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Foraging and a Boot Review

Not long after I got home from Adriana's bridal shower, the bluff started getting smokey. I was worrying about grandma and grandpa's 50th wedding anniversary outdoor party the next night and the possibility of the smoke causing problems. Nobody really wants to go out when the skies are hazy like this but, needing a bunch of greenery for the floral arrangement I was making for the big celebration, I slipped off my bridal shower party heels and into the Parcours 2 rubber boots Aigle recently sent me to review and headed down the road to forage.

Every stage of the wild roses that thrive on the bluff are beautiful to me. The petals are long gone and the rosehips have now appeared. They're a pretty cream color for the time being but will turn pink and then to red in the coming month or two.

I've been enjoying my new boots for a few weeks now. I really like how they have a heavy-duty type of quality feel but still wear like a lightweight boot. And it's so nice to have something to protect my feet and legs when I'm dealing with all those thorns on the rosebushes or any number of things while working outside.

I do a lot of walking around the fields and the bluff so I've been trying them out for comfort as well. They're great in that area too, being really comfortable with an almost bouncy sole. Is this why French girls have such a cute bounce in their step?! (Aigle boots are made in France, founded in 1853 by an American living in the country.  have just recently expanded to begin offering their products in the U.S. and Canada).

I guess the biggest question I ask myself when I'm doing a review is, would I actually buy and use the product had it not been sent to me? And the answer is yes. They're great for my rural needs, but I'd definitely throw them on over a cute pair of jeans, with a bright red cable sweater in December or as part of an outfit on a rainy spring day running errands.

 

You can read all about the history of Aigle boots and if you're interested, shop for your own pair here. I think I might need these ones next...

Boots: Aigle, Parcours 2 style which actually have cushions in the heels so they act as springs with every step and are very comfortable.

Dress and belt: Target. (Belt is from a few seasons ago).

Rosary bracelets: Vintage.

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My Travel Go-Tos

We've just returned from a visit to Luke's college which is far from home. With as much traveling as we do and even more on the horizon as our boys are moving away to school and to pursue their dreams, I've learned to pack some things that make flights and time in the destination we're visiting a little more comfortable. These are my solid go-tos that I like to pack:

1.) A comfy sweater or scarf, regardless of the season. If it's hot, I'm usually dressed in a little cooler clothing but the airplane can sometimes be FREEZING cold. A sweater (especially a tie-waist style like this one from Banana Republic) or a big blanket scarf is so nice to have.

2.) Noise canceling headphones are wonderful and can make flying feel very calm and peaceful to me.

3.) Trail mix of some sort, if hunger strikes it's nice to have something quick and easy to grab.

4.) Blister guards are miracle workers if I happen to get a blister. I can put one on the blister and forget that I had one at all. Love these!

5.) I like to keep my hands free when we're navigating around a city, and can't stand having to hold a purse if we're walking miles and miles. A crossbody bag is a must! To make sure I got a big enough bag, but to keep it as small as possible, I made a note of the size of our passports and found a bag that would accommodate a stack of five (so that I can keep all of our family's passports in one place), a pocket for a bit of cash, a space for few credit cards, and a place for a hotel key and a lipstick. I've had this one from Kate Spade for many years now and have traveled all over the world with it.

6. and 7.) I try to pack as light as humanly possible when we travel. When I'm packing at my very lightest, I'll bring two pairs of shoes. One that I'm wearing on the plane, (which is usually a pair of tennies), and a pair of flats so that I can dress up any outfit and so that I can alternate shoes to keep from getting blisters. I pack my shoes in a bag to keep any possible residue off of my clothing. My favorite flats that function as cute and comfortable are any from Sam Edelman. This line of shoes has a cushioned liner that is so incredibly nice.

8.) Tea bags are always so nice to have. I can simply ask for a cup of hot water during beverage service and enjoy a nice, relaxing bit of  tea.

9.) A book! I'm currently reading The Price of Illusion.

Do you have any favorite items you always pack when traveling? I'd love to hear about them! 

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Summer Personal and Beauty Necessities

::: I was thinking about how off the shoulder shirts have been so popular for the last two summers and how they can be such a pain to wear sometimes, right? First, what to wear underneath? What do you do about the shirts with sleeves slipping up onto the shoulders? Why do some of the shirts feel like you've had rope strapped around you, making it hard to move your arms? I thought I'd share what has worked for me with all of the above.

