Moon Face

Life Lately // iPhone Randoms

2012-01-27T10:00:00.000-08:00

1. The only photo I took with my phone on NYE.

2. Huge mounted skull at work.

3. Dessert recently.

4. My [temporarily] straightened locks.

5. New Oh Leander mugs.

6. Pretty clouds in the morning sky.

Anthony's Birthday

2012-01-26T15:13:00.000-08:00

Happy 26th my love.

Oh Leander Flash Listing!

2012-01-26T10:00:00.001-08:00

A new Flash Listing is up in the shop! Please click on the link below for more details!

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Rainy Days

2012-01-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

Gotta love 'em.

Oh Leander // Feeling The Love!

2012-01-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

I wanted to thank all the blogs that have been featuring Oh Leander, and the people pinning my products lately! Your support and kind feedback has meant the world to me, and I am so appreciative! And a special shout out to Amy of Eat Drink Chic, Victoria of SFGirlByBay, and Elsie of A Beautiful Mess, whose lovely features have brought lots of wonderful new traffic my way!

Thank you all!

xo,

Cassie

Our New Apartment!

2012-01-23T10:00:00.000-08:00

Anthony and I had been planning on moving for quite some time, and in this past couple weeks, we found our new place, and signed the lease! It is perfect for us...upper unit, 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, lots of natural light, plenty of parking, and pet friendly! It's a little ways south of our current place, but still well within quick driving distance for whenever we want to come back and visit the neighborhood.

We move in mid-February, and I can't wait to start settling in and share pics along the way!

Lunch With Friends

2012-01-20T10:00:00.000-08:00

A good lunch outing with friends is one of my favorite things! Here are some photos are from our last trip to L'Epicerie. I ordered their savory smoked salmon crepe with mesclun salad and a glass of white wine, and we all ended the meal with sips of Anthony's latte, pistachio macarons.

Wonderful Quote

2012-01-19T10:00:00.000-08:00

"Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave,

and grow old wanting to get back to."

-John Ed Pearce

The Dream Closet: My Style

2012-01-18T10:00:00.000-08:00

I was in a very Hollywood glam mood when I put together this Dream Closet outfit. I first fell in love with the dress (isn't it gorgeous?), then created the rest of the outfit around it.

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring diamond rings

Evening Light

2012-01-17T10:00:00.001-08:00

Random shots in Carpinteria, trying to capture the evening light.

Oh Leander Flash Listing!

2012-01-16T14:00:00.000-08:00

A new Flash Listing is up in the shop! Please click on the link below for more details!

*Update - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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NYE 2012

2012-01-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a belated post of some photo booth pics we took at our friend Brandon's annual New Years Eve party! We had a blast (obviously)!

Oh Leander's New Home

2012-01-15T11:12:00.000-08:00

Seattle: Art Museum

2012-01-13T10:00:00.000-08:00

This is the last of my Seattle posts (and I'm sure you're sick of them by now lol)!

The SAM was great! So many forms of art were displayed here, and we spent a good 2 hours walking around, trying to see it all. And though I didn't take any pictures of them, my absolute favorite rooms were those in which the old European paintings were hung. Being able to stand in the presence of works of art created in the 15th century was astounding.

Seattle Art Museum //
1400 E Prospect St.
Seattle, WA 98112

New Mr. & Mrs. Mugs!

2012-01-12T16:07:00.000-08:00

I just added these new mugs to the shop! Mr. and Mrs. Mugs...perfect timing with Valentine's Day coming up!

| shop |

Seattle: Pike Place Market

2012-01-12T10:00:00.000-08:00

This historic public market had hundreds of vendors; there was so much to see! Fishmongers, fresh produce stands, arts and crafts booths...I may have gotten sidetracked by all the goods, that I didn't take as many photos as I could have.

Pike Place Market //
First Ave. and Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle: The Crumpet Shop

2012-01-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

This shop was one of my favorites that we stopped in in Seattle! I had never had a crumpet before, but the staff were warm and friendly, and explained to us exactly what they were. Basically, they are similar to english muffins, but more cakey. Although they had a wide range of toppings for their crumpets (both savory and sweet), Anthony and I decided to keep it simple with just butter and preserves. They. were. delicious.

