crafty girls...

Emma and I were crafty today...dipping tacks into mod podge and then into glitter...will post more of our crafts in a bit...so fun!  xoxo, H.

another george we love

I am sure you heard the story today sissy about George Bush shaving his head because his Secret Service Agent's son lost his hair from cancer. What a great story...great man. love, k :)

i want to live here

I also want to live where there is a town crier! I want to live above this place in London.  I hope I don't have to wait until retirement! Evan wants to go to school over there for a semester, maybe then??? love, k :0

pin it wednesday

Pin it Wednesday is all about Prince George!! YEAH!!! We agree...we love William and Kate! Just like we loved Diana. Oh how she would have loved to have been there. I love that Kate wore the blue polka dotted dress like Diana. I love that Will wore a blue shirt, no suit! (also love his cool belt) We are seeing a new generation emerge...and it's a good one!! Can't wait to see this little one grow up! love, k :0

The Little King...

Kate and William were just like any new parents...beaming and happy.  Then the Duke put the car seat in the back of the car and the little family drove off...just the three of them!  xoxo, H.

Love the tradition...

Yesterday, the town crier announced the birth of the future King of England.  Happy news!  I want to live somewhere that has town criers.  I definitely want to live in England someday to explore that beautiful country.  A goal for retirement!

Yay for the baby boy!  xo, H.

Love this idea...framed fabric!

zinnias! cleomes!

Just saw this photo of zinnias and thought, "how have I not planted these in a couple of years?!"  Zinnias are one of my favorite annuals because they are such great cutting flowers.  The more you cut them for vases, the more they grow.  It's a win win!  Next year I will remember to plant them!

xoxo, H.



Almost forgot that I forgot to plant cleomes as well :(...

pinning it late...

I love it when people post beautiful fonts/sayings...makes me want to frame them.  I agree whole-heartedly with this quote.  Use your china, crystal and silver!!!  Life is short!  H.



Talk Tuesday con't...

I would like to slow down the summer clock.  Yesterday, when I was at Target, I realized that when Emma returns home this week end, we'll have less than a month until she is a sophomore at Butler.  That means we need to start organizing her stuff for college.  It's bittersweet.  We've had such a fun summer of us all together, but we're always excited to see them off on the next step...especially when they're so happy to do so!  Peter will be a senior (not even ready to go there yet.)

As long as there are things to look forward to, I'm happy in any season!  This summer has been carefree and easy, but I do love fall and fall is FULL of anticipation...Peter's college apps, Emma's swim meets, Peter's swim meets, football, Florida for Thanksgiving, pumpkin soup, apple pie and piles of leaves!

So, I guess I am just trying to savor the moments as they come.  Lots of grilling and fire pit time left on the calendar!

H.

pin it wednesday!

Love this idea! Gotta love that IKEA!. Cheap shelving spray painted. Maybe not for the living room. But, maybe for a bedroom. They have a lot of IKEA makeover pins on pinterest. love, k :0

talk summer

Wow! We have had an odd spring and summer. I love summer, I don't want it to end!! 90's are too hot, but ok if its temporary. I feel like I haven't done anything yet! With Lily gone all of July, I am finding I am not doing my "normal" summer things. Like going to the pool, lake and parks. I will try to get to Cascade Bay Pool and Lake Calhoun with her when she comes back...it won't be summer without it! 

Mason jars are such a sign of summer! Love your uses for them. I like to drink out of them! One of our favorite summer things is to grill. We grill almost all year round, but I love corn in the summer! I love opening my front and back door, and let the sunshine poor in. Spring - Fall makes me so happy. I really dread winter. Enjoy everyday....it will eventually get here!! love, k :)

talk tuesday...

Summer is more than halfway done...good or bad??  H.

summer in a Mason jar...

Best summer salad dressing...equal parts red wine vinegar and olive oil, then whatever sounds good...ground pepper, sea salt, some sugar or honey, crushed garlic, herbs.  Shake! So good! 

My fave salad this summer is romaine lettuce, red onions, black olives, tomatoes, feta cheese and this dressing.

Speaking of Mason jars, I've always been a big fan.  Bought my first antique big blue ones years ago at RummageORama in Milwaukee with Kelly.  They hold nuts, milk bones and candy on the counter.

They also make great vases...





And, even better drink holders!  Yum...sangria!



 xo, H.

Our Emmy...

