Right now, I am absolutely in love with this bedspread:
While I have serious doubts that I would be able to keep a white bedspread well, you know, white, I love how feminine and clean it is.
(although, I'm afraid, maybe too feminine for James ... I pointed out a similar bedspread that I liked, and he started talking about emasculation ...)
Wanna know something impressive though?
This bedspread is handmade. And homemade.
That's right -- handmade, homemade, with materials that cost a mere $34.
All I need are some persuasive skills and some sewing lessons, and we're good to go.
Genius bedspread crafted by kiki creates
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
and then there was light ...
And luminaries! And lanterns! Particularly of the diy and fire-hazard-free variety


what's your favorite way to light up a reception area? (
Monday, February 7, 2011
a score and four on 2/4
This weekend was full of celebrations that I pseudo-participated in. One of those celebrations was my best friend Bex's birthday.
Bex and I went to college together, and while I have remained stationary as far as locale goes, she has lived all over the US. Seriously -- all over. In two years, she has lived in Massachusetts, California, Ohio, and Iowa.
If B were still living in town, this is how I'd like to envision us celebrating her turning the big 2-4.
First, we'd start with coffee (because days filled with adventure and celebration should always start with coffee) ...
After that, we'd pack absolutely nothing
hop in a car, and begin our destination-less adventure
And while we might smile for a picture at a red light, we'd mostly just listen to Third Eye Blind and Guster really really loud.
Wherever we ended up, we'd be closer to nature
As the sun would set and afternoon would fade into evening, we would wander street after street after street (and our wandering might break into running ...)
As night would fall, we would set up camp (and of course it would be delicious)
If B were still living in town, this is how I'd like to envision us celebrating her turning the big 2-4.
First, we'd start with coffee (because days filled with adventure and celebration should always start with coffee) ...
hop in a car, and begin our destination-less adventure
And while we might smile for a picture at a red light, we'd mostly just listen to Third Eye Blind and Guster really really loud.
Wherever we ended up, we'd be closer to nature
And food (of the all-you-can-stomach, Chinese-American sort)
Of the chocolate-cake-and-sparkler-sort
Happy belated birthday, Bex! I can't wait until my wedding brings you back into town!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
man-flower
While I know exactly what I wanted in my bouquet (white hydrangeas, and more white hydrangeas), I am still unsure as to what I want the men's boutineers to look like.
Well, I was unsure -- until I saw these DIY herbal boutineers:
Herbs and berries and simplicity.
See the tutorial here at oncewed.
Well, I was unsure -- until I saw these DIY herbal boutineers:
Herbs and berries and simplicity.
See the tutorial here at oncewed.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, with love
It's February, and as we all know, February is love month (isn't it a whole month?). Here are some things I particularly love this morning:
1) Running 5 miles at the warmest part of the day (7 a.m.)
1) Running 5 miles at the warmest part of the day (7 a.m.)
2) A (healthy) breakfast for $1
Who else is loving the free fruit and maple oatmeal coupons McDonalds is giving away right now? I've been collecting 'em, and this morning I ordered my medium coffee and oatmeal without brown sugar -- all for just one dollar.
3) NPR
In a world where faster and more is valued, isn't it nice to have a news outlet that gives you thoughtful and reflective? (at least, that's what they told me this morning)
4) The Civil Wars
If you haven't heard The Civil Wars' new album Barton Hollow, you really should.
I mean it -- you really really should.
$7.99, iTunes, get it:
What are you loving this morning?
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
A winter game
Let's play pretend.
Let's pretend that this weekend is going to be eighty degrees rather than twenty.
Let's pretend that this weekend I don't have to work.
Let's pretend that this weekend will include camping, s'more roasting, trail hiking, secluded swimming, and just lots of adventure.
It might be kinda like this:
Let's pretend that this weekend is going to be eighty degrees rather than twenty.
Let's pretend that this weekend I don't have to work.
Let's pretend that this weekend will include camping, s'more roasting, trail hiking, secluded swimming, and just lots of adventure.
It might be kinda like this:
What would your pretend weekend look like?
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