The Crumpet Shop //
1503 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle: The Bookstore Bar

2012-01-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

After our trip to the aquarium and on our walk back to the hotel, we decided to stop for a coffee at The Bookstore. I had never set foot in a place like this before...it was half library, half bar/bistro. The vibe was so mellow and cozy that I could have relaxed there for the rest of the evening.

The Bookstore Bar //
1007 1st Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104

Seattle: The Aquarium

2012-01-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

One night before dinner, we decided to walk over to the aquarium, which was only a couple blocks from our hotel. It was raining that evening, so it wasn't the best time to see the sea lions and otters outside, but we did manage to get a couple good shots of the sea life in the indoor tanks.

Seattle Aquarium //
1483 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101

Oh Leander Flash Listing!

2012-01-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

So after considering all your great feedback, I've decided to go ahead and start slowly incorporating my vintage finds into the shop! And the first ever "Flash Listing" is currently up and waiting for a new home!

*Flash Listings will only be listed one at a time, and available for a limited time!

**Update - SOLD

| shop |

Seattle: The Hi-Life

2012-01-06T10:00:00.000-08:00

I made it a point to visit the Ballard area while we were in Seattle so that we could visit some of the amazing restaurants they have there! We were lucky enough to randomly stop for lunch at The Hi-Life. This place was the coolest! Situated in what used to be an old fire station, this American grill's delicious food was complimented by its awesome atmosphere!

The Hi-Life //
5425 Russell Ave. NW

Seattle, WA 98107

Seattle: Lake Washington Loop

2012-01-05T10:00:00.000-08:00

Since we rented a car while we were in Seattle, we decided to take a drive one of our days there. On our little exploring adventure, we stumbled upon the Lake Washington Loop...a really pretty drive around the lake, where we came across several small parks, and private boat docks. It was so nice!

Lake Washington Loop

Hopscotch Baby Blanket

2012-01-04T15:43:00.001-08:00

Here it is...the newest addition to the shop, and one of my personal faves- the Hopscotch Baby Blanket! Please follow the link to see more details :)

[images via Oh Leander]

Shop Update!

2012-01-04T15:39:00.001-08:00

The shop has been updated with all new Cozy Cowls, and a new Blanket! Head on over to check them out!

bigcartel | etsy

Seattle: Cherry Street Coffee House

2012-01-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

This coffee house was a little safe haven our second day in the city. It was super windy out and had started to rain, and this place leant us shelter, hot drinks, and yummy baked goods, as we caught our breath and prepared to head back out into the cold.

Cherry Street Coffee House //

2121 1st Ave.

Seattle, WA 98121

Seattle: Elliot's Oyster House

2012-01-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

Our concierge recommended Elliot's for our first dinner in Seattle. It was amazing! We tried their pan fried oysters, and for our main dishes, I got the risotto and scallops, and Anthony got the king crab legs. Yum.

Elliot's Oyster House //
1201 Alaskan Way # 101
Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle: Hotel 1000

2012-01-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

We stayed at a lovely hotel during our trip to Seattle. Hotel 1000 was in the heart of downtown Seattle, just one block away from the water. My favorite part of the room was the bathroom! It and the main part of the room were divided by a giant glass window that could be shaded for more privacy, and it took me a second to figure out the the bathtub faucet was on the ceiling! So cool :)

Hotel 1000 //

1000 1st Ave.

Seattle, WA 98104

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

Wow...it's 2012! I know I've said this before, but this past year has seriously flown by! A lot of big things happened during 2011, and I have so much to be thankful for! I can't wait to see what this year holds for Anthony and I, and I look forward to sharing it with you!

Happy 2012!

What We Wore // Holiday Style

2011-12-31T10:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a little post to share what we ended up wearing to celebrate Christmas with Anthony's family last Sunday.