As far as what to wear underneath, I have discovered bandeau bras and I think they're really great because they stay up so much better than a strapless bra. (I'm never having to tug at a bandeau to keep it in place). Bandeaus are made of stretchy material and have a soft cup making them comfortable to wear. They're widely available and can be found with a simple online search or at most department stores.

For shirts that are constantly slipping up and onto the shoulder, the best advice I can give is to figure that out when you're shopping and to get a bigger size. This is caused because the elastic is too tight on your shoulders and has nowhere to go but up. But if you already own the shirt, I suggest trying fashion adhesive that works as a double-stick tape, on your arm, under the sleeve. Search online for fashion adhesive, or fashion tape.

Something else I've found with off the shoulder tops is that I usually need to buy one or two sizes up from what I would normally wear. This seems to fix both the problem of the sleeves slipping up and out of place or the elastic being so tight that it leaves my arms feeling constricted. I normally wear a size small top, but in the picture above, I'm actually wearing a large. So, it's worth noting that the sizing seems to be a bit wonky on these style tops and you really need to take the time to try on multiple sizes of the same style to figure out which size fits the best and stays in place at the same time.

::: Summer can leave my face feeling dried out. I love this Coco Rosa Hydrate Face Mist from my-soon-to-be sister-in-law's company, Esteli. I like to mist it on after the gym or after a day at the lake.

::: At some point I realized that endless summer sun isn't the best for my skin and have become pretty vigilant about wearing a sunhat at the lake, and a daily tinted moisturizer with sunscreen throughout the year. So sadly, I'm no longer full of that summer glow of long ago. Because of this, I now add my own bit of glow with bronzer. My favorite is Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick. They come in many different hues to fit your skin tone and last for an extremely long time. (Yes, it's expensive, but I've had mine for more than two years and it's barely dented).

Do you have any summer go-to's? I'd love to hear about your favorites too.

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Some Recent Favorite Food Items

Last week I was talking about some dietary changes I've made and wanted to share a few favorite food items that I've discovered along the way.

 

Edward & Sons Garden Veggie Broth:

I disliked all store-bought vegetable broths until I found these bouillon cubes. They have great flavor and no garbage ingredients. I buy mine from my local grocery store, but it's also readily available online.

 

 

Spices! It's amazing what a difference some good flavors can add to a dish, Lately, I've really been enjoying Za'atar, which is a blend of Middle Eastern spices and sesame seeds. There are countless variations, all unique in their own way. I enjoy sprinkling the spice blend on grilled pita bread that's been drizzled with olive oil or on eggs, hummus, and green salad. I look forward to discovering other dishes it pairs well with. I've only found the blend in special markets, but it's also readily available online.

 

 

  

 

 

Sodastream. I can't get enough of fizzy water and these little machines can churn it out. Each unit requires a special CO2 cartridge to operate. (A cartridge comes with the machine). When the cartridge runs out, you can order a new one, or, exchange it at WalMart for a bargain price.

It's a really nice way to help get your water intake up, save a bunch of packaging, and quench your thirst. For a spritzer, add a splash of pure fruit juice to a glass of sparkling water.

 

  

 

Dark Chocolate Honey Mints: If I'm ever looking for a sweet, these candies mints from Trader Joes are a great choice. They contain only three ingredients (honey, chocolate liquor, and peppermint oil) and just a few are all it takes to satisfy a sweet tooth.

 

 

 

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Treats From Harry & David

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Harry & David invited me to pick out some holiday treats to review for the holidays. My boys and I chose the Holiday Tower of Treats Gift Grand Classic. The package came quick as a flash. Inside, there were lots of lovely little packages to behold:

 
These festive little boxes brought back happy memories of the Harry & David Treat Towers my grandparents would send our family during the holidays. Each little box filled with something special. Sweets like Moose Munch and Chocolate Covered Cherries. And let me tell you, I'm normally no fan of chocolate covered cherries. But these are different. Dried and perfectly chewy, and with just a hint of sweet tart to balance out the chocolate. Oh my. And Moose Munch? A delightfully tasty chocolatey, nutty, popcorny snack. Did you know Harry & David gave out 1000 bags of Moose Munch to the first 500 shoppers each day at The Farm Chicks Show this year? It was a HUGE hit!

