Perpetual Learning

Dandee pointed me toward BYU's FREE independent study courses.



On my list:

Helping Children love your Family History
Building a Functional Family
Developing Self Reliant People
Planning and Preparing your Garden
Citizen's Guide to American Politics
Organ Performance
Student Finance
Self Discipline (!!!!)
Temples Past and Present
Purposes of General Conference
The Writings of John: epistles and revelations


Oh, and LOTS more. I'd better be realistic and tackle one at a time. I expect I need to start with self-discipline!

Parasols

I am crushing on this baby jumper. It's even on sale. Too bad boutique sales do not resemble the price point on the Target clearance rack.......

Sewing for boys

This is something I've never managed to catch the vision of. Something about the way boys wear their clothes just makes me not want to expend my effort. To a boy, clothing is a tool and to a girl, clothing is adornment. This is a gross generalization, but usually accurate. Luckily, there are people who manage to sew for boys, in case I ever decide to dig my heels in. Check out this celebrate the boy series on MADE.

Little Travelers

I've become a bit enamored of the Little Traveler's series. Their available dvd's have jumped to the top of my netflix queue, and I may or may not have spent a morning pouring over their kids blog and mom blog. (Especially loving the 52 meals from 52 countries challenge)


I just can't decide if traveling with kids sounds like a dream or a nightmare.

Flowering Branches

Is Winter dragging on a little too long in your corner? It is in mine. My latest coping mechanism is forcing flowering branches, via this tutorial from my friend Jennie at Straight from the Garden. It is saving the day!

Unique Vintage

I'm maybe kind of FREAKING OUT over the vintage-inspired bathing suits over at Unique Vintage. Such as:

this


this

this


and this

Mercury

This tablescape has me totally re-thinking mercury glass. I used to have it pigeonholed for Christmas only. The possibilities!


Image from the ever-impressive JL Floral Designs

Gussy

I'm gushing over new etsy shop Gussy's gorgeous reclaimed chairs.
Someday, when I have a place to put one, I want one.

Lark


Doiliez

Why so Blue

Pink Yearling

Jack Jump

My 3 year-old is a huge fan of candles at dinner. I like it too, so I try to oblige. I'd really like to have a fabulous pair of candlesticks perpetually at the ready. The problem is I can't decide what kind.

Painted?

Haven Vintage

Silver?

Jens Closet

The flawless High Street Market

Glass?

Octavia Brown

Brass?

A Day in June

Katie Armour

Wood?

Happy Go Vintage

22 Bay Road

Crystal?

Haven Vintage

Just can't get enough

My weak spot of late is the original Odwalla Superfood.
(My boys love it too - green color and all)
I can't vouch for it's nutritional value, but it sure hits the spot when I'm craving something that tastes healthy.
But at $4-6 per 16oz bottle, it's a habit I cannot afford to keep.
Or at least I shouldn't.
Perhaps if I can splurge on some spirulina, I can make my own?

Is it dress weather yet?

too bad about that groundhog.
I'd like to shed a few layers and wear something like.....

Timeless Vixen Vintage

also Timeless Vixen Vintage


Amanda Archer


Allen Company Inc


Ouma

Holly Stalder

Oh well, off to find a sweater and wool socks.

Seems like it' always Schumacher

Even though I could not possibly justify even a discounted Schumacher fabric purchase, I still keep an eye out for some great prints on The Designer's Attic. This Shalker print as seen on this sofa has me daydreaming to no end. What are the chances it'll still be floating in my head when I arrive at a place/time where I could actually do something with some fabulous fabric? This "moving across the country in a few months" thing is killing the hoarder in me.