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1.27.2012

The Lovely List

Maeve loved her recent visit to the Seattle Art Museum.

Do you take your wee ones to museums? Where do you go? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Now, some links.

What room is complete without a sweet wall decal?

Learning to sew? Here is a brilliant post on hemming.

You probably already have a cute wall calendar. If not, however, I like this one a lot.

The alphabet never looked so beautiful.

I’m currently lusting after this baking cookbook.

So timely. Perfect hot chocolate.

I never thought I would put Maeve in ruffles until I saw this amazing romper.

I need this bag for spring.

I’m still sort of a quilting novice, but if my friends keep pumping out offspring, I will be an expert. In the meantime, I love the idea of whole cloth quilting.

Did you see the latest copy of Seattle Bride? A wedding shot by my talented husband is featured!

Happy Weekend.

 

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1.24.2012

Stir Crazy in Snow | Malt Ball Cookies

Do you have some guilty pleasures? I will assume you do. I will also assume that along with reality t.v. shows, Colin Firth movie marathons, and trashy magazines, there might be a few guilty pleasures associated with food. Or, quite possibly, more than a few? A lot?

I knew it.

I wonder, however, if you actually experience guilt when you eat any of the things that typically fall into this category or engage in any of the aforementioned activities? I might guess you do not. Wouldn’t it be more correct to call these embarrassing pleasures? I think it’s more accurate. I don’t feel a lot of guilt when I buy a package of bright pink peeps and a stack of fashion magazines. I might be feel a little embarrassed. My cheeks might grow hot too. Shame pleasures? That sounds a little raunchy, I suppose. Either way, I think you know what I mean.

I’ve had some time to ponder these things. I was stuck inside my home for days and days. The snow that I discussed with great fondness in my last post disappeared briefly only to return with a vengeance. For nearly a day, it was gorgeous and lovely. The world was blissfully…

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1.19.2012

The Lovely List

I love this picture of the Cliff House in San Francisco. K took it on our recent trip there. Sunshine in January!

Here are some fun links for you.

A stunning red suede clutch.

What will this world be like if we allow Twinkies to die?

Like to travel with a cupcake on hand? You might want to reconsider.

Show your hometown spirit with a locale onesie.

Lately, I fawn over knitted pillows like this one.

This one is pretty wonderful too. Or, if you are feeling crafty, you can make your own pouf!

Office stuff is so boring. I love the idea of some pretty peacock inspired hanging folders.

And, speaking of paper goods, I was thrilled to discover this gorgeous etsy store.

I might have to get this sweet fox mug for Maeve.

In baby toddler news, we are really loving board books. Maeve is currently loving Kevin Henkes. She adores this book and this book.

What about you? Do you love books? You might appreciate bookshelf porn.

Finally, are you on pinterest? Join me in my obsession.

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1.16.2012

Food for Snowy Days | Beef Stew

I am no expert in dealing with snowstorms. In fact, I typically do quite poorly when it comes to inclement weather situations. I lived in Chicago for one year and the weather really took its toll on my personal freedom. I wasn’t willing to dig out my car from its parking spot and I didn’t dare take a clear spot from a neighbor for fear of revenge. I was privy to all sorts of stories of tire slashings and neighbor brawls over snow-free parking spaces in the dead of winter. The work that goes into a clearing a space is  notable and, thus, the spots are prized possessions.

I managed to get around without too much difficulty. I took the train. I trudged around in weather proof boots. However, I didn’t cook. The grocery store was an unreasonably long trek. I worried I might just freeze dead in my tracks with my sorry lot of vegetables and tortillas. It wasn’t worth it. I was lucky, however. Chicago is a city where you can order whatever you want whenever you want. Snow? Blizzards? No one, apart from a sad little Californian with a tiny beater pick-up truck, is inhibited by 10 inches…

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