lemonade.

when summer feels really far away, a guaranteed pick-me-up is a big glass of lemonade. 

the combination of the fresh citrus scent and the bright yellow color always cheers me up. bonus: there is something so satisfying about squeezing a big ol' lemon-- call it anger management. :)

 

p.s. i also recommend drinking it out of a straw, because that makes everything more fun.

have a wonderful weekend, everyone!   

right now.

i am listening to norah, dreaming of trips to france, and waiting for my coffee to brew. 

this week has been a little blah. but i am grateful for decadent lunch dates with friends, late-night glasses of cabernet, smiling yoga students, and a husband who has been working from home for two straight weeks. 

my goal for the weekend: pick up my camera. you?

p.s. it is freezing here today. when the "feels like" number is a single digit-- like today--it's only a matter of time before i hide under a pile of blankets, close my eyes and pretend i am on the beach in california.


(photo credit: lesliee) 

beginning anew.

over the weekend, simon and i had a little painting party. our dining room and kitchen walls are now brown teepee. (of course, i think the color looks like 'creamy coffee.' yum.)

we also rearranged the furniture, moved the art around, and made piles of old textbooks and novels to donate to our local reading tree.

it feels so good to mix things up in the dead of winter, don't you think? now all we need is a little sunshine.

(photo credit: allie bishop pasquier)

unplugged.

my friends,
this week i'm taking a little break from city life. my bag is packed with knitting, books, magazines, an ipod filled with podcasts and lots of warm socks. i am escaping. 

i've decided to take a few days away from the web as well. as much as i love being connected to everyone through blogs, twitter, facebook and email... i also think it is important to take little breaks.  

so this is just my note to say i love you all, and see you soon. :) xo.

p.s. in the meantime, here are a few of my recent favorite posts from around the web; enjoy!

• this pie looks amazing.
• a beautiful comparison... then and now.
• genius, creative gift wrap.
• colorful yarn.

(photo credit: haust)