Behind the sunshine & cheer

  • Happy Finds: First Edition

    Happy Finds | First Edition

    A collection of people, places, and things that are inspiring me or at least impressing upon me something memorable. and useful.

  • A Letter To Myself

    I shared this letter last week on Instagram because I felt stuck. This is part of the "Make it Happen 2024" exercise from The Mel Robbins Podcast. ...
  • Golden Girl

    Coming back to blogging + an interview where I share about the next stages of life with tweens and teens, the best advice I’ve ever received, and some helpful thrift tips that I hope inspire you to get out there and get into thrifting.
  • Thrift Trippin in Vegas!

    EXCITING NEWS + I am thrift-trippin in Las Vegas, but I’m short on cash and time. I only have $5 and 5 mins to get in and out of Goodwill. Will I get lucky or leave empty handed?
  • Joni Hargrave's dreamy granola recipe

    We shared Joni's fave 5 on our Instagram today. She mentioned how she "goes to bed dreaming of her husband's kefir and granola" so I asked her to share the granola recipe...
  • The Case for Preloved Denim

    It's no fun breaking in a new pair of jeans. Especially for kids! Vintage or preloved denim has already been washed so many times that by the time...
  • When Creatives Collab

    Merrill Melideo for Sunny and Cheer | Past to Present Collab, reviving vintage linens with a fresh and natural dye process.
  • Beach Eats!

    Today I am sharing my top 3, favorite foods to keep everyone happy not hangry when enjoying a day at the beach. No need for an elaborate spread, an expensive trip to the grocery store, or a pit stop at the drive-thru. Keep it easy with these three things.
  • One Dress 3 Ways

    The "Lana" dress  {You'll want to wear it every day}
  • EASY DIY: Silly Bat Straws

    One of the easiest DIY's you will create this Halloween season. If you make these please tag us on our instagram #binkandBOOdiy. 
  • Best of North County 2016

    Pretty excited to be included in San Diego Magazine's Best of North County round up. Thank you for the love San Diego Mag!