Memorial Day Inspiration

Happy Memorial Day

Here are

a few things

that have

inspired me

today!

 

 Via: Decor8

Decorazione

i am baker

Topshop

Beach Bungalow

Inspiration

Here are

a few things

I found

today...

that 

inspire me.

Found via:

This is glamorous  

 Flickr

Lucy Laucht

Brooke Fraser

I just

discovered

this artist

yesterday...

And she's

amazing!

I love

every song

on this album.

Vintage Vogue

From what

I read...

 

This is a

Vintage Vogue

Magazine Cover.

Does anyone know

if that is true??

Because

I love this!

Via: whatstobedonewithher

Summer Simple

I am loving

this simple

summer look.

By: Zara

Kitchen Love

I love

so many

things

about this...

Via:

House Beautiful

People who love to eat.

I would love
to have this
hanging
on my wall!

via: blimp cat studio

Blue

Oh Wow.

I would
love
these!

Found on
one of my
new favorite
blogs...

From Me To You

I'd live here.

It would be

so lovely

to say...

"I live in that

chateau"

Found Via: Miss Moss

Mill Ruins Park

Spent some time

being a tourist

the other day!

Mill Ruins Park!

Minneapolis

Again,

sorry for my

absence...

I have been

on vacation

in Minneapolis...

Celebrating

Luke's graduation!!

Cup of Garden Soup

Last months

Better Homes & Gardens

magazing...

featured this soup

by Jamie Oliver.

It was so

tasty!

Cup of Garden Soup

Adapted from: Jamie Oliver

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 strips bacon, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 stalks of celery, chopped

1 zucchini, diced

1 leek, chopped

1/2 tsp, dried oregano

1/2 tsp, dried thyme

1 tsp, dried basil

1 bay leaf

2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes

1 large potato diced

1 cup diced cauliflower

1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup small pasta (or broken long noodles)

salt and pepper

1. Heat a large sauce pan over medium head and add the olive oil. Add the bacon and fry until it starts to golden. Then add the garlic, onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, leek, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaf. Cook slowly for 15 minutes, stirring now and then until the vegetables begin to soften.

2. Add the tomatoes, potato, cauliflower, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, turn to low and simmer for 30 minutes (or until the potatoes are done).

3. Add 2 cups of water to the pan and return to boil. Add pasta and cook until done.

4. Check if it needs more seasoning to you liking, then serve!! 

U + U Stationary

I am loving

the Retro look

of this

stationary

and letter press.

Created by:

U + U Stationary

Jane Eyre

I was able

to see

this movie

while in

California.

So good!

A Garden Party

She did it again!

My wonderfully

talented friend

Kelly

has created

another

beautiful party!

And I

was able

to be apart

of it!

You can see more

of Kelly's creations 

here...

"Moore" Wedding Photos

The Reception

Nicoletto Wedding

My oldest and dearest

And she was

just featured

on the

party blog...

Hostess with the Mostess

Trip to Cali

Sorry for 

my absence...

I had to take a 

short notice trip 

to California.

But here is 

a short wrap-up

of some fun things

that happened!

Spent some
play time
 with Sebastian...

Elisha...

And Locke...

Ate good food
(too many times)!...

Hunted
Easter Eggs...

Got a tan...

And spend timewith some
wonderful friends
and family...