Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. xoxo
p.s. Check back tomorrow to see all the yummy paleo dishes we cooked up in our tiny kitchen.
Thanksgiving day with Mark was swell. We watched the parade, feasted till our hearts and bellys were content, and watched our Cowboys win. It was the loveliest of days. I missed our families who are so far away in the lone star state, but spending time with my little family of two has been wonderful. Thankful for all the things in our lives.
Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. xoxo p.s. Check back tomorrow to see all the yummy paleo dishes we cooked up in our tiny kitchen.
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I had a grand idea of making a maple leaf garland to hang above our thanksgiving table, save the string I forgot to buy, and Mark writing all his upside down. But we had the silliest of times writing what we were thankful for. Feeling a little better about having a thanksgiving of two and excited to cook our first turkey together. New traditions are kind of lovely.
When the thermometer says 20, but the wind chill makes it feel like 9...it's time to take out your winter woollies, an extra blanket, and a cup of something extra hot. I usually head to my tea tins for something to warm me up, but lately I've been serving up bone broth. It's super savory and delicious, plus it's so easy (and cheap) to make. With snow in the forecast I think I might need to make another batch.
bone broth 2-3 lbs beef bones 2 medium carrots (chopped) 2 celery stalks (chopped) 1 medium yellow onion (sliced) 4 garlic cloves (crushed) iodized sea salt 2 table spoons of apple cider vinegar lots of water Place the beef bones (I favor oxtails), carrots, celery, onion, and garlic gloves in your slow cooker. Sprinkle some salt and add the 2 table spoons of apple cider vinegar. Cover everything with water, filling it to the brim, and cook for 12 hours. Honestly, I think the longer it cooks, the better it tastes. When it's ready, pour the broth through a strainer and into a big bowl. Cover the broth and let it cool overnight. In the morning, remove the solidified fat (gross!) and pour yourself a cup! *I usually nuke it for a minute or two before drinking. Perfect Fridays end with brown paper packages waiting for you at your front door...a tightly packed, rolled up piece of amazingness. So happy to have this print in my home. Isn't it stunning? Check out all of Jonathan's prints here. What an artist! Andy Warhol would be completely impressed. Can't wait to get it framed and hung next to all my other favorite pieces.
Have a lovely weekend! xoxo Lately Mark has been cooking up these cute little burger bites with sautéed onions, and a healthy heaping of homemade mayo. They are pretty much perfect.
Last night it was walking the four blocks to our local grocery store, in yoga pants and winter boots to pick up a forgotten (and super important) ingredient - olive oil. I was so anxious to have my mayo that I completely muddled the recipe and had to scrap the first batch, still resulting in a delicious, but delayed dinner. A weekend spent in bed watching reruns of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and going to the movies to see both Thor and Ender's Game must officially solidify that I'm a huge dork...Not to mention that I am currently (re)reading The Hobbit AND Percy Jackson. I am so beyond obsessed. My husband just laughs at me, but I wonder if he secretly wants to trade me in for a cooler more sophisticated version. But then again aren't nerdy girls kind of cool? I'd like to think so.
A cold Saturday kept us indoors, making meatza pies and watching movies. It's been so fun experimenting with new recipes and testing out my amateur cooking skills. Mark makes a wonderful guinea pig; trying every morsel, complimenting when necessary, and always being completely honest. I used this recipe for meatza pies here, topping my pie with onions, spinach, mushrooms, and a heavy heaping of black olives. Success.
Hello friends. I've missed you.
My weeks away have been spent with Mark, Jackie O ... and contemplating the direction of my little blog. I absolutely loved sharing everything Dallas. It came naturally to me with ease and fluidity. I had a goal and plan. But, I've arrived at a dead end...disoriented, paused, and without a destination. What should I write? I am trying to be flexible and write what I love. Because I do love writing. Even though I am THE worst speller and have an unhealthy relationship with alliterations, commas, and making up words. Sometimes my writing is eratic and doesn't make sense. But it's freeing, therapeutic, and restoring. And I've missed it oh-so much! So a quick spruce up, and a return to this tiny space that I call Lavender + Pink. I think silhouettes are lovely. Highlighting only the shadow of a person or thing... leaving the uncluttered outline.
I remember being in first grade...sitting (as still as my 6 year old self could) on a little wooden stool in front of my entire class, while my teacher traced my silhouette on a huge piece of paper. With the light behind me and my shadow projected on the wall, I felt like a movie star. So, this week for Elsie + Emma's 30-day self portrait challenge I wanted to capture my own silhouette. I read a couple of tutorials, but ultimately felt too lazy to actually read all the tips and helpful hits - so I stuck with what I knew about lighting and went from there. I set up my tripod in front of a window and placed myself between. I normally shoot in P (program) mode, but somehow I ended up in manual mode with 1/800 + f/3.8 flickering on my screen. It was a rainy day, but I was still determined to try it out. It's not the best silhouette ever taken (and I'm sure a little sunshine would have helped), but I am happy with the outcome. xoxo {a polka-dot teacup to add to my collection} {sweet owl inspiration from my nephews in Texas} {yellow fruit...loving this color right now} {bought myself a new colander this weekend} {starting to feel like home}
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