tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24299868278991193072024-03-05T13:34:29.206-05:00a thousand mason jarsinspiration for nuptials, life with a bambino, social gatherings and lazy sundaysa thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-17990328994931007962011-12-15T17:51:00.000-05:002011-12-15T17:51:11.576-05:00red + white: holiday bouquet experimenting<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHS-wv98HhwXAj8w0J_ZVa-HD9NuujpIrHKGbbFGiSQrRWYeOnHjE5t0pFbbPt1IpYl-eRTL9dPdDbCj8vRcWzySzx0bsRYrk3yzYrRkIu0E6t6svbNjkbwv3k4xAD5xCqJoGlCTbX0Q/s1600/IMG_1402.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHS-wv98HhwXAj8w0J_ZVa-HD9NuujpIrHKGbbFGiSQrRWYeOnHjE5t0pFbbPt1IpYl-eRTL9dPdDbCj8vRcWzySzx0bsRYrk3yzYrRkIu0E6t6svbNjkbwv3k4xAD5xCqJoGlCTbX0Q/s400/IMG_1402.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685609369322408706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 211px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmhxZmW7U6iQXeqe0inh4D9xM6W5PVZQ1bXOJim_8g8VO0BBHa32g7oSjCRMzSSCJPNz1bmW1A9JCvl8PcmJMNy1VWTUeE66YjiBq4szMEskLJ1jfAzyGp80Rw90ca_CCqaxPLR-QZyE/s1600/IMG_1427.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmhxZmW7U6iQXeqe0inh4D9xM6W5PVZQ1bXOJim_8g8VO0BBHa32g7oSjCRMzSSCJPNz1bmW1A9JCvl8PcmJMNy1VWTUeE66YjiBq4szMEskLJ1jfAzyGp80Rw90ca_CCqaxPLR-QZyE/s400/IMG_1427.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685609382113721938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcJD130JYixwlXwOwYgIzrE-Z7wD72grHt6LXu4aycsxThIWD_GHxhXT6R1-fbkGOfN5ct1yWuoyix_ZWrtFG33Ie26ZIg9EhzJ1ElXSVsdBk0BAvlbBDUZ_HIasCKB1bzoMlav_bfI4/s1600/IMG_1412.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcJD130JYixwlXwOwYgIzrE-Z7wD72grHt6LXu4aycsxThIWD_GHxhXT6R1-fbkGOfN5ct1yWuoyix_ZWrtFG33Ie26ZIg9EhzJ1ElXSVsdBk0BAvlbBDUZ_HIasCKB1bzoMlav_bfI4/s400/IMG_1412.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685609376675370338" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">please excuse the amateur photography, but i did some experimentin' with holiday bouquets recently and came up with the above.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> i posted </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.athousandmasonjars.com/2011/01/red-white-dreamy-winterland-wedding.html">here</a> last year about giving something like this a go this year and...voila!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i was able to find all of these flowers at good ol' trader joe's at a super reasonable price. most florists would charge at least $30, but i was able to put it together for $15. holler!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i'm not loving it in the blue vase and have been on the hunt for some vintage bubble milk glass to complete the look, a la <a href="http://www.recycledbride.com/uploads/listing/43/43816/vintage_milk_glass_lot_____45_vasescompotescontainers_perfect_rusticshabby_chic_wedding_d__cor__centerpieces_34359_view0.jpg">this collection</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">apologies for the lack of posts lately. 'tis the season!! more to come soon. happy holidaze.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /></div></div></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-81123457770723251662011-12-05T10:19:00.000-05:002011-12-05T10:19:17.522-05:00spotlight on kelly + john: real wedding<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">hello friends! today we're heading to the frisco bay, napa to be exact, to showcase kelly & john's stunning wedding. these two blondes are beyond photogenic as you'll see in the amazing shots captured by shanni weilert of </span><a href="http://whatshannisawblog.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">what shanni saw</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. this wedding is the perfect blend of rustic + modern with shades of grey and wonderful hints of sunshine yellow. the durham ranch provided glorious backdrops for some of the most fantastic wedding photos i've seen in awhile. all brides look gorgeous on their wedding day, but this little lady looks like a model. seriously, look at the shot with the veil in front of her face. vogue. and don't even get me started on their bridal party. the flowy bridesmaid dresses are to die and the chuck taylors on the groomsmen are the bee's knees. enough talk, it's time to let the images do the talking. they say love is in the details. if that's true, this day is overflowing. enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3R58FUbsUYQikD7HEFt9fOnRqxT43Ge9QEMA3d-y2ekt14-bVNfZimW2izRk3q7FU58h2tT1XvGfkpTl0TzF5Ok0LhQlNAYRx1UjiSA5Ob27DxFllTNeK-fa9iizNikA4HkCZB0S6wGY/s1600/JKK-109.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3R58FUbsUYQikD7HEFt9fOnRqxT43Ge9QEMA3d-y2ekt14-bVNfZimW2izRk3q7FU58h2tT1XvGfkpTl0TzF5Ok0LhQlNAYRx1UjiSA5Ob27DxFllTNeK-fa9iizNikA4HkCZB0S6wGY/s400/JKK-109.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680521731087777394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">john proposed last december at my parent's house in tahoe. it was an incredibly snowy weekend and i kinda knew something was up when he insisted we take the scary drive up there by ourselves. he was acting super weird on saturday asking all types of deep questions and i was starting to think he was going to break up with me! instead, he was stressing out about how to propose since his master plan of doing it on the hike we do every time we're up there wasn't going to work because we were snowed in. last minute he found a string in my mom's laundry room and tied it around our dog's neck. it really was a perfect proposal. (gag).</span></i></span></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7CqbL7-1fXpcU2HnHpH9pa9zDdOUa4fzOt29NAfP9-Kb9UBwqelOU5E5R2DOkGT2vKZ6x5FhPKk6nh5dJsUAtSl894qC8uk-jywtGwfzWRz0uUmsTzi4ZNFONx72JPyIy_E5W6TOv2t0/s1600/JKK-348.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7CqbL7-1fXpcU2HnHpH9pa9zDdOUa4fzOt29NAfP9-Kb9UBwqelOU5E5R2DOkGT2vKZ6x5FhPKk6nh5dJsUAtSl894qC8uk-jywtGwfzWRz0uUmsTzi4ZNFONx72JPyIy_E5W6TOv2t0/s400/JKK-348.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680529328537609730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></u></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirH2VmNEFfXig3v1QAk6T-5AKaW0miDMBF-h8br4Qysdy-vrf9Cw4TuDsPZvEpP1BvPu_2HN5CQxWdgVJo978zeJVMG7zip6RAlu7M3_bQSs_ROv5NeTurtue_h9Ioz0Sx8dkJDrkZX2g/s1600/JKK-364.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirH2VmNEFfXig3v1QAk6T-5AKaW0miDMBF-h8br4Qysdy-vrf9Cw4TuDsPZvEpP1BvPu_2HN5CQxWdgVJo978zeJVMG7zip6RAlu7M3_bQSs_ROv5NeTurtue_h9Ioz0Sx8dkJDrkZX2g/s400/JKK-364.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680529454306978482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQf55US7OXAW2d2wr0Vf3OeV3zKn-plY5TGl3U5cq_4Ir1KjnzDl2Mub6v7WGkjyRkB7NtlRfr9UhBdUQVolZ8aYIdMRKek_iHYmE_qfGGRw7U8k5qN6yoIwO_Q4vmgaffbDz_J-RZlH8/s1600/JKK-176.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQf55US7OXAW2d2wr0Vf3OeV3zKn-plY5TGl3U5cq_4Ir1KjnzDl2Mub6v7WGkjyRkB7NtlRfr9UhBdUQVolZ8aYIdMRKek_iHYmE_qfGGRw7U8k5qN6yoIwO_Q4vmgaffbDz_J-RZlH8/s400/JKK-176.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680528885565083378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDqsCYoyMYo9zbHKDT26gAzGUgDqrnU1J6Dg4pvabVD6zJRE55jsBcizDJWSiO8cTInO2neDqn5Favyu1rBb8bXzE2sAyigMA2GdDCra-_CU_DR_S2AOFUfhHgoafOBBceKhGmeg3jes/s1600/whatshannisaw.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDqsCYoyMYo9zbHKDT26gAzGUgDqrnU1J6Dg4pvabVD6zJRE55jsBcizDJWSiO8cTInO2neDqn5Favyu1rBb8bXzE2sAyigMA2GdDCra-_CU_DR_S2AOFUfhHgoafOBBceKhGmeg3jes/s400/whatshannisaw.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680531114124971906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjytmdZUOlCT2kZ3i5MiwBH28BiRLXnSelFI-6o-m6-z-OQlTs5yiH6JzGLNM1qvvt_n1SxAKCEM5DShW2KD_PgtIYneZZSu9of2mqirlJi5JZwjBtCfnnCnyADlCZSOPf-TWGXbzNznfM/s1600/JKK-457.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjytmdZUOlCT2kZ3i5MiwBH28BiRLXnSelFI-6o-m6-z-OQlTs5yiH6JzGLNM1qvvt_n1SxAKCEM5DShW2KD_PgtIYneZZSu9of2mqirlJi5JZwjBtCfnnCnyADlCZSOPf-TWGXbzNznfM/s400/JKK-457.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680529984676702370" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i found durham ranch on </span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">style me pretty</span></a></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. i was cruising through the site looking for locations in napa and fell in love with the place. i always knew i wanted to get married in a barn and in napa and john just wanted something that was architecturally unique (because he is an architect). durham ranch had both. it was the second place we looked at and right away we knew this was the place we were supposed to get married.</span></i></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2196yk8oTI-AhAp7MMhUcptKdEvGUn9h67I6L4AxVTe0mI1WEQphCEE86MD75PSqrRrpMbv0uEgjRDrBA0gtz71axf75w54gRE-PozDSmy8hWmizlODcncrPXTbq2sp7IvU6ZibaKLM/s1600/JKK-594.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2196yk8oTI-AhAp7MMhUcptKdEvGUn9h67I6L4AxVTe0mI1WEQphCEE86MD75PSqrRrpMbv0uEgjRDrBA0gtz71axf75w54gRE-PozDSmy8hWmizlODcncrPXTbq2sp7IvU6ZibaKLM/s400/JKK-594.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680530740794196834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80); "></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58aUjWJmgihV_zy_ezHYg9BtPCy-h3hKs-Nfx9151K91SpDqBdyU69SzzxfO2H652LbNkwUR_QRovWesSQkyxE5CU0hD3YvqwkaSJDFvMPuJuYXhPwLugGZDmJymMg05MurHN-BVThGs/s1600/JKK-537.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58aUjWJmgihV_zy_ezHYg9BtPCy-h3hKs-Nfx9151K91SpDqBdyU69SzzxfO2H652LbNkwUR_QRovWesSQkyxE5CU0hD3YvqwkaSJDFvMPuJuYXhPwLugGZDmJymMg05MurHN-BVThGs/s400/JKK-537.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680530608460250770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7uCdMB90M_2Zld4DKgtRt13-PzylgsmhkLNCH95MO35uRjfTWkpSf3UJ_7cYQTSvea_AHfrygAjjMH8uIvYIW12XQGMKEwrnKxuBbl5Fhw9dKXg4BHSmoQ18dAvvMHPEZ41EWZAyZ7k/s1600/JKK-487.