Carlene C.

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IT'S A GIRL!

Carlene C. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 6:24 pm
"Hello again! I'm a baby GIRL!" Just got back from our doctor's and am so excited to share that our baby is a beautiful GIRL! It just got even more real to me that we are having a baby.... a baby GIRL!
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Half Baked = 20 Weeks

Carlene C. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 12:31 am
  Man oh man... Where has the time gone?! This pregnancy is going by so quickly... but not fast enough (I'm anxious to meet our baby already!). It has hit me more that I am pregnant due to the size of my growing belly, feet and NOSE. The belly and feet part are as to be expected... but my nose. Ugh...
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Ringing In the New Year = 17 Weeks

Carlene C. posted an article on - Jan 3, 2012, 6:47 pm
  Can it already be 2012? 2011 flew by so fast! I trust everyone had a wonderful time ringing in the New Year. This year one of my bestest friends decided to get married on New Year's Eve so we had a grand time partying it up. Well I did as best I could with my half a can of Diet Coke. Hollur. How...
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I'm Poppin' = 16 weeks

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 19, 2011, 12:49 pm
How far along? 16 weeks Weight gain? Pretty excited to see all the holiday weight I gained at my next appointment. Not really. Baby fruit size? Onion - 5.1 inches  Maternity clothes? Turned a pair of jeans into maternity pants. To my surprise they actually turned out pretty good and are so comfort...
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15 Weeks & Growing

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 16, 2011, 3:05 pm
How far along? 15 weeks Weight gain? 3 lbs  Baby fruit size? Navel Orange - 4 inches  Maternity clothes? I've been just sticking to my regular leggings and sweaters. Last night I randomly went to F21 and they had all their maternity jeans on sale so I bought me a few pairs. Whoot! Sleep? Sleep is ...
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Its Just Got Real!!

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 6, 2011, 6:37 pm
 Friday October 8, 2011 @ 7:00am "Ugh. I need to pee. I'm going to get up to pee on this stick. Babe, did you hear me?" "Yeah. Just go. I need to sleep 5 more minutes" "Babe I'm going to take THE TEST now...." "Oh..." Three minutes later.... "WHAT IS THAT?! IS THAT 2 LINES?!" "OH SHIT!" ----------...
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I Want: Little Printer

Carlene C. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2011, 5:24 pm
Hello Little Printer, available 2012 from BERG on Vimeo. Seriously, this is so frickin' cute I just have to have it... NOW! :) http://bergcloud.com/littleprinter/
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Hi & Thanks

Carlene C. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2011, 6:30 pm
Wow so much time has gone by. Its almost embarrassing how neglected my space has gotten. Instead of trying to back track every event, I'll just move forward with this photo montage of the past... So lame i know. But moving forward... Thanksgiving is coming up this week and I have been b...
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So Sorry!

Carlene C. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2011, 5:06 pm
I  am so sorry this blog has been neglected since APRIL! Oh man... this is just super sad. I'm going to get back on this blog... promise!
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Fauxlaroid: Random Weekend Mashup

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 24, 2011, 9:00 am

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Food Fridays: Brown Rice Crisp Treats

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 22, 2011, 9:00 am
Ever since I burned RICE CRISPY TREATS a few weeks ago, I've been cravin' them so bad. How sad was I to see that they even put the recipe ON THE FRICKIN' BOX and I still managed to make the grossest batch of yuck! To redeem this horrible tragedy, I am hoping my fantastic husband makes these bad boys...
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Happy Birthday Sonny!

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 14, 2011, 12:18 pm
Sonny getting his Jackson on. Today is my darling husband's thirty-something-something birthday. He has to work today, and he is sick with the most awful sore throat this world has ever seen (Thanks Nicole!). If he wasn’t working or sick, he would probably be home playing video games without inte...
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The IOU Project

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 13, 2011, 10:00 am
I was contacted by The IOU Project and was totally blown away by its mission. What a wonderful project to be a part of. I am excited to see how it blossoms into something impactful. Share the love. Share the link. www.theiouproject.com
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Sonny The Cook: Budget Eating

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 12, 2011, 9:00 am
My darling husband has been cooking up a storm these days in attempts to save us a few bucks each month. In the month of February alone we spent almost $500+ just eating out!? $500 people!! And that doesn't even include the money wasted on grocery food we ended up throwing out because we weren't eat...
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Logo Love: Public School Library

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 10, 2011, 9:00 am
images via brand new Diggin' this new modern look for this New York Public School. How frickin' adorable!
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Home Inspiration: Mixin' It Up

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 8, 2011, 2:15 pm
Gorgeous, gorgeous home! Spanish built in 1900 and maintains a lot of the original architectural detail. I mean just look at it! Its amazing. I love all the vintage furnishing with the modern retro pieces. So beautiful! (Via Le Journal de la Maison, photos by Amador Toril) desiretoinspire.net
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Fauxlaroid: March Madness

