Just returned from a trip out to Colorado to visit my parents for the first time since they moved to Morrison.

Here we are in downtown Golden.

And here is another one overlooking Clear Creek in Golden. We are facing the sun and Chris claims since his eyes are gray, it is impossible to open them to the sun. We tried about 3 or 4 photos and his eyes were closed in ALL of them!

More photos to come!

Started editing some photos of Amanda's baby shower which was hosted by her very creatively talented sister Rachel. Unfortunately some of the photos came out a little blurry because I was messing with my camera settings a little too much. Thank you, Jamie, for the pointers!

February 14, 2011

He bought me flowers.




He prepared a meal...




...and made sure to include my favorite as an appetizer....Brie!




He practiced his flambay.




Ta-da! Beef Wellington




Tasty, Tasty!


Here's to a great Valentine's Day!

Local Natives - Airplanes

I like this song, although the video is a little eerie...actually very eerie and weird, but interesting.

Glimpse into the Past

It was bittersweet spending time at my Grandma's house for the last time.

The house at which I practically spent every Christmas for the last 31 years.

We found some old photos of my Grandparents that I scanned.

It turns out my Grandpa was quite the photographer.

Forever Young

Yesterday.

Here on earth, we lost a beautiful soul.

Heaven gained another.

Goodbye Grandma.

You will be greatly missed.

La Vie en Rose....Purple

There seems to be a trend in pinks and purples

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Images via The Sartorialist

The Bedroom Refresh

We spent the better part of our Saturday re-arranging our bedroom furniture. I tend to move furniture around and in and out of rooms quite often in an attempt to "refresh" the look and decor to keep things exciting. Chris thinks I'm crazy, but I think I'm just your typical girl. After viewing the bedroom in it's current arrangement, I noticed our bed is in desperate need of some new bedding and lo and behold, I currently have a down comforter in need of a duvet cover. Perfect reason for a shopping trip! I've always loved the look of a bed with mixed patterns so I was skimming decor 8 and found this post on layering patterns which is really helpful.

Now let's see if this new-found knowledge plus a little Sunday shopping trip to Target can result in a brand new bedroom!

image via decor 8

....playing with photobooth

...when i should be in bed...trying to delay the inevitable...

*Etsy Valentine Picks*

...a practical valentine...
Porcelain Pomegranate Vase from New Moon Studio


...a valentine for the fashionista....
Mini Heartlette Crown from Giant Dwarf


...a valentine for the chef...
Folksy Hearts Flour Sack Tea Towel from Pony and Poppy


...and last but not least I introduce the Hey Handsome deer valentine because as I have mentioned before, I love furry deer!
Hey Handsome Valentine from Dandelion Dog

Save for Later

Decorating with Letters....I still have some vintage wood cut block letters I bought at a yard sale months ago that I've been meaning to display.


elle interiors via etc

Sewing Skills and Snow Day Projects!!

I love snow days because I always find myself wanting to tackle a project. I recently bought some fabric on a Sunday trip to Old Time Pottery and decided to make two pillow covers for some couch pillows I was never really in love with. After an easy google search, I came across this tutorial from Angela at Cottage Magpie.

The Result?

I used this fabric:


to turn this:


into this:

Nothing that some easy google searches, fun fabric, and some sewing skills can't fix!

On a related note, a snow day last year allowed me the time to craft these kitchen curtains out of an old Anthropologie bedskirt that had been hiding away in our spare room closet for years.


I love DIY projects with fun fabric!

Tuna Noodle

So....it was one of those nights when I aimlessly scan the shelves of my pantry trying to scrape together a tasty dinner when I discover I have the ingredients to throw together this recipe:


photo via myrecipes.com

Substitute some conchiglie shells for some egg noodles, some rotel for chopped tomatoes and add some leftover lima beans from the last night's salad and there you have it!

...and from the looks of this photo, you think we are a family of 4....wrong! Just the two of us, but it sure was yummy!

We normally make our regular dinner staple tuna noodle with green peas, pimentos, cream of mushroom, and onion, but this recipe was just good enough to throw into our new and improved tuna noodle mix.

I will also add that I've discovered a new-found interest in black olives. I may have even popped a couple straight from the jar into my mouth....something I NEVER would have done months ago.

WIN!

Love This Song

via

Operation Craft Room

I've been meaning to organize my studio room for a while and I'm using the following for inspiration:


via Everything Etsy



via Pottery Barn

Bookmark - Next Fall

Saving this as a reminder for next fall. I can totally DIY this up!



via Grey Likes Weddings

Yummy Treat

Currently I'm loving vanilla yogurt with granola and berries (raspberries, blackberries, and or blueberries) as breakfast or sweet after dinner treat.

All Things Paper

Currently Loving:

This Bookish Crane Mobile by Spare Bedroom Studio



And this Paper Rose Wreath by Smile Mercantile



And this Book Paper Vase by Paper N Plastic



And this Old Book Garland by The Eccentric Lady

Happy New Year!

Procrastination

I should be wrapping Christmas gifts right now.

But instead.....

I am scanning my iphoto albums...yet again...and I'm noticing the following:

A) Dogs like to snuggle with me when I'm snoozing

B) I must always sleep with my mouth open