This weather is really sucking the motivation out of me. And I can tell that Ava is getting bored with playing inside. It has been a long, cold winter and I am totally, completely, 100 percent over it. I just want to stay at home, walk around in slipper boots (also leggings & a comfy oversized sweater), sip hot coffee, and do absolutely nothing. Thank goodness Ava keeps me on my toes or I might turn into a hermit.
While I may not have felt like writing any posts this week, I did find the time to lolligag around on the internet looking for vintage area rugs on ebay, searching craigslist for planters and pots, and totally falling for my 4 new crushes…
CRUSH #1: MOCIUN
This ring. I love it sooooo much.
And I think I’ve found a replacement for our scratched white IKEA bowls…
(eric bonnin kam ice cream bowl @ mociun)
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CRUSH #2: JERSEY ICE CREAM COMPANY
It was pure luck that I stumbled upon this instagram feed for @jerseyicecreamco . I was instantly smitten with the beautiful travel pics and curious about the remodeling.
A visit to their site lead me to some amazing “before & after” shots from their design & build work. Here are two “afters”:
The wood wall is gorgeous. So is the rug. And the bed. Love it.
Again, amazing wood walls … amazing use of wood all around. This room has such a calming demeanor – like a permanent vacation. I need to buy a house just to have this team go to work on it!
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CRUSH #3: CAULIFLOWER SAUCE
Yes, you read that correctly. I have a crush on cauliflower sauce. It’s delicious. My husband had no idea he was eating pasta drenched in cauliflower sauce when I adapted the “alfredo” recipe from Oh She Glows (I left out the yeast and added a dash of nutmeg). I can’t wait to try this variation from Pinch of Yum:
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CRUSH #4: POLENTA FRIES
I was inspired to try these when I saw the pics & recipe on Spoon Fork Bacon . I shortcutted the recipe by using a roll of organic polenta I had in the fridge. I cut it into fry shapes, rolled them around in a little bit of olive oil on a baking sheet and popped them into a 375 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes (depending on how crispy you want them). After about 20 mins, I flipped them over. I finished them off with a dash of salt & cracked pepper and we ate them just like that. No condiment required. My daughter did insist on ketchup for hers. Of course.
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A CONFESSION
Why a confession? Because they are fun … who doesn’t like hearing a little secret about someone? So here is my confession (and moms, don’t hate.). I do not like playing Barbies with my daughter. Well, not just with my daughter, but in general. I despise it. Just hearing the words “Let’s play Barbies” makes me cringe. Oh, I still do it but we put a time limit on it (if I didn’t, I would have to play Barbies all day. every day.). It never used to bother me. Maybe I have reached my dollhouse limit. I love doing everything else with the little miss and I’m always full of alternative suggestions, but The Barbies always win. And why can’t they make pants that actually stay on Ken when he sits down?
Have a Great Weekend, Everyone! XO