Carlene C. posted an article on - Apr 6, 2011, 9:00 am
I can't get more lazy than this... really. So I haven't been able to really bust out my camera at every waking moment like I was able to in my "Heavenly Weekend" post. Forgive me internet, I've just been busy. I do however have my iPhone every where I go so my fauxlaroids will have to do for the mas...
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Jill + Jeff 4eva

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 22, 2011, 4:13 pm
So in my previous post I mentioned I celebrated an engaged over the weekend. Well here are the amazing photo booth pics we took to capture the moment. Jill is a sneaky little thing and already had a hunch that Jeff was going to propose. She didn't know when or how he was going to do it. All we need...
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Heavenly Weekend: An Engagment

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 21, 2011, 7:48 pm
Another AMAZING weekend! Why you ask? Well besides celebrating one of my bestest friend's 30th birthday with wine tasting in Temecula... we celebrated a "surprise" engagment as well. What a wonderful way to celebrate your 30s!! I mean who would of thought you'd get boo's AND a ring?! We love Jill + ...
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Heavenly Weekend: Chill and Breath

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 16, 2011, 7:00 pm
Nappin' Treats for her... Treats for me... Sizzling. Getting to him. No... I love you more. Conversations. This weekend kinda was a blur. I guess that what happens when you are having fun... There was a lot of celebrating, eating and drinking once again. I think most the partyin' was done on S...
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A Love Gram

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 14, 2011, 8:38 pm
Wishing you all a very lovely Vday!
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She Is...

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 10, 2011, 10:00 am
The coolest.
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Wise Words Wednesday

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2011, 10:00 am

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Heavenly Weekend: Weather Wonderland

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2011, 7:37 pm
Beach bummin' in Santa Monica Exploring the neighborhood. Dining with Dino. Post work out reading. BFFs *heart* This pass weekend was BEAUTIFUL. With a high of 70 degrees, we were able to just hang outdoors and soak up the sun (comfortably). I've been on this Yelp kick the past few weeks. Using ...
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Jim's Pancakes

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 4, 2011, 10:00 am
Probably the cutest thing I've seen online in a long... long time. Jim makes pancakes, but not just your regular kinda pancakes... these are like super amazing pancakes. I am getting hungry just looking at his blog. I mean, the man got some mad skills. My pancakes could never look like this. I stres...
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Super Subtle

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2011, 4:20 pm
Dear Sonny, I love you. This is what I would like for Valentine's Day. Carlene Fred Flare Finds: 1. 100 Years of Fashion Illustration 2. Disney Couture drink me necklace 3. Holly GoNightly sleep mask 4. "I love my boston terrier" mug
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I Will Never Love You More....

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2011, 12:43 pm
Looking forward to Vday. Commerical as it is... I love to love.
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I Am Lazy

Carlene C. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2011, 7:41 pm
B is so excited its "Saturdaaaaaaaaaaay!" And now its February and I blogged like twice in January. It seriously gets harder and harder to blog when you have so much to do. Actually I am lying because on Sunday, Sonny and I sat on our couch all day eating Popchips and bread sticks.... we are obvious...
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96 Months

Carlene C. posted an article on - Jan 4, 2011, 6:34 pm
His beer. Her beer. His side. Her side. Cheers to 96 months together. Backseat Goodbye - Technicolor Eyes Please Note: If you are reading this entry from google reader you're gonna have to click here to hear the song.
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Happy 2011

Carlene C. posted an article on - Jan 2, 2011, 4:59 pm
Our new 2011 wall calendar. I know I know... everyone says the same thing when the new year rolls in: "OMG. The year just flew by" "Can you believe its already... 2011" "Gonna start my resolutions... Again." "Can't wait to start all over!" "New Year... New Me" I can happily say that I am all done w...
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Christmas In Canada

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 26, 2010, 3:44 pm
As planned all year, we spent Christmas in good ol' Canada with Sonny's family. And YES it was COLD... and YES I was freezing the entire time. The snow did make for a romantic backdrop to our first "White" Christmas together. So that made up for my freezing fingers and tap dancing teeth. It was so n...
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Cali Christmas Fun

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 20, 2010, 4:38 pm
Before we leave for Canada with had a small get together with my family to celebrate Christmas. Sonny and I made delicious bar food (mini sliders, cheez-it mac+cheese.... etc) and we sat around, eating + drinking and were merry!
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Just Make It Yourself

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2010, 3:47 pm
I've seriously been chillin' under a rock for what seems like FOREVER! This amazing DIY has already made its way through many of my favorite bloggies and I didn't even see it. Sad face! For sure I will be making this bad boy this weekend! I hope you make one too!!! Be sure to check back to see my ve...
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DIY Wreaths

