tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90207910440242660622024-03-13T05:03:32.167-05:00contented melittle joys + big inspirationKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.comBlogger644125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-51896858284162033152012-01-04T10:28:00.010-06:002012-01-04T16:23:53.217-06:00happy new year!I am s l o w l y getting myself back in the routine after such a nice, refreshing break. All the Christmas stuff is put away, and I'm trying to find homes for the many new toys for the Twinkies. <em>(A toy purge is definitely in the works.)</em> All in all, our holiday was just lovely. How was yours?<br /><br />Of course with a new year comes the chance to reflect on what's passed and to plan for my future. Here are a few things on my list for '12:<br /><br /><div align="center">find a new yoga class.<br /><br />learn how to (properly) use my camera.<br /><br />wear heels more often. <em>(like <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-roza-pump/3177642?origin=category&resultback=3179" target="B">these</a>!)</em><br /><br />plan weekly date nights with the hubs.<br /><br />eat fresher. eat <a href="http://sproutedkitchen.com/?p=3781" target="D">greener</a>.<br /><br />work on <a href="http://www.self.com/health/2011/12/how-empathy-changes-friendships-jobs-life" target=”A”>empathy</a>.<br /><br />put together our wedding album.<br /><br />and a doozie, which I realize is not entirely in my control, but I would certainly love to see happen in 2012:<br /><br />sell our house and find a new one in the ‘burbs!</div><br /><br />So, some big, some small, some that come with not much effort and others that require serious time and attention. And one that might need a little luck, too.<br /><br />But I do think twenty-twelve is going to be a great year. Don’t you?<br /><br />xo, Kristin<br /><br /><br /><em>PS - I really love <a href="http://hellohellodesign.tumblr.com/post/15032810594/my-resolutions-for-2012" target="C">her list</a> too. </em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-20721102289062535832011-12-21T14:36:00.005-06:002011-12-21T16:34:22.912-06:00a pretty placeLoving this little cabin in the snow...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefvckjgoXrowsM3ZLejHy-JeYF8PcTNh8wK18bZbdG2DziahxVm1iSbjcOFxkhy_xv7ThkdQmItf75Ru-kmZcHR6JsJzDkc2rumd5WVbdCkyMFvKQM8r8JThwmR8PQooluJ1oUO2scLWp/s1600/Exterior_winter-wreaths_DE10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 513px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefvckjgoXrowsM3ZLejHy-JeYF8PcTNh8wK18bZbdG2DziahxVm1iSbjcOFxkhy_xv7ThkdQmItf75Ru-kmZcHR6JsJzDkc2rumd5WVbdCkyMFvKQM8r8JThwmR8PQooluJ1oUO2scLWp/s400/Exterior_winter-wreaths_DE10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688712680934742450" /></a>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-63740772697103156382011-12-20T13:30:00.003-06:002011-12-20T13:44:20.918-06:00holiday gifting: galsThere's still time! (Yes, I'm talking to you, Procrastinators.) <br />Just a few ideas for the ladies... <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUblTVC5A9PD4tKuCf4DjW9AuGulXev_Ils7bK3FpXYU23UnJDRbqxCZgJgBvXGRAtRrIaVr0pZ-C_ScuKM7pSgQGHxkZjdFxNR7b6JObU1soJPwoNTbVhZNADpVR8l37_IThQ8d-DlrJN/s1600/gloves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUblTVC5A9PD4tKuCf4DjW9AuGulXev_Ils7bK3FpXYU23UnJDRbqxCZgJgBvXGRAtRrIaVr0pZ-C_ScuKM7pSgQGHxkZjdFxNR7b6JObU1soJPwoNTbVhZNADpVR8l37_IThQ8d-DlrJN/s400/gloves.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688298153036417314" /></a><br /><em>(<a href=http://needsupply.com/womens/gifts/center-point-glove.html target="C">gloves</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeHqFcmnhEZ9Vn3z9EQ1ks1sxR-GBmLS61HStTN4X6gjrXgY3BNH2HCJSa9yYoVLiELsMph2tX5aIJhxynB-k2kdmf6xX0gSMz13uhoBYMs20lFgKevLSZazylhqj2LtTdfYMnb3eDhkq/s1600/gal+gifts+wallet-liner-rings.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 688px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeHqFcmnhEZ9Vn3z9EQ1ks1sxR-GBmLS61HStTN4X6gjrXgY3BNH2HCJSa9yYoVLiELsMph2tX5aIJhxynB-k2kdmf6xX0gSMz13uhoBYMs20lFgKevLSZazylhqj2LtTdfYMnb3eDhkq/s400/gal+gifts+wallet-liner-rings.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688297653176502562" /></a><br /><em>(<a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/82456475/tiny-initial-ring-custom-order target="A">initial ring</a>; <a href=http://www.petitealma.com/store/index.php/our-e-boutique/all/natural-linen-drawer-liner.html target="E">drawer liner</a>; <a href=http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=100&productId=470830&productGroup=396446 target="G">pouch</a>; <a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/81762554/crystal-pave-earrings-14kt-gold-filled?ref=v1_other_1 target="F">earrings</a>; <a href=http://www.katespade.com/designer-jewelry/designer-bracelets/kate-spade-idiom-bangles-flying-colors/WBRU3855,default,pd.html?dwvar_WBRU3855_color=974&start=68&cgid=jewelry target="J">bangle</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgot_IrKLDUQRgfyYe3goti4I5rdyK4_ok-uo0Tcdy2yBH2MkLUQc_k7OEYmPtu_DZ1RiFW4ki7MN1kCTZYyeRJi_azNjRdRgmnRtgBB9lKmUz9qPBX0gYCDadaucN59qiCoyEKZWqpVXoW/s1600/calendar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 504px; height: 506px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgot_IrKLDUQRgfyYe3goti4I5rdyK4_ok-uo0Tcdy2yBH2MkLUQc_k7OEYmPtu_DZ1RiFW4ki7MN1kCTZYyeRJi_azNjRdRgmnRtgBB9lKmUz9qPBX0gYCDadaucN59qiCoyEKZWqpVXoW/s400/calendar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686109345242753746" /></a><br /><em>(<a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/88448674/2012-calendar-watercolor-wash target="L">calendar</a>)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-35866320711788562362011-12-15T08:25:00.000-06:002011-12-15T08:28:25.377-06:00holiday gifting: guysOnly 10 shopping days left! Some gift ideas for the guys on your lists...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmmxdk36y1bMkjX1y9rRZJdlYYwMrVM-mXc6U7O9syJYYc2umiBPSjExkcUX-rRzoJnHy94G9AQXpdNAI0Hkbb2Eo5rAGvR5uvZ9yH3ZC2IDarCGCbampSts5Dk6oEwEgPrakpGJVqvmQ/s1600/nau-downsweater.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 535px; height: 562px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmmxdk36y1bMkjX1y9rRZJdlYYwMrVM-mXc6U7O9syJYYc2umiBPSjExkcUX-rRzoJnHy94G9AQXpdNAI0Hkbb2Eo5rAGvR5uvZ9yH3ZC2IDarCGCbampSts5Dk6oEwEgPrakpGJVqvmQ/s400/nau-downsweater.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686063144052728610" /></a><br /><em>(<a href=http://www.nau.com/mens/collections/gifts/down-sweater-413M01.html target="A">down sweater</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsviyvu5la5qzJx7KUCmSEsbuBENS_M_KGGPFGoJXAfUoz_1q-nt3Nh5QKkD-X0U_19wbGeNPLYgfbDhzm_jwJA8s7P84NwxP6cwidZpqwksruXBJCIaHXRQ4ZkPMZ_pFjbUwZ7mezAhyr/s1600/guy-gifts.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 568px; height: 602px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsviyvu5la5qzJx7KUCmSEsbuBENS_M_KGGPFGoJXAfUoz_1q-nt3Nh5QKkD-X0U_19wbGeNPLYgfbDhzm_jwJA8s7P84NwxP6cwidZpqwksruXBJCIaHXRQ4ZkPMZ_pFjbUwZ7mezAhyr/s400/guy-gifts.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686063130853850114" /></a><br /><em>(Clockwise from left: <a href=http://www.nytstore.com/New-York-Times-Crossword-Mugs_p_5553.html target="B">mug</a>; <a href=http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-stocking-fillers/salt-taster target="G">salts</a>; <a href=http://www.jaysonhome.com/gifts/for-the-mr/rock-roll-book.html target="C">book</a>; <a href=http://www.zappos.com/new-balance-mw01-grey-yellow target="F">sneakers</a>; <a href=http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/home-and-office/domestic-utility/tradesman-bag-2.html target="D">bag</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKjosfbfDG8KvEvdNJUVk3Ifq_RT6Daie_JxN-DkklNM8RFqiTKYzLNUk2Mifsiw9mXTLewP7aBCdqRKE_bASM0p-pqXvvtOJMqb7gWXOJoRhIP1-2g2uJKrRdxTyUyBNQTPHStdx8Puu/s1600/moma-clock.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 521px; height: 520px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUKjosfbfDG8KvEvdNJUVk3Ifq_RT6Daie_JxN-DkklNM8RFqiTKYzLNUk2Mifsiw9mXTLewP7aBCdqRKE_bASM0p-pqXvvtOJMqb7gWXOJoRhIP1-2g2uJKrRdxTyUyBNQTPHStdx8Puu/s400/moma-clock.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686063135312668290" /></a><br /><em>(<a href=http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Wooden%20Block%20Alarm%20Clock_10451_10001_63547_-1_26663_11551_63548 target="E">wooden alarm clock</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpopuTom1d9KFN0iWW6bU2vaRAMr8qjHPPZdrYf7YqeHg91h5g6TutY-rJFEmPX_bO0Zsa5XfwY8uFCg9znBakOEMHiSnB2sUNttFMs7GKX04vuaUI98PA_szZCwIiDPG4jbR3oKmImOi/s1600/H1_BF_SW09CT_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 460px; height: 460px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpopuTom1d9KFN0iWW6bU2vaRAMr8qjHPPZdrYf7YqeHg91h5g6TutY-rJFEmPX_bO0Zsa5XfwY8uFCg9znBakOEMHiSnB2sUNttFMs7GKX04vuaUI98PA_szZCwIiDPG4jbR3oKmImOi/s400/H1_BF_SW09CT_b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686064357885928066" /></a><br /><em>(<a href=http://jpressonline.com/sweaters_merino_wool_detail.php?id=H1_BF_SW09CT_b target="H">sweater</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dAclcN6bJ6sBflHz2SaZOwRDwRHjyNzhsCfxJ4AVTqblZ4z9TMl3m1UXg0XQkE7YgQZbQWaVUnvOeqw9jK8D1Y88njFuU6vNxIspn1CkThLXVhpOfrGJJyTXimrAjm-7qdxKUJYxE7yv/s1600/needsupply.