Weekend Things

// Salt //

I feel like we're all so concerned with sugar.

But what are your thoughts on salt?

// Watch This //

Running the Sahara + Mark Bittman's Ted Talk + Beer Saved the World

(Crazy!) + (Well Done!) + (Funny/Interesting!)

// $20 Lightbox //

We were mentioned on Gizmodo! (BLUSHING!)

We're the editor's favorite Lightbox Tutorial. Have you made one?

// Bake Hard Cooked Eggs //

In time for Superbowl Sunday, Alton Brown's method

Of hard cooked eggs -- no boiled -- but baked.

// More Super(bowl) Food //
Check out this tasty roundup on Angela's site.
We're on there, ps!

// Minimalist Baker //

My new blog obsession. Seriously.

The photos are good enough to eat.

 // DIY "Vintage" Cutting Board //

Fun project with full, detailed instructions.

Might have to try it for myself!

// Another Reason to go Vegetarian // 

Study featured in this article on Huffington Post 

shows vegetarians "less likely to die or be hospitalized for heart disease."

// Unexpected Purchases //

We have to buy a new-to-us car. I'm not enthused.

Thinking of going with a Ford Focus or Hyundai Elantra. Suggestions? Sympathy?

// Valentine's Day //

Yeah. It's one of those holidays. Made up, apparently.

But it's a nice splash of color in the dead of winter. I'll take it!

// Backyard Homestead //

The dream of the 1890s is alive at our house.

(Just don't take away my iPad + Netflix + heater.)

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Weekend Things

Another Friday!

// Slow Cooker Soups // 

Just toss beans, veggies, tomatoes, both, and spices into the pot.

Cook on high for several hours. Can't go wrong.

 // Stashing $$$ //

A relatively pain-free way to save a bit each week.

Almost $1,400/year. What to do with all that cash?

// Where the Magic Happens //
Our "master" bedroom needs an overhaul. Badly.
These spaces look calm + pretty.

// Pom Pretty Garland //
OK. I'm obsessed with poms. Evidenced here.
This project is cute, too.

// Who's Got GREEN Juice? //
Not us, unfortunately. Juicer arrived broken!
This recipe uses a blender. Photos are my favorite OFALLTIME.

// Free Kindness //
It's always good to remember stuff like this.
The best things in life really are free.

// Treat Yourself //
A roundup of some pretty things.
And more proof I'm obsessed with lip balm.

// Goblet Squats //
 Are killer. Goal: 50/day.
Just for kicks. In the shower of all places.

// This week in Food // 
Lately I can't feast my eyes on enough sandwich cookies.
Chocolate cakes and canned champagne, too.

// Chicago's Hidden Farms //
"Urban agriculture is sometimes thought of as new and trendy
. . .  but people have been growing food in backyards for generations."  

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What's new and exciting with you? I got bangs, by the way. Cost me $8 at the mall and worth every penny. I always cut them myself, but it was nice to have them properly shaped for once in my life.

Cue selfie.


See any good movies lately? I need suggestions!

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Weekend Things

Rocking my world this weekend . . .

// These photos //

Of Ada + Stephen under a wrinkly bed sheet.

They are my new favorites.

// Downton Abbey //

Which until last week I thought was called Downt.o.w.n Abbey.
That grand old place is definitely not downtown by any stretch of the imagination.

// This lovely kitchen //

It reminds me of my own.
Or, rather, what it want ours to look like when all is said and done.

// Drop-waist dresses //

I have several weddings to attend in the spring and summer.
I'm on the hunt for a fun frock.

// Naturally Ella //
I'm new to her site.
But holy deliciousness + great photography.

// Passion Tea //

I was obsessed in college and somehow am again 10 years later.
I drink it cold despite the chilly weather.

// Yes or No? BANGS //
Fact: I've had serious bangs 7 out of the last 10 years.
I love this hair style + might consider a chop again.

// In Utero by Nirvana //

Stephen bought the newest 180 gram vinyl version of this old favorite.
 Can't stop won't stop listening to it.

// A "Real" Runner //
Are you worried about being a "real" runner?
The importance of "forming a positive internal dialogue."

// Faux Taxidermy //

There are times when you realize that all your house is missing
. . . is a fake moose head.

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Your turn, please:  
Anything you care to share with me?

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