 
Other yummy treats included, Baklava, Truffles, Raspberry Galettes, Mixed Nuts, Smoked Salmon, White Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and their world famous pears. They're huge. And delicious, of course.

 

The treats were a perfectly wonderful addition to a family gathering at our home and I was thinking they'd make a great gift too. You can find hundreds of wonderful gifts like these in every price range from Harry & David by clicking here.

I recently visited the Harry & David headquarters in Oregon. You can read all about it here, here, and here and learn why I love this company as much as I do.

This post was sponsored by Harry & David.

Harry & David is a sponsor of The Farm Chicks Show.

You can follow Harry & David on Facebook here, on Twitter here, and Pinterest here.

 

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A Little Holiday

Summer is winding down for the boys and I'll be taking a little holiday to share this time with them before school begins again.

So, I'll be away for a wee bit. (I plan to connect again sometime around September 5th).

This summer has been as great as I could hope. Here are a few things I've loved to pieces this season:

Sylvia's Quinoa Cakes (My favorite favorite summer meal):

Image: Feasting at Home

These super fun games that the folks at Zume sent us. They actually got the boys excited to run around outside more. One night, we had tons of boys outside playing Zume games until 10:30 pm. What could be better than boys being crazy and having fun?

Image: Zume

These beautiful bracelets that Heather introduced me to. And they're recycled too!

Image: Heather Bullard

Note: I have a call in to the maker of the bracelets so that I can provide you with her contact information in case you want to purchase your own. I'll provide contact information for the maker here if I'm able to do so. Stay tuned...

So, farewell until September...

Love,

me

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Feasting At Home

Today I want to introduce you to Sylvia who has the most fantastic food blog, Feasting At Home.

Here she is delivering some of her amazing food for a shoot I was producing.

It was a terrible, horrible stormy day and we were trying to shoot an outdoor event. In the hours we were sitting and waiting for breaks in the thunder, lightning, and torrential downpours, we had plenty of time to catch up. I loved getting a chance to visit with her as I find her work really inspiring.

Do you love beautiful, wonderful food? Then you'll love Sylvia, and Feast.

Personal Favorites

Do you remember the Business Card Contest I held recently? That was fun! I thought I'd share these cards that I've saved from my travels and Farm Chicks business. I do love a great business card!

Gather and Hunt, a Farm Chicks Show vendor.

Marguerite, one of the most beautifully curated shops I've ever visited.

Hello!Lucky, I adore the business and their goods.

And speaking of Hello!Lucky Stationery, look at these darling cards I recently received from them. Letterpress is just so lovely.

 

Heather Bullard's Souvenir Magazine

Hello and happy Monday! I spent the weekend working on my contributions to Heather Bullard's new lifestyle magazine, Souvenir.

Heather's new magazine will be available digitally online, in an ipad friendly version, and in printed form and will include beautiful home features, lifestyle and travel stories as well as simple crafts and entertaining ideas.

And in true Heather fashion, she has compiled a team of contributors to make it all possible and I'm really happy to announce that I'm one of them!

You can read more about it on Heather's Blog, on the Souvenir Website, and Souvenir's Facebook page.

And if you want to sign up for Souvenir's Mailing List, and be notified when new issues are available, you can do so here.

Congratulations, Heather! We can't wait!

A Little Cuteness

I thought I'd share this little sketch I received from an old friend of The Farm Chicks.  Cute, no?

New Year's Inspiration

My friend, Heather, reminded me of this clip that anyone who leads a creative life should read - by my favorite radio host, Ira Glass, of This American Life.

Happy new year!

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

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A White Christmas

Another way to make a beautiful holiday display is to group all of one color together. I happen to love white.

It's surprising how these items, none having anything to do with the other, can look so pretty together. Look around your house and see what you have in like colors, and then pull it together for a display.

It will be beautiful!

Image by John Granen

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Winter Blew In

Winter blew in this weekend and left me happy.

I've never been so happy to see snow. It seems like everything at home just feels right.

