shhh...

It's a good thing Josh doesn't own these. I have a feeling I would have a collection of them.

'mush'y

I have always wanted to go dog sledding...seems oddly romantic to me.



Image from Rates to Go.

urban art

Josh and I spotted the original work of Aaron Memmott at a local gallery. Oh, how we'd love to own one.


{coming together by aaron memmott}

holiday mystery

I'm not sure why, but I already feel a little Christmas-ed out...anyone else?

41, 920

That's how many spools of thread Devorah Sperber used to re-create Monet's Water Lilies. The finished size of the installation was 13' high and 54' long. Simply amazing.

homeward bound

I can't wait to get home to my boys tomorrow.

family time

Lots of love is just around the corner. The new season of Big Love starts January 18th at 9 pm. Can't wait!

boon

Coveralls for uber-cool munschkins everywhere.

hugs

Aren't they the best?

(I'm missing mine tonight...boo)

knit it

If you know how to knit, please feel free to make me one of these.

cognac on ice

Cognac on ice is nice!


{cognac 'intyce' boots}

westward

Tomorrow morning I leave on my western holiday tour for work. I will spend the rest of the week between Montana and Idaho. I love winter in the west, it has an ease about it that is unmatched in the east.

Here are a few of my favorite western things from Sundance right now.


{hope chest ring}


{doggie blanket}


{illumination by the inch}

everyday super hero

Today our resident super hero, (I'll call him Joshman to keep his identity safe) used his physical prowess to tackle a thug right in front of our house.

While Henri and I were busy wrapping gifts inside 123 house danger was lurking close by. Joshman was busy outside working in his shop when he saw a suspicous character lurking about. He heard yelling from beyond, and asked the thug what he was up to. 'Nothing', he replied. Joshman told him to stay put. When he tried to make a breakaway, Joshman tackled him until the cops came to take him away. The ever polite and considerate Joshman apologized to the criminal for taking him down so hard, the cop told the criminal he should be glad Joshman did it and not them.

We're not sure what he was being chased for, but it's a good thing he got caught.

Way to go Joshman! All in a day's work, kids.


{can you spot joshman?}

way to roll

Check out this sweet ride from the Electra Bicycle Company. The Amsterdam model is now available with folksy midcentury graphics by Alexander Girard.

get lit

I have loved the Moooi Random Light for quite some time, however I am not in love with the $600 price tag.



Ready Made magazine featured an article this month on creating these string globes. Could I? Would I? Should I?

bad day at the office

I think some people are put here to test the rest of us...seriously.

fire marshall bill

Remember Fire Marshall Bill from In Living Color? My dentist said I looked like him last time I was in having dental work done. It wasn't my fault I couldn't feel my lip.

Is it possible I could be that good looking?

industrial chic

I have decided to embrace the current state of our home by calling it Industrial Chic. While having concrete floors is somewhat in vogue, I am looking forward to our wood floors and some new rugs.

We have been looking at these carpet tiles from Flor for the main rug in our living room. What do you think?

something missing

My Josh likes to collect toys, but he doesn't have the Classic Slinky in his company. Wow.

Did you know the word "slinky" means stealthy, sleek and sinuous in Swedish?

paper dogs

These Pearl Paper Doll Prints from Egg Press are too cool.

at a loss

Have you heard about Heifer International?

When you're at a loss this holiday season, make it someone elses gain and give the gift of hope, education and self reliance. Through Heifer International you can provide a family with the gift of an animal.

honeybees = honey and wax
chickens = eggs
llama = wool and fertilizer
goat = milk

Check out the online catalog here.

yummy

Tonight Josh made a a new recipe I found in this months issue of Cooking Light. These Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches with Lime Butter are amazing! They are quick, tasty and healthy.

awesome

Awesome ends with me. Boo-yah.

{we saw that on a t-shirt tonight...hilarious}

greetings

These yellow birch greeting cards would make cute, inexpensive art in your home.