What a week. Was it summer where you are this week as well? I mean jeez, talk about one extreme to another. Oh well, at least the world has turned green, the winter stuff is completely out of sight and I found the box that contained all of my shorts and summery clothes (pants and long sleeves in 90 degrees is just gross) And honestly, it’s been great. In between work, chores and just plan old being busy, we have manage to get a few bike rides and long walks in. Plus all the veggie starts are doing great, the flowers are coming up everywhere and life just has a little bit more of a relaxed feeling. So what if my allergies are turning my face into big red puff or that the past few night have been so hot that the act of sitting has caused me to break a sweat. I’ll take it.
Oh and I can’t forget….
Happy Mother’s Day ladies!!!!
Here I give you a few thing from the internet this week …
– I didn’t believe they were paintings at first. Hyper-realistic Cactus Paintings that Bristle with Detail by Kwang-Ho Lee
-I’ll take any one of these The 5 Fanciest French Press Coffeemakers We Could Find
-Love love the floors in This house.
-Spending a bit of time making summer camping plans here…Vermont State Parks. I can’t wait to get the tent out!
-I think this should be happening everywhere. Recycled Drinking Water: Getting Past the Yuck Factor
– And there is this. ABC Brings Muppets Back To Prime Time As News Emerges About Fall Shows
And that, here are a few pictures from the week.
My boys. I long socks and sneakers… these guys know cool. Took the super cutie cuties out for an ice cream cone.Our first bike ride picnic down on the waterfront. I love bike ride picnics!So many succulents. I didn’t actually buy any because I need to stop being a plant whore.I have made a batch of this stuff evey day this week. I can’t stop eating it, it’s like eating summer. So good
Have a wonderful day and to all that it applies to…
Happy Moms Day!
-C
And I am home. The mister and I woke up at 2:15 am Friday morning to drive to Easton PA and spend the weekend with family, going to the Crayola crayon factory, wondering a grave yard, and hearing some fantastic stories about my family from the mouth of my 95 year old grandmother. (I’ll show some pictures and tell you some stuff later this week) Than we drove back late last night… I don’t know how I am even awake right now…I am sooooo much tired! But that’s how I work I guess. The coffee is almost ready, calling my name, telling me its totally cool to drink it all.
I’ll leave you with a few little internet things I liked this week..
– I just love looking at other peoples homes. Treehouse in the city
– These puppies make me think of my little nephew., he is in love with bulldogs. 20+ Beautiful Bulldog Puppies That Will Melt Your Heart
-Holy Shit YES!!!! ‘Full House’ Reunion on Netflix Is Officially Happening
-How cool would to find one of these? New Urban Geodes on the Streets of L.A. by Paige Smith
-I don’t know if I would want to stick stuff on these shelves.These Wall Shelves are Dollhouses for Adults
– And if you need a push…On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow: A Guide To Speedy Vegetables
A few pictures from earlier in the week..
My forsythia bush in from of one of my houses… Always the first one to bloom. This is how washer sleeps in the warmer months.. All feet in the air. I ate it all and it was good. Two pretty ladiesVeggies Plants!!!!
So yeah, I am tired and happy and in need of a day to processing, lounge and drink tons of coffee.
Hope your weekend was fantastic and today brings all the whatever you want and more.
-C
I don’t know about you guys, but I am JUMPING FOR JOY… cause its finally SPRING!!!!!!! I was really starting to doubt that it ever going to happen. So now that it is actually warm enough to be outside, what are your plans today? Are you going to spend it outside? Or at the very least, in a light filled house with all the windows an doors open? I hope so, cause I think everyone needs to take the day to finally de-thaw and get out of the winter funk that we, or at least me, having been living in for that past 2 months.
My Sunday list of things to do.
Wash the cat..and finally let him run free
Pick up all the trash that has been blowing up my driveway
Make bread
Put air in bike tires…. Go for a bike ride
Return and withdrawal a few books from library
Clean off the outdoor tables and chairs and eat meals OUTSIDE!!!
So yeah, do a few somewhat productive things, but mostly just enjoy this shit out of this day!
And here is some internet stuff from the week that might be of interest to you.