I stop and think about how my heart feels full several times a day. You know how you feel when you've been feeling so bad for so long and then you get better and everything just feels so happy and wonderful? I get teary just thinking about it.

I can't believe Thanksgiving is almost here. I love that day.

And the soundtrack of my life keeps playing in my mind. Today, it's my Winter Song. :)

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Fall Favorites (Part 2)

Today I want to tell you about the pretty little things I'm loving right now. A few more little pick-me-ups for the fall wardrobe.

The best thing about gold? It makes you SHINE!

Happy day!

Sources:

Lace Clutch: Forever 21

Gold Nail Polish: Nicole (OPI) in shade "Next CEO"

Fabric Flower Pin: EmersonMade

Gold Lace Necklace: Payaya!

 

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The Miniest Pumpkin

Hello! Welcome to Pumpkin Week! This week I'll be sharing pumpkin inspiration with you. Decorating, celebrating, and baking. It'll be fun!

Today let me tell you about this cute little pumpkin - the miniest of them all.

Isn't it adorable?

It's actually not a pumpkin at all, but a cute little seed pod called a Putka Pod.

These little pumpkin look-a-likes have so many decorative uses around the home - today I'll show you two ways.

Our Realtor, Jack, stopped by to see our new house and brought me some beautiful fall mums. So I took out a little galvanized tub, some fabric, and putka pods to make a happy fall arrangement.

1.) I removed the wrapping from the mums, saving the elastic band.

2.) I re-wrapped the mum with fabric and attached it with the elastic string I had saved.

3.) I placed the plant in the tub and surrounded it with the pods. They just add that extra bit of Autumn cheer.

Now, how about some tea? Tea to celebrate the season. How should we serve it to our guests?

Let's start with this great little wooden box:

Line with Putka Pods, and fill with tea bags, spoons, and sugar:

So simple and festive.

Tips:

Putka Pods can be found in craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby, or online.

The pods are pretty delicate. They can last for several seasons, if handled with care. Once you're done with them for the season, seal in a ziploc bag or sealed container. Keep away from an area where there may be mice, as mice love seeds and pods.

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Fall Favorites

Adding a few special things to your seasonal wardrobe is like a little pick-me-up. A "Happy Day To Me, From Me" sort of treat. Here is what I'm loving for fall:

1: Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon - I love the look of a stained lip. Not overly made up, but lovely, nonetheless. And, yes, it feels velvety, not dry like a normal lipstain. I love this stuff! My fave? Mulberry Nude. $7.99 at Target.

2: Maybelline Express Finish polish. I love how quickly this polish dries. Perfect shade for my toes: Mocha Blast. $3.49 at Target.

3: Maybelline Express Finish polish. I like the shade Ivory in Seconds for my hands. $3.49 at Target.

4. Aviators (on the cheap!) Let me say that I've owned really expensive sunglasses and really inexpensive ones and the expensive ones break and get lost just as easily as the cheap ones. My vote? Wal-Mart $4.99.

5. Minnetonka moccasins. If you're going to buy moccasins, don't go cheap. I think Minnetonkas are the best, and aren't they just the cutest for fall? I got mine for a great deal: $29 at TJ Maxx. (Normal retail is $45, but well worth it).

Note: I was not paid to endorse these items. I just happen to enjoy them.

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Buzzing

Yvonne (of Yvestown) recently posted about her bee house. I really love the concept.

And it's got me buzzing about all that I want to do in my new garden.

How is your garden coming along?

To read all about Yvonne's bee house, click here!

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This Week

This week I'm thankful for:

...the most beautiful seed catalog I've ever seen.

  

Spring break.

Mango orange juice.

Warm cookies and sparkley water.

Campagnola pasta with butter and salt.

A soldier's recovery.

Springtime.

Sleeping in.

The smell of Seabreeze and Noxzema.

Fresh parsley.

Crushed ice.

Flowers around my neck.

Movies every night.

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and Moving!

Yes indeedy, we're moving.

Which means my posts may be a little sparse this week... if at all.

Thank you for understanding.

Love, me

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P.S. These are just a few of my favorite things this week. I have not been compensated for sharing them with you. :)

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Souvenir

I interrupt my regularly scheduled blog to tell you about Souvenir, the free seasonal lifestyle online gazette from my friend, Heather.