She will turn 19 tomorrow!  She is a joy and we are so proud of her.  Today, Emma and I head to Indy and tonight we'll celebrate her birthday on Broad Ripple with Adri, Liz, Liz's mom Mary Lynn, Milly, Serena and Liz M.  Before I leave her tomorrow, we'll have breakfast at her favorite spot in Indy, Taste.  She'll be there for a week to teach at a Butler swim camp and to be with her friends.  Happy for her that she will have such a wonderful week!  We love you Emma and your birthday is such a special day. I remember everything about the day you were born...the first thing I said to you was "You're here, you're here, you're finally here"  xoxo, Mom

Pin it Friday (sorry to be late!)...

Got this from Bon Appetit a few years ago...pulled the page out and hung it on my refrigerator one summer to inspire me to eat like this...fresh and yummy!  Feta, ricotta, tomatoes, purple onions, fresh bread...xo, H.

pin it wednesday

Today I decided to pin a project! You know how I love my projects! This is a DIY for a belt. But, I have a crazy idea to do it on a bracelet. I am even thinking I could buy a tiny dog collar and make it into a bracelet just like the belt! I will let you know how it goes! 

I have 20 days without Lily. I decided I need to do some crafts, paint and exercise more! love, k :)

fun 4th of July

Pin it Wednesday

If I wasn't married, and did not have a son....I would do my bathroom like this. I love the pink! Maybe a Lily bathroom. So sweet! Love the textured wallpaper!! love, k

my fav's

1.  dish soap - anything citrus

2.  hair conditioner- aveda

3.  canned soup-campbells

4.  fantasy man-brad

5.  mascara-covergirl

6.  food to eat while standing "in" the refrigerator-cheese

7.  cheese-fresh mozzarella

8. book-kite runner

9.  magazine-In Style

10. Food Network show-none right now

11.  word- amazing

12.  beverage-mojito

13.  frozen yogurt - coconut

14.  President- GW

15.  hotel-Westin anywhere!

16.  city- San Diego

17.  toenail polish- slate

18.  housecleaning item-lemon wipes

19.  swear word-shit

20.  music from high school- madonna---holiday!

my answers, now your turn so I can dish on yours!

Heidi's favorite

1.  dish soap - lime or grapefruit

2.  hair conditioner - Nexus Humectress my whole life!

3.  canned soup - Progresso french onion

 4.  fantasy man - still George Clooney

5.  mascara - still missing my Covergirl Marathon (discontinued) so I settle for Covergirl Big Lash

6.  food to eat while standing "in" the refrigerator - cottage cheese with potato chips

7.  cheese - brie

8. book - Crossing to Safety still no.1, but the Fate in our Stars is no.2

9.  magazine - Coastal Living (I guess that is a fantasy too!)

10. Food Network show - Pioneer Woman of course! (Ree could be my best friend!)

11.  word - I love the word "bliss" because it's fun to say

12.  beverage - C O F F E E

13.  frozen yogurt - Orange Leaf's chocolate sea salt caramel

14.  President - W

15.  hotel - The Willard, but I dream about going to the Hotel Splendido

16.  city - I still love Washington DC, but I think London is amazing

17.  toenail polish - wearing Essie's peach daiquiri

18.  housecleaning item - windex and paper towel (in my mind, they are one item)

19.  swear word - asshole for drivers

20.  music from high school - REO Speedwagon!

Talk Tuesday...

Time to dish it Sissy....topic for Talk Tuesday tomorrow is....favorites.  But these are odd ones...

Dish your answers and thoughts puhleeze..


1.  dish soap

2.  hair conditioner

3.  canned soup

4.  fantasy man

5.  mascara

6.  food to eat while standing "in" the refrigerator

7.  cheese

8. book

9.  magazine

10. Food Network show

11.  word

12.  beverage

13.  frozen yogurt

14.  President

15.  hotel

16.  city

17.  toenail polish

18.  housecleaning item

19.  swear word

20.  music from high school

Ok, later dudette...just go with whatever comes into your head.  Do not overthink this!!!  xoxo, H

Pin Day

Since I will be working then packing like a looney to get to La Crosse on Wednesday, I am posting a pin today.  I've seen this on Pinterest several times and I just love it!  Can you imagine being so bold to do this in your house?  I would smile every time I walked into my bathroom.  xoxo, H.

Life is good...

Yesterday was a happy and sweet Sun day...76, sunny and no humidity.  Everyone got up late and had pancakes...one by one we all ended up in the backyard for the day.  Chris started out cutting down a branch, then another and then a few trees.  I weeded and helped haul logs and branches.  Peter manned the firepit for the afternoon burning anything that was dry and Emma was laying in the sun.  We roasted hot dogs for lunch and then the kids hooked up the sprinkler and filled up a couple of George's water "bowls."  Both of the kids said, before they went to bed, that it was really a fun day.  It was.  xoxo, H.