-Hold The Mammal: Daring To Make Dairy-Free Cheese From Nuts. I am into this.
-Hell YES!!!! Golden Girl Legos… What’s the hold up?
-Did you know about this? National Park Week!!! And if you can’t make it this time, I am pretty sure that there is a noter free week later in the season.
-Hey, if a a coloring book is what you need to get creative, this one looks pretty cool. Fantastic Cities is an architecture-themed coloring book for adults
-Being a Vermonter and a fan of stupid sick humor, the first movie was everything and more a stoned kid for ask for. For Fans Of ‘Super Troopers,’ Meow They’re Getting A Sequel….
-I was very happy to hear about this. Lunch, Not Landfill: Nonprofit Rescues Produce Rejected At U.S. Border. I have experienced having all my fresh produce confiscated at the border. I was so pissed and the food the guy took was my lunch and dinner. I was starving and angry. (Not a good combination on me) So at least now that food can be put to good use.
-This is almost exactly what the mister had been wanting to o for a few years now(before it was cool)..BEFORE & AFTER: 1971 SHASTA CAMPER MAKEOVER
And a few pics from the week.
Oh little little. I picked him up from school and all he wanted to do was cut out paper snowflakes. It then proceeded to snow 3 inches … I blamed him. Snow covered world. I admit, very pretty, but I am hopping that this was it, that I won’t see snow again unlit November.A day with blue skies and amazing cloudsThe most perfect little and the trash dog. These two spent a good hour fighting over sticks. It was fantastic.
And this salad. I have been eating it all week long. Pineapple and dill… So freaking good.
Have the best Spring filled Sunday!
-C
This has been the week of broken things. My immersion blender broke. 2 of the 4 new bowls I bought were smashed. The hand mixer broke while I was making frosting (F**CK). The steam mop is finally completely broken and the mister smashed the screen on his phone. All in a weeks time. Oh, and not broken, but the front end of my car got stuck in a muddy sink hole. It took five badass farmers to help me push it out. It was crazy, but thankfully the car and I survived. But’s it cool. I can replace all that crap and my arms are getting a great workout now that I have to hand mix everything and hand wassh the floor on my hands and knees. ( I do it like a beast!) Because what I really am having a hard time with is that it is nearly April and still have most of my winter clothes out. I just want to but the boots away and get my chaco sandals out. It’s getting a bit ridiculous if you ask me.
Things I tell myself to keep from losing my shit
20 degrees.. That’t tropical compared to the -30 we were having
I will be bitching about how hot it is in just a few short months so try to enjoy the cold now.
Hopefully most of the mosquito population all dies this winter and only enough survive to be eaten by things that eat them
Because it still so cold, its ok to spend an entire day at home in my pjs baking cookies and bread and binge watching Kimmy Schmidt.
See.. there is a bright side.
Here is some cool internet stuff form the week
-Love this house and will some someday have plants in every nook and crank of my home. PEEK INSIDE WORLD’S END FARM + SAIPUA PLANT SALE
-I am ready to move into a tree, if only for a little while. This one would work for me
-I looked before I read. and didn’t realize what I was seeing. Behold! The Cosmos Created From The Contents Of A Kitchen
-The Most Effective Alarm Clock Ever Brews Your Morning Joe If only it came in jumbo size.
-I love/ hate this story. I get so excited for the produce that is marked down because its not perfect. If people realize how silly it is to look for “perfection in food” then I won’t get awesome stuff for cheap. Think Nobody Wants To Buy Ugly Fruits And Veggies? Think Again
And here are a few life pictures
WHAT WHAT!!! The first sign of green that I have seen in the neighborhood.
This little came over and hung out with me. I gave him a muffin and a bowl of “Carrot Chips” (really thinly sliced carrots) He at a few bites of the muffin but ate all the carrots and wanted more…… I love him!
Oh the old man trash dog. His butt hair is finally starting to grow back after he chewed himself a big hot spot. I love this pattern for a driveway.
March 29, 2011. Yeah sure we were in California, but still, we were camping outside.
COME ON SPRING!!!!And who doesn’t love a pineapple, or 4?
Have a fantastic Day!
