Can you believe it? We are already getting toward the end of June. This is just crazy to me. I feel like I should have gotten more summer stuff done already. Aaaaaaaaah! Pulling my hair out! Whatever, it’s all cool. I’ll get there (where? not exactly sure) but I think this week was a good start. We did a little road trip to Montreal, a few good bike rides, hung out with some littles that are officially on summer vacation (again. AAAAAHHHHH), a drive to the country to collect wildflowers…. I mean, I did a good amount of awesome stuff this week. I also did a fair amount of not so much fun crap, but we don’t need to go there. All this summer talk got me thinking.. What do I want to do this summer? So I made a list
SUMMER BUCKET LIST
Hike Camels Hump (and some other mountains)
Start knitting a sweater so it will be ready for fall
Fly a kite
A kayaking Day Trip
At least one EPIC bike ride
repot all my house plants
spend a n entire day in bed (or at least at home)
Make popsicles at least once a week
Fly somewhere
go swimming in a river
Clean out the barn
A few good camping trips (can combine with #1,2,3,4,6, and 9)
Road Trip!!! (another one)
Shave my legs and get a hair cut
Every kind of berry picking
I could add a few more, but this is a good start. Do you have a summer bucket list? If so, something you got that I am missing? I am open to suggestions,
Anyway, here is what this week in internet had for me…
– I am in love and inspired by this. STUDIO TOUR: KIKI SLAUGHTER
– A Gallery of Beautifully Eclectic Living Rooms
–Yes, Coffee Can Actually Improve The Power Of Your Power Naps
-Nick and I were just listening to this TED talk. Very interesting. Shifting Time
– I love a good Horseshoe.
-This hotel room, I could live in. AN APARTMENT-LIKE HOTEL ROOM FOR THE TRAVELING PROFESSIONAL
-Your Inner-Child Will Love This Playground Decor I think I want the side.
And some pictures from the week.
The gardens looking good, no?
Sticks and farting noises make the best of times.
Weekly CSA…..so AMAZING!!!
I rode the mr’s bike for a few days after my tire popped. I liked having a basket, I felt like the wicked witch of the west.
It rained a lot this week, and it was fantastic. I love summer rain. I love to play in rain, I love to watch the sky turn grey and big storm clouds roll through.. Add in a little thunder and lightning.. even better. I think the only issue with I have when it rains is when it floods the basement. That and wet dog.(Washer smells like something died when he is wet)
And as usual, this week we did, we went, we came back. We took in a little for a the weekend and had the greatest of times. Puddle splashing walks, waffles, carrots, and lot and lot of gardening. But now I am tired. So today, like every Sunday, I am going to try and take a little breather and catch up on my, “me time”. And maybe I’ll get a nap in since last night I got almost zero sleep because the little and the Mr. were all cuddled up and I ended on the edge of the bed receiving a pretty aggressive kick in the back every time I was about to nod off. (She is lucky I didn’t make her sleep in a laundry basket).
Anyway, here is some internet fun from the week.
-I think this is where I am meant to go to school. Hogwarts Hops The Pond: Rowling Reveals U.S. Version Of Wizards’ School
–This DIY HANGING PLANT LAMP is cool. I want to make it.
-These are cool. Modern Minimalist Bird Houses from Twig & Timber
– This guy is amazing.. Monzter: Artist Hides Monster Murals Inside Abandoned Buildings In Berlin
– ‘Chunky Knits’ by Anna Mo. I need….
-I love this headboard
-This house… And check out the tubs next to the beds. Weird, but who am I to say
-12 OF THE BEST IN COFFEE BREWING TECHNOLOGY. Coffee stuff makes me happy.
And some pictures from the past week.
Wowzers…Is it for real Memorial day weekend? Where has all the time gone? Let’s talk about a week gone by fast. My brain is on complete overdrive and I am having a hard time keeping it from exploding…SO MUCH TO DO! (Not bad stuff, just a lot of stuff) But lo, that’s life right? There is always a lots of “stuff” to do, but today I am going to try and let that stuff chill and maybe give myself a few hours of coffee, (so much coffee) reading a book in the sunshine, gardening, and just some overall chillin.
Hopefully.
And hopefully you party people out there will be able to do a little of the same, or at least the chillin part. It is a 3 day weekend after all (not for us, but whatever)
Some internet fun finds.
-Sleeping in a loft that I have to crawl to get to the bed… this Gallery of Gorgeous Attic Bedrooms makes me so jealous..
-This new startup wants to sell you ugly fruit and veggies. I still don’t get it, it’s not ugly, its awesome.
