To My Dad

My father, the youngest of the bunch

Wishing you the happiest of Father's Days. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do for me. I feel lucky to have you in my life.

Me and my dad

Covet

A few things that I am coveting right now.

I am forever on a quest to find the perfect on-the-go iced coffee cup. I drink iced coffee year round and now that I am brewing it at home, I tend bring it in either a mason jar or milk glass. Unfortunately I frequently end up wearing a good portion of it most days. Last week I spilled it while getting out of the car and ended up damaging a library book. (thankfully it was a good book that I am now the proud owner of.) I feel like this cup could help me.

It's officially strawberry picking season! I can't help but smile I see a PYO sign as I drive by my local farms. School's out next week and strawberry picking is tops on my list of things to do. If only I had this amazing bowl to rinse them in.

I would gladly take home any and all of the ceramics that Bison Homewares designs. Their color palette is gorgeous. How rare is it to like every color on a designers palette?

That coupled with their simplicity and usability, well I'm sold.

Booty

I turned 32 last week. Isn't that crazy? I think that it is! On most days I just don't feel old enough to be 32. But, I guess that it is out of my hands. I received several distractions that softened the sting of old age.

My big sister had my Heart is a Mussel blown up and put on to canvas. I love, love, love it. This is a picture of it hanging in my guest room. I think that it is a bit too small for that wall, but i have no doubt that will find a perfect home on one of the walls in there. (please disregard the fact that there are no sheets on the bed....I had lots of company this weekend.)

My big brother got me the laptop sleeve from berties closet that I have been coveting! Does fabric get any cuter??? I am heading to my dad's this weekend and I can't wait to pack it up for the trip!

Two of my besties came up for lunch this weekend and one of them bought me all of the beautiful buttons based on her reading of this blog post. I love that I got all sorts of crafty gifts!! One of the best birthday's yet. Cheers to another year and all that it brings.

Cute is a Baby Boy

I found myself a new hat model this weekend!

Container Garden

I live in a condo, which means no garden. I am ok with that. I'm not sure that I am ready for a garden. At least not one in the ground. So, for now I am starting with a container garden and I think that it is going well so far. Not to mention that I am kind of obsessed with it. It is really reinforcing. You give it water and sunlight and it grows. I've always known that, but this time around I am finally getting it!

I've got plants both inside and out. They make doing dishes so much more enjoyable, almost tolerable.

I've planted flowers: lupine, pansies, sunflowers and dahlias. And herbs: thyme, rosemary, basil, mint, dill, parsley, and chives. And then I planted a number of gladiola bulbs. I love being able to go to the garden when I am cooking. I have a feeling that this is the beginning of a long and happy relationship.

Serenity

is looking out my backdoor.

A Glimpse

Thought you might enjoy a glimpse of my recent weekend up at the lake.

The lovely lake.

Easing fears of a bumpy boat.

Enjoying that fresh country air.

Never underestimate the power of the beach.