Tea for One

We woke up to lots of rain today. I haven't seen rain in months. Last time I saw rain I was in the jungle in Brazil. Jungle rain is so very different than fall rain. Fall rain is coldy and cozy (if you're inside). I already had two cups of mint tea and am about to make a third cup to help keep me warm. We have so much fresh mint on our porch (high-five Christian for planting those!)

I'm the only one in my family that drinks tea. I've been drinking herbal tea since I can remember, but for some reason I can not get my kids to even try it. When I saw this Tea for One Table I fell in love, and check out those personalized plates how beautiful are those?! Which table would you pick? I think I would go for the black with the flower plate on top.

Also check out their dandelion stools. So fab!

ps- Hope your Monday is warm and cozy.

Images from Design K via More Design Please

sew delicious

I collect aprons. It's official. I wasn't going to say it but after counting over 20 aprons I think I have claim to an apron collection. I used to think that aprons were silly, a grandma kindda thing. But then I started cooking more and having more babies and soon discovered the magical power of aprons. Super-heroes wear capes, moms wear aprons. At least this mom does so I can cook and clean and chase naughty babies that loves to pull things out of the closet without getting my entire wardrobe dirty. Actually, my aprons are way cuter than my clothes, who am I kidding.

Notice how my new apron matches baby Maria's bum-bum. Amazing, especially since the person who made this apron lives all the way in Tasmania Australia and has not seen my daughter's closet. Thank you so much baby boudoir for my beautiful apron with my name on it and everything.

and a special reminder of my old header. sigh.

I was very attached to that header, since my sister-in-law made it for me and was hesitant to move toward a new square header. Now the old header has been immortalized via this apron.

I don't sew but I wish I did. Especially when I see things like this banana dress or when I see it being used as a tool for activism like the Green Bag Lady. Green Bag lady is incredible she makes and sends you a free bag if you pledge to not use paper or plastic. She's made over 10,000 bags and has shipped her bags all over the world. Last week I got mine. It's blue and super cute and we've already put it to good use. If you have some extra fabric lying around please consider donating for this good cause. I know that I feel better when I go grocery shopping and remember to bring my reusable bags.

Do you sew?
Can you teach me?

Kantan Designs for your Kitchen

My baby woke up today at 4:30am and would not go back to sleep. The girl is almost 9 months old, which is a good age to do something like that because by 9 months they either have the sleeping thing down or they have you trained to not expect much.

These posters made me smile in the early mornings of today. A couple months ago I bought a different poster from Kantan Designs to decorate my son's room. It was only $5.00, a total bargain, and the quality is impeccable. I'm thinking of getting one of these for my kitchen but I can't decide if I want the black berry pie flavor or the lemon custard flavor.

Any suggestions?

Decorating With Food

I saw this dried orange slice ornament on one of my favorite blogs, The Shabby Nest, and fell in love.

Apron swap

I believe in Aprons. Do You? These are from hostess with the mostess. They are very cute but way over priced for my little tiny budget. I've been craving a new apron even though I have plenty, but you understand. So I want to organize a apron swap. If you're in then just leave a comment and I'll contact you and I'll match people randomly that way you give up an apron you no longer use and you receive an apron that hopefully you'll like. You do have to commit to send the apron in the mail. This will cost you less than $2.o0. Trust me I send packages weekly. Do you want to? please, pretty please. I only need one person to swap with me but if there are more people interested then this could be a party.

Hawaiian flavor

Today I came home to find a lovely package with a print of this picture. I am so stoked! Mark happens to be a very good photographer and a good friend from Hawaii. When I saw this on his blog I wanted it for my kitchen immediately. I think I've eaten at every single one of these places and have definitely bought fruit from the tropical fruit stand. It made me miss Hawaii. I'm convincing him that he should sell these because the collage is perfect for kitchen decoration. Check out his work on his website and his blog.

Earth day decor

I wanted to try decorating plates for my wedding reception with pressed flowers, using only red rose petals. It didn't happen and ever since I've convinced myself that I would do it on earth day to decorate. It's earth day today and again it's not going to happen. Oh well, at least you get a picture of my intentions.