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 482px; height: 602px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dAclcN6bJ6sBflHz2SaZOwRDwRHjyNzhsCfxJ4AVTqblZ4z9TMl3m1UXg0XQkE7YgQZbQWaVUnvOeqw9jK8D1Y88njFuU6vNxIspn1CkThLXVhpOfrGJJyTXimrAjm-7qdxKUJYxE7yv/s400/needsupply.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686063145925121506" /></a><br /><em>(Clockwise from top left: <a href=http://needsupply.com/mens/olive-metal-vietnam.html target="L">watch</a>; <a href=http://needsupply.com/mens/pointed-tie-in-green.html target="K">tie</a>; <a href=http://needsupply.com/mens/accessories/fair-isle-snow-flake.html target="M">socks</a>; <a href=http://needsupply.com/mens/cardholder-in-oxblood.html# target="J">card holder</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8e7-M7mJdeiQA_r8ufg7KrP9-6u9JMK0mRb88lN7g_0xK39BA75-9bGq98ieUNOJPfC64YNyV0b6FNkT6unjDelAf0xgB6jngAHh_bbUywtWE8xyqXTwbNuLF6t0vp5Coj4ggOV9FANYZ/s1600/flannelshirt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8e7-M7mJdeiQA_r8ufg7KrP9-6u9JMK0mRb88lN7g_0xK39BA75-9bGq98ieUNOJPfC64YNyV0b6FNkT6unjDelAf0xgB6jngAHh_bbUywtWE8xyqXTwbNuLF6t0vp5Coj4ggOV9FANYZ/s400/flannelshirt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686063129616604242" /></a><br /><em>(<a href=http://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/mens+clothing/mens+shirts/mens+tops/positively+plaid+flannel+shirt.do?sortby=ourPicks target="I">flannel shirt</a>)</em><br /><br /><br />Tell me -- are you done with your shopping already? I'm about 80% there. Just looking for a few more things to wrap up my list for the year. Phew... it's exhausting!<br /><br />xo, KristinKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-51280553582953020182011-12-14T09:01:00.002-06:002011-12-14T09:01:00.223-06:00christmas decoratingMy love for the season only grows as I peek around the web...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4R9cvpZn0Tm7jAauYW2Ycf0E57HWqIssLvTLhv0K6LNe4YUnCWhnBc_2M2n0ler3PCyhs4_vDzyMFqWhC2ROC-YY2uk0ibfd_GUhXnV-YjT0HTroq9bwpMWGIdH7WioREfW1vNyJkLFgF/s1600/96_000009e59_6f75_orh550w550_Xmas-decorating-ideas-6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 550px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4R9cvpZn0Tm7jAauYW2Ycf0E57HWqIssLvTLhv0K6LNe4YUnCWhnBc_2M2n0ler3PCyhs4_vDzyMFqWhC2ROC-YY2uk0ibfd_GUhXnV-YjT0HTroq9bwpMWGIdH7WioREfW1vNyJkLFgF/s400/96_000009e59_6f75_orh550w550_Xmas-decorating-ideas-6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685748910827155506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9eCi5igIHUn0yqcmIjF5UEr2-0ij7NxDNYDwTIDl4HdPGm1aFQN6hc8j9982dIjnZARKky4eaV1AZrhdtb1G1EHxtIsTrXwi575M2EWmRpbnTLj7GfXc2jA81ws7rgoJrWUusu9ODr9fT/s1600/dreaming-white-christmas-couch-1210-lgn.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 435px; height: 561px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAWAHkKwrXLGf5kS07Iuwj2AeP89QfhdCCul404HkIn947ctoFLB0N8gzT3qc31ZRq_YpgMdkPK-DMaMhHSNLprZjLSV5G4O_Vr0DJSAF39KMiSo1nQ_sJCt9JMpi2KkNLnaQlJH9QVpNC/s400/christmas_176221729.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685736640459509538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqIiCEqdjLneeZ6gVMHsCLceUeirjXzcfQ0knYnL6slWFiQXqmcsYhtxvrtn1uaaUoN-xzKAbGiq6VsLJmYfu6dK5Rl1npYPl4jv3A1s-QE2Nu1zWlnsY9_8gbDJZHnGdxEo5UH1hk5VP/s1600/17662623508215062_yMjqSjKE_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 468px; height: 604px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqIiCEqdjLneeZ6gVMHsCLceUeirjXzcfQ0knYnL6slWFiQXqmcsYhtxvrtn1uaaUoN-xzKAbGiq6VsLJmYfu6dK5Rl1npYPl4jv3A1s-QE2Nu1zWlnsY9_8gbDJZHnGdxEo5UH1hk5VP/s400/17662623508215062_yMjqSjKE_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685736641365579042" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlzuRk4U_WrQFainZ2Pk6fOa_Ub3Wnn6izw3li58S2AReVS0izcwI77ir9xlXUBR_pji7JN0COKAC2lkA_NzCjBrvKD7YrOrDmB1wbUirRRA9eVAUBSQC1m_WAAeZNA3nJ1CsTBhA815f/s1600/7-simpleholidaydecorating.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 505px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlzuRk4U_WrQFainZ2Pk6fOa_Ub3Wnn6izw3li58S2AReVS0izcwI77ir9xlXUBR_pji7JN0COKAC2lkA_NzCjBrvKD7YrOrDmB1wbUirRRA9eVAUBSQC1m_WAAeZNA3nJ1CsTBhA815f/s400/7-simpleholidaydecorating.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685736635790843874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcs31sRVngQOe7-ZxesvqF3D7WUXvtwhTGMAt5yINzPR9SdmBeBun8G6Eh3JfahdUOCdDkwnxg4x_1IgC9yPBI8r0qT_d8t5wOJ71J2poh6CXnCrdAXUCr4P5030aCVjDE82l4Kan05kzK/s1600/3-simpleholidaydecorating.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 606px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcs31sRVngQOe7-ZxesvqF3D7WUXvtwhTGMAt5yINzPR9SdmBeBun8G6Eh3JfahdUOCdDkwnxg4x_1IgC9yPBI8r0qT_d8t5wOJ71J2poh6CXnCrdAXUCr4P5030aCVjDE82l4Kan05kzK/s400/3-simpleholidaydecorating.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685736629336516034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc4bBDl0CMJchcBSxyTAEDwIuLpGLO5wawB2sqWCsZQDDLLTBuQLt9Oa7bRwwE-gnVBcUL6TIgt-FfPL42OdRBO6Jt_MUjTfyQcJdfxXXqGD_NDmOxjwlyeMG2URXmuLCSQPFN69vAOnb/s1600/96_000009e5e_415f_orh550w550_Xmas-decorating-ideas-9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 550px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc4bBDl0CMJchcBSxyTAEDwIuLpGLO5wawB2sqWCsZQDDLLTBuQLt9Oa7bRwwE-gnVBcUL6TIgt-FfPL42OdRBO6Jt_MUjTfyQcJdfxXXqGD_NDmOxjwlyeMG2URXmuLCSQPFN69vAOnb/s400/96_000009e5e_415f_orh550w550_Xmas-decorating-ideas-9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685745182055062498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2kiOL-KXx7W3RXQuw4-VP_xCgMG-1lVtar3w9FPkPEvsL9CsNYen10HVl9Z_BuYKUlEqxdd3tsBPebEzppedZL1ApNjuhRxMPXUhNdKF3t3Fmaoz6lkFHQi-3NCA3v3dukdtK7gvdDgl/s1600/il_570xN_272630690.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2kiOL-KXx7W3RXQuw4-VP_xCgMG-1lVtar3w9FPkPEvsL9CsNYen10HVl9Z_BuYKUlEqxdd3tsBPebEzppedZL1ApNjuhRxMPXUhNdKF3t3Fmaoz6lkFHQi-3NCA3v3dukdtK7gvdDgl/s400/il_570xN_272630690.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685745187575303794" /></a><br /><br /><br />These are just a small collection of my favorites, and it is without doubt that I could actually get lost for days just looking at all the inspiration there is out there. <br /><br /><br /><br /><em>(Images from top: <a href=http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/high-impact-low-effort-christmas-decorating/6 target="I">glitter deer</a>; <a href=http://www.countryliving.com/homes/decor-ideas/white-christmas-1210#fbIndex6 target="F">peace joy love pillows</a>; <a href=http://www.yvestown.com/archive/2010/11/wws-tree.html target="B">wood & wool tree</a>; <a href=http://emmas.blogg.se/2011/november/getting-ready-for-christmas.html target="E">christmas block letters</a>; <a href=http://pinterest.com/pin/17662623508215062/ target="A">felt ball wreath</a>; <a href=http://houseandhome.com/blogs/house-home-daily/simple-holiday-decorating target="C">twinkle tree and fireside chairs</a>; <a href=http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/high-impact-low-effort-christmas-decorating#high-impact-low-effort-christmas-decorating/14?&_suid=1323815259073045204643111806786 target="G">champagne cooler</a>; <a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/88082268/petite-glitter-flags target="H">wish flags</a>.)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-10697158178078897102011-12-09T08:48:00.004-06:002011-12-09T08:48:00.204-06:00tgif & a fun weekend aheadI am <em>so </em>excited for tonight... we're meeting a big group of friends out at one of my favorite French <a href=http://www.monamigabi.com/home/?loc=chicago target="A">bistros</a> for a yummy dinner that will hopefully include copious amounts of butter, champagne and chocolate. And lots of laughs, too! I've been looking forward to this night for weeks and don't want to admit how many times I've already looked at the menu online to think about what I might order. ;)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlFjHHbAWjslPCpdhGao3NDkRhKImRkrLVb1BoHyuQx5sQoiiVdViP6KksnQHwbUhals7Z9YiK3eL0Q2j7GzP52FhOfdPsJoF79IEExs9el_O1AccKOY78bPiIEpfFQKnmyhyCYBvBUay/s1600/6288893417_0beaf772b9_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 452px; height: 679px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlFjHHbAWjslPCpdhGao3NDkRhKImRkrLVb1BoHyuQx5sQoiiVdViP6KksnQHwbUhals7Z9YiK3eL0Q2j7GzP52FhOfdPsJoF79IEExs9el_O1AccKOY78bPiIEpfFQKnmyhyCYBvBUay/s400/6288893417_0beaf772b9_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683894276533883266" /></a><br />And if that isn't enough, I'm co-hosting our 6th annual(!) cookie exchange with some amazing girlfriends who I don't get to see nearly enough. Can't wait to take home a tray of fresh-baked cookies from all my lovely ladies. <br /><br />What are you up to, Friends? Hopefully you've got something to look forward to this weekend, too.<br /><br />xo, Kristin <br /><br /><em>(Image via <a href=http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/post/12044568078/snapshots-of-paris target="B">From Me To You</a>. You've gotta check out this photography. Uh-mazing!)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-86982913453918990712011-12-08T14:33:00.006-06:002011-12-08T15:34:15.082-06:00holiday gifting: cozyA few gift ideas for keeping cozy on blustery winter nights...