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
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
What a week. It was my birthday, which if you know me, is not usually something I like to talk about. I’m not sure exactly why, but I am not really big on celebrating my own birthday. Or its more like I hide away from everyone around my birthday. ( I am not good with attention) But this year I tried. I had a couple little dinners with family, went on a few good hikes, gave the dog a bath (had to mention it because it was so needed and I was so happy to have a cleaner, less smelly dog..which lasted all of about 12 hours) and tried to relax and enjoy myself. The mister and I also did a bunch of little house repair projects that have been needed to be done (Birthday wish list). All and all, I had a good week. And now the birthday week is over and we can get back to normal, not bugging me, hectic, crazy, life. That makes me happy. Here are a few of my happy bits from the big week.
A birthday bouquet of veggies. My lover knows me oh so well.
I went to get myself a new skien if yarn and stumbled upon this wall display of sprinkles.. It took a lot to not buy a bunch.
Every year I buy myself some special food for my birthday week. This is the bulk section at the local coop. They got in a bunch of new local dried beans!!!! Local birthday week beans. ( yes, beans make me happy)
This hike was pretty treacherous, the whole trail was covered in this ice…. but look how cool it is.
Huggable mountains
Birthday hike with big trees and a happy dog.
Split peas with tons of purple cabbage and purple onions plus chunks or bright orange carrots.. So freaking pretty and so freaking tasty!
And last but not least..a throw back that made me smile…Moving day last summer. Our truck full of my house plants. I love my plants.
So now we go onto the last week of January! (holy crap, where has the time go?)
Have a great week!
-C
First week of the New Year.. and I am ready to take this year and ride it like a bull.(I don’t know exactly what that mean, but it sounds right) I am not a new years resolution kind of gal, but I am a goal oriented person and this week I have been thinking a lot about my goals and wishes for life…. and I am on my way..Nothing is going to stop me!(unless I end up getting arrested, but that is not a goal) Anyway, as always, the mister and I spent a good chunk of time with the family. Everyone’s kids have had the past two weeks off and I think all of my sisters are about to kill a small child(possibly one of their own), so we tried to help out as much as we could.I mean, I am even happy that the kids all go back to school tomorrow. But it was a good week, we went to a bouncy castle birthday party (I didn’t get to bounce..so sad) and made balloon animals(well sort of. Nick knows how to do a few, I know how to make a snake and inappropriate jokes.) I got to bake a lot and test out a few new food recipes(tasty things to come!) Its been pretty freaking cold so we spent more time then usual indoors which meant I got to read a lot. We even cleaned out the basement and made it more human friendly..and didn’t kill each other doing it! All in all, not a bad start to the new year. Here are some happy highlights.
New Years Eve hike. Anything outside makes me happy.This giant tree fell over on the trail and it looked so pretty. And yes, Washer looks handsome too.
My Grammy Stems Poppy seed roll recipe…My Dad makes them every year and this is the first time I ever made them. I split the recipe in half( the recipe make 6 huge rolls) and turned one of the rolls into little rolls. Those little rolls might be one of the prettiest things I have ever made. I am going to be making them again soon.
We had to take out Christmas tree down…which is kind of sad, but I stopped watering it and Nick stopped watering it….and it turned into fire tinder. Nick took the popcorn garland from the tree and lined the fence…. that made up for not having the tree anymore. Best Christmas present ever…The Mister paid off my outrageous library fine so I can start taking books out again.!(what a guy) I am reading both of these at the moment… and both are excellent! I kinda don’t want to do anything but read.
This situation going on here…sometimes the most simplest of ingredients make the best dishes… This blue arrow, a marker in the woods. I love arrows
A visit to a green house. I am a house plant slut…I have a ton and always want more. But ever since we moved into our little cave(it has almost zero natural light) my plants have been sad and I am trying my hardest to keep them happy. I was on the hunt for some plant food to keep my green babies alive and I found myself happily wondering this greenhouses. I think everyone should have a green house full of plants, it’s impossible to not feel good in a light warm room of color.
Freshy snow walk. Our feet were the first to lay tracks around the neighborhood. Our feet are awesome.
I love my little kitchen wall, but I would love a little more space/storage/light. I am dreaming up a few kitchen projects for the mister and I to tackle, maybe more shelves, some hooks..Maybe a big old hole in the wall? I spend a lot of time fantasizing about little ways to make the kitchen a little more awesome(it’s pretty awesome now) But I mean, a window would make everyone happy. Just an idea…We will see.
So yeah, the little bits.
Hope You all had a great week and are staying warm and cozy!
THE LOVELY CRAZY
September 19, 2015 by maximios • Blog
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
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
What a week. It was my birthday, which if you know me, is not usually something I like to talk about. I’m not sure exactly why, but I am not really big on celebrating my own birthday. Or its more like I hide away from everyone around my birthday. ( I am not good with attention) But this year I tried. I had a couple little dinners with family, went on a few good hikes, gave the dog a bath (had to mention it because it was so needed and I was so happy to have a cleaner, less smelly dog..which lasted all of about 12 hours) and tried to relax and enjoy myself. The mister and I also did a bunch of little house repair projects that have been needed to be done (Birthday wish list). All and all, I had a good week. And now the birthday week is over and we can get back to normal, not bugging me, hectic, crazy, life. That makes me happy. Here are a few of my happy bits from the big week.
I went to get myself a new skien if yarn and stumbled upon this wall display of sprinkles.. It took a lot to not buy a bunch.
Birthday hike with big trees and a happy dog.
So now we go onto the last week of January! (holy crap, where has the time go?)
Have a great week!
-C
First week of the New Year.. and I am ready to take this year and ride it like a bull.(I don’t know exactly what that mean, but it sounds right) I am not a new years resolution kind of gal, but I am a goal oriented person and this week I have been thinking a lot about my goals and wishes for life…. and I am on my way..Nothing is going to stop me!(unless I end up getting arrested, but that is not a goal) Anyway, as always, the mister and I spent a good chunk of time with the family. Everyone’s kids have had the past two weeks off and I think all of my sisters are about to kill a small child(possibly one of their own), so we tried to help out as much as we could.I mean, I am even happy that the kids all go back to school tomorrow. But it was a good week, we went to a bouncy castle birthday party (I didn’t get to bounce..so sad) and made balloon animals(well sort of. Nick knows how to do a few, I know how to make a snake and inappropriate jokes.) I got to bake a lot and test out a few new food recipes(tasty things to come!) Its been pretty freaking cold so we spent more time then usual indoors which meant I got to read a lot. We even cleaned out the basement and made it more human friendly..and didn’t kill each other doing it! All in all, not a bad start to the new year. Here are some happy highlights.
So yeah, the little bits.
Hope You all had a great week and are staying warm and cozy!
-C