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7uCdMB90M_2Zld4DKgtRt13-PzylgsmhkLNCH95MO35uRjfTWkpSf3UJ_7cYQTSvea_AHfrygAjjMH8uIvYIW12XQGMKEwrnKxuBbl5Fhw9dKXg4BHSmoQ18dAvvMHPEZ41EWZAyZ7k/s400/JKK-487.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680530494494792498" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">perfect mr & mrs bench that i would love in my home</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbjhdqh1R0D4Vq6c4UqGmM9tzQbliW-YpxlEyp7NxJraAULHJTm3dzXYLm64afKh0QAXhcDa-EEuJJ47JFdp80bc7rcy6OrWlCSEtaJRLGyUXU0q6RbKu4INFruuxogrMZo-Sgsrp1Fo/s1600/JKK-468.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbjhdqh1R0D4Vq6c4UqGmM9tzQbliW-YpxlEyp7NxJraAULHJTm3dzXYLm64afKh0QAXhcDa-EEuJJ47JFdp80bc7rcy6OrWlCSEtaJRLGyUXU0q6RbKu4INFruuxogrMZo-Sgsrp1Fo/s400/JKK-468.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680530373993441938" style="display: block; 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width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcgpXarB1bcQfMNHriOrkqmgCs83Mm2bbwCBbbIGQ1ZBRAXg4Z4J1smA-IH8T0mjw4n8D-nyoAVV0gFiJGBJ-ro27lj8aC4mj2aHeIM0aqqM9S4zWQUP6lIi8oITdj-WLwJLfmGwccJfc/s1600/JKK-175.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color:#3333ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">there are so many favorite parts of the day! it really does go by so fast! john and i made a point to sneak away by ourselves for 10 minutes and soak it all in. we sat up on the lawn looking over the whole place just in awe of the amount of people that were there to support and love us. all of our favorite people in one place. you really do feel like the luckiest person in the world that day!</span></i></span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left; 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font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">my best friend melissa gave me the best advice right before i walked down the aisle. she pulled me aside and said "soak in every second because this will never happen again. just remember it is just you and john up there." that little piece of advice helped me so much because i was so nervous! especially because john and i decided to write out own vows which i knew would be difficult for me to get through!</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">another thing i would say is you have to remember to stay true to who you guys are as a couple. everybody has different taste and as long as you love your wedding that is all that matters. you cannot please everyone!</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and lastly, boring but very practical. have a large tupperware that you keep all the important items in: marriage license, wedding bands, wedding jewelry. having all that important stuff in one place saved the day for us!!</span></i></span></div><div><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWGwSzRSHjVOmzpPEkQc_IVCd2oj6LjQh-1_pTpgIHN3yuvR9YT82nzouXkDyO6cwmns3pBo8rq27Rar72FcWxX_vWOkQ4apqFlgXDynV2XayReh3CNvKQQ10YNAWtSRccPGpjzaQ0l8/s1600/JKK-651.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWGwSzRSHjVOmzpPEkQc_IVCd2oj6LjQh-1_pTpgIHN3yuvR9YT82nzouXkDyO6cwmns3pBo8rq27Rar72FcWxX_vWOkQ4apqFlgXDynV2XayReh3CNvKQQ10YNAWtSRccPGpjzaQ0l8/s400/JKK-651.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680531036366960194" style="display: block; 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margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></u></span></div></div></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">muchas muchas gracias to kelly and john for sharing their absolutely amazing wedding day with us. you guys are the best. much love.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">vendors:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">photographer: </span><a href="http://whatshannisawblog.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">shanni weilert</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">wedding planner: </span><a href="http://rosemaryevents.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">rosemary special events</span></a></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">venue manager & caterer: </span><a href="http://www.paulaleduc.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">paula leduc</span></a></div></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-47808552141090167242011-12-01T12:14:00.000-05:002011-12-01T12:14:16.065-05:00musical daydream: today's jam<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="459" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bkUQ-OBazbc?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>in december drinking horchata...</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">in honor of today being the first of december, i'll be playing this jam on our way to "baby & me" gym class. the hubs & i saw these guys at radio city when i was in my first trimester during the "i'm pregnant but nobody knows yet phase." we were bopping around like a bunch of fools, but it was such a great time. happy listening!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">oh & here's a sneak peak at the gorgeous real wedding we've got coming up:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81RAtjZ8i8YUQ9DIdwyKwiGypFUSIH0Q5iDQ0_nvDIY64esrTIgQ2Ahw8_MpVCbihnFbMAm41Gsu7kWDY64Wh0iisVgwLByLJ0RiOYn4j4sCrJn4-NEDzIBF6SZov_YCerbkhgEmn-w0/s1600/JKK-122.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81RAtjZ8i8YUQ9DIdwyKwiGypFUSIH0Q5iDQ0_nvDIY64esrTIgQ2Ahw8_MpVCbihnFbMAm41Gsu7kWDY64Wh0iisVgwLByLJ0RiOYn4j4sCrJn4-NEDzIBF6SZov_YCerbkhgEmn-w0/s400/JKK-122.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681208795468091266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-41120359558420119742011-11-28T13:14:00.000-05:002011-11-28T13:15:01.840-05:00hungry monday: super simple sausage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_H7TepBAfJH3zfImDPIcqJHlwZSIiS7Ydzh2Sz9LdpSeg9-MIfOhgFTGJcPM6WDrE00-XrCJGuRXg_lXyl2trAOVvzBd-CyGKajJvty2YbkAXHFvMZIR95j-d8V8525lAXkOO8u6rj4/s1600/sweet_italian.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_H7TepBAfJH3zfImDPIcqJHlwZSIiS7Ydzh2Sz9LdpSeg9-MIfOhgFTGJcPM6WDrE00-XrCJGuRXg_lXyl2trAOVvzBd-CyGKajJvty2YbkAXHFvMZIR95j-d8V8525lAXkOO8u6rj4/s400/sweet_italian.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680110249843602802" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i genuinely enjoy cooking. i like chopping onions, measuring flour and using a wooden spoon. i try my best to cook sunday through thursday and occasionally on a friday or saturday if we're having company. if not, i reserve those nights for ordering in, warming up a frozen pizza or venturing out to the big city...or our little downtown.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here is a super simple sausage dinner that i make about once a week, with slight alterations (substitute different veggies, serve over pasta instead of rice or make a red sauce vs. white wine)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1. slice up sausage and a sweet yellow onion and saute in olive oil over med-high (goal is to brown sausage)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2. add a splash of chicken broth (i use </span><a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/560"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">this</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">), cook for a minute or two</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3. add a 1/4 cup of white wine (i use whatever i have in the fridge, but usually a pinot grigio), turn up the heat to let the wine cook off and thicken the sauce</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4. lower heat, add cherry tomatoes (i slice in half) and sugar snap peas, cook for about 5 minutes - this is where you can get crazy & add whatever you have in the veggie drawer</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i usually toss this all over some brown rice that i've cooked in the same chicken broth used in the sausage mixture. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i prefer the </span><a href="http://www.applegatefarms.com/products/sweet_italian_sausage.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">applegate organics sweet italian sausage</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. they're made with chicken and turkey, they're organic and they're skinless. check, check and check. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">mangia!</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-78422738770203853182011-11-23T11:27:00.000-05:002011-11-23T11:28:03.638-05:00turkey + pinot noir = a match made in thanksgiving heaven: 3 pairings<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlQHf0CEfC5zP-SbeDJX5tlNkd1r6VuLzIAptAI9HqfF9JlXDfgth7fwjn09qQUbB7Vmru22N75RRVFKGOMQ_SJBPoH9G1nuFkd8eV6gjwV5YX3Dv9mSEfFx51DmPwQYRF0WEtbyCVa0/s1600/lacrema_winery.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlQHf0CEfC5zP-SbeDJX5tlNkd1r6VuLzIAptAI9HqfF9JlXDfgth7fwjn09qQUbB7Vmru22N75RRVFKGOMQ_SJBPoH9G1nuFkd8eV6gjwV5YX3Dv9mSEfFx51DmPwQYRF0WEtbyCVa0/s400/lacrema_winery.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678225570207373810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwRUuK9XhD_qNUl-kuXSweItecE4d4UufNtFV-cECPk0KP9nvBHJRH-GRIHlJUJPPYC8WDPLdOEe99YSv5Mba1DVdU_Hd67K1gMI3maJWZ-m73Ww_Q6aZwEP2J30TQNqnix8LbU-tr3U/s1600/castle+rock.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwRUuK9XhD_qNUl-kuXSweItecE4d4UufNtFV-cECPk0KP9nvBHJRH-GRIHlJUJPPYC8WDPLdOEe99YSv5Mba1DVdU_Hd67K1gMI3maJWZ-m73Ww_Q6aZwEP2J30TQNqnix8LbU-tr3U/s400/castle+rock.