Dress: Forever21

Blazer: Forever21

Boots: Union Bay via Target

Anthony

T-Shirt: BDG via Urban Outfitters

Sweater: H&M

Pants: Volcom

Shoes: Vans

New York: Randoms

2011-12-30T10:00:00.000-08:00

Well, this is the last of our New York trip series! These photos were taken as we walked around the city; including shots of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the subway, The Dakota, and Times Square.

And stay tuned for photos of our trip to Seattle coming soon.

New York: Bill's Burgers

2011-12-29T10:00:00.000-08:00

This was where we had our last meal in New York; at a really cool burger joint right across the street from our hotel. Although I was too full from our other hearty meals during our stay there to get a burger, I ordered a chopped salad which was just as delicious, and had a chocolate milkshake just to even things out ;)

Bill's Bar and Burgers //

16 West 51st St.

New York, NY 10019

New York: Petrossian Cafe

2011-12-28T10:00:00.000-08:00

This boutique/cafe was nestled in my favorite building in New York. The first time we walked past it, our mouths fell open in awe of the beautiful intricacy of the building's design. And upon first sight of the cafe itself, I knew we would have to stop in at some point to grab a tasty-looking tart and a coffee! We did, and it was delicious.

Petrossian Cafe //

911 7th Ave.

New York, NY 10019

New York: Staten Island Ferry

2011-12-27T10:00:00.000-08:00

We decided to take the ferry the day before we left. A free ride out to Staten Island, on which we got a great view the beautiful New York City sky line! The weather was chilly, but sunny, so we got some great pictures along the way.

Staten Island Ferry //

4 South St.

New York, New York 10004

New York: Astro Restaurant

2011-12-26T14:00:00.000-08:00

We found this diner on a tip from our hotel concierge. We were in the mood for french toast and pancakes that morning and she pointed us in the right direction. We decided to try their waffles instead, and they were the best I've ever had! Light, fluffy, and delicious!

Astro Restaurant //

1361 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10019

Off To Seattle!

2011-12-26T10:00:00.000-08:00

So we are off to Seattle for the second part of our holiday vacation! I'm so excited because I've never been, but have always wanted to go! The New York posts will continue over the next couple of days while we are gone!

Happy holidays!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone! Anthony and I are down south today, celebrating the holiday with his family. I hope you have had a wonderful weekend!

New York: Cafe Frida

2011-12-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

We stopped by this restaurant to have lunch after our time at the museum. Hot mexican food after a brisk walk was perfect on that Sunday.

Cafe Frida //
368 Columbus Ave.

New York, NY 10024

New York: American Museum of Natural History

2011-12-23T10:00:00.000-08:00

My Aunt Kathy [who we were there to visit in addition to my dad] volunteers occasionally at New York's Museum of Natural History. She was able to give us a brief tour of the place before she left us to explore it on our own, and it was amazing! We got tickets to see the live frogs and butterfly exhibits. We weren't able to see everything because the museum was so huge, but it was great getting to see the rooms we did!

American Museum of Natural History //

Central Park West at 79th St.

New York, NY 10024

New York: Central Park

2011-12-22T10:00:00.000-08:00

Central Park was so big, we had to divide our visits to it up over several days! We strolled along the beautiful paths, watched geese swim in the ponds, and went to the zoo. We arrived in New York after most of the leaves had already fallen off the trees, but I can only imagine the absolute splendor of Central Park in autumn!

Central Park //

830 5th Ave.

Central Park, New York, NY 10065

New York: The Jewel Hotel

2011-12-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

While in New York, we stayed at The Jewel Hotel. A boutique hotel, right across the street from Rockefeller Center. The rooms were cozy and the location was perfect for Anthony and I, who like to walk most places while traveling, instead of taking taxis.

p.s. Anthony got me a new camera as an early Christmas present, so most of the photos I share from now on will have been taken with it! :)

The Jewel Hotel //
11 W 51st St.

New York, NY 10019

The Dream Closet: My Style

2011-12-20T10:00:00.000-08:00

I created this cozy outfit with winter days in mind! And that reindeer sweater just hit a soft spot in me, and aren't those boots the cutest?!

