Winter squash

This morning I visited my friends at Organics to You for a little group photo shoot. Such a nice group of hard working kids! While I was there I picked up some veg. Carnival squash anyone? It's so pretty I hate to eat it! One of my favorite things in the fall/winter is to display pretty squashes in my kitchen in a basket or on the table as a center piece.

But alas, this little squash is destined for my belly. I found 2 recipes that sound divine, which one do I make??

http://www.suite101.com/content/creamy-carnival-squash-bisque-a176404

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=739010

Beer and a whole lotta cheer(ing)

Ahhh Sunday, and lately what that means is football. Today we went to Saraveza for the big match: Eagles vs. Packers. With the boyfriend being midwestern n' all, we were definitely rooting for the Packers, not to mention that we would be booted right out on to the street if it was any other way.

I hadn't been to Saraveza before and it is really great. They serve up some tasty pasties and a whole lotta other stuff that I can eat (gluten free). A very knowledgeable staff for us sensitive types and even a gluten free beer selection made me a very happy girl! Not to mention creamy carrot soup and these amazing stuffed jalapenos..I'm gushing now. But seriously, you should try it.

Spring? Is that you?

I don't generally shoot flowers or landscapes..but I am a complete sucker for cut flowers. Especially ones that are in my window.

Yesterday I noticed our Camelia bush had a little bloom on it! I know these things bloom in the winter, but I prefer to forget that information completely and pretend that spring is on it's way. Nothing wrong with that right?

Barbie Street Style

Inspired by my friend Lisa who started me on this challenge and by her blog Urban Weeds, I chose to do a little Barbie dress up this morning. Thanks a million to Lisa, and just remember that imitation is the highest form of flattery!

And please excuse my use of OMG and LOL, but I really have a strong feeling that Barbie uses those regularly.


Barbie on NE 84th


I'm inspired by vintage dresses paired with the modern. It's very hard to find things in my size, but every once and awhile I hit a really great estate sale and I'm like "OMG Jackpot!"

scarf: The gap
dress: Thrifted
boots: Mattel
Leggings: Target
Bracelet: Borrowed
Hair: My roommates did it with a Sharpie and some old scissors, LOL!

Don't cry, but..

Well, not much to say about this today. I shot a red onion this morning, and I think it looks pretty cool, so there.

It was either the onion or my shoes. Don't get too excited, but maybe tomorrow you'll luck out and get a pic of my favorite converse.

Meet the family

Meet the newest addition to our household: Kealey. AKA: The Great White Beast, The Beast, Beasty, Beasty Girl, Beezle-bub, Keezley, Beezy, Beasley, and most recently The Beezle. Not to sound like an overly proud mother, but is she not the cutest thing you have ever seen? This morning the cats were playing table cloth hide and seek. It's the most fun thing since canned tuna, don't cha know!

A few of my favorite things

Day 2! And I'm posting before noon. Man O Man I think I'm getting this blogging thing down, I even remembered my blogspot password today ;)

With Christmas all wrapped up and stored away in boxes in the basement, there were a few things I just couldn't bear to let go of yet. One is this 'found art'. I call it Pine Cones with Rock..it always makes me happy to have a little bit of the outside on the inside. And secondly, this little felt birdy. I really really love birds, especially cute little chubby ones. My good friend Amy gave to me for my birthday last year and I heart it. It makes me feel a little bit warmer even though it is a frozen tundra outside!