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678226420311555314" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYODB9G22Vn5d9uYgOGnPQWt7AnwOT1m_KNGibde1iKfk8bPJWPGlo74pEy7p96AMYYfFK9iGoSV6YGcUd16jbSLwe0Hj3-eBKXfOJ9xQQrfTJhVJwTVY0pHvcUAqvoogLycLxoZEMatc/s1600/BV.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYODB9G22Vn5d9uYgOGnPQWt7AnwOT1m_KNGibde1iKfk8bPJWPGlo74pEy7p96AMYYfFK9iGoSV6YGcUd16jbSLwe0Hj3-eBKXfOJ9xQQrfTJhVJwTVY0pHvcUAqvoogLycLxoZEMatc/s400/BV.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678226218273970930" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a quick post today as i've got pies to bake and diapers to change, but wanted to share three of my favorite pinot noirs. pinot noir is one of my favorite wine varietals and also happens to be a fantastic pairing with the main star of thanksgiving: turkey! pinot noir is a delicious, smooth, light red option for all you non-white-wine-drinkers. i know for a fact that you can purchase all of these at trader joe's, but i'm sure most local wine shops carry the above as well. another great region that pumps out delish pinot noir is willamette valley in oregon, so if you can't find the above, check out what the pacific northwest has to offer.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">oh & if you MUST go white, la crema produces an unreal chardonnay. i'm not a chard lady at all, but love me some la crema chardonnay.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">happy thanksgiving! mangia : )<br /></span><div><br /></div></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-86769387948930472752011-11-21T12:22:00.004-05:002011-11-21T12:28:26.878-05:00hungry monday: vegan burgers for meat-eaters<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHG7Nesi7t8mUsCa5LpO2YRAAnx2kIukpwBCCOXaL-Hk7CEsefmohRovonVX_0ZglrZC1cW0ATcXfFnvrNPDXULsc33GpuFTa3Yj5j078RA8lBl5yD5Zk0klLI_J4xhh6iKQQJouZmLU/s1600/carrots.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHG7Nesi7t8mUsCa5LpO2YRAAnx2kIukpwBCCOXaL-Hk7CEsefmohRovonVX_0ZglrZC1cW0ATcXfFnvrNPDXULsc33GpuFTa3Yj5j078RA8lBl5yD5Zk0klLI_J4xhh6iKQQJouZmLU/s400/carrots.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677489692994480082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">some yummy carrots +</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfHOmAWHpX2Qo31A64YE0Y6dAlVsyKXPjTvYP_Vf_sXSaov7plXG5WBOnuWhzt2jN_mc7v0v_xRBgHf3M5LjhgARPCfDLIumHog3ElGwJdRDz-HrXOStfm-IOK66jU83GkVhhDF4vQtg/s1600/sweet+potatoes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfHOmAWHpX2Qo31A64YE0Y6dAlVsyKXPjTvYP_Vf_sXSaov7plXG5WBOnuWhzt2jN_mc7v0v_xRBgHf3M5LjhgARPCfDLIumHog3ElGwJdRDz-HrXOStfm-IOK66jU83GkVhhDF4vQtg/s400/sweet+potatoes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677489698444244850" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">a little sweet potato +<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxqMqYojMMJLB8X4gMeqvb1bqPisWu1M8Gcyw32ImA6SasE86GXOjwndTySMV3UFCfmQ88bLwaliulhiyXgn6Nnr53tibWp-v_jGp7vgECbmdHV-Yf8tRIVmTa33o_0r-odqCGT-OhmU/s1600/quinoa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxqMqYojMMJLB8X4gMeqvb1bqPisWu1M8Gcyw32ImA6SasE86GXOjwndTySMV3UFCfmQ88bLwaliulhiyXgn6Nnr53tibWp-v_jGp7vgECbmdHV-Yf8tRIVmTa33o_0r-odqCGT-OhmU/s400/quinoa.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677486795712343378" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">protein rich quinoa</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">these are just a few of the delicious ingredients in </span><a href="http://www.asherahsgourmet.com/page1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">the vegan burgers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> i happened upon at whole foods last weekend. i'm not a vegan. i'm not even a vegetarian, but i was looking for a healthy bite and stumbled upon these. </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">i dabbled in the pescatarian lifestyle years ago when i lived in california and can't say i've really missed it much. i like meatballs with real meat and i love chicken wings, spicy. when i wasn't eating meat, i ate A LOT of tofu and tempeh and i gotta tell ya, it got old. if i had found this type of vegan alternative, which is actually made of vegetables and not a ton of substitute meat, i might have been able to go a week or so longer without meat. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">i sauteed the patties in a bit of olive oil to get them nice & crispy, threw one in a whole wheat wrap, topped it with some avocado & called it a day. a delicious day. let me know what you think!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">check out where you can find some in your hood </span></span><a href="http://www.asherahsgourmet.com/page3"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTvj7bM7u0H9xDFwWq86GWtyXoGrxkA692lB7FBTqDZRaYfEIu4Ljyi8Uz6pLjyqj9x9OyYw8k4TxE66b9TkTrpHViHpqZAnsDK8Nr7NqCdS673v-TKqcpMif_oPE7BqGuGW0w8zzCWk/s1600/burgers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTvj7bM7u0H9xDFwWq86GWtyXoGrxkA692lB7FBTqDZRaYfEIu4Ljyi8Uz6pLjyqj9x9OyYw8k4TxE66b9TkTrpHViHpqZAnsDK8Nr7NqCdS673v-TKqcpMif_oPE7BqGuGW0w8zzCWk/s400/burgers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677493872482486402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-24780483441739678772011-11-17T09:03:00.002-05:002011-12-01T10:42:12.330-05:00musical daydream: today's jam<iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Q9wX3jg1p7Y?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">the little man fell asleep in the backseat yesterday as we were driving home from a coffee date with the hubs. it was a rainy day and so nice & quiet with him snoozing that i decided to cruise around town and listen to some tunes.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">my phone shuffled along and landed on a song that always gets me daydreaming about summer. hat tip to my sister-in-law for turning me on to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/takenbytreesmusic">taken by trees</a>, among others,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> a few years ago. "my boys" always conjures up the same image in my head and it's the perfect one for a dreary day. i envision myself riding my red beach cruiser down a path to the beach in my hometown. then i go on to dream about jumping in the sound, having a bbq & sipping a hoegaarden. ah the simple times. enjoy!</span></div></div><div><br /></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-88111045494680744642011-11-14T13:00:00.003-05:002011-11-14T17:07:14.854-05:00hungry monday: grilled cheese please<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWMytYaHriEzeRpj6_JQnMe9uK5HoOVx9DVT-1JaiwM2b0QKOiupJLoy5qpZpP5iPne2oYQSkcgFQUGZuUOxNDjBwoNHnPnFSPsMBK7CXgclY9URK_HorK7SqXcWiG1xjvak3W_wCdKQ/s1600/photo-76.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWMytYaHriEzeRpj6_JQnMe9uK5HoOVx9DVT-1JaiwM2b0QKOiupJLoy5qpZpP5iPne2oYQSkcgFQUGZuUOxNDjBwoNHnPnFSPsMBK7CXgclY9URK_HorK7SqXcWiG1xjvak3W_wCdKQ/s400/photo-76.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674868025488616898" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62l4gOyZDOBU5eTn1HiI8K011hL_zdLPULJqSLMQyWBhc3zKVIrf-z35nNaFHqfdedqyKJxeY06veuUOY0c17G8MrJF1RzqDNZDT5qkTmprmk0qecHHSnWr8-Vi160x0lo7HPRUsm5qg/s1600/photo-78.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62l4gOyZDOBU5eTn1HiI8K011hL_zdLPULJqSLMQyWBhc3zKVIrf-z35nNaFHqfdedqyKJxeY06veuUOY0c17G8MrJF1RzqDNZDT5qkTmprmk0qecHHSnWr8-Vi160x0lo7HPRUsm5qg/s400/photo-78.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674868049159859922" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Wdcjz5tFR5QJBvuPSYS_tPUtS3bSrMSIOWfQBLVn-6Jy-NiabaNtCpn9nLUktghvpsA_G4rEhzusA7j3sycIvqcM9A-DVAV0l0ghkxudyI93XnUngprPOj7pw6g6Fq7xQo-P-CwQR_s/s1600/photo-77.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Wdcjz5tFR5QJBvuPSYS_tPUtS3bSrMSIOWfQBLVn-6Jy-NiabaNtCpn9nLUktghvpsA_G4rEhzusA7j3sycIvqcM9A-DVAV0l0ghkxudyI93XnUngprPOj7pw6g6Fq7xQo-P-CwQR_s/s400/photo-77.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674868031654680754" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">it was a sunny day in seattle, about 3 years ago, when i had my first bite of a </span><a href="http://www.beechershandmadecheese.com/Home.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">beecher's grilled cheese</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. i was visiting my hubs while he was there for work and i fell in love with everything about the city AND this particular grilled cheese. granted it was one of those super-lovey-weather-couldn't-have-been-more-perfect weekends, but i never quite got the emerald city out of my mind or that cheesy goodness.<br /></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">fast forward to present day in new york city on another super-lovey-weather-couldn't-have-been-more-perfect days with a baby in tow and a beecher's grilled cheese in hand. we were strolling around our old neighborhood and were delighted to find that beecher's had made a second home in the city so nice, they named it twice. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">if you're lactose intolerant or just despise the taste of cheese, well then, i guess this won't interest you. but if you're like me, and eat chunks of parmigiano like it's popcorn, then you most likely appreciate a good grilled cheese. you certainly don't need to rely on a restaurant to indulge. it's got to be one of the easiest and tastiest concoctions to make at home. personally, i love a good manchego with a little fig spread, but at the end of the day, i'd be happy with a slice of cheddar.