It's really quite lovely and such a breath of fresh spring air, which I really need right now. You can read all about it and find the link to sign up for it (and future issues) here.

Image from Souvenir.

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Floral Fashion

Floral fashion (English roses, especially) is the big trend this year. You're going to see it everywhere. But floral and fashion can go wrong quickly if you're not careful. You don't want to look like grandma's comforter, do you? The key is to not overdo it. Just a touch of floral here and there. Here are some of my favorites:

Free People:

Forever 21:

Aldo:

Nordstrom:

Topshop:

Happy happy *happy*

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Honeysuckle

Welcome 2011 and welcome Pantone 18-2120, aka Honeysuckle - the official color of 2011!

I've dug through my images to find Honeysuckle and how it's colored my world over the years.

Flowers, St. Martin (2004):

Me, Jennifer Wood, Penny Simonson, The Farm Chicks Show (2005)

Bongo, Whitewater (2006):

Seafood Shack, Anguilla (2007):

Annie Mae, Whitepass, (2008):

Colin's fishing trip, Alaska (2009):

Chairs, New York (2010)

How will Honeysuckle swirl through my life in 2011?  I can't wait to find out!

Chairs image by Tiffany, from a recent trip of ours to NYC.

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Green Bluff Gold

Weekends on the Bluff during apple harvest are C-R-A-Z-Y !  People come from miles around because it's really the best place to be for the the most amazing apples in the world and pumpkins, and squash... and... and... and... it's just really special.

And there are lots of things that each orchard has that makes their place wonderful.  At Harvest House, it's gold.  Okay, it's not really gold but it sure tastes like it to me!

Pumpkin Donuts.  Oh dear.  They're so dreamy.  And remember how I said the weekends can get a wee bit crazy with say, oh... maybe a kajillion visitors?  I bet half of them are in line waiting for their gold.  In fact, people go so crazy for them, there's a limit of one dozen per person.  One dozen you say?  Think that's too many?  Well then, you've never tasted one.  (or a dozen) .....

But I have a secret.  We can sneak in right at opening, before there's any line...

oh-h-h-h-h..... here goes the first batch now...

And swiiishhh into a bath of cinnamon and sugar.  The air is dancing with pumpkin and spices swirling all around.

It's the first gold of the day.

And they're just for me.  Er, ahem... I mean, just for the boys.

We'll take them to our farmhouse where we can sit on the front porch and listen to the bluegrass from Harvest House, just getting started for the day, wafting through the air and across the fields, and into our happy home.

It's another golden day.

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Galvanized

I was folding the laundry the other morning when I glanced out the laundry room window, into the air conditioning work truck parked right outside.

Note to self:  Track down work truck galvanized organizers for my office.  Who knew?!

Preserved

One of my favorite things to collect are beautiful old black and whites capturing the American farm.  These beautiful images move me more than I can ever explain.  To me, it's one of the most fantastic pieces of our history ~ these families who worked so hard to make our land the beautiful country it is today.

When I discovered the book, A Bountiful Harvest by Leslie Loveless, I fell in love.  So much so that I made a point of seeking her out and talking to her about what she'd created, all from an extensive collection of old photographs by Pete Wettach that she'd recently discovered.  With permission from the Iowa historical society who now owns the collection, I used several of the images on past postcards for The Farm Chicks Show.  These images shown here, all from the book seemed so fitting for my egg week.

The discovery of the photos happened by chance when Leslie, an employee at the historical society discovered some of the negatives in boxes during an office move.  After much research, she located the rest of the collection at the home of Mr. Wettach's son, a collection of over 50,000 photographs, all wonderfully preserved for all these years.  The book is one of my all-time favorites.

And if you love documentaries as much as me, the story was turned into The People in the Pictures, by PBS.  And yes, I own a copy of that too.  I love it that much.

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Heather Bullard

Okay, before you read on, please be warned that what you are about to see is going to cause some serious envy and you may stay awake at night wondering how on earth anything this AMAZING is even possible.  Seriously, don't say I didn't warn you.....

That's right, it's a CHICKEN COOP!  Heather Bullard Style.