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fXZqwaEkTtmOaTufRf-1mZAFimYNXvK0RCBlk03JTynPqndiEECfclgKqepHkmsl7iMaAhlOBS0ufNDmR1l-RvaXF1UkQuqttDJ7sHFzauG7d0J5psHEsmkf4WHCkC9VKXgIJ-hfEN4W/s1600/cozy1-candles_hat_cd.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 628px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 452px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683871133355348786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fXZqwaEkTtmOaTufRf-1mZAFimYNXvK0RCBlk03JTynPqndiEECfclgKqepHkmsl7iMaAhlOBS0ufNDmR1l-RvaXF1UkQuqttDJ7sHFzauG7d0J5psHEsmkf4WHCkC9VKXgIJ-hfEN4W/s400/cozy1-candles_hat_cd.png" /></a><br /><em>(<a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-gifts-for-her/linneas-lights-fir-candle-trio" target="H">Candle Trio</a>; <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23989155&catId=HOME-HOLIDAYDECOR&pushId=HOME-HOLIDAYDECOR&popId=HOME&navCount=144&color=060&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-HOLIDAYDECOR-FORTHEHOME&templateType=subCategory" target="A">A Very She & Him Christmas</a>; <a href="http://www.calypsostbarth.com/Pompom-Beanie-p-18996.html" target="E">PomPom Beanie</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhsUh0Sl5MIy2C5DUNxka6ZWnJgqrKMQVo1papQ12s6JRWh7S-f2XQ6JPbl68Vp7wffy6prq0Fpw70XwdeqPAKgen2ro6rIw5zlinwJHdKQtKoN-B1RD4R_Nfl1Nsb2j5WTVUrSpg02AZ/s1600/cozy2-slippers_pillow_teaseat_lotion_snood.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 562px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683871124658819266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhsUh0Sl5MIy2C5DUNxka6ZWnJgqrKMQVo1papQ12s6JRWh7S-f2XQ6JPbl68Vp7wffy6prq0Fpw70XwdeqPAKgen2ro6rIw5zlinwJHdKQtKoN-B1RD4R_Nfl1Nsb2j5WTVUrSpg02AZ/s400/cozy2-slippers_pillow_teaseat_lotion_snood.png" /></a><br /><em>(<a href="http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/home-and-office/gifts/cozy-cup-of-chocolate-gift-set.html" target="B">Cozy Cup of Chocolate Gift Set</a>; <a href="http://www.shoparteffect.com/product.asp?lt=d&deptid=10200&pfid=AET09458" target="F">Shea Butter Lotion</a>; <a href="http://www.calypsostbarth.com/Loop-Funnel-p-19001.html" target="G">Loop Funnel</a>; <a href="http://www.garnethill.com/haflinger-shirley-dot-and-stripe-slippers/womens-fashion/sleepwear/slippers/16033" target="C">Dot & Stripe Slippers</a>; <a href="http://www.blisslivinghome.com/perla-dark-grey-p-1789.html" target="D">Perla Pillow</a>)</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDIVJlFof-XGWhLoAX8kvgaT0Q9ANCz8ONClFoU7VNkVNSEpinDpDShAPbpznYdUif4g75wShRZu41o_WIXzpBdm41L-vaexLjucLC1PvnbgAv5mcs8lj_3f6Cn7VG8JbJJXYzu8qQ9sr/s1600/blanketthrow.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683871131272439330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDIVJlFof-XGWhLoAX8kvgaT0Q9ANCz8ONClFoU7VNkVNSEpinDpDShAPbpznYdUif4g75wShRZu41o_WIXzpBdm41L-vaexLjucLC1PvnbgAv5mcs8lj_3f6Cn7VG8JbJJXYzu8qQ9sr/s400/blanketthrow.jpg" /></a><br /><em>(<a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/blanket-throw-b712/?pkey=cgift-ideas" target="I">Blanket Throw</a>) </em></p><br /><p><em></em></p><br /><p><em>What are some goodies on your holiday lists this year? Anything you're hoping to find under the tree?</em></p>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-9007436314610153042011-12-07T09:03:00.003-06:002011-12-07T09:03:00.185-06:0010 things: getting to know mary lovesThis week's 10 Things is brought to us by sweet Mary of <a href=http://mwazloves.blogspot.com/ target="A">Mary Loves</a>. I just know that if Mary and I lived down the street from one another - rather than across the country - we would be friends. Friends who bake treats for each other, enjoy cocktails on our front porches together and celebrate summer at a local street fest with our families. There are times that Mary will write something, and I would just swear that I was thinking the exact same thing. I love popping over to <a href=http://mwazloves.blogspot.com/ target="A">Mary Loves</a> to fill up my cup of inspiration.<br /><br /> <br /><br />I never tire of... watching sunsets. I suppose there are lots of things I could've put at the end of that sentence, but this is what leapt to mind, and it's certainly true. Every sunset is different, beautiful, magical, and peaceful. And if you have the opportunity to sit and really watch one? Well that is a good day. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyENilyvekQqwZDBTVIQBQJm7nI5p3cGhM6BQ91MXt5luHn4Hy_kjM50wGoJpJOtyKdfZUhE14l6ZCq_8dzE_0f_wvTdMAKikkZei-mAbv24BPgzSCw3_6cY4CM6en_OmJiB79tR0rnzf/s1600/sunset.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyENilyvekQqwZDBTVIQBQJm7nI5p3cGhM6BQ91MXt5luHn4Hy_kjM50wGoJpJOtyKdfZUhE14l6ZCq_8dzE_0f_wvTdMAKikkZei-mAbv24BPgzSCw3_6cY4CM6en_OmJiB79tR0rnzf/s400/sunset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681220022468101266" /></a><br /> <br />The most romantic thing a person can do is... listen. Flowers or a surprise gift or trip are wonderful, certainly, but isn't it the best when you feel like you are truly being heard? If you want to be romantic, have dinner. (Making it is a nice touch.) Really look into her eyes over a good bottle of wine. And listen.<br /><br />When I need to blow off steam I... take a walk. Getting out in the fresh air, surrounded by nature. That's where I find peace. <br /> <br />I'm happiest when... I'm having tickle fights with my boys. Or reading stories with my boys. Or just watching them sleep. You get the picture, don't you? My boys are my love, and all I have to do is look at them to feel happiness.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQR7sl5AWCtII6GbEv97puyEUhgkHDlBQ7XH0wkkJOSTfloP1zuEO8JnHWmV9ySjSevzZs1cvouIh8LrtNHLaYh0OzBzirmpwbZc2G3aP9LSzyxG2zaa3DnhqLJBu6HMoiurpTkWLhjoy/s1600/tickle+session.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQR7sl5AWCtII6GbEv97puyEUhgkHDlBQ7XH0wkkJOSTfloP1zuEO8JnHWmV9ySjSevzZs1cvouIh8LrtNHLaYh0OzBzirmpwbZc2G3aP9LSzyxG2zaa3DnhqLJBu6HMoiurpTkWLhjoy/s400/tickle+session.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681220072629892322" /></a><br /> <br />I always wanted to be... well I don't know about always, but what I talked about the most as a kid was an astronaut. I really thought I'd end up going into science in some way. However, differential calculus kicked my butt in college, so economics and business won out.<br /> <br />The best thing I ever ate was... snails in Paris. Sorry, escargots. But really, let's just call them what they are. They were drenched in olive oil and garlic and were simply amazing. I know what you're thinking. "Really? Snails?" I could say blueberry ice cream, or lobster, or any number of amazing things I've had. The reason why I chose snails is because it was such a memorable meal. My sister and I visited Paris in my early twenties. It was my first trip to Europe. We ate at a true Parisian restaurant recommended to us by a friend. It was a tiny little room with just a few tables. The chef came out and had drinks with us afterwards. We drank wine. We laughed and laughed and I swear our French was better the more we drank. The meal was amazing in every sense, and I don't even remember anything else we ate. So I'm going with snails. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LM9-4rkRKoPIlJ16ePbjhdlWCUSoT82LIOOp0v8tfyAmryLf9m_PDHk1eAvQfDLGwjhhupT3coQBrWuXNWT9FvLiGA4ouIFv_uA02oZ7LQM1pmddy3z4COCcex0u2v7mVlK-kFZ5nFQU/s1600/paris.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 497px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LM9-4rkRKoPIlJ16ePbjhdlWCUSoT82LIOOp0v8tfyAmryLf9m_PDHk1eAvQfDLGwjhhupT3coQBrWuXNWT9FvLiGA4ouIFv_uA02oZ7LQM1pmddy3z4COCcex0u2v7mVlK-kFZ5nFQU/s400/paris.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681220019272510738" /></a><br /> <br />My signature dish is... a strawberry-almond cream tart. And sangria. I make a mean pitcher of sangria. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmd3MRTUPmmkXMrp15eouDAJ5qa1oQtTFC3nV3LL9RY_-MkB985TRfDqMWqsMoX9gVNvmHPiUrSHZBhSSyy0TJAnEUJ230yJhUpx1njOrqeWuOF-Koq20FOEk0f5-lRow6vEcaVSbE7plK/s1600/tart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmd3MRTUPmmkXMrp15eouDAJ5qa1oQtTFC3nV3LL9RY_-MkB985TRfDqMWqsMoX9gVNvmHPiUrSHZBhSSyy0TJAnEUJ230yJhUpx1njOrqeWuOF-Koq20FOEk0f5-lRow6vEcaVSbE7plK/s400/tart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681220023238394578" /></a><br /> <br />My favorite thing about my house is... it's a tie between my front porch and my bathroom. I adore having a front porch. I love being able to sit outside, watching a thunderstorm roll through. I have always preferred front porches to back decks, since I feel they are much more effective at connecting you with your neighbors. My bathroom, though, is pretty awesome. We have renovated a lot of our house so far, and this bathroom is perfect. Nice big shower, where I can stand and look across the street at the river. And a big clawfoot tub. I don't get to use it often enough, but oh, when I do...