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">check out these mouthwatering </span><a href="http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/best-grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">at-home grilled cheese concoctions</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></div></div></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-68204547849227443332011-11-11T11:09:00.000-05:002011-11-11T11:10:05.832-05:00kids to the rescue: how to meet new pals<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDFn7K2Y1aw9l_75z0rYnGo4fy95DBMGvcNVOIg7N-ZkNtIquTtOW-YhTPpFyVjWYd__FVRUlrtJG0d2EMUyq4ix5GvV87CBY98aRk3_d5XUwqXBKg7VpTiRZUV8iRY_WA6r7M3OZXUo/s1600/baby+friends.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDFn7K2Y1aw9l_75z0rYnGo4fy95DBMGvcNVOIg7N-ZkNtIquTtOW-YhTPpFyVjWYd__FVRUlrtJG0d2EMUyq4ix5GvV87CBY98aRk3_d5XUwqXBKg7VpTiRZUV8iRY_WA6r7M3OZXUo/s400/baby+friends.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673457027300949394" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">babies are to moms what puppies are to bachelors. they're a conversation starter with a stranger; a stranger you'd like to get to know. for moms it's to swap stories about breastfeeding, teething and sleep schedules, whereas the bachelor is just hoping to swap spit.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i've moved around a bit in the past 10 years and have to tell you, it has been MUCH easier to meet people with a baby in tow than without. i've found that most new moms are prone to have the same "what the heck am i doing" look on their faces and are open to saying hello to a fellow mamacita. hey, after being home all day talking to your baby, trying to figure out whether they're hungry, tired or just plain cranky, it's no wonder! us moms crave adult interaction.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i've signed up for a bunch of different baby & me classes. i'm sure there is some benefit for the baby, but frankly at this young an age, it's for moi. we've tried yoga, gym, and music so far, and are considering swim for the winter. my main hesitation with swim class is that i too will have to go in the pool, which means i'll have to put on a bathing suit. you do the math. in the most recent gym class, my little guy slept through the first half while i swapped pediatrician information with the mom next to me. so you see, it's a win-win situation. your baby works on their developmental skills while you work on your social skills. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">so if you're a new mom looking for new mom friends, get out with your kid & start talking to people. take a class, talk to the madre next to you at the grocery store or the sale section at janie & jack. you're bound to find at least one mama out there to exchange stories with and call a friend.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">oh, and if you don't have a kid, get a job. i've met a few amazing people at past jobs that have since evolved into very dear friends. and if your colleagues are the pits, or you don't have any, go searching online. there's tons of groups to join in or around your neighborhood: kickball, book club, cooking class, bingo, knitting etc. happy hunting!</span></div></span>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-54483127391695364612011-11-07T13:44:00.001-05:002011-11-14T07:53:50.950-05:00hungry monday: homemade pizza date night<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFJ3E2X3UsAxr9EhxhApUSu3X6LsE3lPKOBCeaow3IVVJinjHdHdVKG3HlUL-IlkIHugErwX-8YNQV3-nC5NtJZOYhEOLLuaCeO069b0N_kRA6jnI48nwHENeoSlpMnap-7WV65H-oY4/s1600/IMG_1323.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFJ3E2X3UsAxr9EhxhApUSu3X6LsE3lPKOBCeaow3IVVJinjHdHdVKG3HlUL-IlkIHugErwX-8YNQV3-nC5NtJZOYhEOLLuaCeO069b0N_kRA6jnI48nwHENeoSlpMnap-7WV65H-oY4/s400/IMG_1323.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672315730191910050" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">before</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZ61B6aavipD2QPOw1PIR3u54-wMBUDj7ItPmlz8AGNuYxHEadPf2BKlYEnqL-f9K6E2EMfIfSsaJ-B5QRPvOkI1m9tmLqSGFdZ4RlrLSVSTz8mVU_Box6Pvva5nUoYJxVBTm11Uaihs/s1600/IMG_1329.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZ61B6aavipD2QPOw1PIR3u54-wMBUDj7ItPmlz8AGNuYxHEadPf2BKlYEnqL-f9K6E2EMfIfSsaJ-B5QRPvOkI1m9tmLqSGFdZ4RlrLSVSTz8mVU_Box6Pvva5nUoYJxVBTm11Uaihs/s400/IMG_1329.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672315725949414162" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div style="text-align: center;">after</div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">date nights are a necessity for new parents. although, just because they're a necessity does NOT mean they're easy to come by. when we can't find a sitter, the hubs and i try to at the least carve some time out for ourselves at home (without the little guy grabbing all our attention).*</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">last friday, after we got the nugget to sleep, we hit the kitchen to make our own pizzas. as </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">we're both half irish & half italian, the pizza-making</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> naturally turned it into a competition</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">. the friendly rivalry, paired with some delicious red wine, made for a really great evening. to be honest, even before the baby, leaving the house on a friday night after a long week felt like a chore. i highly recommend a little pizza bake-off to spice up an evening at home with your better half, good friends, and even your kids.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here's what we did to make our yummy pies, but the great thing about making a pizza is that you can be creative! we cheated and bought pre-made dough, but next time i might be adventurous & try this delicious <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001199.html">recipe</a> or this cornmeal crust <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/cornmeal-crusted-pizza-with-prosciutto-green-peas-fontina-and-parmigiano-reggiano-recipe2/index.html">recipe</a>. also, we cooked our pies on baking sheets, but a <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/emile-henry-pizza-stone/">pizza stone</a> is supposed to work wonders. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">step 1. set out dough to rise (for our pre-made dough we gave it 20 minutes)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">step 2. preheat oven to 425 degrees</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">step 3. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">roll out dough</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">step 4. drizzle dough with extra virgin olive oil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">step 5. ladle tomato sauce on dough (i went with pureed tomatoes this time, but chunky would be delish too!)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">step 6. sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">step 7. layer additional toppings (i went with red onions & pepperoni)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">step 8. sip some wine</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">step 9: bake for 20-30 minutes (i like my crust crispy so i kept it in the whole 30 minutes, but start checking at 20 mins)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">step 10: eat, compare & drink more wine</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">enjoy! any other fun stay-at-home date night suggestions??</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">*that's nearly impossible as he is so effin cute</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-53269920989305117972011-11-04T16:49:00.001-04:002011-11-04T16:49:45.514-04:00hello friday, i've missed you...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLoLuwLxPSa1tbVpDJeIJ0AGNJxXwMTIExpALOKEOewkhwDM9DcY8PQ105M6UVer3iZHWUW64EcvM-4WFm-NaIE2PdEA8q2IOn_GMfSkZRwSvRMVe4opcFe_q04_kYOnl6JGIXWqQUs8/s1600/i+heart+friday.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLoLuwLxPSa1tbVpDJeIJ0AGNJxXwMTIExpALOKEOewkhwDM9DcY8PQ105M6UVer3iZHWUW64EcvM-4WFm-NaIE2PdEA8q2IOn_GMfSkZRwSvRMVe4opcFe_q04_kYOnl6JGIXWqQUs8/s400/i+heart+friday.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671238221331278130" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via <a href="http://frenchbydesign.blogspot.com/">french by design</a>}</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">just because i don't have a job outside the home doesn't mean i don't look forward to fridays! in fact, sometimes i think i look forward to them more now that i'm a stay at home mamacita. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">something about this week just. felt. looooooooooong. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">one evening in particular resembled something like a scene in a movie. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">fade in: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">evening. tired mom hectically hands off baby to dad, runs out door & slumps into the driver seat. absolutely exhausted she starts up the car and pulls out of the driveway listening to the AM station her husband left on with a sports reporter rattling off stats. she's on her way to a physical therapist appointment (her wild wednesday out) and takes a deep breath. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">pause.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">seeking through the stations she stumbles upon the pick-me-up she needs desperately. it's the drum beat that she recognizes first and then axl's voice. it's the beginning of the song. she starts singing along.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">mom</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><i>take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green and the girls are pretty...</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">mom sits up straighter, starts shaking her head back and forth and a smile stretches across her face. </span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">end scene.