I did a fun and spontaneous search on etsy tonight for “summer” and this tote quickly caught my eye! La Lune Designs is based in Leavenworth, Kansas and their shop is stocked with a great assortment of bags, pendants and baby blankets.
Wondering why summer is on my mind? Well it was a beautiful sunny weekend here in Vancouver – and even though I was working the view from my window kept me smiling. But that’s not it! Both my husband and I are self-employed, meaning during our busy seasons (about 6-8 months of the year) we really put it into overdrive, so sometimes it’s tough to have time for ourselves, each other, and our friends. It’s tough but we’ve gotten used to it and for me anyways it helps me to enjoy the off-season even that much more.
Buuut I don’t think I’ve explained myself fully, and I think there’s more to this story!
Since it’s been more than a month now with no days off – we decided we should head up to Whistler (beautiful mountain town, 2 hours drive from where we live in Vancouver) in a couple weeks for a weekend getaway. Lots of relaxation, no computers, you know the drill! Now I love Whistler but we usually go there at least once or twice a year – so I figured maybe I could cook up something a bit more exciting… And I think I have!
I secretly booked us for a quick trip to La Jolla beach in California! My husband loves to surf so I think he’ll be pretty stoked when I tell him where we’re actually going. I’ve decided to let him know the day before and I know he’ll be surprised because I’m not exactly Mrs. Spontaneous! It’s a really quick trip but seeing as I have never been to California and have dreamed about it for years I’m feeling really lucky that we can go.
So lets talk surprises, I had so much fun planning this one that I think this is something I need to do for family and friends more often. I’d love to hear your stories – small and big ways you’ve surprised someone you care about!
the green gal says
May 11, 2010 at 10:36 pmSurprise trips are so exciting, I bet he'll love it!
A couple of years ago I surprised my husband for his 30th birthday. I booked a long weekend trip to Paris on the Eurostar (we lived in London at the time) and it was brilliant! The trip was for a few days after his birthday so for the present on the day I gave him a guidebook to Paris. I decided to give him a few days' notice so he could get excited about it. With recommendations from friends for the hotel and restaurants, plus visiting art galleries and Versailles it was just wonderful.
Have a fab time at La Jolla.
Linda :) says
May 12, 2010 at 12:58 amAwesome shop… I featured it on my blog a while back. The owner used to spend the summers here on Cape Cod. :)
amy says
May 12, 2010 at 2:47 pmparis!? oh that sounds awesome :) my husband is so funny. i asked him just now if he'd like to know more about the trip in advance (he still thinks it's whistler) so he can look forward to it and he said no. i'm bad though – i cannot keep surprises, it's so hard. he sees this as a "learning experience" for me ;)
Kim says
May 12, 2010 at 9:34 pmCalifornia Dreamin' here too! I have never been either and I leave next Fri for a 2 week excursion. With a 5 year old and luggage in tow, I'm all but looking forward to the traveling part of it but once I get there, I'm sure we'll be golden. ;)
Have a great time!
Savage Seeds says
June 24, 2012 at 10:46 amMissing the Ocean here as well.. These are fab bags. Marked this shop as a favorite!
Handmade Artists says
June 25, 2012 at 5:50 amLove the shabby sheik (sp) feel!
Dolly Madison Designs says
June 1, 2013 at 11:39 pmHow cute! Summer is threatening to spoil us up here, as well! :D Which will make it all the harder when the rain comes back, but I can’t complain!