Category Archives: Wonderful

Currently Coveting: Cabin Cozy

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Just saw this 700 square foot cabin from Mountain Living, and instantly fell in love with the property. The views, the coziness, but the brightness from those windows. I read a book a while ago that was written from Ernest Hemingway’s first wife’s point of view, called “The Paris Wife”. She writes about spending time in the mountains and feeling healthy, fit and happy from breathing the fresh air daily, eating well, and drinking wine in the evening by a fire.  This cabin makes me think of cozying into a blanket, reading a good book, and sipping tea in the morning. I picture hiking, and fly fishing during the day, and then drinking wine and talking around the fire in the evening. Everything about this small foot print space is gorgeous (the styling certainly helps with that).

Get the cozy look with these blankets.

Pendleton Rainier

Pendleton Basketmakers

Pendleton Glacier

xx

-h

Designer Tuesday

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In Lieu of our usual Tuesday Shoesday, I thought I would highlight a designer purse that I have been coveting.  Dooney and Bourke reminds me of my mom because when we were kids she had this classic Dooney green purse with a matching wallet and coin purse that my dad had given her one Christmas.  At the time I didn’t realize that it was a timeless beauty, but I liked the duck emblem.

I’m going on a trip to Kenya in the fall and have been looking for the perfect natural colored bag to bring.  I can’t help but picture myself with this:

Dooney & Bourke ‘Florentine’ Vachetta Leather Satchel

Probably an inappropriate choice for my travels, but I’ve never been one to conform.

 

xoxo

-s

Blue Angels at Seafair

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The first weekend of August in Seattle brings Seafair, featuring hydroplane races, the Navy and Coast Guard, and of course, the Blue Angels.  S and I spent Saturday on our friend’s boat checking out the festivities on the north side of the I-90 bridge. As a native Washingtonian, I have to admit, this is the only way I’ve experienced Seafair. The crowd was in great spirits, the weather was absolutely perfect, and the fly overs were deafening.  All with “Highway to the Danger Zone” playing in the background.

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xx

-h

Tuesday Shoesday: Anniversary Sale Booties

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It’s no secret that S and I have an affinity for shopping at Nordstrom. So, when the anniversary sale comes around every summer, we do our best not to get too carried away. This year, I’ve been scoping out booties. I mean, I already have my fair share of tall boots. But these would truly round out my collection. Plus, they are totally spring/summer wearable, right?

Aldo ‘Fastrost’ Boot – $86.90 during sale, $129.95 after

Indigo by Clarks ‘Heath Harrier’ Bootie – $89.90 during sale, $139.95 after

Sam Edelman ‘Petty’ Bootie – $104.90 during sale, $159.95 after

Check out my other anniversary sale picks on my Pinterest board.

xx

-h

Stop, hammock time!

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I was just perusing uncrate.com (yeah I know their tagline is “The Best Gear For Guys” but I love it) when I saw this image.

Gimme, gimme that hammock! At a price point of $19,500 – it is safe to say it is out of my budget. BUT, that being said, I couldn’t stop thinking about how amazing it would be to have a hammock on our patio.

Here are a couple more budget friendly options.

Red Star Traders’ Hammock Bed Set with Frame on Gilt

Sunbrella Hammock Bed on Overstock.com (Frame sold separately)

NOVICA Maritime Brazil Hammock on Gilt

Nothing like a hammock and a slight breeze to fit perfectly with a good book and a refreshing drink.

xx

-h

Street Pianos Worldwide

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What’s wonderful today? British artist, Luke Jarrom’s Play Me, I’m Yours installation in Salt Lake City. One of many worldwide places where upright pianos have been painted by local artists and placed around the city for the public to play. Anyone is invited to sit down and play at any time. Learn more here.

Love this video of young Roman playing in SLC.

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We should bring this to the Seattle/Tacoma area!

xx

-h

Tuesday Shoesday: Pumped up Kicks

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You know that song, Pumped up Kicks by Foster the People? I thought the lyrics were “run faster then your grandma” for the longest time. Apparently, that isn’t true. Anyways, when you want to make a pumped up statement reach for those platforms that are sky high. No, you can’t walk in them for more then 10 minutes. Yes, they look hot as hell.

At 5″ these Ann Taylor Dana Leather Platform Sandals are a force to be reckoned with. I’m picturing these babies with a pair of white jeans, a flowy top, and a smoky eye for a night out.

Gimme.

xx.

-h

Lavender Mint Lemon Bars

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Lemon bars are by far my favorite dessert ever. My mom received this recipe from her grandmother, Ri, who was an excellent cook. The interesting part about these is that because you use 4 eggs in the lemon part, they develop a custard like crust that has this amazing flaky texture to it. Although this recipe needs no adaptations I decided to incorporate the lavender that is blooming like crazy in my yard right now and because when I passed the lavender, I saw the mint, I added that in too.

Lavender Mint Lemon Bars

Mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar together and cut in 1 cup butter. Press into 9×13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. I usually do about 17.

While that is baking:

In a food processor or blender – 2 cups granulated sugar, 3-4 teaspoons lavender buds, and 5-6 sprigs of mint. Let ‘er rip until the lavender buds have broken apart. It will smell glorious.

Mix 4 beaten eggs, the sugar you just processed, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder using an electric mixer.

Pour this over the baked crust and cook for an additional 25 minutes at 350. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving if you like. I usually find that unnecessary though.

Enjoy!

xx

-h