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">i have to admit, i'm not a huge 90's rock fan, but something about that song that night just did it for me. so thank you mr. rose. thank you very much. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>oh won't you please take me home...yeah yeah.</i></span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-8001671589103789362011-11-02T14:58:00.000-04:002011-11-02T14:58:48.923-04:00shower the people you love with love: rustic designs as gifts and decor<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimp8RnD-gBuaDxhLZhOaKNHcymK-ynvVzG2UulNbxDl7RUD8qAopk02M6gNiMbmXsQ95RJwwbx3Pn2pZkbER1wptKTb55VNqAyrZ7XcX2cw4zBbBhvGT8L-bOcaPHdXtv64vXRkG4rTF4/s1600/everyday+i+love+you.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimp8RnD-gBuaDxhLZhOaKNHcymK-ynvVzG2UulNbxDl7RUD8qAopk02M6gNiMbmXsQ95RJwwbx3Pn2pZkbER1wptKTb55VNqAyrZ7XcX2cw4zBbBhvGT8L-bOcaPHdXtv64vXRkG4rTF4/s400/everyday+i+love+you.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667802110725673874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuQz2G28Pm7GV2Cub3tF1YgwOoF0FxdNKK38mPHj4u3aUUEW7zH1KzwxqOGD9pSd3ZoGdWEjPu_Oz45TG06FtR3K08eyzoV7j5RrA9vkoc7kYqi08BHJFU6vbuz4CoxiK2bLN15Ml2OA/s1600/my+whole+heart.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 381px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuQz2G28Pm7GV2Cub3tF1YgwOoF0FxdNKK38mPHj4u3aUUEW7zH1KzwxqOGD9pSd3ZoGdWEjPu_Oz45TG06FtR3K08eyzoV7j5RrA9vkoc7kYqi08BHJFU6vbuz4CoxiK2bLN15Ml2OA/s400/my+whole+heart.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667802132546761602" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZF1VeAkaxR9u8XVXjR3HRcsFi04HXRzB8LyMwWE4MIJ4gt-KE9ArWpP5cmwQ_xjYYuchemF_BFhZ3phoHqFK8_ISLMOYzscJzeppwqyhZ0e5oHvVOX05BHJDusla-GIkOHE_ebR1hHUc/s1600/love+you+x+forever.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZF1VeAkaxR9u8XVXjR3HRcsFi04HXRzB8LyMwWE4MIJ4gt-KE9ArWpP5cmwQ_xjYYuchemF_BFhZ3phoHqFK8_ISLMOYzscJzeppwqyhZ0e5oHvVOX05BHJDusla-GIkOHE_ebR1hHUc/s400/love+you+x+forever.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667802121494920530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmDrsb3ffckzY9-4A0yQkypgRRimJY5bJzyHWKqA0b7kJn8juMUVcVygxz_1yTKK9fgrH_rUMhDB1jU6sv6lCk298epvkR8LFCc6Js4HcoltOsGJWyn-LaIxqkgb0V2RPecANYDnyGhU/s1600/hello+sunshine.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmDrsb3ffckzY9-4A0yQkypgRRimJY5bJzyHWKqA0b7kJn8juMUVcVygxz_1yTKK9fgrH_rUMhDB1jU6sv6lCk298epvkR8LFCc6Js4HcoltOsGJWyn-LaIxqkgb0V2RPecANYDnyGhU/s400/hello+sunshine.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667802114247207026" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://www.sugarboodesigns.com/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sugarboo designs</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i spotted these rustic signs in a little shop in town the other day and immediately thought, "i want one." then i took a look at the price tag and thought, "that's ridiculous, i could make that." but the reality is such that the free time i do get goes to eating, sleeping, writing this blog and sometimes indulging in a glass of wine and/or a hot date with my hubs. that being said, if someone (say my hubs) was trying to think of a good holiday gift, this just might be it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">these would also be AMAZING wedding gifts for your soon-to-be spouse. imagine opening up the "love you x forever" painting on the morning of your wedding?! love it. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and if you're feeling super duper crafty, this could be a really fun project for you and your little nugget to make together. my little one is still too small to do much more than drool, laugh & sleep, but when he's older and the winter weather keeps us trapped inside, i think this project could keep us sane.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">happy arts & crafting! </span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-51247837522553236222011-10-31T15:18:00.001-04:002011-10-31T15:19:14.558-04:00hungry monday: quick & easy pumpkin treat<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGptnd5_DNjk-tsupTzFAgIYKHNurkaIzQVHulnJorOMzTFeVVT2GI6bmhMnCaXz5pSxE04wwpQBaGg6EfwdTTmmUcI16Eg37DqXwmvvfLwtvzIbwPHc3Lck-RwRSRYJhPV6E4dsHrG4/s1600/chocolate-chips.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGptnd5_DNjk-tsupTzFAgIYKHNurkaIzQVHulnJorOMzTFeVVT2GI6bmhMnCaXz5pSxE04wwpQBaGg6EfwdTTmmUcI16Eg37DqXwmvvfLwtvzIbwPHc3Lck-RwRSRYJhPV6E4dsHrG4/s400/chocolate-chips.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667160839064341762" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">+</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3y7IrvOFnizLgYH95n_GldOlkfYgxokJ-dLy0vvcYcgdrv67BKRHvHHD0Y0ACHwYr-g5W68PKJkMv3eMLZT0538Ar9C9x2VJhDZW3ior4b60d1w1tvCIOeawO1sHSK7MXup_VYVYYbPw/s1600/pumpkin+mix.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 172px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3y7IrvOFnizLgYH95n_GldOlkfYgxokJ-dLy0vvcYcgdrv67BKRHvHHD0Y0ACHwYr-g5W68PKJkMv3eMLZT0538Ar9C9x2VJhDZW3ior4b60d1w1tvCIOeawO1sHSK7MXup_VYVYYbPw/s400/pumpkin+mix.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667160357957886034" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">=</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OxWMpoP7z3gR1e_jfxLGYANIv398UwhLdswJTqrtaEwZiP2RjZb30wEPbaelU5y6rY4JJLqFxa9iGNRKV-FkpqF4rKDhv80ItbFhm6S2mzEyQ9_dB9axR8pPW4O__xrVI5SyqQYKiKI/s1600/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OxWMpoP7z3gR1e_jfxLGYANIv398UwhLdswJTqrtaEwZiP2RjZb30wEPbaelU5y6rY4JJLqFxa9iGNRKV-FkpqF4rKDhv80ItbFhm6S2mzEyQ9_dB9axR8pPW4O__xrVI5SyqQYKiKI/s400/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667162613217071394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">happy halloween all you goblins & goblettes!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">normally i like to cook & bake from scratch, but when you have a mini person to care for and last minute guests, it's always helpful to have a go-to snack in your pantry. this one is super easy and i almost always have the ingredients on hand (including the box of pumpkin mix from TJ's!)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i added chocolate chips to up the ante because, let's be honest, chocolate makes everything better. (little tip, toss the chocolate chips in a small amount of flour before adding to the batter to prevent the chips from sinking to the bottom)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pop this puppy in the oven, let it bake for about 50 minutes and your home will smell out of this world. when i'm feeling ridiculous decadent, i put a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top and call it a day.</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-52806140632086404582011-10-17T13:53:00.001-04:002011-10-17T13:54:43.895-04:00if this isn't THE way to propose, i don't know what is...<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUAgc5q0WoSsSH-Xufdn0hpJvwP7CdOj_sDd-Zxts6HekvtQjOHp5Hbe7-G0PLZL72ArdXzAzUxI7L82Z37rfhd_dde0m4i78xQkAwFxib2rvYxaOx4ZgczGCOzj1iXVgB2H0yprDiO8/s1600/coolhaus-wedding-ring-only.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUAgc5q0WoSsSH-Xufdn0hpJvwP7CdOj_sDd-Zxts6HekvtQjOHp5Hbe7-G0PLZL72ArdXzAzUxI7L82Z37rfhd_dde0m4i78xQkAwFxib2rvYxaOx4ZgczGCOzj1iXVgB2H0yprDiO8/s400/coolhaus-wedding-ring-only.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663463855450193522" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://eatcoolhaus.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cool haus</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ice.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cream.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sandwich.</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLOD7gnwQo5w5ypHH9DZ4SfdTbNP1jS5qXXBjm-IF_YRPRlXhXztBOnkgssICppf3jM24S4LKVX6o_FKyaAZqZZhahC7Y0ir-LR65AwDD6CaTXN7rS3FjCEsKpUFrPWlNdoSZeSFImMY/s1600/bacon.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLOD7gnwQo5w5ypHH9DZ4SfdTbNP1jS5qXXBjm-IF_YRPRlXhXztBOnkgssICppf3jM24S4LKVX6o_FKyaAZqZZhahC7Y0ir-LR65AwDD6CaTXN7rS3FjCEsKpUFrPWlNdoSZeSFImMY/s400/bacon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663686465202473778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1AoXz1PR2rS-APyBX63jsJUPzf7tAmOzD9d0cjInKGsMF0W1qDdpYqcjmPWxQVArr512NWXziPUDI8zXT5SK9ofvt0pFOxIhhKne-VnWa_1X0k_iYc_aIn3EdQoZWRJXTDNt3cwx830/s1600/truck-doll-1-sammie.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia1AoXz1PR2rS-APyBX63jsJUPzf7tAmOzD9d0cjInKGsMF0W1qDdpYqcjmPWxQVArr512NWXziPUDI8zXT5SK9ofvt0pFOxIhhKne-VnWa_1X0k_iYc_aIn3EdQoZWRJXTDNt3cwx830/s400/truck-doll-1-sammie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663686460602039138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dojv-2-0P2DQ7IlDkDDwR7b2Mx-Vhvt7dH_DjDGJ9YtaUvS0ehvI2vld2cQOqMhHQz1QrPcUfNqLUtt2vE2dy6c7Rz64MvxIDMXoS0AzGaNnXF_EdiT3jMYYKp7vZ5-kc1OPgH_26h4/s1600/sandwiches.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dojv-2-0P2DQ7IlDkDDwR7b2Mx-Vhvt7dH_DjDGJ9YtaUvS0ehvI2vld2cQOqMhHQz1QrPcUfNqLUtt2vE2dy6c7Rz64MvxIDMXoS0AzGaNnXF_EdiT3jMYYKp7vZ5-kc1OPgH_26h4/s400/sandwiches.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663686462562657698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sinking my teeth into any of the above treats would be worth the trip through either of the tunnels this weekend. if you live in austin, los angeles or nyc, be sure to check out <a href="http://eatcoolhaus.com/">the coolhaus website</a> to find out where an ice cream sandwich truck is stationed near you.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and if you don't live near an ice cream sandwich truck, make your own!! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i love this chewy <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/chewy-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies/detail.aspx">oatmeal chocolate chip recipe</a> paired with some good <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">ol' h</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">äagen-dazs vanilla ice cream. now you've got yourself a homemade I.C.S. to enjoy! voila : )</span></span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-2796742643133225202011-10-06T13:22:00.000-04:002011-10-13T13:23:04.081-04:00whimsy decor: taking a cue from the children's section<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5TUSBbeRYM42tBd1xRgK9Bt1lCuN9S4lYjzzRjpPUp7JjEYe__kT52GOfbA2sB9UJLMn1lEJvaNTloBDUz2_ErUO34vfYSW0QI1Fipi3rWEJZZZJIc-R9jPnbypaKTXNqjmgu5DDxkuk/s1600/striped+bedding.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5TUSBbeRYM42tBd1xRgK9Bt1lCuN9S4lYjzzRjpPUp7JjEYe__kT52GOfbA2sB9UJLMn1lEJvaNTloBDUz2_ErUO34vfYSW0QI1Fipi3rWEJZZZJIc-R9jPnbypaKTXNqjmgu5DDxkuk/s400/striped+bedding.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662975089023121714" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{candy cane bedding via </span><a href="http://www.landofnod.com/kids-girl-bedding/kids-bedding/kid-in-a-candy-cane-bedding/f8636"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">land of nod</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidN66vc2h9ElrGaCfeMo8Rtln47i1ZbRU9MNXeO69mKiIf9_WC_ejynIVF01cPYGWYOQs0nO49_opyIWdAxJgp_nfvEZShrjWamiPy91nslG-PcuHaGp2WcH7H8Xj22HwvWtzwRfAs_sU/s1600/birdhouse.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidN66vc2h9ElrGaCfeMo8Rtln47i1ZbRU9MNXeO69mKiIf9_WC_ejynIVF01cPYGWYOQs0nO49_opyIWdAxJgp_nfvEZShrjWamiPy91nslG-PcuHaGp2WcH7H8Xj22HwvWtzwRfAs_sU/s400/birdhouse.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662973793457873714" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{wooden birdhouses via </span><a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/wooden-birdhouses/?pkey=e%7Cbirdhouse%7C3%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C3&group=1&sku=3351467&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pottery barn kids</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpbm8vDd1EGQeZpt115DJojNV-7TjIsViQUzdAqHIAkczfvZGsxwxS9aaLEeF0v9kNKC7V5fVbLA5N21nzbXve7xgiiSONjCYW2wxE_4zb37RgT6DxXi-vt-KGXsrMajtxA_8Rcgf-YA/s1600/decal+headboard.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpbm8vDd1EGQeZpt115DJojNV-7TjIsViQUzdAqHIAkczfvZGsxwxS9aaLEeF0v9kNKC7V5fVbLA5N21nzbXve7xgiiSONjCYW2wxE_4zb37RgT6DxXi-vt-KGXsrMajtxA_8Rcgf-YA/s400/decal+headboard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662974397203632226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{headboard decal via </span><a href="http://www.landofnod.com/kids-wall-decals-and-stick-ons/kids-room-decor/olivia-headboard-decal/f8706"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">land of nod</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUcFBAYtQEdeRxQIcXRQqdre2BOrnnqjz1PhiMzt2NXofVG4HPvWzAvkMjZzquiPZ1I33TH6axPovQkYp0jnV43opkM4yRgUg5EBlZ6Uq0FxL26y81E11uEGoHp8kyeVH82hn_J5U9yc/s1600/elephant+rug.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUcFBAYtQEdeRxQIcXRQqdre2BOrnnqjz1PhiMzt2NXofVG4HPvWzAvkMjZzquiPZ1I33TH6axPovQkYp0jnV43opkM4yRgUg5EBlZ6Uq0FxL26y81E11uEGoHp8kyeVH82hn_J5U9yc/s400/elephant+rug.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662979808839173090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{elephant rug via </span><a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/elephant-snack-rug/?pkey=cshape-rugs"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pottery barn kids</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">hubs and i were living in a quaint (aka, ridiculously small) one-bedroom apartment in new york city when we had our little baby boy. we lasted a whole six weeks (above a wine bar!) before hightailing it to the suburbs in hopes of a larger abode, fresher air and some peace and quiet. we were able to find the first two quite easily, but p&q is a loftier goal with a child.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">the fact that we pay the same rent now for about 42 times more space is just glorious. what's not glorious is furnishing all this space with the money we were hoping to save by moving out of the city!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">i came across some great finds </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">while perusing a few children's websites & catalogs (it's a new past time)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">. some things i've purchased with the baby in mind, but most of the whimsical decorating items i've bought have yet to end up in the nursery! the best part is that most of these items cost a fraction of what "grown-up" decor will set you back. so have a little fun, save a little dough and start shopping (with or without a little one in mind!!) </span></div></div></div></div></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-18090383163940626872011-10-06T10:34:00.002-04:002011-10-06T10:37:08.144-04:00hello again, friends!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgu-mCqGhRFvNN6h1iFL562FspbX18X_j8fm8FhA4etHbUEHmcSROimWCHr0v40raHl9-CnYLTynZQFDGpYQB7QgoMKJ6q5GCBIgxKUTb8wkimz37Zl7Aa26k0YFMyZ1PXRlXpGGaofvM/s1600/cutes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgu-mCqGhRFvNN6h1iFL562FspbX18X_j8fm8FhA4etHbUEHmcSROimWCHr0v40raHl9-CnYLTynZQFDGpYQB7QgoMKJ6q5GCBIgxKUTb8wkimz37Zl7Aa26k0YFMyZ1PXRlXpGGaofvM/s400/cutes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660377437767299218" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{ceo, a thousand mason jars}<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">friends, romans, countrymen & all you lovely ladies, i'm back and boy does it feel good!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here's the thing, i had a baby about 5 months ago and, well, life changed. i now have an adorable little baby boy, a lot less free time, and a whole new world of inspiration. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">while i still truly love all things wedding, as expected, i've developed a love for all things baby. i've also learned to let things go, laugh about the things you can't control and enjoy all the small moments. for example, leaving the house showered is a new daily goal. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i'm embracing mommy-hood, but rediscovering "me-hood," and plan to blog about it all from this new perspective. hope you're along for the ride and i look forward to your comments and advice!!</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-53401137490610859812011-03-25T15:40:00.008-04:002011-03-25T16:33:23.436-04:00donate an old bridesmaid dress or formal gown to help a sister out!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemwEnXJxtqJkPdc1MlIqcO540AgixElWyWaR0-usPCi3OzXoxX1D6Mr8W1OrEMFRRtZIvrrpcJCaMvncGsb0ZoZsoHZkACAv6dDprbFchRO5MAngjGKh4TTQHABJJ1BNjpsU5uOdEXss/s1600/2008_27_dresses_023-1024x680.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemwEnXJxtqJkPdc1MlIqcO540AgixElWyWaR0-usPCi3OzXoxX1D6Mr8W1OrEMFRRtZIvrrpcJCaMvncGsb0ZoZsoHZkACAv6dDprbFchRO5MAngjGKh4TTQHABJJ1BNjpsU5uOdEXss/s400/2008_27_dresses_023-1024x680.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588116800255214962" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i've been battling a stubborn head cold the past few days, but i've really wanted to let all you new york chiquitas know about the dress drive going on this weekend. </span><a href="http://www.helpprom.org/DonationsVolunteers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">operation prom</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> has teamed up with </span><a href="http://www.57grand.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">57grand</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to offer a 10% discount towards any 57grand purchase with the donation of one of your old prom or bridesmaid dresses. go </span><a href="http://www.helpprom.org/DonationsVolunteers.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for a list of all drop off locations.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and don't you fret if you're not a new yorker! you can still participate! operation prom has locations throughout the country (see where </span><a href="http://www.OperationPROM.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i love the idea of donating an old gown (that you will most likely NEVER wear again) to a girl in need for her prom day. god, remember prom? that was about 42 years ago for me, or at least it feels that way, but i can still remember how exciting/daunting it was to find "the dress". now imagine if you didn't have the finances to buy a dress or the fun accessories to go along with it? i know there are far bigger problems in the world, but frankly, a gal should get to dress up for her prom if she wants to. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i first heard about this idea back when i lived in san francisco when i got an email from the </span><a href="http://princessproject.org/about/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">princess project</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. they started in the bay area and branched out to a few other california locations. i had always wanted to donate, but all my dresses were stored in my parent's basement back on the east coast. now i have no excuse.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">it's the perfect time to donate those unused dresses and bring a smile to a young girl's face. add it to your </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">spring cleaning list. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">out with the old, in with the new. you catch my drift?