flowerheads

Not everysingle time but, a lot of the times I buy flowers and arrange them I am left with the odd flower heads that fell off or can't be used in the arrangement for some reason or another. I can never bring myself to toss the beauties out with the stems and scrappy leaves! The last batch I floated the flowerheads in bowls of water. Floating flowers are so enjoyable to have around. Win win. I've also strung flowerheads and used them for some tipico photos in the background.

dogs on bikes

I love noticing patterns, trends and how certain things in life accumulate. Going through a folder of photos in my computer this morning, I found three pictures of dogs on bikes that make me smile.

 Love it!!! Little love looks like a Jack Russell Terrier and I'm not surprised! My jrt is a genius!

 Poodles are tricky characters. I bet this pal is ready to go without the training wheels!

Looks like another Terrier. What a doll baby! 

birdwatching in our courtyard - wood warbler

I am so looking forward to all the incredible birds I will see while I live in Central America. The first bird I saw here that really caught my attention is this little yellow wood warbler. I was so amazed the first morning he was flitting all around our courtyard and much to my surprise and pleasure, I see this little dude almost every day now.

a peek at the sidedish shelves

My little online vintage store, sidedish, has been through yet, another period of neglect. But, I am most happy to say that I have the time, inspiration and perfect space to give sidedish some love! While I may fall out of habit or not have time for sidedish here and there I never fail to collect pieces for sidedish. So, here I am once again with an empty store and an excellent stock of items!

Here are 2 snapshots from the shelves of sidedish.

a walk around my block

Sometimes a very simple walk around the block you live on can be so inspiring (espcially with camera in hand) and pretty relaxing. On this day as we stepped outside there was a flock of birds fluttering by. Leisurely walks are one of the healthiest things you can do!!!

The block we live on is split by an alley, as are all of the blocks in the neighbourhood. Mike & I walk the alleys more than the streets. This is the alley right behind our casita and the start of all our walks. The red fence is ours.

Beautiful citrus! I hope our recent cold weather didn't hurt the fruits!

One very gorgeous set of mouldy coloured stairs.

Sunny Park Day in Seattle

If you look very closely, across the pond to the right up near the tree line you can see a wooden sign thingy. Well, we had the bright idea to take a 'timer' photo of us. Todd was put on duty!

Below is our first attempt and the 2nd photo is our successful one! (Erin and I counted down the 10 seconds out loud! I love how chill hanging out we look!!!)

What a perfect park day!! 

And they say it's always crappy & overcast in Seattle. Pssshaw!

An Adventure:

I am flying up to Charlotte, North Carolina to Erin's.

Lucky Duck Erin got a new job in Seattle! 

We will be packing up all of her big stuffs and having it moved. (Thank goodness!)

Then we will pack ourselves in her cute little car and drive to Seattle!

I am just so looking forward to spending a big ol' chunk of time hanging out with Erin!

Trés hookery awesomeness!

Pretty much going from one corner to the other and back. 

I can't help but, to think of all the killer thrift stores along the way. Hmmm...

less is more

Generally, I apply the Less is More attitude. 

I have these hanging plastic clothes pins on a cart in my cozy room and I find myself gazing at them a lot. I am completely in love with the simplicity of them and their slightly off colour. And I have been delightfully surprised at the many uses I find for them!

Last year my Polish Grandmother got to the point where she couldn't live alone. The whole family went to her house and cleaned it up and out. I brought home a car full of relics (not including the furniture that was later delivered). These clips being among the stuff....best thing was, they were still clipped on their original packaging card. This explains their groovy colour. From the colours and packaging design I would say they are from the late 60's or early 70's.