Basket Case

So for some time now I've wanted a picnic basket. No, not a cooler, I'm talking the whole big unreasonable wicker of a basket case. I mean, what else could be more nostalgic...or practical? (Ah, if only practicality would leave well enough alone).

Yet luckily for the well being of both design and practicality (...and my bank account), World Market has swooned me once again...

 

  

Plus, the top even holds (and comes with!):

2 (reusable) plates, 2 forks, 2 spoons, 2 knives, and 2 cotton napkins.

What a beauty! 

Or, for the wine-o:

the Botanica

or the Vineyard

Yes, I think it's safe to say I'm craving a picnic

...even if it is 40 degrees.

sugar, and spice, and everything nice

and that's what fun picnics are made of...

Createave

Today seems like a good day for a first attempt at tea staining...

inspiration by:

ginger peach

raspberry zinger

green and white tea fusion 

or a simple black tea

so many choices

... bring on the bathtub!

New Day, New Year

Yes, it has been a while, but why miss the chance to kick this thing off again with the start of a new year?  

While I can't predict what's ahead tomorrow, the next day, week, month, etc; I do know one of my very best friends will be getting married this June, and I couldn't be more excited.

So here's to tomorrow, the next day, and the next...

And in celebration of new beginnings, 
some stunning wedding gowns from the talented Janay Andrews.

from start

to finish

may it be filled with love

 

  

 

day after day after day

to my best friend

Homegrown.

What once was fresh...

is now in the freezer.

Smoothie. Time.

 

speaking of smoothies...

...what do you think?

Slow.

Down.

Good to Read, Bad to Post

Oh goodness, again and again, keep leaving this behind...

yet still keeping up with the blogs I follow.

But, in honor of Mother's Day (among many celebrations in my family this week alone), here are some funny handcrafted cards from Storey Shop, as well as a couple of pinatas from Triple J Crafts - people are so creative!! I can already imagine what card goes with who...

From: Andrew (I love you!)

From: Robert, To: Mom

For the birthday girl (I might've turned 25 yesterday...)

To: Kelley Anne (it's perfect!)

To: Andrew

And a little more fun...

these pinatas crack me up (especially the last two!).

Celebrate the weekend...

Surprise!

It may not be a surprise anymore, but it was at the time.

And, exactly 6 months from today, we won't just be saying we're engaged...we'll be saying we're married!

So, despite making fun of him at the time, 
I couldn't be more thankful my Dad sniped these videos...

Mom:

Robert:

Sarah:

Elizabeth, Helen, & Jake:

...have a happy weekend!