one day in July

The best lawn blanket company ever.

some exterior color inspiration

our little chickens

reality strikes

We are getting tons of snow. And it's only 10 degrees right now. So this is an extremely practical outfit. Including the sunglasses, so I don't go blind.
I'd like to go sledding with the kids again, but 10 degrees is really cold. We might just watch movies and drink hot cocoa instead.
I actually like this weather, but I feel so bad for my chickens. :( I know they are covered in down, but I still want to bring them inside and wrap them in blankets.

Here are some links. Hope you like them.

Anything with a name like this deserves a try right?
Love these little pieces.
Does anyone like donuts? Have a look at these.
I'm planning to try this binky out this time around.
We are going on a date tonight! To a wonderful gourmet friend owned french restaurant.
Um yes, I'll be making this tomorrow.

Happy weekend!

p.s. I really want to knit that hat.

I like the children

I want to have some of these print in my kids room. Yes their collective room. They love being together. I can't see us separating them boys and girls yet. Phoebe would be too lonely. And the boy would miss her so. It is very cute to see them so stuck on each other. And this is really fun for me. For more than one reason. But one of those reasons being that I love the idea of the gender neutral nursery. Full of things all children love.

Here is the border on the sweater with out the button holes. Even though the button holes are complete. I"m getting so close I can smell it.

living spaces

I would love this chair in my living room.
It's been almost two years since we moved in and the whole place is sadly unfinished. I am highly motivated to get things together in here though. Decorating is not my high point, so this is going to take some serious work. I really like a natural rug on the floor. This pillow is my real favorite. Also the orange blanket is just orangy.

inspirations for my large walls

How do you make your dining room even more awesome?
Please add maps.

leather florets

I'll never get bored of stripes. Or leather, or flowers. And yes, those are jeggings. You know they are comfortable.

We are going to hear some live music at our local coffee shop tonight, and Phoebe is having a tiny little birthday party tomorrow morning. Other than that we will be relaxing at home. Trying out our new blue-ray DVD player and TV combo. (yes, we are so very cool) What do you have planned for the weekend?

This week's menu

This list is short because Christmas is this weekend!
Which means there will be lots a family party dining.

1.Vegetable chili with cornbread
2.Salmon stir fry with vegetables and thin noodles
3.Lentil soup with beef
4.Curried chicken salad with homemade salted french bread


And also, I made some fudge.

So easy and super good.
I used this recipe. Because the ingredient list was the shortest I could find. I altered it a bit the second time I made it by adding 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Everyone could use a little heavy cream right?

Thanks

Because who doesn't have a ton to be thankful for? I know we do. God is so good. Sometimes I need to pinch myself. You know, to make sure life is not a dream.

Hope you all had a blessed weekend.

monday mornings

Good morning, how was your weekend? Our was full of great fellowship. Again. :)
I'm shopping wooden flatware. Here are some favorites.

I just found this new Australian home magazine Adore today. I really like the clean modern lines.
And the color? Oh the color. :) I always end up choosing neutrals. (and loving them) but its nice to look at this much vibrant color. I especially love the little girls nursery. Go check it out!

West Elm has their holiday collection out. And I might be in love.

This is quickly becoming a favorite breakfast around here. Plain yogurt with walnuts blueberries and syrup. Do you have a favorite mix in for your yogurt?

Here's a list of tasty ideas.

modern playhouse

If this isn't one of the best playhouse designs I've ever seen.
I think this can go on the list of things to make for our children. Perhaps one for each room even?

busy

We've been so busy here lately. Every weekend is packed with tons of friends and food, and we have startedschool, and construction on our house!! We are planning to slowly finish our attic space. That way we can one year move the growing brood of children to the second floor.

spoons

These would be right at home in my kitchen.

floor and walls

I love white walls. And the beautiful shade of fushia the flowers are providing in this livingroom.

me in the eyes of my 4 year old

He's a charmer that little man.

livingroom dreamland

Yes, please be my livingroom.