where's the bun?

We officially love the Low Carb Six Dollar Burger from Carl's Jr.

i wanna know

How is everyone feeling after last night's delivery?



Image from the New York Times.

it's not me, it's you

Is anyone else enjoying Lilly Allen's new album?

concrete

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a lecture by designer Angela Adams. From textiles to carpet to tile, all of her work shares a common thread and has a definite point of view.

I would love these Angela Adams concrete tiles by Ann Sacks for our impending bathroom renovation.

cutting the cord

Reminescent of midcentury-modern pendant lights, these self sufficient outdoor lanterns store the suns energy to operate by built-in solar panels and batteries.

forgiveness

I heard this on the radio today, and I quite enjoyed it.

"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heal that has crushed it."

-Mark Twain

loving frank

I have had my nose buried in this book all weekend. I would highly recommend it.

molded plywood

We got them, and they will be well loved.

Thank you! (you know who you are)

XOXO

10 days and counting

There is a reason why they made February the shortest month of the year.

give and receive

Don't forget to pre-order your daffodils from the American Cancer Society. Welcome Spring with a bouquet for yourself, and surprise someone else.

Your small donation will do big things.

rainy day love

Josh bought me these Kate Spade rain boots for Valentines Day. I think they will brighten up the cloudiest spring day...so sweet.

balloon bouquet

Check out this super-cute proposal, that my friend Jill helped orchestrate last weekend.

essential

I received this book from a darling friend who understands the need for sweets. Every recipe I have tried is amazing.

watch out

As the weather slowly warms, please remember this. People I love will be riding soon.

house of cards

This was the result of me asking the architect to build me a house of cards. Thanks Sweetie, I love it.

Get your deck of Eames cards here.

smittens

Do mittens get in the way of your love?


{smittens}

truck on over

I wish that the super creepy ice-cream truck that drives around our hood would be replaced with something as cool as the Dessert Truck.

wouldn't it be nice?

I would LOVE to be able to feel the right side of my tongue again. It seems to have left with my wisdom teeth. It's day 13...will it ever come back?

the great salt box

A couple of years ago, Josh's mom gave us a great little salt box similar to this one. For some reason, it makes using salt more fun.

light up

Next time the restaurant is ill-equipped with birthday candles at your fete, pull these bad boys out of your bag and carry on.

feed henri's pals

Bee has inspired me again. Today she told us about The Animal Rescue Site, where you can click a button to provide food and care for pets for free.

I have posted a picture of Henri on the sidebar titled "Feed My Pals". Just click on his photo and it will take you there. Please visit the site once a day, it feels so good.

for me

I just bought This Is for You, for me. I read such delightful things about it, I can't wait for it to arrive. Each page has been cut out of paper using a scalpel, sprayed and photographed.

This would be a brilliant Valentines Day gift.

bananarama

This is a delicous recipe, and even more so if you add nuggets of chocolate.

unexpected

I think there is something so beautiful about wind farms.

story in a bottle

When I think of great wines many places come to mind. Lebanon in generally not one of them, however one of my favorite white wines comes from the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon.

For all the war and hardship this region has endured, Massaya vineyards has persevered and continues to produce this outstanding wine. Learn more about it here.

amelie

I am told I will love it.

figs + cocoa

I am going back to buy this tomorrow. I passed it up today at the store and now I can't stop thinking about it.

best candle ever

I feel like such a fancy pants whenever I light mine.

great western adventure

This year our vacation will be to Yellowstone National Park. I am starting to plan...in my head.

ice cream. stars. campfire. fresh air. wine.
big sky. bison. horseback rides. grill. blanket.
picnics. sunset. cool nights... must find spa...







Images from Sunset

rose bowls

These would make a darling (and thoughtful) Valentine's Day gift for your favorite foodie.

01.09

The begining of the year often comes with so many hopes for change. With no specific rules or directives, I felt things change in my life over the last month.

In a few words my month was:
calm
centered
reflective
relaxed
careful
kind

I enjoyed:
-making tea
-spending quiet time at home
-enjoying whole foods
-reading books
-practicing yoga and pilates
-seeing friends
-taking care of my skin
-drinking more water and less soda
-remaining calm under stress
-snowshoeing
-cuddling

This all worked in nicely with my normal hibernation this time of year. I have some things in mind to focus on for February, I'll let you know how it goes.