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring a knit sweater

Randoms Lately

2011-12-19T10:00:00.001-08:00

Some random shots as of late.

1. My favorite Spudnuts donuts...white frosting with sprinkles.

2. Carport wall.

3. Testing out my green thumb. So far...no luck.

New York Bound

2011-12-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow, Anthony and I fly to New York to spend a couple days with my Dad and Aunt for the holidays! We tried to do this last year, but the blizzard screwed us, and so we are super excited to finally be making the trip!

Anyone have any tips on things we should do while we are there? I know we are going to make our way over to Central Park at some point, and will also be catching a show one of the nights, but any other tips would be awesome!

Be back Tuesday!

Last Cozy Cowl!

2011-12-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

My Cozy Cowls have been flying off the shelf this holiday season! There is just one more left until the shop update! Click either of the links below to see more product details!

bigcartel | etsy

Simple Pleasures

2011-12-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

Crisp, clear mornings.

The Dream Closet: My Style

2011-12-13T10:00:00.000-08:00

I know it's pretty cold out now, probably too cold for this outfit, but I'm in love with the color combo and the retro pattern of that skirt!

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring chan luu scarves

My Weekend

2011-12-12T10:00:00.000-08:00

This weekend was spent with good friends down in San Diego! My friend (and florist from our wedding), Melissa, hosted a Christmas party where we ate, drank, met new friends, and played white elephant with the gifts we all brought! Melissa and her husband really went all out with the decorations, and we were floored by the attention to detail. We ended up enjoying ourselves so much, that taking photos throughout the night simply slipped my mind. However, I did happen to snap a couple of my "holiday nails" I painted before the party :) ...which my girlfriends later pointed out looked very Wonder Woman-ish lol.

Hope you had a good one!

Oh Leander Revamped!

2011-12-09T10:03:00.000-08:00

So yesterday, I did a little renovation work on the shop and am quite pleased with the results! I've incorporated a slideshow on the homepage, a blog, and have added submenu categories in the main product menu for organizational purposes (just to name a few things)!

I'd love to hear your thoughts, so please stop by and check it out!

[Oh Leander]

Wonderful Quote

2011-12-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

"A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire, in magnitude at least,

but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart."

-Hal Borland

New Shop Addition?

2011-12-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

So for a while now I've been debating adding a new section to Oh Leander that lists my vintage finds. I'm thinking about posting only one up at a time, kind of like a flash listing, so that it doesn't completely overtake the crocheted and handmade focus of the shop.

I need your input though! What do you think? I feel like it could be a cool addition, but on the other hand, I don't want the shop's inventory to become so broad, that it starts to lose it's identity. Honest thoughts?

Oh Leander in N.E.E.T. Magazine!

2011-12-06T10:00:00.001-08:00

I'm excited to announce that Oh Leander was featured in the latest issue of N.E.E.T. Magazine! Issue #025 is chock-full of handmade etsy shops and the amazing products you can find in each! I'm so flattered to be a part of it! Head on over and take a peek! Thanks N.E.E.T.!

Baja Cantina

2011-12-05T10:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Anna and I had a yummy lunch at our favorite cantina. We munched chips and salsa while we watched football and waited for our food. It was a great, relaxed outing with a dear friend. I love those kinds of days!

Baja Cantina //

311 Washington Blvd.

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Happy Friday

2011-12-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

This weekend, Anthony is on another job, so I will [hopefully] be able to get some more Christmas shopping/wrapping done. And Sunday, Anna and I plan on having lunch at our favorite cantina, and possibly hitting the beach if the weather allows!

Hope you have a good one!

Post Office Waiting

2011-12-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

Random snaps taken while in line at the post office, waiting to ship out orders.

Oh Leander has been getting it's first wave of Christmas shoppers, and I am so grateful for your continued support! Thank you!

The Dream Closet: My Style

2011-11-30T10:00:00.000-08:00

Another winter outfit as requested by an Anonymous reader on my last Dream Closet post. I love love love that sweater and those boots!