We are looking at a high in the 30’s here in VT.. WA HOO!
-C
This week was good. Two days in a row the front door was open, the window was open and the heater was off, which pretty much made me that happiest person in the world. My spring cleaning brain has kicked in and I want to clean everything (even the walls). I even spent a good part of an afternoon moving and rearranging furniture. (The house ended up basically the same as when I started) And one of the best parts of the week….most of the snow melted! I am getting super hyped to start raking, cleaning, planting and weeding and and just getting really dirty! Oh how I love the spring!
Here are a few internet things from the week
– Ancient Grains are new again About time!
– This article about the chemistry of cookies is a good one….
– Oooohh pretty. String art
-How to Do Fishtail or Herringbone Braids Step by Step I need to start doing something with my hair besides a really sloppy pony tail that I don’t take out for days on end.
-I think I want to make this Honeycomb shelves.
And some real life happy Oh Intervale Community Farm..I love you. I picked up my farm share and was especially pumped for another gigantic kohlrabi and some locally grown, locally milled wheat flour.
The trees, they are a budding
The perfect ripeness, destined for naner ice-cream!
My sister and I took this little for a sled ride through the wood where there was snow (but it was 45 degrees!) The hike ended up with me pulling her through a field of mud. It was fantastic.
One year ago today. Dinner with my favorite people.
Hope your weeks was awesome and warm..Spring is just about here to stay!
Have a great week!
-C
Oh do I love a good Sunday. The picture above was taken last Sunday and what a glorious day that was. The mister and I took the pup hiking and it was the most spectacular of days. Sunny, 30 degrees and no wind..I could’t have asked for better weather.
The rest of the week turned out alright. The weather went back to hell again and I was a little frantic and super busy, but all in all, good. I accomplished some things that needed to be done and got to spend time with just about everyone in my family. The highlight was when my sister slept over and we finally watched the Fault in our Stars while eating lots of food, cuddled together on the couch. (movie was good, but book was better. Books are always better) We then woke up early the next day and we (the mister too) journeyed across state lines to the closest Target where we purchased some hand soap, 2 seltzer waters and 2 jars of baby food. (I needed the jars) On our way out, the lady experienced her first ever taco from the taco bell in the food court before heading back to Vt. We spent the car ride singing terrible pop songs and eating the babyhood (Blueberries and sweet potato, and yes, they are tasty) We then came back tom my house, listened to more awesome music while she did her homework and I played on the computer and made dinner. It was the best.
Heres a few of this weeks happy bits from the internet.
– I will be making these wire baskets this week. I need storage and I love a good wire basket.
-I have been ending up on this website every night..Making plans
-I need this shirt!!! Feel free to buy it for me!
-Throw Back Song!… And yes, I was sure I was going to be Mrs. Zac Hanson when I was 11.
-My sister sent me this link, Wool and the Gang. So cool.
-These pictures made me laugh. I end up with veggies like this all the time.
And here are a few pictures of my real life happy…..
Playing on the frozen lake. It was so freaking cold and windy, but we just had to do it!
Beach stairs. Hopefully soon they will be a little less icy and maybe even lead to some sand and not waist high drifts of snow.
Two of my favorite people in the world.
And I made brunch with 2 more of my favorites.
My little brothers (can I say little if they are bigger then me?) came over and we all had dinner together while listening to music from when they were born. Nothing like a few 17 year olds to make a person feel old.
Blooming daffodils. I love to watch my flowers open up, it’s just as good as the flower itself.
Have the best first week of March ever!!!
-C
Another week in the Siberian Express (and another catchy name for weather) The lake is completely frozen over and the snow piles are getting bigger then ever… We are in the dead of the winter, which means it an only get better from here.
Yes cold, but not a bad week. I have been getting our stuff together to start the ever daunting task of filing our taxes (blaaahhhhh), and the lovely mister has spent his week pretty much dealing with everyone’s frozen pipes (poor guy), but we have managed to fit in a little fun. Dinner with sisters. A day with a little that included a lunch date of clementines and mustard. We even went to a high school play that my littlest sister was in. (She was so freaking awesome!) Plus, this week I have really noticed the longer amounts of daylight happening. (I can’t wait for daylight savings) I can feel it in my inner most parts of myself..that its going to be spring soon!!! I just need to keep from freezing to death for a few more weeks.
