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I love short weeks! Enjoy some links, dear people.

A street art blog. I love it and I love street art. Kirk took the above pictures in the Mission District of San Francisco. Pretty fabulous.

A beautiful tote bag. Possibly, the prettiest ever?

Coffee art.

Book lust. Secret Ingredients.

Whenever parenthood has me exhausted and feeling like I can’t find a moment to write or create, I reread this article. It’s always inspiring. Anne Lamott has a a new book
coming out too! You can pre-order it.

Speaking of parenthood, this post made me cry. It’s alarmingly true and raw. Powerful stuff.

My next wee one will definitely be getting one of these. So gorgeous.

I am obsessed. The cast of Downton Abbey– off screen.

It’s confirmed. No one really likes salad.

The world’s cutest bookends.

Who doesn’t want to know where to find New York City’s best dosa?

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This is a picture of Toy Boat Cafe in San Francisco. Many moons ago during high school, I spent countless hours in this place. I took Maeve there last month. She loved it and you can probably see why.

And, now, here are some fun links to end your week.

Have you seen this shop? El Sage is one of my new sponsors! I want everything in the shop, of course. Wouldn’t this hip onesie be the best gift for a newborn? I love this shirt for Maeve too.

And, Please Note Paper is another new sponsor. The shop is fabulous and fun, but I particularly love this set of cards. What a fun way to invite friends to brunch!

Speaking of brunch, I say yes to this fabulous jam cookbook.

This book on Urban Farming looks so interesting too. It’s a local author and there will be a reading on February 8th here in Seattle. 

Handy dandy. Chalkboard spice jars.

I’m curious. Are you ‘illin? Join the debate.

I don’t have homework anymore, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting a cute pencil box.

Mason jars are the new duct tape. You can even use them for an herb garden.

How did they make the beloved Sophie the Giraffe?

TED talks about food.

Pretty…

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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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