making the most of it

In between the day job and sewing orders like a mad woman (thanks for all your support!) I've been trying to make the most of summer.

Which means, as I make the most of 80 degree perfection in Seattle, I am not making the most of my blog.

Instead, I'm lingering on the deck after dinner with the husband, taking longer walks with the doggie monster, watering the garden, and taking last-minute trips to Eastern Washington, like I did this past weekend.

But I promise you that once the weather begins to turn... I'll be back with full force and then some. (I have a ton of ideas for future posts.) But for now, it's been a little casual 'round here. And I hope you're cool with that. 

xo, erika

friday finds + favorites #9

Each week I love to share things I love from other blogs and sites (and of course a few favorites from "real life.") I'd love to see what you're loving too!


>>oooh facebook timeline image help from shrimp salad circus

>>fried zucchini blossoms? I need to try this (esp since my zucchini plant is out of control.)

>> the blog deer circus is so pretty, both in the writing and the photos.

>>you know those pallets I picked up? yeeeah still haven't done anything with them. maybe this sofa?

>> you guys, old navy has jeans in every.color. and they're on sale. I kinda want them all.

Not gonna lie, this week was hard. Kick me in the face hard. Last week was blissful vacation but that meant that there was a ton of catch up in the etsy shop and in the day job. It's been intense and I've been inspired by the Olympic athletes-- I kind of feel like I'm in my own crazy Olympics.

But I have to say, I have a great husband and wonderful, wonderful friends who have really helped me out. You know who you are and you rock my socks off.

link up your favorites from this week!

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xo, erika

p.s. have you entered to win the giveaway for a heart necklace from carina? Also, if you can't wait to win, I still have two openings for people to buy the necklaces for $10 off... email me :)

giveaway + good cause

oh hey you guys. I am super excited to introduce you to someone I know in real life! She lives near me in the ever-lovely Seattle area and we've had an epic thrifting trip together and recently we went to the Fremont Market where we decided that ice cream was necessary for lunch.

She also recently convinced me to watch Pretty Little Liars- so there's that too :)

I don't have kids but I really love them and hope to have some of my own in the not-so-distant-but-not-near future. Carina's story and her heart is something that I love, love, love and so I wanted to give this blog space over to her for today. 

Take it away, friend!

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Hello! I'm Carina and I blog over at a punk, a pumpkin and a peanut.

I am mama to three little rascals, lover of vintage and coffee and chocolate, among other things.

For the last year, my husband and I have been waiting to adopt our fourth baby.

We have two biological boys, and one adopted, and feel so excited to be adding to the sweet chaos that is our every day.

Two weeks ago we got the call that we'd been chosen to adopt a baby girl due any day. 

And we are over the moon.

We know that God is already writing our love story with this little peach

and His hand is so evident in the details. You can read more about all of that here.

The reality of adoption is that it takes a serious chunk of change to make it happen.

Like $25,000 when all is said and done. We've saved and saved but we are still well away from that number.

We are not ones to ask for something without offering something in return, mostly because it makes us feel weird. I've been making jewelry for my little etsy shop for the last few months and after a lot of thought, I decided to design a few adoption necklaces to help make up some of the difference.

I am dreaming big here: my goal is to sell 100. My dream is 200.

300 would knock our socks off and put a serious dent in that total.

 Would you consider helping us out?

Spread the word and buy a necklace (or two)...you'll be helping us bring our baby home, supporting adoption and you'll even get something pretty in return! 

And please come follow along on this super exciting journey - it's sure to be an adventure!

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OK, you guys... this is cool. One of you gets to win a necklace of your choice from Carina. But, there's another way to win... the first THREE PEOPLE to email me rougeandwhimsy [at] gmail [dot] com with the subject CARINA will get a $10 off on their necklace. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

xo, erika 

p.s. have some favorite posts or items from the web + real life? Come link up with me tomorrow for Friday finds + favorites! 

where's my scrunchie

 top: thrifted // jeans: Anthropologie // shoes: Seychelles // shades: Target

To be honest, I feel a bit 90s in this outfit.

I spotted the sleeveless jean top at a thrift shop and my friend convinced me to get it. (And for $2-- why not?)

But the jury might still be out on this ensemble -- whenever I wear the top I feel compelled to find some bright leggings, Reebok high tops and topped off with a patterned velvet scrunchie.

Since I don't have all that 90s garb readily available, I thought polka dotted jeans and some turquoise shades would be suitable substitutes.

Nesby was unsure about the jean top but he definitely liked the shades.

What do you think? Too 90s? Or is 90s back again?

xo, erika

linking up to pleated poppy!

currently

top: from katie's closet // skirt: H&M // flats: ancient from Nordstrom

currently loving: Seattle sunshine (although no one has A/C so it can get a little rough here.)

curently watching: Pretty Little Liars (I blame you Carina)

currently eating: salads-- pasta salad, three-bean salad, anything that doesn't require a lot of effort

currently listening to: Of Monsters and Men

currently reading: The Kitchen House (depressing but sooo good. If you love historical fiction, like I do.)

currently busy with... sewing, sewing, sewing. I am grateful for the orders, but I am also a little overwhelmed. someone please send someone to cut out fabric. 

what's going on with you?

xo, erika