Here is some fun internet stuff I have found this week.
Ever wonder how mushrooms grow? Take a look inside a mushroom house.
These Stuffed pets are pretty funny. If I were to bring home a stuffed animal that looked like the trash dog, he would almost certainly love it for about a week, but the moment he feels like he is not getting the adequate amount of attention, would stand in front of me and slowly tear it apart. (because that’s what he does)
I want to make this Marbled paper… But am going to wait until I can do it outside, so maybe in like a few months
And a few bits from the real world
This little is rocking out to some sweet tunes….We started out listening to Beck and ended up listening to Elmo. I guess that happens sometimes.
Can I buy then all? I am a plant hoarder… and can never get enough. I took this picture, walked away to contemplate about weather or not to buy the purple one, went back and someone else had grabbed it. Bummer,…So instead I bought some fresh daffodils, YAY!
Romanesco. A cross between cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and a space ship. Pretty Pretty!
It took this guy about 5 minutes to cross over this bridge. The stick in this mouth was too long and would get stuck between the two railings. It was some funny shit.
Of things to come!!!
Have a fantastically lovely week..It’s the last one of February!
THE LOVELY CRAZY
September 19, 2015 by maximios • Blog
Oh and I can’t forget….
Happy Mother’s Day ladies!!!!
Here I give you a few thing from the internet this week …
– I didn’t believe they were paintings at first. Hyper-realistic Cactus Paintings that Bristle with Detail by Kwang-Ho Lee
-I’ll take any one of these The 5 Fanciest French Press Coffeemakers We Could Find
-Love love the floors in This house.
-Spending a bit of time making summer camping plans here…Vermont State Parks. I can’t wait to get the tent out!
-I think this should be happening everywhere. Recycled Drinking Water: Getting Past the Yuck Factor
– And there is this. ABC Brings Muppets Back To Prime Time As News Emerges About Fall Shows
And that, here are a few pictures from the week.
Have a wonderful day and to all that it applies to…
Happy Moms Day!
-C
I’ll leave you with a few little internet things I liked this week..
– I just love looking at other peoples homes. Treehouse in the city
– These puppies make me think of my little nephew., he is in love with bulldogs. 20+ Beautiful Bulldog Puppies That Will Melt Your Heart
-Holy Shit YES!!!! ‘Full House’ Reunion on Netflix Is Officially Happening
-How cool would to find one of these? New Urban Geodes on the Streets of L.A. by Paige Smith
-I don’t know if I would want to stick stuff on these shelves.These Wall Shelves are Dollhouses for Adults
– And if you need a push…On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow: A Guide To Speedy Vegetables
A few pictures from earlier in the week..
So yeah, I am tired and happy and in need of a day to processing, lounge and drink tons of coffee.
Hope your weekend was fantastic and today brings all the whatever you want and more.
-C
My Sunday list of things to do.
So yeah, do a few somewhat productive things, but mostly just enjoy this shit out of this day!
And here is some internet stuff from the week that might be of interest to you.
-Hold The Mammal: Daring To Make Dairy-Free Cheese From Nuts. I am into this.
-Hell YES!!!! Golden Girl Legos… What’s the hold up?
-Did you know about this? National Park Week!!! And if you can’t make it this time, I am pretty sure that there is a noter free week later in the season.
-Hey, if a a coloring book is what you need to get creative, this one looks pretty cool. Fantastic Cities is an architecture-themed coloring book for adults
-Being a Vermonter and a fan of stupid sick humor, the first movie was everything and more a stoned kid for ask for. For Fans Of ‘Super Troopers,’ Meow They’re Getting A Sequel….
-I was very happy to hear about this. Lunch, Not Landfill: Nonprofit Rescues Produce Rejected At U.S. Border. I have experienced having all my fresh produce confiscated at the border. I was so pissed and the food the guy took was my lunch and dinner. I was starving and angry. (Not a good combination on me) So at least now that food can be put to good use.