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2010, 10:00 am
Fun Balls Wreath Paper Doily Wreath Yarn Wreath Too sweet to even pass up! If I have time to make these before our trip I will. If not, at least I have it on here to remind myself to make a few for NEXT year!
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Home For Christmas

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2010, 6:08 pm
This year we are going to be traveling to Toronto to celebrate the Holidays with Sonny's family. Since we have been together, we have yet to be with them. Sonny hasn't been home for Christmas in 7 years!! 7 years people! That's a long time! In preparation for this snowy journey, I have been preparin...
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Catching Up

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2010, 6:12 pm
Who else is as overwhelmed with life besides me? I always seem to get like this after October every year. My blog is just super pathetic lookin' with not even an update to let you all know that I am still alive! So sad. I'll do a quick recap of my business and then hopefully life on this site will...
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Stila Love!!

Carlene C. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2010, 2:25 pm
Help my Stila Star Husband win his employee challenge!!! Use my code to get 20%OFF plus FREE SHIPPING! Use Code: SFF32RFBPN
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Neck Candy

Carlene C. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2010, 1:00 pm
Too pretty to even describe! Straight up jacked this one from Vain and Vapid. I think I want them all. Go ooh and ahhhh over at Bona Drag.
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Fun Fridays!

Carlene C. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2010, 1:00 pm
There is only one way to celebrate FRIDAY and it is with this AMAZING picture of Britney... in a shopping cart.... in our living room.... *heart* She rules all...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!!!

Carlene C. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2010, 3:06 pm
Taking a break from my Italy posts to wish my Dad a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Cheers to a remarkable man and an amazing Father!!
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Italy Trip: Rome Part 3

Carlene C. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2010, 7:49 pm
The great thing about bloggin' about my trip, is that it has allowed me to really stretch out each post... AND give me some content for this sad, sad blog that I've been neglecting for a few months. Sorry. So back to Rome. Did you know I celebrated my BIRTHDAY in ROME!!! How amazingly lucky was I? L...
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Italy Trip: Rome Part 2

Carlene C. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2010, 8:00 pm
It is so hard to go through vacation pictures. When you think you are done picking selects and deleting all the weird ones where my Dad has his eyes closed and mouth wide open, there's still more to go through. It doesn't help that ALL of us (Mom, Dad, Sister, Aunte, Husband and myself) had cameras....
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Italy Trip: Rome Part 1

Carlene C. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2010, 11:19 am
Sorry blogger world for being so MIA for the entire month of September. It was an extremely busy month. We went to Italy, celebrated my 20+ birthday, celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary and moved to Pasadena. I am crazy, tired and I bit overwhelmed with the entire month. And now here we are i...
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Fall Trends: Leather Love

Carlene C. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2010, 8:00 pm
Super duper excited for Fall and all the yummy leather that is out and about. It just smells so delicious. A few weeks ago I was cleaning around the house and found some vintage leather bags from my Mom's 80s past! Score! A little leather cleaner and we are good to go! I am lovin' those boots too mu...
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Unique OC

Carlene C. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2010, 2:12 am
If you didn't know already by now... UNIQUE is coming to the OC! So if you didn't have any plans this weekend you should have something to do now. I'll be making an appearance with some of my lovely lady friends. Not sure if I'll be shopping hardcore since I already found some awesomeness at Renegad...
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I Spy: La La Land

Carlene C. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2010, 10:00 am
Best life rule I have for myself.... Always be camera ready. I carry all sorts of cameras everywhere I go. You just never know what you are going to see. Every time I make my way through LA I notice something different and exciting. And seriously by no means do I claim myself as a professional phot...
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Outfit Inspiration - Pixie Market

Carlene C. posted an article on - Aug 9, 2010, 10:00 am
With my upcoming trip to ITALY in September and all these fashionably fierce trends showing itself all over LA, I can't help to at least try to plan a few awesome outfits for my vacation. I like neutrals, strips, hats and dresses. I wanna pack few items but enough to make some serious outfits. Any s...
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Hollywood Bowl: RENT

Carlene C. posted an article on - Aug 8, 2010, 8:00 am
The last time I watched RENT was in New York back when Joey Fatone played Mark Cohen. I was young, crazy and completely in love with *NSYNC and Joey Fatone. I waited after the show at the backstage door just to get a glimpse of Joey to take a quick snapshot. Oh and boy did I get a good shot. In tha...
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It's The Weekend....

Carlene C. posted an article on - Aug 6, 2010, 8:00 pm
Type love from David Sackville
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Twisted Fork - Dan Matutina

Carlene C. posted an article on - Aug 1, 2010, 11:53 pm
Found this designer and illustrator on Think Design a few days ago. Since then, I've been visiting Dan Matutina's site daily in awe of his talent. Dan's work is so beautifully detailed and personally I think his use of simple shapes and textures really showcases his unique style. He is heavily i...
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