6.29.2012

bed's headboard



And all your future lies beneath your hat.
 John Oldham

Women look chic with fascinators (think Kate Middleton.) and men look so attractive with fedoras. 

oo lala.


Beds need that 'cap' too! I'd like to build/make/nail a headboard for my bed when I move in two short months! Here are my two favorite looks...

Liking the extra glam look of the mirrors.  Perhaps its a long narrow (2 rows instead of 4) that tuck neatly behind the pillows? 

The polished and classic look is and has been so appealing. Tweed, herringbone, velvet.... mmm loving this.

6.23.2012

a standard.


a standard in everything we do, participate in, and make a priority.

coral + blue

I love this outfit.
Kendi nailed this one.

4.11.2012

Three Things Im into [April]

three things Im really into lately...
 
spending time with this guy.
playing UNO, enjoying live music, eating Orange Leaf...
anything with him is better!
 cheese.
fresh mozzarella can really turn a day around, ya know?!
walking. 
My legs are staying busy lately! I walk to and from work, to the grocery store, around greys lake, at the mall...;)

What are you loving?

4.10.2012

Prayer for a Little Home

I find myself reading Josh's books when I have a few moments of downtime and I'm at his place. I found an old weathered book of poems a few weeks ago and have loved exploring its pages.

This poem of home and simplicity stood out.

Prayer for a Little Home

God send us a little home
To come back to when we roam—
Low walls and fluted tiles
Wide windows, a view for miles;
Red firelight and deep chairs;
Small white beds upstairs;
Great talk in little nooks;
Dim colors, rows of books;
One picture on each wall;
Not many things at all.

God send us a little ground—
Tall trees standing round,
Homely flowers in brown sod,
Overhead Thy stars, O God!
God bless when winds blow
Our home and all we know.

By Florence Bone

4.04.2012

buds


buds are springtime's snow.

1.12.2012

Warmth

Christmastime. 
a time of warmth.
one's family, loved ones nearby, freshly baked cookies,
twinkling lights, homemade soup, cozy blankets,
finding that perfect gift,
roaring fireplace, new special traditions...

I hope everyone felt their own version of warmth during Christmastime.
I know I did. My heart is full.
My parents have always been exceptional gift givers.
My fossil watch and kitchen gadgets top my list this year!
"santa must be facing outward at all times"
josh and i attending one of the christmas parties
our sweets at home in nevada!
thee cutest little trees. they are all of 1 inch high.
my mom is the best cookie decorator there is.
the peanut blossoms needed a close-up. gorg.
and other sweet options at home to accompany our christmas brunch.
Christy, Katie, and I at our work party.
Tony, Taylor, and Josh joined too.
such a fun night at the Kirkwood Lounge!!
christmas cookie decorating content at work.
chresten, janet, joel and me.
I spent most of my time cuddling handsome three-week-old Henry at the Miller Christmas.
Shelly planned awesome Minute-to-Win-It games too.
this was before I dominated in wii bowling at the Black Townhouse.
i adore him.
if you know me, you know I love paper.
combine paper and christmas and this girl is really happy!
i used old posters (gift from an image stockhouse at work) as gift wrap.
josh's christmas letter slid in and out from under this old page from a book. 
im obsessed with this masking tape!
my awesome parents.
they are thee best.
little Maggie
our family christmas celebrated on December 26th.
it was wonderful spending the entire day together.
the day consisted of eating, unwrapping, playing with Maggie, laughing, eating more, and playing cards.
it was a very warm christmas.




1.11.2012

tape you'll love

I grocery shop with a list.
Do you?
And if you do, wouldn't you agree that some of the most fun buys and bites are the ones thrown in along the way that never made the cut to be on your list?


the twix that hopped into your basket? loved them!
the hard cider that fell into your cart? really loved that!
the avocado that inspired the salsa and tortilla chips? yep, downed that.


The same thing happened with this masking tape. it caught my eye and hopped into my bag at the east village shop known as Ephemera
I used it as part of my Christmas wrapping and plan to make a framed graphic wall hanging with it! Check out all of the fun colors and prints here!

1.03.2012

twenty twelve

You won't find the words 'more' or 'stop' in my resolutions. When those words, or words similar to those, are used in creating personal goals, or in contrast with concepts, they shine negatively. Too negatively. Negativity will not allow room for positivity, growth, or appreciation, so my "resolutions" are written in a different way.

...A handful of them have short additions that I only know of. A rough goal, number, or level to attain. But, overall, I am building a better 2012 based on the strong foundation of 2011...

Building. Adding to. Contributing. Fighting for. And growing.

Which is exactly why there is only room for something positive here.

Spend time in prayer
Reflect in writing
Walk
Find 3 great organizations to support
Bake cinnamon rolls from scratch
Get a skin check
Get Sealed on etsy
Write letters often
Find a good book...or 3
Pay myself first
Take my own lunch to work each day