Life is a blessing you can remind yourself of, every passing day. 

-Danielle Sarah Bates-
March 30, 1991-February 8, 2010

I've been avoiding my blog, on purpose. I knew I would have to make a post of this, and I was avoiding reality this week.
Dani was one of very few friends that I actually kept in contact with through out the years. Talking to her just the night before, she left the Earth was heartbreaking. February 8th will never be the same.
Death leaves you with thoughts of everyone and everything that surrounds you. You pray a little longer, speak a little softer, and realize how fragile life can be.
I love you Dani girl!

Some silly pictures I took forever ago!
The picture of Dani&Shelbe is definitely my favorite.
RIP Dani Dear..

I've been trying to keep busy with designing shirts, and Taylor was gracious enough to do a silly photoshoot the other day. Here are some fun outtakes:

I'll be working on more shirts tonight...do another shoot, and fiiinally post them on etsy!
How did your Valentines Day go?
I had an old friend ask me to be his valentines...
of course I accepted!
I got silly e-cards from my Mommy, and they put a big grin on my face!

I think either tonight or tomorrow, i'm going to try Chocolate Avocado Cake with Avocado Buttercream. I found the recipe from Emma's blog.
She always has super easy/yummy recipes!
We'll see how it turns out!

I want to tell all of my friends and family how thankful I am for their love and support through this rough week! I Love you all so, so much!

Love,
Aubree xxo.

p.s.- one of my rings broke :(..but I redesigned it..and loove it even more! What do you think??

I am so happy today! Although I am running off of (maybe) four hours of sleep...MY FAMILY IS COMING! Yay! I mean, Mommy, Brudders, Sisdur-in-law, Little Prince Liam, and even little sisdur (even though she keeps telling me she isn't coming) haha
I'm so happy they decided to come to good ole Boise!
Hmm so Day Three...I Love...

Boise!!
 Yay! I've only lived here for a couple months, and I absolutely love it!

Sorry this is such a short feature! Maybe i'll be back later tonight??
If not, have a fantastic Saturday!

Aubree xxo.

Soo Mr. Owl above inspired me.
I love owls.
So pretty n' cute.

So stinkin' cute. The Flower Child Owl above makes me giggle.

I want a little owl when I grow up. One that stays in the trees and watches over me.

I'm in love with owl tattoos, but these two are my favorite by far.

Yummmy. One day I'll make an owl cake..maybe for my upcoming birffday?!

Thee most adorable creatures in the world!! Check them all out here.

Aaand Lastly, My shirt I finished designing today! I love it!
I'm finishing up some more..and then having an awesome photoshoot sometime this week! So exciting!
Today has been busy, but i've gotten a lot done!
Tomorrow my entire family is coming to Boise to visit me!
EEK! I am super excited!
It's exactly what I needed right now.
<3

Hope everyone is having a super fun Friday!

Aubree xxo.

Day 1!!!! Celebrate!
Patterns/Designs that I love:


Polka-Dooots!

What girl could resist this pattern in their closet?

PLAIDS!!!:

I love me a boy in plaid, and hey...I love me in plaid!
(but not both at the same time! hehe)

Floral Floral Florals!:

I love flowers, so much..and trees. Flowers&Trees. :)

Paisley!:

Soo cute!...and Hello adorable Mr. Owl!

Another love of mine is STRIPES! I couldn't bring myself to look it up though...I know I wouldn't be able to stop!
My two favorites (and what I have most of) would have to be stripes and florals. I love grandma floral, and bright+white stripes!
What's your absolute favorite pattern in your life? Polka-dots all over your clothes? Paisley in your room?

I hope everyone is had a great Thursday!

Aubree xxo.




You can find all photos here.

I have been so negative about Valentines this year...so i've decided that everyday until the 14th of this month I will post a feature about someone or something that I la la looove!..starting tomorrow. hehe

EEK! Wish me luck!
What's your favorite part of Valentine's Day?

Aubree xxo.

This feature is pretty silly..but I hope you enjoy anyway!

My fantastic friend Taylor was gracious enough to be my Marvelous Mother for this week!

So Tayloe, tell us a little about yourself and uh..your mother routine:
I don't know what to say..i'm a freshman at Boise State University, and a loving mother to one chinchilla.

What's the chinchilla's name?
Dusty, but we call him Killer. He has a small-man complex.

Do you think Dusty aka Killer recieved any of your traits?
hmm..I don't think chinchilla's pick-up things like that.

Favorite memory so far?
Probably walking in on him and the other chinchilla...yeah.

Muscle Chinch.

I had way too much fun doing this post. :)
Thanks Taylor!
You seem like such a great mommy!

Hope everyone is having a super night!

Aubree xxo.

Goodness! I have been so busy with work/catching up on sleep that I haven't been able to do my survey. Sorry everyone!

Here is a little Sunday(Monday) Survey:

Current Obsessions?
Mmm..mochas. Peppermint, White Chocolate, and Coconut.

Are you in a relationship?
Baha! Single! The only relationship I have is with the Big Man upstairs. :)

Believe in marriage?
Heck yes! I can't wait to find my other half!

"If I get married, I want to be very married."- Audrey Hepburn

Morning or Night?
I am a serious night owl.

What is your most cherished memory as a kid? What were you like?
Oh dear..hmm. I had an amazing childhood. I was attached to my Mom's hip..hmm. I can't single out any:
1.) Our California house
2.) Going to my brother's baseball tournaments
3.) Swim Team!
4.) Going to my eldest brother's Civil War Reenacments.
5.) Cherry Festival and living acrossed from the walnut orchard.
:)
Oh and, my mom told me once that I didn't start talking till 4th grade...which shows how shy/quiet I was. hehe

Ooh to be a little girl again:

Big brother Andres and I...my favorite picture of us
(he's in a pink tu-tu!)

Little sister Hannah and I..oh boy..how the roles have switched!

My cousin Jessica and I...
(and big brother Lars swinging in the background!)

I'll be back later tonight with a silly Marvelous Mom! hehehe

Aubree xxo.