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring a red shawl

Sushi Night

2011-11-29T10:00:00.000-08:00

As I had mentioned in the previous post, we had a Sushi Night over at Vanessa and Juve's on Friday. His sister Gaby wanted to show us how to roll our own, and had gone all out trying to make the night special. She bought new dishes and chopsticks just for the occasion, and we spent the first half of the night preparing all the ingredients. She and Vanessa cooked the sticky rice and tempura shrimp, and I was on platter duty, cutting up cucumber, avocado, crab meat, and ahi tuna.

A good handful of people ended up attending, and we spent the evening making our own rolls, laughing over sake bombs, and finishing the night with everyone taking turns reading their fortune cookie fortunes aloud. It was so much fun!

My Weekend

2011-11-28T10:00:00.000-08:00

This long Thanksgiving weekend was so great! On Thursday, we drove up to Santa Barbara to celebrate the holiday at my Uncle's house. The meal was delicious, and was followed by board games and football. We decided to stay up there for most of the weekend, so the next day, we went to brunch at Marmalade Cafe. Afterwards, we drove up and down the coast, trying to get some good shots of the new car for Anthony's portfolio. That night, we joined Vanessa and Juve at their place for their first ever Sushi Night! Juve's sister came over and taught us how to roll our own sushi, which was so much fun!

In the days following, we drove back home, went Christmas shopping, ended up buying ourselves the Harry Potter blu-ray box set in the process, and had a HP marathon on Sunday.

Hope your weekend was wonderful!

Wonderful Quote

2011-11-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

"One of the very nicest things about life

is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing

and devote our attention to eating."

-Luciano Pavarotti

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

I hope you have a wonderful day with family, friends, your significant other, or all of the above, and make sure to fill up on delicious dinners and yummy desserts! Lately there have been a lot of gratitude posts here in blogland, and it's made me reflect on the things I am most thankful for this year. Some of the top things are:

The Hubby.

Family get-togethers.

Sunday brunches with friends.

Sushi dinners.

Getting to travel.

This blog and all of my wonderful readers.

Oh Leander.

What are you thankful for this year?

Presents for Anthony

2011-11-23T10:00:00.000-08:00

So the other day when I had talked about going shopping, I wasn't able to mention that I bought Anthony a couple presents while I was out (he reads the blog every day, so it would have ruined the surprise). It felt so good to be able to bring out the bag all pretty and wrapped, and to see his face light up! He does so much for me, so it was nice to return the favor in a small way and give him a little something just because.

Day Trip To Santa Barbara

2011-11-22T10:56:00.000-08:00

All went smoothly up at the DMV office in Santa Barbara yesterday...it took 10 minutes total to take care of the name change (take that LA locations)! After the DMV, I stopped by a cafe next door, and then went to my favorite thrift store. I made it back down to LA just as Anthony had gotten home from his job in Arizona, and we spent the rest of the day relaxing on the couch.

My Weekend

2011-11-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

This weekend was a good one. I got to do some clothes shopping on Saturday. I felt like I'd been saving for so long, it was really nice to go out and splurge a bit. And as predicted, on Sunday, I enjoyed the rain from the comfort of my couch.

I've got this whole week off, so today, I'm heading up to Santa Barbara to spend the day. I'm in the final stages of officially changing my last name to Anthony's, and decided I'd much rather make the pretty drive and go to the DMV up there, instead of waiting 4 hours at any of the Los Angeles locations (aka hell).

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Colder Days

2011-11-18T10:00:00.001-08:00

It's gradually been getting colder out, and chilly days call for warm drinks and snugly blankets. We've been doing a lot of that lately, and this weekend, since Anthony is out of town (and the weather forecast predicts rain), I plan to keep it mellow with some serious crochet and couch time.

Hope you have a good one!

The Dream Closet: My Style

2011-11-17T10:00:00.000-08:00

This outfit just makes me happy. The peachy oranges, and cozy grays make this the perfect fall ensemble in my opinion.