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVQM6KUBxXexNB1wCJUgUujnGNswqybvSnNBLwwN5Lo07UY2HjPd7o5J-qqPVZnMaTgWSj0hvUkkxPcLxwW-4vxj0pJq2wliKLX2bKxEr9ZW7uxLOz5oQ3ZMVOzvgEVleGGvg1fNQQFV8/s1600/bathroom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVQM6KUBxXexNB1wCJUgUujnGNswqybvSnNBLwwN5Lo07UY2HjPd7o5J-qqPVZnMaTgWSj0hvUkkxPcLxwW-4vxj0pJq2wliKLX2bKxEr9ZW7uxLOz5oQ3ZMVOzvgEVleGGvg1fNQQFV8/s400/bathroom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681220014427226994" /></a><br /><br />I could spend the whole day... listening to music and trying to play my guitar. I love finding new music. And when I find a band I like, listening to an album all the way through. And then listening to my favorite songs again, really getting to know them. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWroFZ4kD0-CFqwVHPMz4M6N_RLX-uIfGKODUg8mL8BFEQ854iWJO7-C-4G5uU0AGW62ZzCFPvPqKyrCxAF_bdIbgOWnANw47QcbGcowRLp4aOnfH3xr5DAwfDfIAa_icoq5KAbXfPgxIW/s1600/guitar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 554px; height: 369px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWroFZ4kD0-CFqwVHPMz4M6N_RLX-uIfGKODUg8mL8BFEQ854iWJO7-C-4G5uU0AGW62ZzCFPvPqKyrCxAF_bdIbgOWnANw47QcbGcowRLp4aOnfH3xr5DAwfDfIAa_icoq5KAbXfPgxIW/s400/guitar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681220015531672930" /></a><br /> <br />The best thing to wake up to is... the sunshine and chirping birds. Of course, I have two little ones, so I haven't been woken up that way in a really long time. I have a CD alarm clock, and I had cello music in there for a while - that was nice. Right now I'm waking up to Pearl Jam during the week and "Mom! I want to wake up!" on the weekends.<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Mary - thank you so much for sharing with us. I think I can speak for all of us when I say that your Parisian dinner sounds amazing, and yes, I'd love a sangria! ;)<br /><br />xo, Kristin</em><br /><br /><em>(Images: 1. mary's; 2. mary's; 3. <a href=http://plushpalate.blogspot.com/2009/12/fur-ever-n-gold.html target="B">cafe</a>; 4. <a href=http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/strawberry-almond-cream-tart-10000000444746/ target="C">tart</a>; 5. mary's; 6. <a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/la-birdie/4595905840 target="D">guitar</a>)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-40234883457650895862011-12-02T09:09:00.001-06:002011-12-02T09:09:00.047-06:00holiday gifting: books<em>You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. <br />~C. S. Lewis </em><br /><br />Maybe it's because I love to read so much, but I've always thought that books make good presents. Here's a gaggle of books, some of which might just be under my Christmas tree this year... <br /><br />For the nightstand - <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWe3nlfxPJGxy2GZrNsnBq6eOvbrckhMwWDu-Ago8PQzBnr9MyL9klp-_5j2BrVbt5nomDYS9TrIbXQsW7DHKMWzh0UiD4kZ0YZ5rvjST9tlZdfdAf8n6r0E-mJsvCBlr_EZg7yCZWfLa/s1600/novels-book.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 363px; height: 411px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWe3nlfxPJGxy2GZrNsnBq6eOvbrckhMwWDu-Ago8PQzBnr9MyL9klp-_5j2BrVbt5nomDYS9TrIbXQsW7DHKMWzh0UiD4kZ0YZ5rvjST9tlZdfdAf8n6r0E-mJsvCBlr_EZg7yCZWfLa/s400/novels-book.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681278272140972322" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqCLoat3ap4_5xls9AbOwqnd00Epl2vE7C72Rh2KinhJm3CCf_YOUG9m2uv5a516KsuYLRTHlKVqzSVZ-je9YDkk-YQwVorOAikaWnSTroj5_c7eHaWOsivZYB77n2o8seNDvzXYpkfzN/s1600/interesting-books.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 424px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqCLoat3ap4_5xls9AbOwqnd00Epl2vE7C72Rh2KinhJm3CCf_YOUG9m2uv5a516KsuYLRTHlKVqzSVZ-je9YDkk-YQwVorOAikaWnSTroj5_c7eHaWOsivZYB77n2o8seNDvzXYpkfzN/s400/interesting-books.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681279398439186274" /></a><br /><br />For the kitchen - <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDi5tDV6_QpyvmSVQUndF0R6c7uETCp_ZFw0lwob6SC6EahbE8BMrfi2_wGNFMFmVxP0Ttt7rD_3khkfoaU9bJ8lEeT5kbLj9NAv1nOc55bIxhbnDvEildMajGEkkxPyFmtJEAp4GVmIZy/s1600/cookbooks-book.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 451px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDi5tDV6_QpyvmSVQUndF0R6c7uETCp_ZFw0lwob6SC6EahbE8BMrfi2_wGNFMFmVxP0Ttt7rD_3khkfoaU9bJ8lEeT5kbLj9NAv1nOc55bIxhbnDvEildMajGEkkxPyFmtJEAp4GVmIZy/s400/cookbooks-book.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681279401927231218" /></a><br /><br />For the playroom - <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sQ2AtNFhMzBlnjvAFT140stjry-0PvNpajbwDn4XWRHj-yEmv7qF3aBwXuIvHumGXrFk8L_ZHM-aFihfvHG8k9UmKvbBVSLQ7e00_A2-fTTHsAukh63MuzTICtQ1Lmb-txw6xl89mcPZ/s1600/kids-books.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 543px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sQ2AtNFhMzBlnjvAFT140stjry-0PvNpajbwDn4XWRHj-yEmv7qF3aBwXuIvHumGXrFk8L_ZHM-aFihfvHG8k9UmKvbBVSLQ7e00_A2-fTTHsAukh63MuzTICtQ1Lmb-txw6xl89mcPZ/s400/kids-books.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681277339328939314" /></a><br /><br />For the coffee table - <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzi100hkqyysK4IG6m4ccZowP2DrPPGXw3_WGhfoC2JHsKT4RMpLaPJ0l_SpSnCmN-GGFsoeJRcg1cjLZ4VvmiH-rJJqvUvqAMGGkdXpN232eu9pufk-0TYtJ3hPBqlxCZo8Su1-NrP5d/s1600/coffeetable-books.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzi100hkqyysK4IG6m4ccZowP2DrPPGXw3_WGhfoC2JHsKT4RMpLaPJ0l_SpSnCmN-GGFsoeJRcg1cjLZ4VvmiH-rJJqvUvqAMGGkdXpN232eu9pufk-0TYtJ3hPBqlxCZo8Su1-NrP5d/s400/coffeetable-books.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681280182285233762" /></a><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><em>(All books available <a href=http://www.amazon.com/ target="A">here</a>.) </em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-42136968908362585982011-11-29T12:11:00.005-06:002011-11-29T12:24:20.994-06:00oh christmas treeIt was raining this weekend so I wasn't able to go out and get my Christmas tree, and though I know that I only have to wait a few more days for next weekend, I'm still a little bummed because I <em>always </em> decorate my tree on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9a7z34JFGWr-ew3r59zfgGy-Leep71cvs_H8NsScTQoUki8LXCXuYdoI3ISREXUv1b2xP1Xsvubl7PJ11G_P-px1shJ1MVwTxCsPri_c-V9kB14cHiaP3jcVXzWZNjfEjXEKipDb2ypq1/s1600/allwhiteNO07.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 575px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9a7z34JFGWr-ew3r59zfgGy-Leep71cvs_H8NsScTQoUki8LXCXuYdoI3ISREXUv1b2xP1Xsvubl7PJ11G_P-px1shJ1MVwTxCsPri_c-V9kB14cHiaP3jcVXzWZNjfEjXEKipDb2ypq1/s400/allwhiteNO07.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680482438468032290" /></a><br /><br />To get me through the rest of the week I'll just keep looking at lovely yuletide photos like this to inspire new decorating ideas. <br /><br /><em>(Image via <a href=http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-white-holiday-decorating?page=11 target="A">here</a>.)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-61135463470859031232011-11-16T08:25:00.001-06:002011-11-16T08:25:00.876-06:0010 things: getting to know reverie daydreamI am just tickled pink to be sharing a special "10 Things" with you today featuring the adorable Melissa of <a href="http://reverie-daydream.blogspot.com/" target="J">Reverie Daydream</a>. Melissa's words and photos are chock-full of insight, inspiration and charm, and though I've never met her, I imagine that Mel is one of those people who lights up a room when she walks in. The kind of person who you want to be seated beside at a dinner party. Her's is a favorite of mine, and I hope you enjoy reading her "10 Things" as much as I did. <br /><br />Away we go! <br /><br /><br />When I need to unwind: I grab a book or a glass of champagne.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9rrKVSCSXpHd0gYzz0PsFSlgtUh42qxyPCbivriPqQnEbkWby-fD2AkRLnksSN1pbFi6v-5b5S1bTx3F8aGP-pt3rI4YZtzIjVcgyan4nL-4IuC0wTS7bMwhHUjhyphenhyphenKtVujIlpMOP1127/s1600/contented+me+champagne+pinterest%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339718085887042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9rrKVSCSXpHd0gYzz0PsFSlgtUh42qxyPCbivriPqQnEbkWby-fD2AkRLnksSN1pbFi6v-5b5S1bTx3F8aGP-pt3rI4YZtzIjVcgyan4nL-4IuC0wTS7bMwhHUjhyphenhyphenKtVujIlpMOP1127/s400/contented+me+champagne+pinterest%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I hate to admit it: but I have a huge weakness for gummi bears. In fact, I will not even let one come near my lips for fear of eating the entire box.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHCtR09x2_WLZYNOZxgZQA4ZYzvioNVtY0jkx1FRvrx4lPyyhPOEnAXjgFQuipqPvngxJ741djUT4NuLc2sw1o5GXlEJymltJA-XA5TAxpL_PmzUgM6KB6_PUyJ6kq0UYh8maeMk-Irce/s1600/gummy+bear.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339713245994258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHCtR09x2_WLZYNOZxgZQA4ZYzvioNVtY0jkx1FRvrx4lPyyhPOEnAXjgFQuipqPvngxJ741djUT4NuLc2sw1o5GXlEJymltJA-XA5TAxpL_PmzUgM6KB6_PUyJ6kq0UYh8maeMk-Irce/s400/gummy+bear.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My celebrity crush: is Johnny Depp. Since a teenager when posters of his 21-Jumpstreet Face covered my walls.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDn-NGcmaGWYYfZw464hiVd-0gkjQD7crbkB3lzfRYxViDm2NlUQL3EPHf4FEtd0kO3bsPwIbMCOQTAaM9G45ZZAyTR0gfYm8A5OS8hcwmFp9t2g2klWJj4J5yHMKoSsBdGDC1071GYsOr/s1600/contented+me+johnny+depp.