This weekend I've spent hours on the couch reading and re-watching (for the millionth time) Harry Potter. Now, I have Harry Potter + owl projects swirling around in my head. Posters and pinboards, signs and mailboxes, and perhaps a makeshift wand or two. I'm pretty excited. I'll be filling my little work space with all these goodies and want it to be cheery and fresh, with lots of inspiration splattered around the room. I normal gravitate to white and bright for my home, but for work I decided on a colorful palette of red, green, blue, and yellow (naturally a nod to the four houses) for the main tid bits. But here is the dilemma - I bought a handful of these cute little wooden owls with the plan of painting them white and brown with little speckles of black (hello Hedwig). But then I had this thought - do my owls have to be realistic or could I make them a little more fun and whimsical? I can't decide!
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Yesterday was a sobering day. I was missing my family and friends and feeling pathetically lonely. So...today I am celebrating. Making a quick batch of zucchini Pad Thai for a late lunch while simultaneously making Bò Kho for dinner. Spending a lot time in my kitchen these days and trying to enjoy the slow isolated moments before I return to work. Feeling thankful for great food, teaching myself something new, and a happy full year of blogging. That's right my lovelies, Lavender + Pink is a year old...and that is something to celebrate. Thanks for following along.
Happy Birthday, L + P! xoxo I seem to be drawn to detail shots and pictures that illuminate my life in the most subtle way. I love taking pictures. My photography skills have come a long way this year, graduating from my iPhone to a big boy camera. Right now I shoot with a Nikon D5100 and I am in love with my micro 40 mm lens...capturing all the little things. However, I am terrible about seizing opportunities to photograph people (especially myself).
Starting today, I am joining Elsie + Emma from a Beautiful Mess for a 30-day self portrait challenge. I feel a little silly taking 30 pictures of myself, perhaps even a little embarrassed. But, the thing is, I think I am going to learn a lot about capturing pictures and being more creative. No rules and lots of fun. I will be sharing all my pics via instagram (lavenderandpink)! Additionally, I'm linking up with my big sister, from Craft Cherry, who is co-hosting (with Green Mountain Couple) a photo link-up with themes. Another reason to force creativity through photography. Their first link up was on Sunday, so my post is a little belated. But here it, two days late... my selfie! How perfect is that I decided to do a portrait challenge on the same day?! Thanks for letting me link up ladies! xoxo {Flowers from the hubby. Definitely needed these pretties this weekend.} {new shower head... the original one was so small and plasticy} {fresh watermelon is the best} {current obsession: Ghee} {We purchased a microwave this weekend! It's the little things y'all!}
{lovely Saturday drive through the über cute neighborhood of Holly Hills} {a little glimpse of our street in downtown St. Louis} {Tex-Mex found! Looking forward to trying this place out} {Jackie, sunbathing across the contents of a unpacked box} {figured out my jogging route...it's kind of awesome that I get to see this everyday}
The last six months have been gloriously busy, but definitely not void of stress. The thought of moving put me in a tizzy, neglecting my resolutions of whole living and instead indulging in every opportunity to eat out. My normally conscious appetite is in need of repair. I feel tired, frustrated with my wardrobe, and downright unhealthy. I'm ready to make a permanent change and my sweet friend Andrea is helping me through the process. An empty refrigerator and a new city are the perfect beginnings to positive changes. Starting today it's organic, grass fed, ghee, almond milk lattes, all natural, and lots of veggies. Now on the hunt for a little organic cafe to replace Number One in Highland Park...
{Sleeping on an air mattress in an empty apartment} {Super excited about finally having a doors} {Eating lunch with Flozy at Bailey's Range...she came along to help us get settled} {Only having to wait 20 minutes to eat breakfast at Rooster} {View of City Museum from our apartment}
We had a going away party over the weekend at my mum's house. A little goodbye for me and Mark before we depart for Saint Louis. I wanted locally made treats and drinks to accompany the BBQ chicken... beer from Deep Ellum, tea from Austin, adorable little cookies from Carrollton, wine from all over the state, and lots of homemade and local goodies.
A big thank you to my sweet sister for making the Texas garland and my lovely friend Flo for making all the paper rosettes. Sunday, Daddy and I spent the day in Dallas. We breakfasted with my sister at OddFellows - sipping on bloody mary's, mimosas and indulging in chicken and waffles. Later we wandered around the city, enjoyed the museums, and ate old fashioned ice cream sodas. I've always loved Father's Day, and when the day was done I was sad for it to end, and incredibly sad to say goodbye.
Oh how I love the Smooth Operator from Emporium Pies. These pies have a pretzel crust with a mouth watering chocolate filling. I am surely going to miss this sweet treat in St. Louis, and so is my pie lovin' hubby. Hooray for pie dates, chocolate fillings, and pretzel crusts!
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