-So cool and reminds me of my late brother in law. Wet Fold Origami Technique Gives Wavy Personality to Paper Animals by Artist Hoang Tien Quyet
-Could this be my new home? And I love a good plant lady. BURSTING WITH PLANTS, A 1910 PORTLAND FOURSQUARE FOR A FLORIST AND BARISTA
-Its so weird how try this is. Going, Going, Gone: 30+ Items That Are Disappearing from Our Homes
-We are doing this is the humongus pot hole in front of our house(we want to anyway) Treats in the Streets: Artist Jim Bachor Fills Potholes with Ice Cream Mosaics
-Holy shit is this the mister. 5 Conditions That Afflict the Reluctant Dishwasher. (1 and 2 really hit the nail)
A few photos from the weekGoodbye fiddleheads…. Hello ferns
On our way to a geo catch…. And note clothing options for 2 in the afternoon. I am much fond of that little guy wearing a rain jacket without a shirt in when its sunny and 80 degrees. And a pink poke dot bath robe.. I mean, it’s so the cool thing to do.
We didn’t find the geo, but we found this gigantic mushroom. Just as cool, maybe even cooler.
I love brick and there is one street in all of burlington (that I know of) that has brick sidewalks. I like to walk down it a lot.
Nurse lady making food… I compare this to a big foot sighting. I have heard stories that she cooks,but have never actually witnessed it myself. (Just kidding….kinda)
Happy long weekend! (if you are lucky to have one!)
-C
Hey there party people…It’s Sunday! Hopefully you all have some good plans for the day. Me, well I have a peanut butter and jelly lunch date at the park with some littles, a butt load of plants to stick into the ground, and hopefully drinking much to much coffee while basking in the glow of the very lovely world. (which has been on point all week with warm weather, sunny days, splashed with the perfect moments of rain) Everything is so green and lush and freshy, it’s hard to not to be full of happy and the feeling that anything is possible. It’s fantastical! Oh, and I got to give a shout out to my big sister for graduating from nursing school this week…Whoa HOO!!!!! (Does she realize she is from a family of hypochondriacs? Texting nurse Shannon……she is screwed.)
Summer here we come…It’s GO TIME!
Internet links from the week……
-Going to be making myself one of these this weekRail Road Totes.
-I could see doing somethinglike thiswith my family… If I didn’t kill them first.
-Interesting….What If Americans Ate Like South Africans And Vice Versa?
-I have felt like popping a few balls in my time.The Good Listener: Can I Deflate The Beach Balls At Concerts?
-My next project/living arrangement? (Hey, if we can live in a tiny room now, we can live in a tiny room on wheels)… The Vintage Nugget
-I can’ t believe this show was canceled, but thank the tv gods for Hulu….Hulu Saves The Mindy Project
-I am into all of these interiors atFrenchyfancy…..I wish I knew how to read french and wish I was that fancy.
A few pictures from the week….
The prettiest tree. LILACS!!!!!My yard these days..A wheel barrel full of strawberry plants. Pretty in purple
The mister and I harvested a frame of honey…So pretty
Have a great today!
-C
It’s been a long, packed, but very fantastic week. Everyday has been full of work, chores, family, and trying to get in a least one good bike ride or walk in. I made a list of a few important points to mention from the past week.
Spring is real, not an imagined season in my head. (HOORAY!!!!).
Banana ice cream is everyones favorite snack
Planting things from seed and watching them grow is magic
Riding a bike with kinda flat tires really sucks
The little people in my family are the best most fantastic humans
Don’t tell a 2 year that ants will bite her or you will end up caring that child around everywhere because she is afraid to walk outside (Anyone know good therapist for a 2 year old?)
Anyways, I am hoping to take it easy today, catch up on my coffee consumption, do a bit of gardening, reading, bike riding, all without pressure or expectations. Everyone should have a day for no expectations.
Some fun internet stuff from the week.
-I need an RV or camper. THE BRAVE // vintage rv renovation inspiration
-Who cares if not everyone is pleased, I would be if my lunch bags looked like this. These Parents Make Lovely Lunch Bag Art. Not Everyone Is Pleased
-So lovely. Urban Jewelry: New Lace Street Art by NeSpoon
-Alternative energy Woo Hoo! Tesla’s Powerwall Home Battery Wants to Make Fossil Fuels Obsolete
-I am really excited to make this… I have a feeling that I will be incorporating it into many of my recipes. ChefSteps’ Genius Roasted Onion Cream
-Another house that I could get down with.
And a few pictures….
The mister and the worlds biggest crayon, which is made of scraps of blue crayons from all over the world. I could totally use a big ass crayon like this.The coolest most badass 95 year old lady that I know (I know a few), Grammy Stem. And the little, getting a lift. (I could have used a lift too!)Brothers. The guy in the green is my Dad.Aftre dinner ice cream break.The sky has been on point all week longAnd made myself some veggie chips. The colors alone are delicious.
