Emily Henderson

I have learned so much about decorating from the amazing Emily Henderson.  I loved her on Design Stars, love her HGTV show "Secrets from a Stylist," and now love her instructional videos.

This one was especially helpful. 


mixing patterns from modshift on Vimeo.

Weaving

Weaving is the new DIY craft of the moment so I hopped on the bandwagon, and it's been fun!  I bought this vintage potholder kit on Ebay for a few bucks and have been experimenting with twine and yarn.  I'm hoping to create a little base for my plant so that the base doesn't scratch my desk at work.  I like the neon green and twine combo (neon, also a trend at the moment :)

I'm such a homebody.  I'd rather stay at home and weave than go out (especially at night).  I think "home" is my favorite place in the world. 

 *Update: I finished my first weaving.  Now it's off to bed.

Miroco Machiko

I love the vibrant, child-like, abstract work of Miroco Machiko.  I also love the kitties napping in the artist's studio (all images from artist's website).

Summer recipes

Some food updates that I have also been posting on Facebook:
1. The dark chocolate Speculoos filled candy bar from TJs is amazing.
2. Quinoa is really good!  I tried these quinoa tacos earlier this week and they inspired me to create a quinoa taco recipe - blue corn tortillas + red quinoa + avocado citrus salsa = magic.
3. I haven't had this in a while but I've been thinking about my favorite breakfast burrito - whole wheat tortilla + fried or scrambled egg + swiss cheese + avocado + with a squirt of Sriracha.  So good!
4. Tuna salad makeover - tuna packed in olive oil (it's a lot more flavorful) + chopped kale + red onion + chopped dill pickles + served on whole grain bread.

I wish I had pictures but alas, I do not.  Maybe I'll post some when I make these dishes again.

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Sashimi feast!  Cold black soybean noodles from BCD.  New cup from a Korean home store.

Summer 2012