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring genuine leather handbags

In My Mailbox Lately

2011-11-16T09:50:00.000-08:00

I am such a sucker for pretty packaging, and the parcels I've received lately have not disappointed. In fact, they've made me so excited, I had to share them with you. I mean, how cute are these products, and the wrappings they've been sent in!?

Libra Ring from Rachel of Elephantine

Thank You Stamp from Natalie of Olive Manna

Hello Friend Stamp from Danni of Oh, Hello Friend

Wonderful Quote

2011-11-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

"Wanting something is not enough.

You must hunger for it.

Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome

the obstacles that will invariably come your way."

-Les Brown

My Weekend

2011-11-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

This weekend, I discovered Exercise TV on Demand...and in doing so, made a new promise to myself to work out every day now. Especially since the workouts are fast and free! I also did some crocheting, and purchased several custom stamps for the shop!

Other happenings included, being able to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of rain (one of my favorite things ever), having a nice thai dinner with our friend Brett who stayed over on Saturday night, and getting to watch a couple new movies.

Hope you had a good one!

Lazing Lately

2011-11-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

A couple of randoms taken around the house last week. I love me a good puzzle, especially on a rainy day, and when paired with a hot cup of hazelnut coffee...oh boy. I was in heaven.

Bergamot Station

2011-11-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday, Anthony, his brother Joseph, and I visited Bergamot Station, and spent most of the day walking from gallery to gallery, taking in all the art. We hadn't been there in over a year, and were excited and inspired by all the new exhibits! My favorites were the beautifully colorful paintings of Gegam Kacherian, and the "Horns and Tales" series of Paco Pomet...such brilliant work!

Bergamot Station //

2525 Michigan Ave.

Santa Monica, CA 90404

Color Block Blanket

2011-11-09T10:00:00.001-08:00

Newly listed! The Color Block Blanket is now available in the shop!

This is my first full-sized blanket I've ever made, and I'm really proud of how she turned out! It was quite the project; working on it here and there, completion took about a year. And now, she is finally done and looking for a new home!

[images via Oh Leander]

The Dream Closet: My Style

2011-11-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

Colder weather calls for cozy accessories and cute winter patterns.

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring teardrop jewelry

Shop Update!

2011-11-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since the last shop update, and after taking photos of all the new stuff this weekend, the new items are finally up! Please feel free to browse around!

bigcartel | etsy

Cassie & Anthony // Black and White Film

2011-11-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

With Anthony being in the industry, we were super lucky to have so many talented photographer friends attend our wedding! Here are a couple great black and white film prints (that I adore), taken by our friend and coworker, Ambar.

[images via Ambar B. Capoor]

Morning Lattes

2011-11-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

My new favorite place to stop at for my morning caffeine fix is L'Epicerie in Culver City. Fast, fresh brewed deliciousness.

L'Epicerie Market //

9900 Culver Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232

From Where I Stand

2011-11-02T10:00:00.000-07:00

What is it about feet photos that are so fun to take? Anyways, here's a couple of my own #fromwhereistand pics.

1. Red dot rug at work.

2. Not so much a "standing" photo, but these are my kimono'ed legs while relaxing on the couch.

3. Fall feet. Pretty leaves out in front of our apartment building.

Simple Pleasures

2011-11-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

Discovering new flavors of tea.

My Weekend + Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T10:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween everyone!

This weekend was pretty great! On Friday night after work, we headed to Long Beach to celebrate Halloween weekend with friends. We bar hopped early on, then danced the night away at a fun club we found downtown. Saturday, we were able to pick up the new car that Anthony bought for us the previous Thursday! (Our first car as a married couple! She's a beaut and I'll have to take some pics to share with you asap. p.s. it's not the pink car above, although how cool would it be to own something like that?) And Sunday, he and I watched football games all day (Giants won! Woohoo!), while I worked from home.

Hope you had a good one!

The Dream Closet: My Style

2011-10-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

Blues, browns, and creams. Yes please!

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring chan luu scarves

Wonderful Quote

2011-10-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person

is essential to your own."