Have a great 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
We had ourselves a very full past week. Dinners with the misters family, dinners with mine. Lots of running around for last minutes projects, papers and bills. Mailed in the taxes in (barf) and washed the Washer dog (now he smells like a wet dog with a faint lavender scent… not much better) Then it happened, the most amazing spring day. I spent half the day on Friday trying to remember what it’s like to function in warm weather. I was getting hot and forgot that I could take of my sweater. But it was back to the sweater, hat, and mittens the next day which made me kind of cranky. It actually worked out ok because I didn’t feel bad about hanging inside listening to music , drawing and painting. Oh, and can’t forget to mention the cleaning… lots and lots of cleaning.. and there is still more to be done. All in all, not a bad week.
Some internet bits from the week
-I love this house and all the funky touches. Roger & Chris’ Bold, Eclectic & Vivacious 160-Year-Old Victorian
-A LIGHT THAT COULD EASE SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER. Not sure if it would really work, but it is a really cool light.
-Where do Babies Come From? A volcano sounds right to me.
-I love everything about this. Michelle Obama’s ‘Evolution Of Mom Dancing’ Is Back With Part 2
-Brilliant! Kids should know how to clean up after themselves. Without Janitors, Students Are In Charge Of Keeping School Shipshape
-I am waiting for this book to come in at the library. FUDS: A Complete Encyclofoodia from Tickling Shrimp to Not Dying in a Restaurant.
And a few real life pictures.
The collection of snow shovels has finally moved to the barn!!!
Sure you can dye eggs, or like me, just melt a bunch of crayon.
I have never seen it before, but all these leaves were melting into the ice. Very weird and very beautiful.Speaking of weird and beautiful… And yes.. I pulled out my sandals for the one day of spring we had this week. It was glorious and amazing. I had forgotten what warm weather felt like.
Hope all you people had a great and lovely week as well.
THE LOVELY CRAZY
September 19, 2015 by maximios • Blog
Happy summer!! Happy Fathers Day!! Happy happy!!
Can you believe it? We are already getting toward the end of June. This is just crazy to me. I feel like I should have gotten more summer stuff done already. Aaaaaaaaah! Pulling my hair out! Whatever, it’s all cool. I’ll get there (where? not exactly sure) but I think this week was a good start. We did a little road trip to Montreal, a few good bike rides, hung out with some littles that are officially on summer vacation (again. AAAAAHHHHH), a drive to the country to collect wildflowers…. I mean, I did a good amount of awesome stuff this week. I also did a fair amount of not so much fun crap, but we don’t need to go there. All this summer talk got me thinking.. What do I want to do this summer? So I made a list
SUMMER BUCKET LIST
I could add a few more, but this is a good start. Do you have a summer bucket list? If so, something you got that I am missing? I am open to suggestions,
Anyway, here is what this week in internet had for me…
– I am in love and inspired by this. STUDIO TOUR: KIKI SLAUGHTER
– A Gallery of Beautifully Eclectic Living Rooms
–Yes, Coffee Can Actually Improve The Power Of Your Power Naps
-Nick and I were just listening to this TED talk. Very interesting. Shifting Time
– I love a good Horseshoe.
-This hotel room, I could live in. AN APARTMENT-LIKE HOTEL ROOM FOR THE TRAVELING PROFESSIONAL
-Your Inner-Child Will Love This Playground Decor I think I want the side.
And some pictures from the week.
The gardens looking good, no?
Sticks and farting noises make the best of times.
Weekly CSA…..so AMAZING!!!
I rode the mr’s bike for a few days after my tire popped. I liked having a basket, I felt like the wicked witch of the west.
It rained a lot this week, and it was fantastic. I love summer rain. I love to play in rain, I love to watch the sky turn grey and big storm clouds roll through.. Add in a little thunder and lightning.. even better. I think the only issue with I have when it rains is when it floods the basement. That and wet dog.(Washer smells like something died when he is wet)
And as usual, this week we did, we went, we came back. We took in a little for a the weekend and had the greatest of times. Puddle splashing walks, waffles, carrots, and lot and lot of gardening. But now I am tired. So today, like every Sunday, I am going to try and take a little breather and catch up on my, “me time”. And maybe I’ll get a nap in since last night I got almost zero sleep because the little and the Mr. were all cuddled up and I ended on the edge of the bed receiving a pretty aggressive kick in the back every time I was about to nod off. (She is lucky I didn’t make her sleep in a laundry basket).
Anyway, here is some internet fun from the week.
-I think this is where I am meant to go to school. Hogwarts Hops The Pond: Rowling Reveals U.S. Version Of Wizards’ School
–This DIY HANGING PLANT LAMP is cool. I want to make it.
-These are cool. Modern Minimalist Bird Houses from Twig & Timber
– This guy is amazing.. Monzter: Artist Hides Monster Murals Inside Abandoned Buildings In Berlin
– ‘Chunky Knits’ by Anna Mo. I need….
