Merry Christmas x 3

After all the jewelry has been made and shipped, my Christmas begins. It's been going pretty much the same way for some time and it comes in three parts. I'll go backwards. 

3. Christmas Day- Always at my grandparents and most likely a lot of eating. This year, at 96 and 97, my grandparents were still up socializing when we left, exhausted. Since Lucca came along, my grandpa's favorite past time seems to be sneaking salami, crackers and cheese to the dog.

 Lucca's favorite person in the house.

2. Christmas Eve Day- For the past few years we have been hosting a brunch or lunch at our place for my immediate family. We ate, exchanged gifts, and went for a walk to S.D. Harbor and through Little Italy. (Then, we were hungry again so we ended up at Sushi Diner (YUM!)- Have you been?!?)

Lucca rests on our walk.

1. TAMOUSH PARTY- This has been a tradition since before I was born. Usually the weekend before Christmas, all of the Tamoushes get together under one roof. It's chaotic, noisy and possibly quite shocking to a newcomer (i.e. new spouse).  And despite the fact that you usually run the risk of being 'booed' or thoroughly embarrassed at some point during the party, every Tamoush looks forward to this day every year.

Keep your eye on the Don't Worry Be Happy t-shirts- Click here for info and more to come on the blog soon!

Hope your Christmas was Merry too! (or three...)

Holiday Wish List

A. Kai Lotion $34, Cecilia Boutique B. Element Eden Penny Handbag $49.50, Mimi and Red Boutique C. Alex Drawer Unit $119.00, Ikea D. Michael Kors Women's Gold Blair Watch $240, Amazon  E. Magnetic Kitchen Timer $12, Anthropologie F. Alexander Wang flared wool leg warmers $185 (SOLD OUT!), Shopbop  G. Cashmere Poncho $400, Nicole Miller H. Large Sunflower Pillar Holder $19.95 (sale) Anthropologie I. Hobo Wallet, Rachel Vintage $128, Hobo International J. Printers Letter Stand $19.95 (sale), Anthropologie

Naughty or Nice?

Petco just posted this on their twitter feed: This year my pet has been naughty/nice (pick one)
I figured Id let these pictures from the past year talk for themselves:

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What's on the Web...

Lately, we've seen Mimi & Lu popping up on blogs and websites from San Diego to Canada! Here are a few of the mentions you can check out!


 
Pretty Shiny Sparkly- Fashion Blogger's "What's in my purse?" episode. (Perhaps some Mimi & Lu?) See the video here or in the previous mm&l blog post.


Mental Detritus- I'm pretty flattered that this Canadian blogger considers her Mimi & Lu necklace her favorite. Thank you, that makes my day.

Resonate.Local- This local San Diego blogger reviews the This local San Diego blogger reviews the Vocabulary Boutique holiday event Mimi and Lu was a part of. It was a great evening and I enjoyed getting to know her too. (PS. check out her beautiful pics of the evening!)

See you around the web!

What's in this fashion blogger's purse? (Perhaps a little Mimi & Lu??)

Sample Sale!!

It's here!! Our annual Sample Sale is on. Don't miss out on these incredible deals, up to 50% off. These pieces are either extra inventory, had been used as a sample or one of a kind pieces. They are going fast so snag your favorite NOW! Let the shopping begin.

Rainy Day Projects

This weekend we woke up to cloudy skies, rain and what San Diegans would consider 'chilly' weather. (our Bostonian friends are rolling their eyes...) And while I loved that it gave me a chance to put on my boots and hat, it also gave me permission to spend Saturday morning in my pjs with a hot glue gun, loads of ribbon and a giant cup of coffee. (Holiday box for Keurig of course!).

Two years ago, a couple days after my wedding, my good friend (from ReadySetWife- check it out!) and I were lounging on Coronado Beach- the same beach my husband had proposed on. While dipping our toes in the water, we each found a full sand dollar. We were thrilled! Then we suddenly found another. Wow, what are the chances!? Wait, then another and another.... I think you know where this is going. It was like we stumbled upon a sand dollar graveyard. You had to look carefully as the tide rolled out for 'bumps' in the sand that caused a ripple in the water and then jump on it.  Here I was, with a friend who I rarely see, who lives 3000 miles away and we weren't even talking.  We became so fixated on these sand dollars- collecting them and then bringing them back to our blanket, methodically lying them out- that I'm very sure we became 'those crazy ladies' to others at the beach.

It left me with a very happy memory of my wedding week and the friends who flew across the country to spend the occasion with us- AND- a bucket full of sand dollars sitting in a cupboard. Until now. Twenty of them (a fraction of what I have) would become dangling ornaments- painted  gold and adhered to festive ribbon.  Deciding it needed a bit more, I hand stamped muslin bags and this became the packaging.  It was nice to take a tiny departure from jewelry to enjoy a rainy Saturday morning project.  The rain has since lifted and it's back to jewelry- with of course one thing remaining the same- that giant cup of coffee.
(PS. What's YOUR Rainy day project?)