Gaby Besora for Target

I know I've been giving Target tons of love lately, but they just keep taking the bar up a notch. The Designer Series is so fun for people who like to look like they care about style, for very little money. (me) 

The Tucker for Target line by Gaby Besora is out until Oct. 17th. I'm excited about the Orange Heeringbone Skirt to wear with my knee high grey suede boots. Date night, baby. Love the Lawn Bird Print Dress and Green Trench too. 

Have you tried this line on yet? Opinions? 

Garden Deals

Did you know Target is closing all of it's Garden Centers? I love cruising those aisles before going into the store. 

Found some great deals today, including these lime green garden tools and Kitchen Aid Grill Tray. Most things are 30-50% off. Head over soon...all of them close up shop Sept. 30th. 

Green Clutch

I love my new clutch style wallet from Target. It has just enough space inside for my essentials, but not enough space to carry my receipts from 1995.  Couldn't find it in their online store, probably because the best part about this wallet was that it was on clearance. (don't you love that you only have to wait 5 minutes for the item of your desire to go on sale at Target?)  


Check out your local Target. I bet you could find one even cuter than mine. 

Snack Jars

A simple way to avoid the after school snack drama. Three choices. They change frequently, but are always things that my kids like. We're not talking broccoli or brussel sprouts, but at least they're low in sugar and fills them up till dinner.

Bear still thinks crackers are cookies, so I'm his hero.

Jars courtesy of Target, snacks via Trader Joe's.

Decorating Casa de Byard - Part 3 - Living Room Update

this is recession-proof decorating

i.e. paint, thrift stores, farmers markets & re-purposing

we californians like to re-cycle :)

paint - leaf #4 from yolo colorhouse, re-upholstered rocker by Jose, side board from pat's thrift store, manzanita branch from farmers market
white ikea chair from the "as is" bin, wall art by ben
rug moved from the kids' room, leather ottoman from target, vintage couch from yard sale, orange pillows - sale rack at anthropologie
nest picture from domestic bliss, dried herbs - farmers market, accessories from marshalls

(please excuse the parquet floor wall, it's a rental!)

2 reasons to go to TARGET today

i took a retail therapy trip to target yesterday

went for tissue paper and socks

but found this adorable sweater for bear - 12.99 (osh gosh)

and these fabulous leather boots - 39.99 (mossimo)

and that's all i have to say about that

Decorating Casa de Byard - Part 1

Since we've reached our one year mark here in San Diego, our lease was up.

We decided to stay in our cute rental on Dale St. and I finally got permission to paint! 

(You know me and my paint addiction) 

So, along with the painting came the bedroom switcheroo.

Harrison & Ben became roomies in our previous space.

Lincoln got the "under the eaves" nursery. 

John and I moved into the master bedroom with ginormous closet. Right on. 

Moving of course called for re-decorating on a budget. Some items moved locations, some were picked up at yard sales, some in the end cap clearance section at Target. 

I'll post one room a week until I run out. At which point I'll have to start over...

(I hope John doesn't read this) 

First up: Ben & Harrison's sunny retreat.

View from my sewing room.
With the windows open, this room feels like a treehouse.
Found this Land of Nod (crate & barrels childrens shop) table & chairs on craigslist - 50.

Wooden snake pull toy - yard sale - 3. & monster bobblehead - target - 10. 

Pottery Barn wooden wall art - yard sale - 10. 
Paint : Yolo Colorhouse - Little Yolo for kids, called Sprout - Color is .01
Fabric Flags from Harrison's nursery 
Chalkboard wall circles - Target - 25. 
Dr. Seuss Wooden Plaque - Domestic Bliss - 25. 

first day

1. breakfast at the newbreak cafe. (pitkins are cool)

2. target run with john. (i needed sock organizers)

3. coronado beach picnic. (ben likes sand)

4. wrestling in the back yard. (get him, bear) 

as far as first days of summer go, this one rocked 

my kind of art

check out this fun, inexpensive way to decorate. and when you get bored with it, there's no scraping involved. 

visit  tasty suite

and target is getting in on the fun...look at some of their fun options for kids rooms here 

now, how am i supposed to be responsible with my tax return when you can buy these online at target? 

they've gone too far

and i need four of these 

my biggest problems are deciding on a color (vote?)

and hoping that john doesn't read this post

via ohhappyday