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 336px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339714251107186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDn-NGcmaGWYYfZw464hiVd-0gkjQD7crbkB3lzfRYxViDm2NlUQL3EPHf4FEtd0kO3bsPwIbMCOQTAaM9G45ZZAyTR0gfYm8A5OS8hcwmFp9t2g2klWJj4J5yHMKoSsBdGDC1071GYsOr/s400/contented+me+johnny+depp.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I’m my most creative: when I first wake up. My mind is filled with ideas and inspiration, and I instantly have to jot down all that is racing through my thoughts.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_TkSXnM_R2p9Lv0N4GgYJFgUuSNAeHu4iDJPbHVqbboWk3z11H2tk8AWx0sD_fXqf9kBUbx9vjh7Luw8ReBSCTnUtPpx7Qv4cZOcSH2nyRvAYq1RIlPIjVpvSHT2QFN1PRmmUvQf_6Ol/s1600/image008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 450px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675340476809957506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_TkSXnM_R2p9Lv0N4GgYJFgUuSNAeHu4iDJPbHVqbboWk3z11H2tk8AWx0sD_fXqf9kBUbx9vjh7Luw8ReBSCTnUtPpx7Qv4cZOcSH2nyRvAYq1RIlPIjVpvSHT2QFN1PRmmUvQf_6Ol/s400/image008.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My quirkiest habit: is ‘organizing’ everything into piles. If it is an object, there is a pile for it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIZsDw_hGpi9OcjqQ1qavui1dL8voKGsgD8SGbXfIwE8Kd9yq4_m3e0OpvQAAnqhOET66juXzZSMkwLH1V8CxEXhguoyrdqud6ssWEgyY6Jr7aV9UQFZaKBE8a6S7sKrYgBOSF4n0H_-c/s1600/image010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339711306698930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIZsDw_hGpi9OcjqQ1qavui1dL8voKGsgD8SGbXfIwE8Kd9yq4_m3e0OpvQAAnqhOET66juXzZSMkwLH1V8CxEXhguoyrdqud6ssWEgyY6Jr7aV9UQFZaKBE8a6S7sKrYgBOSF4n0H_-c/s400/image010.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A friend will always: be there for you through good and bad.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozSATVFuv45b480i7nXnwwUW4RRorXbKYmS6RuiMXl2-9ULD1lcWAfGF0NT15Ll1XgtOh6dza_Z93MGFfI9_3nUUuNcbwF37jhpfWoi2ZSWCKgVl2BaiJm7dZ0KbK1hOlNdB2-ikTGfFa/s1600/276149706_MSxTXS2Z_c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 557px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339558390325922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozSATVFuv45b480i7nXnwwUW4RRorXbKYmS6RuiMXl2-9ULD1lcWAfGF0NT15Ll1XgtOh6dza_Z93MGFfI9_3nUUuNcbwF37jhpfWoi2ZSWCKgVl2BaiJm7dZ0KbK1hOlNdB2-ikTGfFa/s400/276149706_MSxTXS2Z_c.jpg" /></a><br /><br />It’s worth the splurge: good cheese.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4QQKdRHWGuFimKXCjIYSMxpxz3Oqr3X4oMpEgHHLm9L8Z3hKDyXxK9tcd_HjcK152TdqThMRMhwR4dHXVELKejnp2zwZSkvkPYTMuIyUVzRevvSVDWnqGp7keXgHYjy7cNuttYjtP8Hk/s1600/173380326_EKLzWwZS_c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 600px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339564493528306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4QQKdRHWGuFimKXCjIYSMxpxz3Oqr3X4oMpEgHHLm9L8Z3hKDyXxK9tcd_HjcK152TdqThMRMhwR4dHXVELKejnp2zwZSkvkPYTMuIyUVzRevvSVDWnqGp7keXgHYjy7cNuttYjtP8Hk/s400/173380326_EKLzWwZS_c.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The best thing I ever ate: is a bowl of morel mushroom risotto in Paris.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVrGJ7qJ2wI4-vwU4NSMNLCl5OzcmREx3c46KlXUTSY_GtVorNGLMXzfgliiSAn4MZPemJkxO-Jx7Am1b1VzAEjMGsRQmTQXTwo0wyiznRwJ-qzdFWUdjeS9RHWWPTUFQzr8usQl11SgX/s1600/image016.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 404px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 434px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339554104173122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVrGJ7qJ2wI4-vwU4NSMNLCl5OzcmREx3c46KlXUTSY_GtVorNGLMXzfgliiSAn4MZPemJkxO-Jx7Am1b1VzAEjMGsRQmTQXTwo0wyiznRwJ-qzdFWUdjeS9RHWWPTUFQzr8usQl11SgX/s400/image016.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I could spend the whole day: wandering anywhere and everywhere.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WuEHtE2b5a6030_ehXYoauO_Op9cZBHJtIyg6KPSDKpZtPSyN28v0zabfia2i85x_DijqvcSTLd4VQqpl62mdTSTI6D1jExeyWMtTkzVa51fFC8m3jxn0rOzdjoR8fW3bWxACCPwWITB/s1600/tumblr_lngvhvYFLy1qj1t6ko1_500.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 474px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339548979466706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WuEHtE2b5a6030_ehXYoauO_Op9cZBHJtIyg6KPSDKpZtPSyN28v0zabfia2i85x_DijqvcSTLd4VQqpl62mdTSTI6D1jExeyWMtTkzVa51fFC8m3jxn0rOzdjoR8fW3bWxACCPwWITB/s400/tumblr_lngvhvYFLy1qj1t6ko1_500.jpg" /></a><br /><br />If I didn’t have to work: I’d globe trot.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKH1PCdfHGMeB4lCYbsre6wkqU2Ophc_2fuKA7ZoiTq43XGazkvBTuSEdEQQKwJccYPKSkOr4MH5O-w3E4QseOhzofrwLCHRly0cpizHLLviWpuxNP-pIkk-LxlDWbcVnXoPU_pXK72zS9/s1600/316464590_2wQEWT6I_c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 454px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675339550888215266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKH1PCdfHGMeB4lCYbsre6wkqU2Ophc_2fuKA7ZoiTq43XGazkvBTuSEdEQQKwJccYPKSkOr4MH5O-w3E4QseOhzofrwLCHRly0cpizHLLviWpuxNP-pIkk-LxlDWbcVnXoPU_pXK72zS9/s400/316464590_2wQEWT6I_c.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Mel - thank you so much for taking the time to play. I loved reading every answer and filling my little page with such lovely images you found for me. And well, who doesn't want to take a minute or two to ogle the fabulous Mr. Depp? It means the world!<br /><br />xo, Kristin<br /><br /><em>(Images from top: <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/363549308/" target="A">gummy bear</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/squaredcircle/3531767581/in/set-72157603208033480/" target="B">bed</a>, <a href="http://www.edelkoort.com/editions/" target="C">books</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/276149706/" target="D">girlfriends</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/173380326/" target="E">cheese</a>, <a href="http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/tagged/Paris" target="F">Paris</a>, <a href="http://mervevstheworld.tumblr.com/post/10605016153" target="G">skirt</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/316464590/" target="H">globe</a>)</em><br /><br />Be sure to check out Mel's <a href=http://www.reverie-daydream.com/ target="M">shop</a>... so many wonderful goodies to look at!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-44789935313311787972011-11-11T11:49:00.003-06:002011-11-11T11:49:00.182-06:00weekend funA perfect weekend outfit for when the weather's gray and blustery...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDayJZOsa4aHEtXvtpG3Y0w_F21oM9YvbufJ_pgmJubc2Gl7shrz41llqFc_L2rhAnBzT9EsOVAW4xn9gig0Jw1NXmjSdG031NZkUQxsU6glVfS6-bv0S7JqNJQw40gSEtHz1JEItssK7e/s1600/main_img_801322514-0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDayJZOsa4aHEtXvtpG3Y0w_F21oM9YvbufJ_pgmJubc2Gl7shrz41llqFc_L2rhAnBzT9EsOVAW4xn9gig0Jw1NXmjSdG031NZkUQxsU6glVfS6-bv0S7JqNJQw40gSEtHz1JEItssK7e/s400/main_img_801322514-0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673503012979864546" /></a><br /><br />Have any fun plans up your sleeves? I'm meeting some girlfriends for lunch tomorrow *hooray!* and am going to try to get to a yoga class on Sunday. Mostly, I'm just looking forward to a few quiet, unscheduled days. <br /><br />Whatever your plans, have a great one!<br />xo, Kristin<br /><br /><em>(Via <a href=http://totokaelo.com/store/look/pattern-knit target="A">Totokaelo Look Book</a>.)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-15265603049332109132011-11-10T12:32:00.006-06:002011-11-10T12:49:54.597-06:00spotlight: linda donohue fine artWe had a pretty rough night last night with lots of sick and little sleep. My foggy head is having a very hard time concentrating on much of anything today.<br /><br />I'd much rather just stare at <a href=http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindadonohue?section_id=7061590 target=A>Linda Donohue's</a> beautiful paintings and imagine them in my 'some-day' house... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvbglGM3dxALpe9oDnQZjF56OmdsZux5L_cATr0asYsYIznOG6N52R9c0N_liA2k-r9shdguk-T03tagYQx5QNVmjIYYIW3jU3rtWmFt8bVOtEf3zXkr_F2gBlMHXPLh0PkaCwXF8dUI8/s1600/il_570xN_278764136.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 405px; height: 543px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvbglGM3dxALpe9oDnQZjF56OmdsZux5L_cATr0asYsYIznOG6N52R9c0N_liA2k-r9shdguk-T03tagYQx5QNVmjIYYIW3jU3rtWmFt8bVOtEf3zXkr_F2gBlMHXPLh0PkaCwXF8dUI8/s400/il_570xN_278764136.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673437859498835442" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBgVucOoxTbq0DFSw4IkKqwk4lShAGzGBsf_N6746eYJl1PBg2m3LqalpSVJAhrFvdePYYoT9hgAqyffA-JlvCnYz1secwzqHtjWwQ6Zgy4D3QC_7ucfeOg0AF1LMPOCtbWsog4JR5g1I/s1600/il_570xN_284850473.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 507px; height: 494px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBgVucOoxTbq0DFSw4IkKqwk4lShAGzGBsf_N6746eYJl1PBg2m3LqalpSVJAhrFvdePYYoT9hgAqyffA-JlvCnYz1secwzqHtjWwQ6Zgy4D3QC_7ucfeOg0AF1LMPOCtbWsog4JR5g1I/s400/il_570xN_284850473.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673437863526501394" /></a><br /><br />Available on Etsy. <br /><br /><em>(<a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/83995425/abstract-landscape-beach-painting target="C">1.