And after I got over the initial shock of how completely amazing her new chicken coop is, I realized wouldn't expect anything less from Heather and her sweet husband.  They create the most beautiful things.

Wouldn't you just love to gather the eggs from this coop every day?  It would just make me smile.  But Heather always makes me smile.

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BFFs

After a recent trip, my friend, Heather, told me I looked like Jackie O.  Well, that she had taken a picture of me that made me look like Jackie O.  Which made her one of my BFFs for life.  And then she sent me this perfectly darling breezy little scarf because she said it reminded her of me.  You're a keeper, Heather. And I'm just wondering... does that California sunshine remind you of me?  Because I'd love it if you sent some of that my way too!

 

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Place

I was touched by Holly's post yesterday on Decor8, talking about her move to a new country and finally finding her place in the world.  I totally get that and love that we all have a place that's special for us, or is still out there for us to find.  It made me reflect on an Andrew Wyeth exhibition my family and I went to see at the Seattle Art Museum recently.  A quote of his moved me:

"I couldn't get any of this feeling without a very strong connection for a place.  Really, I think one's art goes only as far and as deep as your love goes.  I don't paint these hills around Chadds Ford because they are better than the hills somewhere else.  It's that I was born here, lived here - things have meaning for me."  ~Andrew Wyeth

Image above (Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth) via Wikipedia, is currently in the collection of the Modern Museum of Art in New York City.

Sprinkles

I loved seeing this jar of sprinkles on Vintage Mommy's blog, with one of our Farm Chicks tags on the jar.

Spoon

On a recent trip to Nantucket, we stopped by the farmer's market.

I fell in love with the aprons made by Lindsey Cressman.  Isn't she such a cutie pie?

I've been waiting to tell you about her because I wanted her website to be up and running so you could buy her cute things if you wanted.  And now it is!  And you know what else?  Her business has the cutest name ever:  Spoon!  And, it turns out she makes quilts too.  An apron and quiltmaker.  I think that probably makes her one of the happiest girls on earth!

 

Muncha-a-Buncha!

We've been munching and crunching around our house lately, since we stocked up on one of our favorite treats from the show.  Anoka Farms Brittle.  Oh. My. Goodness.  It is amazingly terrificly scrumptiously delicious.  And what I love even more about it is that it's a tiny mom and pop business, created by Stephen and Shelly, using her grandmother's recipe.  And I love how they honor the memory of her grandparents and their farm on Pleasant Prairie, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from me.

And as we've been munching and crunching, it occurred to me that I just had to do a post about it before Father's Day because it would make the best gift for that special day.  Really.

My favorite is Chocolate Dipped. I wonder what yours will be?  Let me know!

Holly Farrell

I am so enamored with the work of Holly Farrell.  Love love love.

 

It's Business Time

I love great business cards, and love seeing what other businesses and entrepreneurs dream up.  When the original Victoria magazine was around, I really enjoyed a feature they had every month, showing amazing business cards from the U.S. and abroad.  On a recent visit to my sister's, the business card at the Pine Cone Diner caught my eye:

And of course, it didn't hurt that they were displayed on the counter in such a simple, yet darling way:

I enjoy using the business cards that catch my eye as bookmarks.  Not only are they cute bookmarks, but they remind me of the time and place they came from, which in this case, was a great time with my sister.

Hi Friends! It's me, Serena.

At the end of every school year, I'd say goodbye to all of my friends for the summer and head for home, which was deep in the mountains of Siskiyou County, California.  It was a lot like losing contact with the world for those few months.  When I'd return to school, I felt a lot like the new kid, like I needed to introduce myself to everyone once again.  And although I loved summer, reading for hours on end, wild strawberry picking, and the occasional visits to the swimming hole, I craved news from my best friend, Lisa.  Since we had no telephone, I had to rely on letters from her.  And each time one would arrive, it was the best thing I could ever imagine.  A gift in my mailbox.

When my BFF Jordan (Okay, I don't actually even know her, but if I did, I know I'd love her) recently announced her Pretty Little Things Club, I had to sign up.  I have no idea what she'll be sending every month, but I know it will be lovely.  So, every month, I'll be waiting for my mail from Jordan.  It won't contain any news, just something sweet.  The best thing I could ever imagine.