quinoa (not pictured), raw almonds, hemp seeds, lentils, split peas.
paperwhites & votives atop mason jars, for january
in an effort to start the year on the right foot, we are making a conscious effort to incorporate more whole foods-- namely veggies-- and less of the "stuff". grains, sugars, and dairy are ta...
hello, hello! and happy new year. here we are a couple weeks in already, i can hardly believe it. we had a lovely holiday filled with family and food and so many blessings... it really is my favorite...
wishing you & yours a very merry christmas! see pictures from 2009, 2010 (part 1), 2010 (part 2).
+ trimming the tree, eggnog in hand + the tree, decked out in lights and sparkles, is the star of the show + sending christmas cards + enjoying a cozy night at home + pancakes on a weekend morning + ...
last week i had a seminar to attend in vegas. i was there for a few days-- and then matt flew out and met me for the second half of the week. we had an amazing time, definitely exceeding my expectati...
this year, it was the day after thanksgiving. no black friday shopping for us. just christmas music, a saw and twine, and a ride into the country. ps. dont forget about the giveaway!
good morning! today i am so very excited to announce an exciting giveaway. shabby apple is one of the best shops to find dresses for every occasion, always simple but truly unique. they also have gre...
although im not doing any major shopping today, a few deals i do want to share: $5 for a 1-year magazine subscription via livingsocial (i finally subscribed to house beautiful, but there a...
so. i was going to leave you with a great recipe for butternut squash soup today. but it seems that the photos are stuck on my camera (which is dead, and the battery charger is missing)… and seeing t...
yesterday, with my first step out the door, it hit me. it feels like november. you know how it feels when youre pulling that pumpkin pie out of the oven… glancing outside to the gray sky? toting bake...
remember how i mentioned that when its just me for dinner, i tend to go without meat? well last night i did just that… but with spaghetti squash this time. i cut the small squash in half, sprinkled w...
happiest halloween to you! it is a brisk day in maryland today... sunshiney but chilly, and there is no snow left in sight from our saturday squall. there are no costumes for us today, but we do have...
the current look. am loving the addition of the pheasant feathers and mini pumpkins. (although, after comparing to last years, i might bring out the straw wreath again...)
just some snapshots from poking around in some vintage shops a few weeks ago. lots of knick knacks to look through, and many temptations. but we were pretty darn happy to bring this vintage electric ...
savory apple tart [caramelized onions, cheddar, prosciutto] - just one of the creations from our many apples. this weekend was a perfect one for camping. we got away to the woods and soaked up the su...
a long drive through the country, and a morning spent in the orchard with my husband picking apples... 26 lbs, to be exact. we dont expect to run out anytime soon. we also got mums for the front porc...
updated chalkboard with my favorite things about the season. (what are yours?)
...and they say the rain is going to last all week
summer is winding down. the humidity is at bay (for now), windows are open, and sun is sinking earlier each night. i cant help but begin to have football + cozy socks + pumpkin spice on the brain. bu...
on a walk through the neighborhood the other day, i couldnt help but overhear a group of girls, wrapped in towels and crowded around the latest issue of what was probably seventeen magazine. cards we...
my weeks are nonstop. busy is good. making time for the plentiful things. savoring long walks with the dog, and morning runs without a jacket. catching up with friends and longing for the beach. maki...
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