-I love this headboard
-This house… And check out the tubs next to the beds. Weird, but who am I to say
-12 OF THE BEST IN COFFEE BREWING TECHNOLOGY. Coffee stuff makes me happy.
And some pictures from the past week.
Hopefully.
And hopefully you party people out there will be able to do a little of the same, or at least the chillin part. It is a 3 day weekend after all (not for us, but whatever)
Some internet fun finds.
-Sleeping in a loft that I have to crawl to get to the bed… this Gallery of Gorgeous Attic Bedrooms makes me so jealous..
-This new startup wants to sell you ugly fruit and veggies. I still don’t get it, it’s not ugly, its awesome.
-So cool and reminds me of my late brother in law. Wet Fold Origami Technique Gives Wavy Personality to Paper Animals by Artist Hoang Tien Quyet
-Could this be my new home? And I love a good plant lady. BURSTING WITH PLANTS, A 1910 PORTLAND FOURSQUARE FOR A FLORIST AND BARISTA
-Its so weird how try this is. Going, Going, Gone: 30+ Items That Are Disappearing from Our Homes
-We are doing this is the humongus pot hole in front of our house(we want to anyway) Treats in the Streets: Artist Jim Bachor Fills Potholes with Ice Cream Mosaics
-Holy shit is this the mister. 5 Conditions That Afflict the Reluctant Dishwasher. (1 and 2 really hit the nail)
A few photos from the week
Goodbye fiddleheads…. Hello ferns
Happy long weekend! (if you are lucky to have one!)
-C
Hey there party people…It’s Sunday! Hopefully you all have some good plans for the day. Me, well I have a peanut butter and jelly lunch date at the park with some littles, a butt load of plants to stick into the ground, and hopefully drinking much to much coffee while basking in the glow of the very lovely world. (which has been on point all week with warm weather, sunny days, splashed with the perfect moments of rain) Everything is so green and lush and freshy, it’s hard to not to be full of happy and the feeling that anything is possible. It’s fantastical! Oh, and I got to give a shout out to my big sister for graduating from nursing school this week…Whoa HOO!!!!! (Does she realize she is from a family of hypochondriacs? Texting nurse Shannon……she is screwed.)
Summer here we come…It’s GO TIME!
Internet links from the week……
-Going to be making myself one of these this weekRail Road Totes.
-I could see doing somethinglike thiswith my family… If I didn’t kill them first.
-Interesting….What If Americans Ate Like South Africans And Vice Versa?
-I have felt like popping a few balls in my time.The Good Listener: Can I Deflate The Beach Balls At Concerts?
-My next project/living arrangement? (Hey, if we can live in a tiny room now, we can live in a tiny room on wheels)… The Vintage Nugget
-I can’ t believe this show was canceled, but thank the tv gods for Hulu….Hulu Saves The Mindy Project
-I am into all of these interiors atFrenchyfancy…..I wish I knew how to read french and wish I was that fancy.
A few pictures from the week….
The prettiest tree. LILACS!!!!!My yard these days..A wheel barrel full of strawberry plants. Pretty in purple
The mister and I harvested a frame of honey…So pretty
Have a great today!
-C
Anyways, I am hoping to take it easy today, catch up on my coffee consumption, do a bit of gardening, reading, bike riding, all without pressure or expectations. Everyone should have a day for no expectations.
Some fun internet stuff from the week.
-I need an RV or camper. THE BRAVE // vintage rv renovation inspiration
-Who cares if not everyone is pleased, I would be if my lunch bags looked like this. These Parents Make Lovely Lunch Bag Art. Not Everyone Is Pleased
-So lovely. Urban Jewelry: New Lace Street Art by NeSpoon
-Alternative energy Woo Hoo! Tesla’s Powerwall Home Battery Wants to Make Fossil Fuels Obsolete
-I am really excited to make this… I have a feeling that I will be incorporating it into many of my recipes. ChefSteps’ Genius Roasted Onion Cream
-Another house that I could get down with.
And a few pictures….
Have a great 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
Some internet bits from the week
-I love this house and all the funky touches. Roger & Chris’ Bold, Eclectic & Vivacious 160-Year-Old Victorian
-A LIGHT THAT COULD EASE SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER. Not sure if it would really work, but it is a really cool light.
-Where do Babies Come From? A volcano sounds right to me.
-I love everything about this. Michelle Obama’s ‘Evolution Of Mom Dancing’ Is Back With Part 2
-Brilliant! Kids should know how to clean up after themselves. Without Janitors, Students Are In Charge Of Keeping School Shipshape
-I am waiting for this book to come in at the library. FUDS: A Complete Encyclofoodia from Tickling Shrimp to Not Dying in a Restaurant.
And a few real life pictures.
Hope all you people had a great and lovely week as well.
Happy Day.. Happy Easter.. Happy Happy
-C