-Robert Heinlein

Lunchtime Lately

2011-10-26T10:00:00.000-07:00

A few instagram shots of what I've been eating for lunch lately.

1. Sierra Turkey sandwich from Panera.

2. Corn dogs.

3. Fried egg on cheesy toast.

4. Homemade turkey sandwich.

My First Macaron

2011-10-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

This past Friday, I ended up stopping by L'Epicerie, a French cafe and market nearby, which offers popular every-day products, as well as deliciously prepared European dishes.

Being that it was morning, I grabbed a mocha and a couple macarons. I was so excited to get home and eat, because I had never had a macaron before. They tasted exactly as I had always imagined they would...light, sweet; a little cloud in dessert form. The pistachio one was my favorite, although I'm definitely going to have to go back and try the rest of the flavors they have! Yum!

My Weekend

2011-10-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

This weekend, I spent Saturday morning with Anthony before he had to leave on a job that afternoon. I made omelets and bacon for us, and we ate heartily before settling on the couch together to find a good tv show to watch.

On Sunday, Anna and I went to brunch at Overland Cafe again, where we dined on french toast and chatted over endless mimosas. While walking back to the apartment, we picked flowers and snapped a couple photos along the way.

It was a relaxing weekend of friends and yummy breakfast foods.

Sweet Sick Days

2011-10-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

Admittedly, I pigged out on the ice cream that Anthony picked up for me the other day. The first pint was vanilla swiss almond (my favorite Dazs flavor), and the second, white chocolate raspberry truffle...so. effing. good. They are long gone now, and I was sad to see them go.

In addition to eating embarrassing amounts of frozen sweets, I've also been able to get a lot of crocheting done these past couple sick days, and I will hopefully be able to update the shop with my new pieces soon!

Anthony to the Rescue

2011-10-20T10:00:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to get over a cold I caught recently, and the first day was miserable. I had no medicine, had run out of honey for my tea, and was wiping my nose raw with rough toilet paper. That night when Anthony came home from work, he walked in with grocery bags full of sick day goodies! He bought cough drops, Day and Nyquil, a couple boxes of soft kleenex, enough honey to last me months, my favorite smootie from Robeks, 2 pints of Häagen-Dazs, all the fixings to make me grilled cheese and soup, and a case of my favorite beer...for when I get better! Every time he would pull another item out of the bag, he said, "...Aaaaaannnddd I got you...!!", which made us both laugh because it just kept coming!

Thanks for taking care of me, my love! You are the sweetest!

Cassie & Anthony // A Little Wedding Film

2011-10-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a short film I put together with some of the footage our videographer shot on our wedding day!

location: Carpinteria, CA
videographer: Faith Brewer
music: Ingrid Michaelson "The Way I Am"

The Dream Closet: My Style

2011-10-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

I love the neutrals in this outfit! The blouse and scarf are my favorites, and I'm really liking how comfy it all looks!

The Dream Closet by cassandramarie featuring knot earrings

My Weekend

2011-10-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

This weekend I drove up to Santa Barbara to celebrate my Aunt Darla's birthday, and also, to see Vanessa and Juve.

It was a great Saturday! I got up there early to run a couple errands, which included, but were not limited to, window shopping, craft supply buying, and sandwich eating. In the afternoon, my family met up at a bowling alley and played a couple games, which was really fun since we haven't all been out like that in a long time. After bowling, we drove back to my mom's house where we sang happy birthday, and ate cake.

Later on that evening, I drove over to Vanessa and Juve's house, and we went out to one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara, The Palace Grill (which provides authentic Cajun and Creole Cuisine), and had a delicious dinner. And following our meal, we stopped by a market to grab a couple drinks to end the night with back at their place.

Essie Love

2011-10-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

Everytime I go into a drug store, I end up leaving with a new bottle of Essie nail polish. I can't help it...love this stuff! My latest colors purchased have been "blanc" and "sugar daddy", with which I have been perfecting my mad free-handed french tip skillz.

