Home wishlist

With the house buying process progressing along just fine, I am getting more and more anxious to just be in there already.. and decorate! I keep a folder on my computer to save "home inspiration" photos in and I wanted to share a few of my favorites.. and my wishlist that goes along with them.
Mid-century design is so simple and beautiful, i love it. And its my hope to have our home reflect that.

i'd like:

1. a hutch in the kitchen/dining area like this one
(i'd take those chairs too)

2. this couch/coffee table/chair/side table

and this coffee table too.

an Eames lounge chair would be amazing

3. i'd love this bedroom set up


and this one too
(source 1) (source 2) (source 3)


...i can dream.

pictures via phone

After MUCH waiting and anticipation for the iphone to come to verizon, i was finally able to pre-order my phone last week and i was pretty ecstatic when it came in tuesday. I just love it. And maybe once i'm more familiar with it i'll do a post on my favorite apps.. because there are so many helpful ones!! Anyway, one of my favorite parts is having a pretty amazing camera on me 24/7 and i've already taken full advantage of it.

This is what i've been up to this week told by phone photos (all taken with the instagram app, which is free and amazing!)

I've had a vintage table fan on my "to thrift" list for ages and one day last week as i walked to my car at my sisters apartment i spotted one next to the dumpster. it needs some cleaning but its perfect. don't you love when that happens?

this little man is getting so big. and he's starting to get really generous with his smiles.. which melts me.

dollar scoop night.

lots of orders packed for joshs webstore. new book comes out tuesday..!

kitty kisses and snuggles. being away from josh is starting to wear on me..

finally got to see blue valentine. it was good/sad/too real/heartbreaking/the best acting i've seen in a long time.

finally getting to work on the product for my etsy shoppe.. i'll let you know soon when everything will be listed!

greek yogurt with agave and pears for dinner.

energizing sunrise juice

Happy monday! Here's a quick, tasty and refreshing juice that will definitely perk up your monday morning and give you some energy.

1 small-medium pink grapefruit, peeled
1 small apple
3-4 small organic carrots
1/2 small lemon, peeled, de-seeded


Juice all ingredients in your juicer

I have another interview at a salon today. Wish me luck!

seattle day trip

I got to spend thursday in seattle with my sister and cousin, mostly window shopping and eating. (Afterward I went into a sugar coma.. you'll see why) I like seattle a whole lot and its super nice living close enough to visit often! Though i'm still a bit distraught they no longer have one of my favorite places there anymore.

the gum wall. super pretty from far away.. super gross close up


caprese sandwich from DeLaurenti


browsing and sampling pikes best produce.



doughnuts at top pot


salted caramel cupcake from cupcake royale. it was the best thing i've ever tasted.. i would highly recommend getting it as soon as possible. and share with someone because it is WAY rich.

I worked out with my mom's personal trainer the next morning and i definitely felt the effects (i was weak and headachey) from eating SO MUCH sugar. but its fun to splurge in a big way every now and then.

Hope you're having a great weekend so far.

WHAT I ATE - FEB 1

breakfast - sprouted wheat flax bread with coconut oil and black tea




mid-morning snack - beet-apple-carrot juice

You'll need: 1 large beet (size of baseball)
1 apple
2 carrots

Juice away.
(word of warning: your entire mouth will be bright pink/red)



lunch - brown rice bowl with black beans, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, and homemade yumm sauce. with a side of brussel sprouts



dinner - spinach wrap with hummus, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, brown rice and avocado.

not pictured:
afternoon snack - chips and salsa
post-run snack: 1/4 cup walnuts

it was all so delicious!

my favorite snack plus links

Brussel sprouts are definitely my favorite vegetable. i love them so much there are often days i'd choose them over ice cream. I eat them as mid-day snack or as a side with lunch or dinner. And this is my favorite way to prepare them.

Chop the ends off one pound of brussel sprouts and cut in half
Add to pot, along with 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt. put a lid on and cook on high for five minutes, stirring after a couple minutes.
Divide among bowls and top with a smidge of earth balance (or butter), pepper and a handful of bread crumbs.

sooo delicious.

Links from around the web:

Did you know you can roast your own coffee with a popcorn popper?

I love this DIY chevron rug.

This vegetable lasagna with butternut bechamel looks divine.

I scored one of these juicers off craigslist for $40. A serious deal!!

This pantry makeover is amazing.

and last but not least, I signed up for my first race!! I'm doing a 15k in the shamrock run. If you live in the area, you should do it too! You can choose a 5k, 8k or 15k. I couldn't be more excited..

Hope you have a great weekend!

blessed.

Wow, this week has flown by but its been a good one. I've got to catch up with old friends, i got my old car back (so thankful for that!!), i had an interview at an amazing salon this morning, i've been thrifting my little butt off and tomorrow i'm meeting with the realtor to look at the house we've had an offer on since november (short sale.... long, annoying process). I've been super anxious to see it in person and i'm praying my little heart out that our offer goes through. I'm trying not to get overly excited about it just in case somehow it all falls through, but its really hard to not envision how it will be set up with our stuff and go over every detail in my head.

Anyway, here is some of the loot i got from estate sales, garage sales and thrift stores this week. Some for me, some to sell...

I got the september issue of glamour magazine from 1965.. i'll probably be framing a few of the ads.

And while i'm at it, i might as well sneak in this picture of my nephew from a couple days ago.

I'll be back this weekend with a "links" post. Happy friday!

adjusting

And just like that, we're moved! well.. josh isn't here yet and won't be for awhile because of touring.. but mosey (kitty) and i are moved.

and despite being in a carrier for about 15 hours, he did well and stayed calm.

I've had a busy first few days here, and next week i'll get my car back so i can actively job hunt and start checking things off my abnormally long to-do list. For now, i'm mostly making up for lost time with this little one..

and eating delicious food like this, from chucks produce
p.s. that lavender soda was too die for