Thinking Thankful Thoughts

A man is what he thinks about all day long. 

 -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wishing you thoughts of beauty, joy, love, and gratitude.

Happy♥Thanksgiving!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Lighting Up the Night at Santa Monica Place

Southern California is a wonderful place to be any time of the year, but the Christmas Season here, alongside the beach and palm trees, holds a special place in my ♥. The cooler weather sets a festive Holiday mood, but it's still mild enough to get out and enjoy all that the region has to offer!!

My official start of the Holiday Season this year, was the spectacular 

Santa Monica Place light show.

Visitors to the open air shopping center on Saturday night were treated to

 Christmas carols, a visit from Santa, and a ginger bread house light show!! 

...Top it all off with a slice of organic pumpkin pie, and you've set the Holidays in motion, as only Santa Monica could do!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Woodlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum

The Woodlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum is just up the street from me...

...but it feels like a world-away from the hustle and bustle that is L.A.

Gorgeous stained glass windows, marble statutes...and can you hear that??

...Nothing. Absolutely nothing...

It's so quite and tranquil, it takes my breath away.

It's the perfect secret place to go, when I just want to be.

 

Here are a few of my favorite moments from my visit today...

Wishing you the time, some space, and a place...to just be this weekend!!

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Enjoying a Rainy Day

It's a rare rainy day in Santa Monica today...

...and I'm celebrating with my favorite wet weather activities:

♥...Sewing

♥...Nature walks

♥...Wearing rain boots

Cherish the little moments and celebrate the beauty in them...

(It's what the majority of your life is made of.)

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

One My Favorite Things I've Ever Made

While standing in line at Joann's a few weeks ago, I was flipping through the pages of an issue of Crochet Today...and I stumbled upon a pattern for one of the most gorgeous wraps I had ever laid eyes on.

...Truth be told, the whole issue was divine, so I had to take it home!! The pattern that originally caught my eye was the first one that I stitched up...

It's the Tinsel Wrap from the November/December 2013 publication.

...and I would have to say that it's one of my favorite things I've ever made. 

The heather grey of the main yarn, and the neutral tones of the glittery, ruffle fringe, make it such a versatile piece that mixes nicely with my wardrobe.
There are also many ways to style the wrap, and my two preferred looks are pictured above!!

The pattern lists it as "easy"...but you'll have to pay close attention to counting the stitches. I found it simple, yet engaging too!!

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

Coolest Ride on the Westside

How I transformed my cute-but-basic beach cruiser into the coolest ride on the Westside:

♥3 bottles of Martha Stewart Glitter Paint in 'Sugar Plum' 

(about 12 coats....drying at least 1 hr between each one).

♥1 bottle of fuchsia acrylic paint (for a few coats around the rims).

♥4 packs of butterfly and heart stickers.

♥Super Glue (to reinforce the stickers).

♥Mod Podge (2 coats).

♥Gloss varnish (2 coats).

Love,

Mademoiselle♥Mermaid

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)

Mademoiselle Mermaid's new tote bags offer a delightfully charming way to carry around all of life's little essentials!!

Perfect for shopping excursions, beach days, trips to the library...or anytime you want to add a dash of whimsy to your day!!

...So, now you can BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)
...with some mermaid panache!!

Etsy has all the details=)...

Mademoiselle Mermaid Tote

Mermaid Print Tote

Mermaid Love Tote

Mermaid Scales Tote

Love,
Mademoiselle♥Mermaid