-This is almost exactly what the mister had been wanting to o for a few years now(before it was cool)..BEFORE & AFTER: 1971 SHASTA CAMPER MAKEOVER
And a few pics from the week.
Have the best Spring filled Sunday!
-C
Things I tell myself to keep from losing my shit
See.. there is a bright side.
Here is some cool internet stuff form the week
-Love this house and will some someday have plants in every nook and crank of my home. PEEK INSIDE WORLD’S END FARM + SAIPUA PLANT SALE
-I am ready to move into a tree, if only for a little while. This one would work for me
-I looked before I read. and didn’t realize what I was seeing. Behold! The Cosmos Created From The Contents Of A Kitchen
-The Most Effective Alarm Clock Ever Brews Your Morning Joe If only it came in jumbo size.
-I love/ hate this story. I get so excited for the produce that is marked down because its not perfect. If people realize how silly it is to look for “perfection in food” then I won’t get awesome stuff for cheap. Think Nobody Wants To Buy Ugly Fruits And Veggies? Think Again
And here are a few life pictures
COME ON SPRING!!!!
And who doesn’t love a pineapple, or 4?
Have a fantastic Day!
We are looking at a high in the 30’s here in VT.. WA HOO!
-C
Here are a few internet things from the week
– Ancient Grains are new again About time!
– This article about the chemistry of cookies is a good one….
– Oooohh pretty. String art
-How to Do Fishtail or Herringbone Braids Step by Step I need to start doing something with my hair besides a really sloppy pony tail that I don’t take out for days on end.
-I think I want to make this Honeycomb shelves.
And some real life happy
Oh Intervale Community Farm..I love you. I picked up my farm share and was especially pumped for another gigantic kohlrabi and some locally grown, locally milled wheat flour.
Hope your weeks was awesome and warm..Spring is just about here to stay!
Have a great week!
-C
The rest of the week turned out alright. The weather went back to hell again and I was a little frantic and super busy, but all in all, good. I accomplished some things that needed to be done and got to spend time with just about everyone in my family. The highlight was when my sister slept over and we finally watched the Fault in our Stars while eating lots of food, cuddled together on the couch. (movie was good, but book was better. Books are always better) We then woke up early the next day and we (the mister too) journeyed across state lines to the closest Target where we purchased some hand soap, 2 seltzer waters and 2 jars of baby food. (I needed the jars) On our way out, the lady experienced her first ever taco from the taco bell in the food court before heading back to Vt. We spent the car ride singing terrible pop songs and eating the babyhood (Blueberries and sweet potato, and yes, they are tasty) We then came back tom my house, listened to more awesome music while she did her homework and I played on the computer and made dinner. It was the best.
Heres a few of this weeks happy bits from the internet.
– I will be making these wire baskets this week. I need storage and I love a good wire basket.
-I have been ending up on this website every night..Making plans
-I need this shirt!!! Feel free to buy it for me!
-Throw Back Song!… And yes, I was sure I was going to be Mrs. Zac Hanson when I was 11.
-My sister sent me this link, Wool and the Gang. So cool.
-These pictures made me laugh. I end up with veggies like this all the time.
And here are a few pictures of my real life happy…..
Beach stairs. Hopefully soon they will be a little less icy and maybe even lead to some sand and not waist high drifts of snow.
Have the best first week of March ever!!!
-C
Yes cold, but not a bad week. I have been getting our stuff together to start the ever daunting task of filing our taxes (blaaahhhhh), and the lovely mister has spent his week pretty much dealing with everyone’s frozen pipes (poor guy), but we have managed to fit in a little fun. Dinner with sisters. A day with a little that included a lunch date of clementines and mustard. We even went to a high school play that my littlest sister was in. (She was so freaking awesome!) Plus, this week I have really noticed the longer amounts of daylight happening. (I can’t wait for daylight savings) I can feel it in my inner most parts of myself..that its going to be spring soon!!! I just need to keep from freezing to death for a few more weeks.
Here is some fun internet stuff I have found this week.
And a few bits from the real world
It took this guy about 5 minutes to cross over this bridge. The stick in this mouth was too long and would get stuck between the two railings. It was some funny shit.
Have a fantastically lovely week..It’s the last one of February!
-C