shiso mama

happy mother’s day

shisomama — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:58:16 +0000

Hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I have been looking at pictures from childhood and thinking about my own mother, whom we will see in a month and a half. I love this picture, particularly because I can imagine Bee and me in this same pose (even our hair cuts look the same!).

We went on a lovely little hike deep in the redwoods today. We are trying to slowly work our kids up to longer distances and less complaining while hiking. Snacks seem to be key.

But man, check that out. Shorts AND dark socks. And on Mother’s Day, too. Torture!

And we went to my favorite place for wings, where I indulgently ordered myself an extra platter. It was MSG heaven, and I have leftovers calling my name now.

This is a very fitting fortune for Mother’s Day, isn’t it?

new website + collection

shisomama — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:59:03 +0000

The time has finally come! Our new collection will be ready to show you on our spanking new website. Come and see it on Monday and let me know what you think. I can’t wait to finally show you what I’ve been working so hard on these past few months.

Like my tiny little sneak peek? It’s from my favorite photo shoot of the season.

i surprisingly LOVE these amazing clogs

shisomama — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:11:23 +0000

These shoes just made my heart skip a beat.

So did these.

Did I mention that I’ve totally come around on the high heeled clog issue? Loving them lately, and they make me feel VERY tall. Though they would make my physical therapist cry.
Random tidbit: the chartreuse ones are a surprisingly good match for our bathroom paint color.

Both pairs of shoes available here.

lunch inspiration

shisomama — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:47:33 +0000

Ever since I started seriously working from home, I’ve had a little lunch problem. I would love nothing more than to go out and eat a leisurely hot lunch in a restaurant with a book every noon but since I have little work time as it is, that is out of the question. And the unfortunate fact is that I hate leftovers and turkey on supermarket sandwich bread depresses me, so every day, I wait and wait for lunch inspiration to hit. And then it gets too late for lunch and so I figure I will just wait until dinner. And then I yell at my kids and wonder why I hate everyone and everything.

So my solution? Looking at pictures of sandwiches on Pinterest, of course.
(The pics above, from the top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 from my Pinterest Food board)

Last week, when F was working from home, I made us these kale and egg sandwiches, inspired by Smitten Kitchen, which I posted on FB and Instagram.

It had vegetables and protein and were fast, easy and satisfying, and I felt good that afternoon. Now I just need to make myself do this each and every day, even when I’m by myself. I’d love some suggestions for other lunch items – vegetarian or not, but preferably not cold. Anyone?

fashion show sunday

shisomama — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:57:01 +0000

Bee is definitely loving the animal print lately:

Especially when you can accessorize and keep the theme going:

The weather was so perfect this weekend that we worked in the garden all weekend long. Our garden looks much tidier though we are sneezing and rubbing our eyes like crazy. F is also working on a new project – he’s dismantled the old fort and is building an even more secret clubhouse. More details soon!

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dress: Sweet Potatoes
leggings: J. Crew
shoes: Native Kids