</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-8589955478666961402011-03-18T16:32:00.001-04:002011-03-18T16:34:13.223-04:00oh happy day: 70 degrees please<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5whcIw8nutpuF828wFPxzU2xtQmz2I2aBBkqwtI4CPkxO3kkFM2ipvBgt39bUYC9tY5BtRgXfqsp83SMA29H-jwmDHi4L3cf0SXAbFk71yyukIhpB7F28OYGoXYJ9mfuChoI7J_ceGt8/s1600/citrus_mango.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5whcIw8nutpuF828wFPxzU2xtQmz2I2aBBkqwtI4CPkxO3kkFM2ipvBgt39bUYC9tY5BtRgXfqsp83SMA29H-jwmDHi4L3cf0SXAbFk71yyukIhpB7F28OYGoXYJ9mfuChoI7J_ceGt8/s400/citrus_mango.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585519886397870066" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">it's amazing how the weather has a tendency to consume conversations. "nasty out there, huh?" or my favorite "gorgeous day, isn't it?"</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">finally, FINALLY, there's been a lot of the latter today. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">it is absolutely beautiful here in new york and i think all of us manhattanites deserve to truly enjoy it after the winter we've had.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">a year ago, i would've been looking for the best place to sit outside & sip an ice cold beer. nowadays, me and the bambino would settle for an ice cold slushie. we're in luck as the <a href="http://kelvinslush.com/">kelvin slush truck</a> will be open this sunday (as a soft opening) and officially open for the season on april 1st. the best part, if you can make it out this sunday, is that 100% of all proceeds will go to the red cross to aid in the relief in japan.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">unique flavors + all natural ingredients + sunshine = deliciousness in a cup! </span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-53834210380344462452011-03-07T13:56:00.002-05:002011-03-07T13:57:15.459-05:00it's amazing how a little splash of color can turn around a monday...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdM25mrETfSker7zmkK-2Oox35lu_DiLNPGRCsz3opX9iiPgS1Vm0NLC1Od5h9huFK90pNfGGWJ3KWvo4F3tC-oknQ0S0wdoTjazGF8a5L5vGHxeoDDjuqCfWfte8CTU8SXv2YFqnl-M/s1600/small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 377px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdM25mrETfSker7zmkK-2Oox35lu_DiLNPGRCsz3opX9iiPgS1Vm0NLC1Od5h9huFK90pNfGGWJ3KWvo4F3tC-oknQ0S0wdoTjazGF8a5L5vGHxeoDDjuqCfWfte8CTU8SXv2YFqnl-M/s400/small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580302297131345490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11161268&cp=1863844.2180761"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">kate spade</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuqbL4yVIVIFqK0FuQZMVihZ7d0HzZ29FDm-Rga4HOgRXZ3BC3RjM4Ogi7sNQEVT9BQthvzQ3YHyfbGGHLY3cqqg4yiJt5WeMT6MZLFw_kUpnNYeCr_WR1aPYND5sk12I2UJTnPHzFTk/s1600/smaller.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuqbL4yVIVIFqK0FuQZMVihZ7d0HzZ29FDm-Rga4HOgRXZ3BC3RjM4Ogi7sNQEVT9BQthvzQ3YHyfbGGHLY3cqqg4yiJt5WeMT6MZLFw_kUpnNYeCr_WR1aPYND5sk12I2UJTnPHzFTk/s400/smaller.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580302298085074994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 186px; " /></a><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11161267&cp=1863844.2180761"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">kate spade</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJb9jgLt410EeJuGmUpUjrrT2ZjNLe8UN6xljIVyBM89vmRKw7_dNf3qaKo4VPWNwgYKhDJuXr2YzVQFbjh9quFyjxYxoP5-rPClkQAi5YIrPlQpctCUI9-CVMygvbg1_suki5mb0pmM/s1600/kate+spade.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJb9jgLt410EeJuGmUpUjrrT2ZjNLe8UN6xljIVyBM89vmRKw7_dNf3qaKo4VPWNwgYKhDJuXr2YzVQFbjh9quFyjxYxoP5-rPClkQAi5YIrPlQpctCUI9-CVMygvbg1_suki5mb0pmM/s400/kate+spade.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579918395401992386" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sure it's monday and just barely forty degrees outside, but it's sunny! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">it's the little things, as they say, and these little </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">fluorescent cross-body handbags i spotted in the <a href="http://www.katespade.com/home/index.jsp">kate spade</a> window display got me giddy for spring!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">they come in 2 adorable sizes...</span><a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11161268&cp=1863844.2180761"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">small</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11161267&cp=1863844.2180761">smaller</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11161267&cp=1863844.2180761"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">while it's probably irresponsible for me to splurge on one of these beauties now that we've got diapers to save up for, there's no harm in looking or, better yet, for any of you to add to your collection!</span><br /></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">happy shopping!</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-64567083656225070922011-03-02T11:32:00.000-05:002011-03-02T11:32:47.106-05:00splash of color: calm, blue decor makes for sweet, blue dreams<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9VQWY7pmFaDJmuTc023XdDiPX7xlc4-GyUixVBvwzFmmtTGThpTq14N8UE5nwmGI0ipo9rAl8MEX5Djdt8_kcSoopsQCzFXulMIL1nEB3WnvFAmvSvS1QIbi-HClXcOqkXuIH8KPR84/s1600/master-bed-after_300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9VQWY7pmFaDJmuTc023XdDiPX7xlc4-GyUixVBvwzFmmtTGThpTq14N8UE5nwmGI0ipo9rAl8MEX5Djdt8_kcSoopsQCzFXulMIL1nEB3WnvFAmvSvS1QIbi-HClXcOqkXuIH8KPR84/s400/master-bed-after_300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576919846655461778" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/bedroom/bedroom-makeovers-00000000041356/page7.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">real simple</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyG76QN3kYEL5R7Wnvr6w9wJqIuwHBwiJ4w8nuhsle6TDwxn02DIkzip312hZTZeWSHHTtDeMe5w0uMSvA8rpc5g_JmRDGlEtkfiXgoHzJ8ov6JInt5mXRUBXBiiX2l-XjOP3oA-OY-sg/s1600/reading-lamp_300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyG76QN3kYEL5R7Wnvr6w9wJqIuwHBwiJ4w8nuhsle6TDwxn02DIkzip312hZTZeWSHHTtDeMe5w0uMSvA8rpc5g_JmRDGlEtkfiXgoHzJ8ov6JInt5mXRUBXBiiX2l-XjOP3oA-OY-sg/s400/reading-lamp_300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576916307555803490" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/turn-clutter-into-storage-decorating-solutions-10000001066039/page11.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">real simple</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmWIILoMyOhLdTvclgBjARBYf0rcQ8SrOfOYX71ZNl8Lj_YcYALkkInNPHm55lAbjbnq1LYHezGzinPT0XwW5YX7eV57bZJki29s-gowrftA5R_qXdU3gByLPwARY_oDY5yYYrn0aBL4/s1600/61315-soft-hues-r-x.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmWIILoMyOhLdTvclgBjARBYf0rcQ8SrOfOYX71ZNl8Lj_YcYALkkInNPHm55lAbjbnq1LYHezGzinPT0XwW5YX7eV57bZJki29s-gowrftA5R_qXdU3gByLPwARY_oDY5yYYrn0aBL4/s400/61315-soft-hues-r-x.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576631170051059346" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://room-galleries.myhomeideas.com/pictures/coastal-living/all/bedrooms/index.html?ad=11&N=0+8238+765&dir=next&view=gallery&No=33&sp=mostrecent"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">coastal living</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0yc4UnPxd9pljdK2QVkpmoPSPyJjmmqea-LEkAj93M96JAw_pe4cAMm523UgQVBFqM7Pby_Dg0u-WPxAo-so8bL9lQaMQp5J6vBhyphenhyphen2kbQwqnU0XR9YchQ70DHFMegL3vc60oSZgFxXs/s1600/61315-soft-hues-r-x.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJYCaxCRgzScVVmO6YaDTF5MPjwo4WMz9UUlEUm5zO-QII0cP8sT624O4V2Vmbr6ardXKNsUTAf54Yz3V-F2YDK9xpbvj6V-MifOGbCggW1mW6GKDpsYA0nbb5WDdEP6RbHTHaY14gr4/s1600/68361-modern-nursery-r-x.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJYCaxCRgzScVVmO6YaDTF5MPjwo4WMz9UUlEUm5zO-QII0cP8sT624O4V2Vmbr6ardXKNsUTAf54Yz3V-F2YDK9xpbvj6V-MifOGbCggW1mW6GKDpsYA0nbb5WDdEP6RbHTHaY14gr4/s400/68361-modern-nursery-r-x.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576628471725455234" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{via </span><a href="http://room-galleries.myhomeideas.com/pictures/coastal-living/all/bedrooms/index.html?ad=6&N=0+8238+765&dir=back&view=gallery&No=14&sp=mostrecent"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">coastal living</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sky blue. sea blue. blue. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">it's calming & makes me want to take a nap, which is exactly why i think it would be a perfect color in the bedroom.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i don't know about you, but i tend to spend much more time decorating our living space while the bedroom is left as an afterthought. i suppose it makes a bit of sense as those are the areas that most visitors will see, but we spend so much time in our bedroom that it deserves a little attention too!</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">we're moving in just a couple of months & i plan to focus just as much attention on the bedroom if not more this time around. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">i L-O-V-E the last photo with the subtle horizontal stripes. i think it would be a fantastic addition to any wall, especially a nursery. check out this helpful <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/paint-a-striped-wall/index.html">step-by-step process</a> hgtv has put together on how to paint stripes. anyone try this out at home?