</a> <a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/85741995/original-abstract-landscape-painting target="C">2.</a>) </em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-71761033255300396812011-11-08T09:02:00.000-06:002011-11-08T09:02:01.030-06:00i want it now: slingbacksThe other day I got sucked into watching a <a href=http://www.aetv.com/gene-simmons-family-jewels/simmons-tweed-family-album/#/gene-simmons-family-jewels/simmons-tweed-family-album/wedding-photos/GSFJ-Shannon-Gene.jpg target="B">tv wedding</a>*, and despite the requisite dysfunction that makes reality tv so fascinating, it totally got me in the mood to go to a wedding. To get dolled up for a night of cocktails and dancing. <br /><br />Then I saw these gorgeous <a href=http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21318894&navAction=jump&parentid=QUICKSHOP target="A">heels</a>... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfcEvAdyLuqCz2m_a3hyphenhyphen7I6Nje1V5o9cr1kP4XbmlbLxm4GTKD8eFz0tHeDjqQ-gvvQORF4jeaaY7fay8qq6Sk9uKbN4-UVzhCYWuQKdRFfY7RMbwnGyPR8w6WbGSuU8G15ZuxKpz99y8/s1600/21318894_070_k.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 410px; height: 615px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfcEvAdyLuqCz2m_a3hyphenhyphen7I6Nje1V5o9cr1kP4XbmlbLxm4GTKD8eFz0tHeDjqQ-gvvQORF4jeaaY7fay8qq6Sk9uKbN4-UVzhCYWuQKdRFfY7RMbwnGyPR8w6WbGSuU8G15ZuxKpz99y8/s400/21318894_070_k.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670856295909968194" /></a><br />And now I REALLY want to go. Wouldn't they look perfect with an LBD? <br /><br /><br /><em>(<a href=http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21318894&navAction=jump&parentid=QUICKSHOP target="A">Antique Gold Slingbacks</a> from Anthropologie.)</em><br /><br /><br /><em>*Don't you agree that there should be a study done on the power of reality TV to seduce you into watching? I have zero care in the world about these people, and yet there I was watching every minute of it, transfixed. </em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-499184708803238162011-11-07T09:32:00.001-06:002011-11-07T09:32:00.162-06:00snippetsA little bit of this and a little bit of that. Or in other words, what I'm currently loving.<br /><br />Delicate, handmade <a href=http://www.shopterrain.com/holiday-heirlooms/sapphire-floral-posts target="A">earrings</a>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhUQCVbLlTBwoBcZGehQ4e0u_2oJGA4iUz01P5kEksxpP7tlIbEZFoTu8zVqaXk-RMuK2iIbeEA0BVwMXFfIO_62aKOT9lOjds3veBVrJASWFRHEkCAgUfAIfMZgrLSLPfa7Ol9RDs4Jb/s1600/22894737_070_a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 445px; height: 445px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhUQCVbLlTBwoBcZGehQ4e0u_2oJGA4iUz01P5kEksxpP7tlIbEZFoTu8zVqaXk-RMuK2iIbeEA0BVwMXFfIO_62aKOT9lOjds3veBVrJASWFRHEkCAgUfAIfMZgrLSLPfa7Ol9RDs4Jb/s400/22894737_070_a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670880241398355170" /></a><br /><br />A flirty fall <a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/79818859/last-one-the-deneuve-cape-camel-ready-to target="B">cape</a>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4gj_ah2mIEsttXgb6lITQ8LddUvknhJj3f0Dh2de69oMuMWYvy6TGH87M3wS_O1xNyLxfcxZ2whTpNOBaUyTB-pMJ4gKJ_DFKlM5in8uAIsED3BkAF6gLbb99c81c7n86Gx4Zf-MX-aJ/s1600/il_570xN_276440927.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 619px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4gj_ah2mIEsttXgb6lITQ8LddUvknhJj3f0Dh2de69oMuMWYvy6TGH87M3wS_O1xNyLxfcxZ2whTpNOBaUyTB-pMJ4gKJ_DFKlM5in8uAIsED3BkAF6gLbb99c81c7n86Gx4Zf-MX-aJ/s400/il_570xN_276440927.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670880771136068978" /></a><br /><br />Pumpkin <a href=http://punchfork.com/search/pumpkin target="C">EVERYTHING</a>. <em>(even <a href=http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2010/10/pumpkin-white-hot-chocolate.html target="D">hot chocolate</a>)</em>... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2MHlOxAslvmZgqX_YlRlCkGbdAlYlLaXRbWtHgck_0Zy44MNU_YQ9VXYJ3qPmTegN4VvRb2dJix_8rbUQHg4wWDUUz2UHtLRwuN-QArguzwEuq0BNUr6FOStmaVZ0K2K2hgXo64VsFeOe/s1600/pumpkinhotchocolatedrippy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 411px; height: 575px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2MHlOxAslvmZgqX_YlRlCkGbdAlYlLaXRbWtHgck_0Zy44MNU_YQ9VXYJ3qPmTegN4VvRb2dJix_8rbUQHg4wWDUUz2UHtLRwuN-QArguzwEuq0BNUr6FOStmaVZ0K2K2hgXo64VsFeOe/s400/pumpkinhotchocolatedrippy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670881864248553682" /></a><br /><br />Gorgeous <a href=http://www.shopterrain.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/_/bon-appetit-napkin/productID/a519c051-8aaa-4d65-acb6-695143a3c98e/categoryID/d3278209-ec20-4c05-95e2-26cb6a608b2d target="E">calligraphy</a>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwFI23_UIa_hTcXcdeNU3BoO1hXC0T-h-u-OQ3b5-ZblfrwQKIpQz_xMsV6wYa-cpzZv6MP7ajFZ5NYYqYaUE3IosC0_krCswQQJwyiHjZ9Rmn1iOsaBZL4KHWvzGm5u98B3bkyIeW3OT/s1600/22654610_014_a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 445px; height: 445px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwFI23_UIa_hTcXcdeNU3BoO1hXC0T-h-u-OQ3b5-ZblfrwQKIpQz_xMsV6wYa-cpzZv6MP7ajFZ5NYYqYaUE3IosC0_krCswQQJwyiHjZ9Rmn1iOsaBZL4KHWvzGm5u98B3bkyIeW3OT/s400/22654610_014_a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670883718090460930" /></a><br /><br />And an uber-cool black-and-white <a href=http://aprilandmaystudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/april-may-hearts_28.html target="F">tot's room</a>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2z9MCny5bVYK4d8uGfTspnrajvG1VnES6wAKQScKp0ARf3xXNxi_fKxyKiQgKNrxAzNNy4C23BtNjhTgC-ChyhjNR2mGBg4RI2fUFyOx3yDc6vRj90ZhbT11BoRNbklxEmJE2q3VpF-u2/s1600/219830915_BFLnYNlW_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 402px; height: 602px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2z9MCny5bVYK4d8uGfTspnrajvG1VnES6wAKQScKp0ARf3xXNxi_fKxyKiQgKNrxAzNNy4C23BtNjhTgC-ChyhjNR2mGBg4RI2fUFyOx3yDc6vRj90ZhbT11BoRNbklxEmJE2q3VpF-u2/s400/219830915_BFLnYNlW_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670885522837292738" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Have a happy Monday, Friends. <br />xo, KristinKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-72560519822767267562011-11-03T08:55:00.002-05:002011-11-03T08:55:00.126-05:0010 things: getting to knowIt has been AGES since we've had a "10 Things" post, and so I am so excited to kick off another round of my little question and answer game with Annie of <a href=http://elsa-may.blogspot.com/ target="A">Elsa May</a>. Can I just tell you how much I <em>lurve</em> Annie's blog? Top to bottom eye candy in every post. <br /><br />Onward to Annie's 10 Things... <br /><br />The last thing I do before bed is: check on my sleeping boys and kiss them goodnight. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoautk6Eg4DWgXFSDcvBC2kqncxWtS3HYfnto_CoHBv_ameWM4F-g2jVVVmJ-Fyx2LSWrTGRNk4Q9vSqoZA5mBjoo6nNChiElvBH549H6W_5vNaX3BlqjvauaPlVxMWzfmWHC9NaBkuSh/s1600/boys.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 415px; height: 415px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoautk6Eg4DWgXFSDcvBC2kqncxWtS3HYfnto_CoHBv_ameWM4F-g2jVVVmJ-Fyx2LSWrTGRNk4Q9vSqoZA5mBjoo6nNChiElvBH549H6W_5vNaX3BlqjvauaPlVxMWzfmWHC9NaBkuSh/s400/boys.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670501351595207586" /></a> <br /><br />If I didn't have to work, you'd find me: gardening or horse riding.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJoKV812ox4R6B2Gc7v33nJCPDjcOBlxoe9UdIK5SNslea6osYV2Y9t09eecxcJ53rBvJgcmDwC3_XwAmF7CrSUJ2iT8JYWoXof5xTUiW1JsO6nIwfB2aXcsoiOQ-yDMFz4kD4uepW4sN/s1600/308074007_RLrVq8zY_c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 402px; height: 537px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJoKV812ox4R6B2Gc7v33nJCPDjcOBlxoe9UdIK5SNslea6osYV2Y9t09eecxcJ53rBvJgcmDwC3_XwAmF7CrSUJ2iT8JYWoXof5xTUiW1JsO6nIwfB2aXcsoiOQ-yDMFz4kD4uepW4sN/s400/308074007_RLrVq8zY_c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670506607303819922" /></a><br /><br />The last time I cried was: when I was thrown a good four metres off my horse - ouch!<br /><br />My signature dish is: probably apple and berry crumble.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9XzqjAL4YzxWmTMqLfXK7qznMadv_Y9uREwi2uYO1oHlwaT-MYGwumUypZ3Oz6Z-_L2Jw5uyhhctC-6KQ6n_8_T8dZJaYR7XY7zJjx2dBm9SFlZSS6rIOAc4eSLVSC8fBQSaOs93jHLG/s1600/sundaysuppers_farmersmarket_003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 401px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9XzqjAL4YzxWmTMqLfXK7qznMadv_Y9uREwi2uYO1oHlwaT-MYGwumUypZ3Oz6Z-_L2Jw5uyhhctC-6KQ6n_8_T8dZJaYR7XY7zJjx2dBm9SFlZSS6rIOAc4eSLVSC8fBQSaOs93jHLG/s400/sundaysuppers_farmersmarket_003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670506606354668162" /></a><br /><br />When I need to blow off steam I: head out for a brisk walk somewhere green.<br /><br />The best place to be in the fall is: walking in the woods, or out in the paddocks on my parents farm. And the best time is late afternoon when the light and temperature are falling, and you can smell the woodsmoke from the chimney as you walk home.