Cassie & Anthony // Our Wedding

2011-10-12T09:30:00.000-07:00

So here are all my favorite photos taken on our wedding day by the wonderful Erika Shisler! I'm so excited to be able to share them with you now!

It was such a special day for us, and we were so grateful for the family and friends who helped to make our day what it was! Having them all there to show their love and support for us was so wonderful, and it will definitely be a day we will never forget!

Vendors:

Venue: Lion's Park in Carpinteria, CA // Photographer: Erika Anne Photography // Videographer: Faith Brewer // Florist: Poppytree Floral Designs // DJ: DJ Zeke // Officiant:Revered Terri Cooper // Caterer: Country Catering // Dress: Romona Keveza // Heels: BP. "Candle" Sandals // Hair: Did it ourselves // Makeup: Did it ourselves // Bridesmaid Dresses:JCrew // Suit: J. Lindeberg // Cakes: Homemade by our moms, aunts, and sisters. // Decorations and Details: Handmade by myself, and fellow artisans, such as: LilaFrances,Victorian Station, The Pretty Pixie, 28P, River Road Rustics, and Rifle Paper Co.

Painted Glassware

2011-10-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

In addition to getting a lot of editing done, I experimented with new shop ideas this weekend! It was so great getting my hands dirty again. I used to have canvases and oil paints all over the house, and although this wasn't quite the same thing, I was still reminded of my love for painting. And it's always wonderful re-igniting an old passion :)

Morning Walk

2011-10-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

The days following the couple of rainy ones we had recently, were absolutely gorgeous! I decided to take a little walk in the morning, enjoying the sun and the fresh air, and just taking in my surroundings. It was lovely.

Simple Pleasures

2011-10-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Simple and easy (and yummy) breakfasts.

[image via marikojima]

Staying In

2011-10-06T10:00:00.001-07:00

Waking up to the sound of rain is one of my favorite things, and yesterday, I was able to do just that. I didn't make it out of the house for a rainy day walk as I had planned, but instead, took refuge under a warm blanket and worked tirelessly on creating more Casual Scarves.

Have a great Thursday!

1 Month Anniversary

2011-10-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

On Monday night, Anthony and I decided to walk to the corner liquor store to grab a couple of drinks, then over to our favorite sushi spot for a 1 month anniversary celebratory dinner. I can't believe a whole month has already passed since we tied the knot! It's been a great one though, and I'm so looking forward to many, many more to come!

Anticipating Rain

2011-10-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is supposed be a rainy one here in LA, and I'm so happy! The smell of wet grass, and dampened asphalt get me every time. I'm thinking I might throw on the rain boots and take a nice little walk. What I definitely do know, is that I will be spending the majority of the day curled up on the couch, crocheting and watching movies. Can't. wait.

What is your favorite thing to do on rainy days?

My Weekend

2011-10-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

As anticipated, our weekend was a pretty mellow one. We traded off time on the computer, Anthony having photos to retouch, and me trying to make more progress on my editing projects. To interrupt up the routine though, we took a break to do a little shopping, and we also went to see the movie 50/50 Saturday evening.

How was your weekend?

Have A Wonderful Weekend!

2011-09-30T14:00:00.000-07:00

What are you up to this weekend, my dears?

I am hopefully going to be finishing one editing project, and then starting on our wedding video! It's been so fun getting to relive the day by watching all the footage from it :)

Other than that, we will probably watch a football game or two, and possibly run a couple errands...it's going to be a mellow weekend.

Hope you have a good one!

[image via tom_tom]

Quiet Time

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's nice to just turn off the tv and enjoy the silence. Anthony and I recently bought a puzzle and finished it in record time. Once you get me going on a good puzzle, book, or anything similar, there's no stopping me.

I want to try to set aside time for quiet activites more often.

Mojave Coasters

2011-09-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

Check out these cool coasters from IN HAUS Press! I love the letterpress printed designs!

[image via inhauspress]

Wonderful Quote

2011-09-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times,

always with the same person."

-Mignon McLaughlin

[image via danske]