ringing it's too early
Don't pick it up
We don't need to we got everything
We need right here
And everything we need is enough
Just so easy
When the whole world fits inside of your arms
Don't really need to pay attention to the alarm
Wake up slow, yeah wake up slow
You hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what your supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
I'll make you banana pancakes
Pretend like it's the weekend now

And we could pretend it all the time
Can't you see that it's just raining
Ain't no need to go outside
Ain't no need, ain't no need
Rain all day and I really really really don't mind
Can't you see can't you see,
You gotta wake up slow"

Jack Johnson

..make it an early weekend today & enjoy those banana pancakes ;)

#musicmonday : Norah Jones : Man of the Hour

please enjoy my all time favorite female musician.. Ms Norah Jones.. 

dedicated to my own little man of the hour.. :)

i employ magical thinking

love this.

happy thursday : cheers!

inBrightness : Brass Condiment Spoon at PigeonToe

want want want want want!!!!!!! my home's color palette is neutrals.. beige, sand, brown, brass, copper, white, creme.. & it always driven me crazy to use silver utensils at my table when everything else is nice soft neutrals.. & THIS spoon is perfect. im in love! ..with a spoon! haaa haa:) 
happy wednesday!.. & i hope you like it as much as i do!

Pigeon Toe : Bubble Terrarium

last christmas, my childhood friend Audrian, made terrariums for all of the women in her family. i went shopping with her to find the most lovely glass containers.. and since then.. i have noticed them everywhere ive been! 


i just saw these over at Pigeon Toe.. they are so beautiful and are definitely on my wishlist!!
i want to hang them everywhere! in a sunroom, a kitchen window, a porch.. ahhh! i love them!
(& even better.. theyre made of recycled glass!)

Calypso St. Barth : spring 2011

these clothes.. a home at the bay.. nothing could be sweeter..

Calypso : St. Barth

merry merry march :)

Live the Language : videos

i ran across these one day while on twitter.. a friend had posted the link.. LivetheLanguage & a few minutes later.. i couldnt stop watching them! they are not too long.. so if you have a few minutes.. enjoy! 

ElleEsseDesigns photo blog launch!

im so excited to announce the launch of Elle.Esse.'s new photo blog site! at ElleEsseDesigns.tumblr.com you can find all of the latest designs from Elle.Esse.! shop our etsy site here! for any additional information, email us at @ ElleEsseDesigns@gmail.com enjoy!!

inBrightness : Andie Plaid by Calypso - St. Barth

i am completely in love with this dress! ...more posts to come from Calypso...!

the perfect dress:)

bailey doesn't bark : *lovely*

happy monday every one of you lovely people! :) i can't tell you how happy i am to share these lovelies with you! bailey doesn't bark has some of the most simple, elegant, fresh designs that i could have ever wished for! enjoy!!

dotted cushion

assorted plates & JAE soy candles

dotted towel

Teabag & Teaspoon

four seasons notebook set

daisies are the friendliest flower :)

happy daisy day!

snowy day = newfound favorites!

late thursday night, we were hit with a huge SNOW!.. which led to 3 wonderful days of being snowed in! :) so..... with LOTS of free snow time.... i have lots & lots to share with you :) a few weeks ago on my trip to chicago, i found these fantastic Manhattan Chair Bookends & fell completely in love..! along the way to sharing them with you... i found a few other happinesses that made my life smile :)  enjoy!!

Manhattan Chair Bookends @potterybarn

Emery Wingback Chair @potterybarn

Jericho Stool & Shaggy Grey Pillow @CB2

Outdoor Grommet Drape @potterybarn

Elise Floor Mirror & Audrey Organic Bath Towels @potterybarn

Edison Chandelier @potterybarn

2010 inBrightness Calendar!

visit ElleEsseDesigns.etsy.com to get your 2010 inBrightness Calendar! we've been designing with a little tlc....& its finally here! give yourself a little treat for the new year :) ......enjoy!!

whats going on at Elle.Esse.?!

......well.... heres a couple of new products that are now AVAILABLE on ETSY! check out our shop! get your holiday happinesses today!

available SOON on etsy!!.....the 2010 inBrightness Calendar! more to come! 

ElleEsse 2009 Holiday Planner!

it's here!! the 2009 holiday planner is HERE! we've been working on this for a while now, and it is finally completed! check it out on our etsy page!! ElleEsseDesigns.etsy.com! a very merry holiday, & we hope you enjoy! :)

mona & holly

i think these designs by Mona&Holly are classic chic. i especially adore the white Grace Dress (right)

christmas paper paper!!

Signature Christmas paper designs by Jen Wilson have completely made my week! for 4 weeks, i have been eyeing & dreaming about these paper packages & finally... i received them as a sweet surprise :)

above: Festive Signature Christmas

below: Frost Signature Christmas

party at my place

fall party 09

below: cheese ball place cards handmade by yours truly

below: party faces :)