things i love thursday.

this new-to-me book, full of handmade ideas and scandinavian style.

mini chocolate birthday cupcakes made by a dear friend.

this old photograph, because it's our neighborhood some eighty years ago.

the way our living room plant is reaching towards the sun, just like me. :)

this old, faded duffel bag, because i can't help it. and it means we're going on a trip.

happy thursday, and happy 30th to me. :)

birthday bunting.

warning: if you stare at this bunting long enough, you'll start craving cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles. (both of which are perfect for a thirtieth birthday, i've decided.)  happy thursday.

february.

as i type this, the snow is falling fast and furiously outside my window. luckily, i'm cozy inside, drinking a cup of tea, and thinking about the fact that i am turning thirty this month. thirty! oh my goodness.

i am actually very excited. simon and i are going to celebrate in austin, texas! any recommendations of things to do or places to eat?

p.s. a hilarious cooking video you should all check out. happy tuesday!

(photo credit: shawnisabelle)

happy birthday, simon!

today simon turns thirty! now we are really old married people. :) happy birthday, hubby!

xo.

(photo credit: wood & wood stool)

have a relaxing weekend.

(i've been braiding my hair a lot lately, but i still have a lot to learn. it's hard to see back there!)

i'm so happy it's friday. it's been a long week...

simon and i are excited to celebrate our niece's first birthday tomorrow. we bought her this sweet little book collection by amy krouse rosenthal and can't wait to scoop her up and give her some special birthday kisses.

we are also looking forward to a quiet night at home this evening. maybe simon will watch this is it with me. (it's on netflix instant streaming now, hurray!)

well, my dears, have a fabulous weekend. enjoy a brownie... or two!

xo.

(photo credit: susanna maaria)