Paul's work in Standard Magazine

My talented husband's artwork and home objects are featured in the new issue of Standard magazine.  The starburst headboard he made even made the cover!

Many thanks to Standard's Editorial Director, Kelly LaPlante.

Congratulations, Paul!  We love you and are so proud of you!

St. Louis Cardinals

You can take a girl out of St. Louis...

But she'll always be a Cards fan! (and if she isn't, she should know better!)

So happy for the best team around and for the best fans on the planet!

Photo of yours truly with my grandma. (The ducks are Cardinals fans, too.)

Lullatone

I stumbled across this album on OhDeeDo and couldn't help sharing it with you.  What great music!  The perfect companion to a cozy Saturday afternoon or a sunny, wintry day with your loved ones...

I love what the composers have to say, too:

"For this album we tried to make songs that could soundtrack all of the little things in your life to feel like they are special parts of a film. Maybe not too dramatic parts, or intense parts, but just everyday magic kind of stuff."

 Isn't that the sweetest thought? I think they accomplished their goal, listen here.

I miss you, bunnies

I've been so busy with work that I've spent the few spare moments I've had resting or spending time with my boys.  But, I miss you all and can't wait to get back to my little blog.  Until then, a bit of color for your day!

via Mini-eco

Resting up...

Hi loves.  Last week's surgery was a success and I am feeling good.  I woke up this morning and attempted to catch up on things left undone since last Thursday.  But, suddenly I'm tired and my thoughts are fuzzy and dizzy-ing.  I'm going to play it slower this afternoon and spend some time resting, but I look forward to getting back to the little blog schedule I've been keeping here.  Until then, xoxo.

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Round Up: Cozy Weekender

Who doesn't love a spending a cozy weekend at home?  Since it's the finest time of year to do so, here's a little round up of some of my favorite things to do while lounging...

No. 1  A soft cozy shirt.  With stripes, of course!

No. 2  I bought a pair of these socks from Madewell when we visited San Francisco.  Pretty + comfy!

No. 3  A great pair of sweatpants.  These beauties aren't the tattered balloon-y versions we knew as kids.  You'll look {and feel!} refined {even if you are just taking a nap}.

No. 4  Is there anything better than wrapping up in a cashmere blanket?  Maybe, but not much.

No. 5  A campfire candle!  It will smell like fall even if it's 90 degrees where you live. 

No. 6  These are my go-to movies.  Little Women, A River Runs Through It and What's Eating Gilbert Grape. {As a southern girl I must also include Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias on this list}

No. 7  Pumpkin soup.  Let your taste buds delight!

No. 8  I first read Prince of Tides when I was in college.  If you've never read a book by Pat Conroy, you simply must.  This book is magic.  It will make you laugh, cry and want to read all day.  His writing is so beautiful that I find myself reading passages out loud just to hear the words.

If you haven't already, add Fannie Flagg's novel Welcome to the World, Baby Girl to your reading list.  This woman is seriously funny and you'll laugh out loud at more than one part in her feel-good, fire-cracker novel.

No. 9  Le Pen est magnifique! And comes in a whole host of colors. 

No. 10  Catch up {or start} on your correspondence with pretty stationary from Austin Press.  

So what does your cozy weekend look like?  Is it similar to mine or am I missing out on a key cozy item?  I'd love to know!

Comfort food

My loves, I've got comfort food on my mind.  What do you crave when you're sick or, in my case, after you've had surgery?  After Paul's shoulder surgery, I made chicken consommé, which is like a refined version of chicken broth.  If you've never had it, make yourself some homemade chicken stock this weekend and follow this recipe.  I promise you it's worth the effort.


p.s. You could drink it out of this mug, which may make it taste even better!


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