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxfWbigKjHLILXJ8d-s4JdPgC7TIq1rqkAuvRxw6isj65maam5gecN_Dpb2UG8a9rkmCiqBEIcZ40qIDbmjkqW8AYZvICy4_aivxSnKI3L1Ah6IritXEJ1G00eZiL7uo2lrDDTCxXNzQw/s1600/107.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxfWbigKjHLILXJ8d-s4JdPgC7TIq1rqkAuvRxw6isj65maam5gecN_Dpb2UG8a9rkmCiqBEIcZ40qIDbmjkqW8AYZvICy4_aivxSnKI3L1Ah6IritXEJ1G00eZiL7uo2lrDDTCxXNzQw/s400/107.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670506611063572306" /></a><br /><br />I could spend the whole day: gardening or horse riding. A truly indulgent day would be spent curled up with a book - no interruptions, and no have-to-be-somewheres.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGclB-N5xKHJCrQqR8ttqJVGK5kdr2A_yl4a8jZNgL6_ICwWJA2USFahQeYpbfkgEPktNRY5A4D6557-YAGwdiSHIuBHFfeyMblFtZ3Ntzmbph93BlVkaxu_Jmc3LjBcq8EjmweZwTg781/s1600/tumblr_lrwbrepdYE1qadxdjo1_500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 403px; height: 602px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGclB-N5xKHJCrQqR8ttqJVGK5kdr2A_yl4a8jZNgL6_ICwWJA2USFahQeYpbfkgEPktNRY5A4D6557-YAGwdiSHIuBHFfeyMblFtZ3Ntzmbph93BlVkaxu_Jmc3LjBcq8EjmweZwTg781/s400/tumblr_lrwbrepdYE1qadxdjo1_500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670506616359278434" /></a><br /><br />The book I can read again and again is: hmm...this changes from time to time, but Jane Eyre is a good "comfort" go to. <br /><br />The farthest I've been from home is: technically (as in the most miles) it would have to be Edinburgh, Scotland.<br /><br />The best thing about my family is: that they are always there for me, no matter what. And that I can talk to my parents about absolutely <em>anything</em>.<br /><br />The words I live by are: treat others how you'd like to be treated. Oh, and try to remember to be kind to yourself (easier said than done).<br /><br />You'll always find in my pantry: dark, dark chocolate.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtE7tJ4NRRdRaZsDSvtMH9Zs45no8z2pdw7usDp0LWV0LkOA71Yc9bO-fQSao9Y9pDnVphlL0t4W-E6qlevZQsyE9VRZgNLveUEXtx4B8yb3LBRFzAnh7y8Uny0XKetVjfx7Vvyyx2zbM4/s1600/chocolate..png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 401px; height: 415px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtE7tJ4NRRdRaZsDSvtMH9Zs45no8z2pdw7usDp0LWV0LkOA71Yc9bO-fQSao9Y9pDnVphlL0t4W-E6qlevZQsyE9VRZgNLveUEXtx4B8yb3LBRFzAnh7y8Uny0XKetVjfx7Vvyyx2zbM4/s400/chocolate..png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670508916817011106" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Annie - thank you SO much for taking the time to do this. Means a ton. Your photos and thoughts have inspired me to get outside and breath in some fresh air!<br /><br />xo, Kristin<br /><br /><em>(Images from top: Annie's "wonderful-mad-crazy boys"; <a href=http://pinterest.com/pin/308074007/ target="X">garden</a>; <a href=http://sunday-suppers.blogspot.com/search/label/Rhubarb%20Crisp target="Z">crisp</a>; <a href=http://awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com/post/10775836371 target="Y">horse</a>; <a href=http://theartofseeingthings.wordpress.com/2011/10/29/autumn-walk-no-10/ target="U">walk</a>; <a href=http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2009/02/mast-brothers-chocolate.html target="S">chocolate</a>)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-51630729679949263942011-11-02T14:57:00.006-05:002011-11-02T15:24:20.619-05:00thoughtsI had a few ideas swirling for what I might write about today, but then I started reading this <a href=http://aninchofgray.blogspot.com/ target="A">blog</a>, and now my heart just hurts. Everything else just seems too fluffy now.<br /><br />What I really want to do is shut off my computer, go pick up my bunnies from daycare, take them home and hug and kiss and hold them tight. And I want my husband there with us. He's been working late the last few nights, you see, and I miss him. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZc822uAzOHe6Yk58IKfXL77ROLagFAGTY-JIKAUS6XfuXA5kS8ifcadoDJXBw3eEpMRL8N2nGsET0jQVPYBFRHTgpUAXz4cgUQJYs3M-OIBFHs7xaWxVHg5i1rvpSn2bCC8MFG6kHYDx/s1600/tumblr_lgzc5o4eSq1qzoegho1_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZc822uAzOHe6Yk58IKfXL77ROLagFAGTY-JIKAUS6XfuXA5kS8ifcadoDJXBw3eEpMRL8N2nGsET0jQVPYBFRHTgpUAXz4cgUQJYs3M-OIBFHs7xaWxVHg5i1rvpSn2bCC8MFG6kHYDx/s400/tumblr_lgzc5o4eSq1qzoegho1_400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670496182165055522" /></a><br /><br />Life is so, so precious. <br />I hate that it takes tragic stories like <a href=http://aninchofgray.blogspot.com/2011/10/bridge-one-terrible-night.html target="B">Anna's</a> to remind me of that. <br /><br />Pinky-swear that you'll go home tonight and tell those special people in your life how much you love them, K?<br /><br />xo, Kristin<br /><br /><em>(Image via <a href=http://kreativekatherine.com/post/3427407004 target="C">here</a>.)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-73889002050418489952011-10-28T11:09:00.000-05:002011-10-28T11:09:00.891-05:00october's gone by in a flashHappy Friday, Friends!<br /><br />Our weekend activities will be very Halloweenie -- we're kicking off the weekend by watching "The Great Pumpkin" tonight with the kiddos (followed by the third episode of "American Horror Story" after the kids go to bed -- sooo scary!), and I'm heading to the farmer's market tomorrow morning with a dear friend for pumpkins and mums. On Sunday I am taking my first Reformer class at a local pilates studio. Looking forward to the burn! <br /><br />And I'm very happy to say hello to you again.<br /><br />October's almost over, and I've been super busy with all sorts of stuff...<br /><br />There's been cooking. Making our tummies happy and my house smell oh so good. <em>Now if only I could convince Henry & Millie that mommy's cooking skills go beyond boiling water for their much loved "noodles."</em><br /><br />We devoured <a href="http://chimeraobscura.com/mi/yep-more-chicken/" target="B">Skillet Rosemary Chicken</a> earlier this week. Delicious.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNLIFEOqKeJfCiX9Wo4csJZy7C6etpbWVEEn0kPe1UiW4UPPrjQFO6omE_XcoKHU_JvMk728Ey5EBdpGi5MzWQTM6WLG_dD06keM1HF9Ak9Y-4MIR3NuPAhw4MY7RrEP2qhvqGzvSJjQv/s1600/20101113-DSC_8784.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 625px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668292096358803522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNLIFEOqKeJfCiX9Wo4csJZy7C6etpbWVEEn0kPe1UiW4UPPrjQFO6omE_XcoKHU_JvMk728Ey5EBdpGi5MzWQTM6WLG_dD06keM1HF9Ak9Y-4MIR3NuPAhw4MY7RrEP2qhvqGzvSJjQv/s400/20101113-DSC_8784.jpg" /></a><br /><br />There's been baking. Something about the cooler weather makes me want to be in the kitchen every moment I can. My latest creation was <a href="http://www.oprah.com/food/Ricotta-Breakfast-Bars-Recipe-Baking-With-Barley-Flour-Recipe" target="C">Ricotta Breakfast Bars</a>. My kitchen smelled amazing while they baked, and I didn't feel quite so guilty eating <em>'just one more piece' </em>because they are chock-full of good-for-you stuff. <br /><br />And now I'm busy narrowing down the list of treats I want to bake up for Monday's neighborhood Halloween party. I'm thinking a platter of <a href=http://www.tipjunkie.com/smores/ target="F">S'mores Pops</a> will be perfect, especially ones topped with black and orange sprinkles. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zMwqs8SzXOpboMEafv9esRaweiZD8rE-CSLqeLyYF46b2VxPtI3XjYhXve2GnNWcySXOZHx9YFZFH738D7ZH8ILzO-h78grUrXjyS0T4cv2m4fYxdaw_4qpUvvdaAgty1480MNqg4K18/s1600/smorespops.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zMwqs8SzXOpboMEafv9esRaweiZD8rE-CSLqeLyYF46b2VxPtI3XjYhXve2GnNWcySXOZHx9YFZFH738D7ZH8ILzO-h78grUrXjyS0T4cv2m4fYxdaw_4qpUvvdaAgty1480MNqg4K18/s400/smorespops.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668564533207573778" /></a><br /><br />I've also even crafted a few projects. Like these <a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2010/10/ghost-feet.html" target="E">ghosts</a>. We turned them into Halloween cards. I've gotta tell you there is nothing funnier than painting your kids feet and listening to them giggle because it tickles. I'm smiling now just thinking about it.<br /><br />What have you been up to? Any fun plans for the weekend? Maybe a costume party or a scary movie marathon? <br /><br />xo, Kristin<br /><br /><br /><em>(Top photo via <a href="http://chimeraobscura.com/mi/yep-more-chicken/" target="B">Minimally Invasive Blog</a>; bottom photo via <a href=http://www.tipjunkie.com/smores/ target="G">Tip Junkie</a>.)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-89618571000063346712011-09-22T16:16:00.006-05:002011-09-22T16:48:51.889-05:00my twosome turned twoIt was just two weeks ago that we were singing happy birthdays, opening presents (scooters! yay!) and gobbling up <a href="http://notwithoutsalt.com/2011/02/28/homemade-rainbow-chip-cake/" target="A">homemade rainbow chip cake</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnfY0KmU3VUc3aYFywQih_5uh5kHEFTf_cGr-mxWlp4zoQaTi1LjaKPWV_CnX1kGusjgCrGuB3sXfGRc-hzXBxJBj1HfJXhgWm712af42BCWR5XpWTxvWsAbVIDoMJ8bNecHqRLONL3JG/s1600/DSC_1108.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 460px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655297825532426754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnfY0KmU3VUc3aYFywQih_5uh5kHEFTf_cGr-mxWlp4zoQaTi1LjaKPWV_CnX1kGusjgCrGuB3sXfGRc-hzXBxJBj1HfJXhgWm712af42BCWR5XpWTxvWsAbVIDoMJ8bNecHqRLONL3JG/s400/DSC_1108.