</span></div></div></div></div></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-84539414928329445822011-02-23T12:10:00.002-05:002011-02-23T12:27:52.852-05:00make you feel my love: wedding reading, song or just a good pick-me-up<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">there's no denying it, i'm a sucker for bob dylan. my brother read a portion of dylan's "<a href="http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/wedding-song">wedding song</a>" during our nuptials & i loved it. this morning i was listening to his song "<a href="http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/make-you-feel-my-love">make you feel my love</a>" and thought it would be a great choice for a reading or, better yet, a first dance song. adele does a beautiful version of dylan's "make you feel my love," <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0put0_a--Ng">hear for yourself</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">When the rain is blowin' in your face<br />And the whole world is on your case<br />I could offer you a warm embrace<br />To make you feel my love.<br /><br />When the evening shadows and the stars appear<br />And there is no one there to dry your tears<br />I could hold you for a million years<br />To make you feel my love.<br /><br />I know you haven't made your mind up yet<br />But I would never do you wrong<br />I've known it from the moment that we met<br />No doubt in my mind where you belong.<br /><br />I'd go hungry, I'd go black and blue<br />I'd go crawlin' down the avenue<br />No, there's nothin' that I wouldn't do<br />To make you feel my love.<br /><br />Though storms are raging on the rollin' sea<br />And on the highway of regrets<br />Though winds of change are throwing wild and free<br />You ain't seen nothin' like me yet.<br /><br />I could make you happy, make your dreams come true<br />Nothing that I wouldn't do<br />Go to the ends of the Earth for you<br />To make you feel my love. </span></i></span></span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-5451239884953746302011-02-15T10:18:00.008-05:002011-02-15T10:30:44.474-05:00wedding gowns at anthropologie: start shopping!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofkcZYNAiXTSRCi4Dh0Z1tdYH5hzREYBO6lZUyR6XzLMeUuMnmMFVdFwdW-CWX8axm7NSrwitSuOPXBT7v04HXCpx6mXAEHvUS6Lil6jUVn-4sXzdY2AFuRUz3ynOGMbhyphenhyphenLPLJDn7QdY/s1600/19945211_011_sla.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofkcZYNAiXTSRCi4Dh0Z1tdYH5hzREYBO6lZUyR6XzLMeUuMnmMFVdFwdW-CWX8axm7NSrwitSuOPXBT7v04HXCpx6mXAEHvUS6Lil6jUVn-4sXzdY2AFuRUz3ynOGMbhyphenhyphenLPLJDn7QdY/s400/19945211_011_sla.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573938458039897202" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoxUEy7366deSNz6daPb5KDg70TemvsnJSaEb_5lOm29VCSLcIax6fFzeoSYp5e4xsaAH_xbXaVn1RkgYX1oBi9OV6HEgIyPNOQHzHg_S5ccw32FFygjOIoxHl9JX73nPsQGpKtrO7YQ/s1600/19945211_011_sla.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbQD9quir8rFm7yALBwOBCWwaP2aldg6vb1yobmUSRm_cXis9HJPLlE7krBtBzuTg9NcEHYbf8yIsbqtS57qDcXojwHQyO7DyreLxcsTmqbXzSMPtLRdVa4Y3mzuSCOlIECFwrUfPyMk/s1600/20908117_011_a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbQD9quir8rFm7yALBwOBCWwaP2aldg6vb1yobmUSRm_cXis9HJPLlE7krBtBzuTg9NcEHYbf8yIsbqtS57qDcXojwHQyO7DyreLxcsTmqbXzSMPtLRdVa4Y3mzuSCOlIECFwrUfPyMk/s400/20908117_011_a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573938229262187810" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPihXXDhp0JcywbaSteDBzZ7hwCHgDBuboFMCbjp0iI8oah5-JbhcuTLpzcioYm-JKDEDfQLbpM6Rw0Bwmz4hQAQGd8jhmXDpvx3ABB8P0Fhi-PMIFt36uf3CLSxc6wNr9-IqLzI9WoLM/s1600/20316915_011_sla.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPihXXDhp0JcywbaSteDBzZ7hwCHgDBuboFMCbjp0iI8oah5-JbhcuTLpzcioYm-JKDEDfQLbpM6Rw0Bwmz4hQAQGd8jhmXDpvx3ABB8P0Fhi-PMIFt36uf3CLSxc6wNr9-IqLzI9WoLM/s400/20316915_011_sla.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573938229959621458" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">{all dresses via <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/">bhldn</a>}</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">the time has come! as </span><a href="http://www.athousandmasonjars.com/2011/02/match-made-in-heaven-anthropologie.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">mentioned</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> earlier this month, anthropologie has officially started carrying wedding gowns! check out the amazing collection, which includes bridesmaid dresses, shoes jewelry & more, at </span><a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">bhldn</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> & start shopping. it's a couple years too late for me, but i'm loving a few of the shorter white dresses for a fun summer gathering or special occasion. enjoy!</span></div></div></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-47090756414384892132011-02-01T11:04:00.001-05:002011-02-01T11:04:00.216-05:00a match made in heaven: anthropologie wedding dresses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDJkwsaonU2FvI-u3qJUV9BGDPWEg14ZphAr4iV6wOkJcEGsuteauXfdkXgvpSTiEn9s8kbKAj8_-1An24hkJ0VWjEFnonUvb_4YG2QaDWmaMrVOYu-u0E2g3NG0KqimWPrg7B6_OjyE/s1600/012611_bhldn_04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDJkwsaonU2FvI-u3qJUV9BGDPWEg14ZphAr4iV6wOkJcEGsuteauXfdkXgvpSTiEn9s8kbKAj8_-1An24hkJ0VWjEFnonUvb_4YG2QaDWmaMrVOYu-u0E2g3NG0KqimWPrg7B6_OjyE/s400/012611_bhldn_04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568747908048544786" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">exciting news for all you brides! <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">anthropologie</a> is about to enter the wonderful world of weddings! </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">beginning february 14th, anthropologie will unveil their line of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. it's safe to say they are going to be absolutely gorg and affordable!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">go <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/">here</a> to be the first in the know when the gorgeous gowns make their debut.</span><br /></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-20121302343615189872011-01-26T13:22:00.000-05:002011-01-26T13:22:00.606-05:00je t'aime paris! win a parisian honeymoon courtesy of pottery barn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYfTblEWsallk0v9rg5hlnnRjzyRFzye_IpOVvewEFpZ8zGKcdJ0JG108HVGfv3ZBPj1Ibie3P8vrFsMc5pMMfRqRv0aMM6uDdJXdvkxKt-JQxSmTvb-Po_oSist2NI0qjghcpE9BuGQ/s1600/parisCouple.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYfTblEWsallk0v9rg5hlnnRjzyRFzye_IpOVvewEFpZ8zGKcdJ0JG108HVGfv3ZBPj1Ibie3P8vrFsMc5pMMfRqRv0aMM6uDdJXdvkxKt-JQxSmTvb-Po_oSist2NI0qjghcpE9BuGQ/s400/parisCouple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566289302947200114" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">who doesn't love pottery barn and paris?! well if you don't, this really won't apply to you, but here's the scoop: pottery barn has a sweepstakes going on right now for a chance to win a honeymoon in paris! that's right people, paris. in order to enter to win, you have to create a wedding registry online by february 23rd. go </span><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/registry/?bnrid=3301645&cm_ven=Email&cm_cat=Registry_0125_US&cm_pla=PBAll&cm_ite=hero_image&cm_em=morgantoriello@gmail.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to read more about the pottery barn sweepstakes and start registering.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">what are you waiting for?!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">time to make a snow angel...</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429986827899119307.post-42666502177212485572011-01-25T13:20:00.000-05:002011-01-25T13:20:00.557-05:00another snowy day...<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">...here in new york, and while it looks absolutely beautiful & i do love the snow, i'm really ready for a beach getaway. that and a buttery lobster roll. something along these lines:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-uQhx4GA75LGp-DaeC5UnLAbNs8yCovwzWNc7_b2bodZ1vpZ0rXIXAU5Y9a12JMv9dlx7LL-dLequKGerQog-2PN6NumLRfK-iCCxKJH11-m9dPmxBKtaS9sEHzOjReMrhS8z_SZxEE/s1600/LukesSpecial-lg.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-uQhx4GA75LGp-DaeC5UnLAbNs8yCovwzWNc7_b2bodZ1vpZ0rXIXAU5Y9a12JMv9dlx7LL-dLequKGerQog-2PN6NumLRfK-iCCxKJH11-m9dPmxBKtaS9sEHzOjReMrhS8z_SZxEE/s400/LukesSpecial-lg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566166921042007810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 200px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">{</span><a href="http://www.lukeslobster.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">luke's lobster</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> roll via </span><a href="http://tastingtable.com/nyc/sweepstakes.htm?sweepstakesID=155"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">tasting table</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">}</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i've only been to the luke's location in the east village, but apparently they have a new outpost on the upper east side where they're currently offering a great deal starting today through february 10th. for $20 you get a half lobster roll, clam chowder OR spicy crab bisque, a bag of chips & and beer. that's quite a steal in manhattan, heck ANYWHERE, these days. you'll have to mention "rumble bundle" as seen <a href="http://tastingtable.com/nyc/sweepstakes.htm?sweepstakesID=155">here</a> on tasting table.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">it might not be a caribbean island, but there's a good chance you'll be reminded of warmer days when you're cozied up with some lobstah & a brewski.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">if that doesn't work, find the closest sauna, throw on some shades & call it a day!</span></div>a thousand mason jarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01104166585929062561noreply@blogger.com1