September 2010
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Yellow Squash Muffins
Last weekend I noticed at our neighborhood farmer’s market that yellow squash were still available, and at lower prices. I’m sure some of you have had more than your share of yellow squash over the summer, but if you have an abundance of them and you’re not quite sure what to do with them, here’s an easy recipe. The muffins were moist and lightly flavorful. If you like...
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The American Gentleman
This photo of Gregory Peck is irresistible, for obvious reasons, more so because most of the photos I’ve seen of the dashing Mr. Peck shows him clean-shaven. He pulls off the rugged + suit combo exquisitely. Source and more info about him here.
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Long walks, dinner picnics in the park, farmer’s market, sun on our faces, colorful flowers - it was a beautiful, calm summer.
Photos by Jennifer Ross.
July 2010
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Hot Fun in the Summertime - Sly & The Family Stone
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Swiss Chard is everywhere at the Farmer’s Market. $2 for a beautiful, bountiful bunch. I tossed this in with spaghetti, garlic, and olive oil, and voila a good healthy meal on a budget for two days.
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Intimate Iceland Wedding
If I could do this I would. This Michigan couple - Echo and Ryan - married in a small chapel in Iceland with just a handful of their close family members. When the landscape is this beautiful, you don’t need much decorations.
From Ruffled.
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A sunny walk through the historic Pioneer Square, Seattle.
Photos by Jenn, Mirth & Wonder.
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This song instantly gets me in a good mood....
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“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
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I live in an apartment where every view out the window is that of other people’s apartments. My outdoor space is the concrete walkway. And that’s the way it’s been in several apartments in several different states. Not that it ever bothered me, especially in New York City where it’s commonplace. But during the warmer months, it makes me long for an outdoor space much like...
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Blackbird - The Beatles
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Avo Smoothie
I previously posted an Avocado Smoothie recipe which included Fuji apples. This one is better (and less expensive)! All you need to do is blend one avocado, one frozen banana, several spoonfuls of vanilla yogurt, some water, and agave nectar and you’re good to go. This tasted almost like melted green tea ice cream, except sweeter. It’s become my perfect post-jumping rope afternoon...
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June 2010
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There’s always a smile on my face walking under these summer trees.
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Lady in my Life - Michael Jackson
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“All The Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas
Layin’ In The Sun,
Talkin’ ‘Bout The Things...”
– Shel Silverstein (via melancholynotes) (via crashinglybeautiful)
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Summertime - Charlie Parker
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Environmental Working Group's Cancer Prevention... →
According to the EWG, the President’s Cancer Panel issued a landmark report last month suggesting that public health officials “grossly underestimated” the extent of environmentally-induced cancer among the in 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with the disease annually. Of course no one’s surprised by this, but the EWG has compiled nine practical tips for consumers to reduce...
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Mama's Kitchen
There’s nothing like mom’s good lookin’ home cookin’. No matter how relatively simple the food may be, the flavors are something we can’t duplicate at home. Made with love, and it shows. Pictured here, spicy southwestern style chili topped with avocado, salad with the best local dressing I’ve tasted, and garlic bread.
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City Picnic
I love these Parisian style urban oasis photos by The Burch Jerks.
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“Life can be wildly tragic at times, and I’ve had my share. But whatever happens to you, you have to keep a slightly comic attitude. In the final analysis, you have got to not forget to laugh.” - Katharine Hepburn
More Katharine Hepburn.
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Endearing wedding photo by Selina O’Meara (via A Diary of Lovely).
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NYC Food Film Festival - June 23 - 27, 2010
Food and film - two things I absolutely love. Food trucks and movies under the Brooklyn Bridge with stunning views of Manhattan at night? I’m sold. Apparently everyone else is too.
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Inbetween Days by The Cure
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“Those who have suffered understand suffering and therefore extend their hand”
– Patti Smith
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Gas Works Park
This past Saturday was the warmest day of the year in Seattle (mid-70s), and the sun (shockingly) stayed with us all day. You better believe we took advantage of this, so we spent our day at Gas Works Park. The remnant of the coal gasification plant make the park unique, and the Seattle skyline and water views from this park are beautiful.
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Renegade Craft Fair - Brooklyn - This Weekend
Another event reminder for this weekend: Check out craft, art, design, food, and workshops at the 6th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn, June 5th & 6th, 11 am - 7 pm in McCarren Park. Free to attend! The Etsy folks will be there, and take advantage of the free-to-use photobooth courtesy of Magnolia Photo Booth. Sounds like good times!
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Bump It - Erykah Badu
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Floating between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Photo by Jenn, Mirth & Wonder.
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Green Festival - Seattle - This Weekend
For those of you that in live in the Seattle area, just another reminder that the Seattle Green Festival will be taking place this weekend at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center (800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101), Sat: 10 am to 7 pm, Sun: 11 am to 6 pm, $15 admission.
It appears purchasing tickets online for the $5 discount is no longer available. However, bus...
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It’s almost summer, yet the weather in Seattle has been gray, wet, and quite frankly more like the start of Winter. So when the sun suddenly appeared out of nowhere around 4 PM on Memorial Day, I ran out the door. I have never appreciated the color blue more than I do now.
View from Volunteer Park.
May 2010
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Even in darkness, you can find beauty.
Photo by Jenn, Mirth & Wonder
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Don’t mess with him. Head up, shoulders back, cane in one hand, proudly styling an MJ shirt.
Photo taken at a street dance party in Central Park. By Jenn, Mirth & Wonder.
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“He lives the poetry that he cannot write. Others write the poetry that they dare...”
– Oscar Wilde
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Sustainability Defined →
Follow the link above for a simplified A-Z guide on those environmental words that have made their way to the mainstream.
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Green Festival →
If you live in Chicago, Seattle, Washington D.C., or San Francisco, follow this link for more information on the Green Festival kicking off this month in Chicago and concluding in the fall in San Francisco.
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Reasons - Earth, Wind & Fire
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Fremont Flea Market, Seattle, WA.
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Appealing packaging/design. I know a few people that would love to receive this as a gift.
Via Lovely Package.
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Want to know a thing or two about vintage and antique typewriters? Check out Mr. Martin’s virtual typewriter museum. He owns over 100 typewriters from 22 manufacturers spanning the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, from nine countries.
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In the House - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
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Mexico 2000 - Brooklyn, NY
It’s surprisingly hard to find good, authentic Mexican food. Mexico 2000 in Brooklyn, New York was an exception. Probably the only good Mexican food we had in New York. The price is fair, the portions are generous, the flavors are all there. Head to the back of this small grocery store and order the food to go (there’s one small table and it gets crowded).
Photo by Jenn, Mirth &...
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Mr. Bread Man
The sound of an ice cream truck still gets my attention. What can I say, it’s the perpetual happy kid in me. But how cool would it be to see this driving around your neighborhood selling fresh bread and pie?
1923 bread truck via Vintage Type flickr pool.
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A perfect Spring fashion shot.
Via sfgirlbybay.
Sweet dreams …
Via Twig and Thistle
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Just some odd and funny product labels.
Images via Vintage Type and Product Typography flickr pools.
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Gorgeous stained glass via La Belle Epoque flickr pool.
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I love these ultra feminine and sexy wedding dresses from Monique Lhuillier (top) and Claire Pettibone (bottom).
Via Style Me Pretty and Project Wedding.
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Woman - John Lennon