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzJ0MjvlqV_EPzcnL0HKohE764eIGKyB00RMbB4dYTnkcPJV1sSZfn3zIyp4nBsha8WV_KQABOKiltlQpOLTb-tbguqzyzWwOKnpFHLpxdFDFayXtgTZvi0wZnF261UkE9p2Sr7NLmuLb/s1600/DSC_1116.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 460px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655297829249091106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzJ0MjvlqV_EPzcnL0HKohE764eIGKyB00RMbB4dYTnkcPJV1sSZfn3zIyp4nBsha8WV_KQABOKiltlQpOLTb-tbguqzyzWwOKnpFHLpxdFDFayXtgTZvi0wZnF261UkE9p2Sr7NLmuLb/s400/DSC_1116.JPG" /></a><br /><br />My little peeps are two now, and I am the proudest, happiest mama in the world.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-69954475916787789292011-09-15T13:45:00.005-05:002011-09-15T14:04:33.842-05:00spotlight: BHLDNSomebody better stop me before I go off the <a href=http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm target="A">BHLDN</a> deep end.<br /><br />They have everything you need to make a wedding or celebration special - <a href=http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor_tabletop/silhouette-plates target="B">plates</a>, <a href=http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor_all-things-paper/landscaped-heart-cards target="C">stationary</a>, and <a href=http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor_decorating_ribbons-twine/lokta-paper-twine-pink target="D">things you never even knew you needed</a>... <br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m9WWAP3hqxVZ3DTlF4IttIkU-bJWdAz7m-nAW2RblyWrjzM3zf0j_wtU4EJnFDSNP7QtXOjWyaU_W8vDjpxQ4cG4mw5dx_MgF6dtO-AtssZoq4-kRr2Eg0_LqMf-juV1sHaQUoT18D5u/s1600/Bhldn-1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 539px; height: 401px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m9WWAP3hqxVZ3DTlF4IttIkU-bJWdAz7m-nAW2RblyWrjzM3zf0j_wtU4EJnFDSNP7QtXOjWyaU_W8vDjpxQ4cG4mw5dx_MgF6dtO-AtssZoq4-kRr2Eg0_LqMf-juV1sHaQUoT18D5u/s400/Bhldn-1.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652662056415296482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHm3VpgnA8Cch7gKRvc47TEVQ-6qvHtTf-745pewS8mp9RZSagGNTjcDIaUVT1htxfnLj3zo0nyerpsZL7_rnakmSTkUj6b4Jkcpa-siFfwmzqSFdlF5OmAYuwTXbQ5vjyZPt7hCQXcOK/s1600/Bhldn-2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 539px; height: 401px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHm3VpgnA8Cch7gKRvc47TEVQ-6qvHtTf-745pewS8mp9RZSagGNTjcDIaUVT1htxfnLj3zo0nyerpsZL7_rnakmSTkUj6b4Jkcpa-siFfwmzqSFdlF5OmAYuwTXbQ5vjyZPt7hCQXcOK/s400/Bhldn-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652662042852910834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrx0KuS-LQk1fzV4NEz_eZ6pDPKWSaNH1k7LAHZWyQaWp54-ClIgq3LuSJkNYE1aXgZleUNglhvJu1aMt9ush86HzNmB3rRxvPCWKEIFYXZSQGUgtiXPByZkEY7QSQPZpCzwRBsPSH74W/s1600/bhldn-3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 539px; height: 401px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrx0KuS-LQk1fzV4NEz_eZ6pDPKWSaNH1k7LAHZWyQaWp54-ClIgq3LuSJkNYE1aXgZleUNglhvJu1aMt9ush86HzNmB3rRxvPCWKEIFYXZSQGUgtiXPByZkEY7QSQPZpCzwRBsPSH74W/s400/bhldn-3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652662026544484258" /></a><br />I could get lost in here for days, and I'm not even planning a wedding!<br /><br /><em>(Also <a href=http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor_tabletop/dotted-shoppe-straws target="G">straws</a>, <a href=http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor_tabletop/vintage-treat-pedestals target="E">pedestals</a>, and <a href=http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor_tabletop/twisted-suspenders-pitcher target="F">pitchers</a>.)</em> <br /><br /><em>PS - I am so excited for <a href=http://notesfromdionne.blogspot.com/ target="K">Dionne</a> and her new job with BHLDN - I know she's going to do an amazing job!</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-58735640515116853902011-09-14T13:04:00.008-05:002011-09-14T17:01:30.423-05:00style file: midi skirtsTotally loving the midi length skirts out this season...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKp6lOVkNzmuHUEDx1qt3fgdzcBgTO4uFfVQeF6l5DKfGF101jSdRDUUyRKP-X03TKK64CE-n44tBz2NiQu4giPnZgYUbMyN4ojje6LDBUkmA_IKf-AUJ5UC1oPKNAygIFCE6zon-JKpW/s1600/EM1018-002-000_medium-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 370px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTodDSPtPiqCTrce2fngZiWmc0VnrJ_BueNqZizOMvhK5fRYfJRB9gopxvnH6ufymFIs7m3GdNxZlpq8k-po-TpZsqlNPhFsm3FxIiKLouGiBiYHoNbXPR_rJO_IKn-IhAwHrTx9hLGK5/s400/image1xl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652337580938938498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652329909499186786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6Pvuh1HAJOll7O_GlHL_BhBSnOyL4d7VKQiJ3LjhgcLUKL9-XXVKs5Y_5_uokRxt4oBb3Dpxs_bfvQyolgPeQYwlsSi0YZsQ-vXPB2dAtBXaf7aEcNr_NSqacbrxs1op0dblOalUI7MI/s400/21346663_040_e.jpg" /><br /><br /><em>(From top: <a href="http://shop.emersonmade.com/goldie-pockets-skirt" target="A">Goldie Pockets Skirt</a>, <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SKIRTS/PRDOVR~42985/42985.jsp" target="C">Denim Wrap Skirt</a>, <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Button-Pocket-Midi-Skirt/wbak7/?iid=1594284&cid=2639&Rf900=1573&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Orange&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1CdXR0b24tUG9ja2V0LU1pZGktU2tpcnQvUHJvZC8." target="D">Button Pocket Midi</a>, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21346663&catId=CLOTHES-SKIRTS&pushId=CLOTHES-SKIRTS&popId=CLOTHES&navCount=426&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-SKIRTS&templateType=subCategory" target="B">Colorblocked Sweater Skirt</a>)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-52065144604384327292011-09-13T17:02:00.004-05:002011-09-14T12:24:22.539-05:00welcome fallIt happens every year. The mercury stops its climb at 70 degrees, and before I know it, I’m daydreaming of afternoons spent at apple orchards and eating homemade pumpkin bread just out of the oven. I wake up with a renewed energy to head out for my morning run – <em>because there really is no better run than the kind where the grass is wet with dew, and the air is chilly enough that I’ll leave my long-sleeved tee on the whole time</em> – and I have the urge to listen to Ella and Bing again. <br /><br />What ratchets this year’s fall season up a bit higher on the ‘special’ scale is that I get to spend it with my newly two-year olds who are busily learning every new thing there is to know about their world. What a magical time of year for them! Things are changing. Leaves are falling, geese are honking up above, and Mommy’s busy baking tasty treats again. This fall will mark the first time they run through a leaf pile and pick their own pumpkins at a patch; this fall they get to taste how delicious hot cocoa is after playing outside on a chilly afternoon. <br /><br />It's the simple things that make me so happy, and I can't wait to share these special first moments with them. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfwuTXs3VWqI87-3qOsynVXITFKw47HoqmfAChTngu24TB006WglPG4-SeSyudlqpAB-GfDxkbo19yh8t-_X4L_X4oDeAZzeGX6KdWfMar7V1SzfOv_pktMc8AJN72bUFX3e9OX0cw88Z/s1600/autumndining.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 468px; height: 655px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfwuTXs3VWqI87-3qOsynVXITFKw47HoqmfAChTngu24TB006WglPG4-SeSyudlqpAB-GfDxkbo19yh8t-_X4L_X4oDeAZzeGX6KdWfMar7V1SzfOv_pktMc8AJN72bUFX3e9OX0cw88Z/s400/autumndining.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652266555555474306" /></a><br />Welcome fall!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-59628247178346014082011-08-31T08:46:00.003-05:002011-08-31T08:54:35.410-05:00guest post at reverie daydreamHi Friends - I'm so excited to tell you that I've got a guest post up over at <a href=http://reverie-daydream.blogspot.com/ target="A">Reverie Daydream</a>. Scoot on over if you get a chance, and if you haven't seen it before, I just know you're going to love Mel's little space.
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<br />And sorry that I have been a bit absent lately, but my days have been crazy-busy. I'm hoping that changes next week.
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<br />If I can't get back online before then, have a wonderful holiday weekend!
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<br />xo, KristinKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-37173721843490961412011-08-17T12:41:00.000-05:002011-08-17T12:41:00.728-05:00wednesday inspirationImages like this inspire the heck out of me...
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<br /><em>(Via <a href=http://www.prana.com/ target="A">here</a>.)</em>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07387012440873862462noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020791044024266062.post-13429327781630028372011-08-16T13:18:00.003-05:002011-08-16T13:29:28.349-05:00design inspiration: a gardener's balconyIsn't this balcony - full of potted plants and flowers - a delight?
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