What are your plans for the weekend?
I'm going to pretend I am sitting next to this palm reading a stack of magazines.
Enjoy your Weekend!
Friday
Weekend Getaway
What are your plans for the weekend?
I'm going to pretend I am sitting next to this palm reading a stack of magazines.
Thursday
California Ranch Style
Academy Award-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson enlisted Marmol Radziner, a firm experienced in restoring mid-century homes, to bring life back to a 1952 Cliff May California Ranch home.
Located in a wooded canyon in West Los Angeles.
A 288 square foot skylight supplies ample light.
Bringing nature inside.
May's houses were made to incorporate the surroundings. May's used natural elements and connected to the California landscape.
The home was renovated but remained clearly a Cliff May house, just updated.
Read more about this renovation here.
Located in a wooded canyon in West Los Angeles.
A 288 square foot skylight supplies ample light.
Bringing nature inside.
May's houses were made to incorporate the surroundings. May's used natural elements and connected to the California landscape.
The home was renovated but remained clearly a Cliff May house, just updated.
Read more about this renovation here.
Images courtesy of Metropolitan Home
Tuesday
Shed Some Love
My backyard shed looks nothing like these.
In fact, if I were to open the door to it I would probably be knocked unconscious by a renegade camping stove or something.
A kid retreat. Cute.
A feminine girly retreat. Although I would add sound proofing and a giant lock.
Maybe someday...
In fact, if I were to open the door to it I would probably be knocked unconscious by a renegade camping stove or something.
A kid retreat. Cute.
A feminine girly retreat. Although I would add sound proofing and a giant lock.
Maybe someday...
Images Ideal Home
Monday
BBQ Break
I am so very tired of bbq'd this or that. We are having bbq'd steak AGAIN tonight. Yuck!
This looks delish! With fresh corn just down the street this is a no brainer.
This is for tomorrow night.
Fresh Corn-Rice Salad
Ingredients
4 ears fresh corn
1-1/2 cups cooked rice, cooled
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh arugula
1 small red onion, cut in thin wedges
1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
recipe continued here.
This looks delish! With fresh corn just down the street this is a no brainer.
This is for tomorrow night.
Fresh Corn-Rice Salad
Ingredients
4 ears fresh corn
1-1/2 cups cooked rice, cooled
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh arugula
1 small red onion, cut in thin wedges
1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
recipe continued here.
Image BHG
Friday
Weekend Lounge Around
If only it were a bit cooler.
I would be affordably dressed in this...
Dress at 15 Dollar Store
Relaxing on a West Elm lounge
under a tree reading these
but alas, I will most likely be in the house writing a paper with a sweatshirt on (my computer is under the a/c vent).
I would be affordably dressed in this...
Dress at 15 Dollar Store
Relaxing on a West Elm lounge
under a tree reading these
but alas, I will most likely be in the house writing a paper with a sweatshirt on (my computer is under the a/c vent).
HAVE A CHILL WEEKEND!!
(Yep, that's what I said)
Wednesday
Backyard Entertaining
Some backyard decor inspiration!
A fabric "chandelier".
Great idea, a potting bench turned buffet.
Bring the indoors outside.
A fabric "chandelier".
Great idea, a potting bench turned buffet.
Bring the indoors outside.
Tuesday
Girly Camping
Sleeping on the beach in this Cath Kidston Tent...
...surrounded by these...
...snuggled up in this...
All items Cath Kidston
Monday
Pillow Love
What's new at Pottery Barn you ask?
Well for one, lots of pretty pillows!
I was mauling these pillows in PB the other day, so much that when I realized what I was doing I looked around to make sure no one was watching me. "Check out the crazy lady squeezing the pillows"
They really are pretty though.
They are a nice size, 20 inches, hand painted on cotton-linen.
Love them.
Well for one, lots of pretty pillows!
I was mauling these pillows in PB the other day, so much that when I realized what I was doing I looked around to make sure no one was watching me. "Check out the crazy lady squeezing the pillows"
They really are pretty though.
They are a nice size, 20 inches, hand painted on cotton-linen.
Love them.
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
An Art History Assignment
As an assignment for my Art History class I had to do a virtual museum tour and analysis.
I chose to do the Metropolitan Museum of Art for my assignment.
As I was perusing the site, I stumbled across this in the Special Exhibitions section. It really struck me. I think it is unbelievably beautiful. The detail and color is awesome.
The Torment of Saint Anthony, ca. 1487–88.
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, 1475–1564).
Lent by The Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth.
The Special Exhibition
Michelangelo’s First Painting
June 16, 2009–September 7, 2009
European Paintings Galleries, 2nd floor
The exhibition shows details on the painting before and after restoration, different views of the detail and infrared images of the underdrawing.
For someone like me who isn't planning a trip to New York in the near future it is a great way to educate yourself and see some beautiful art.
The site seems to be never ending, everywhere you go seems to lead you to more and more information.
Be sure to visit whether you are in New York or sitting in front of your computer.
I chose to do the Metropolitan Museum of Art for my assignment.
As I was perusing the site, I stumbled across this in the Special Exhibitions section. It really struck me. I think it is unbelievably beautiful. The detail and color is awesome.
The Torment of Saint Anthony, ca. 1487–88.
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, 1475–1564).
Lent by The Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth.
The Special Exhibition
Michelangelo’s First Painting
June 16, 2009–September 7, 2009
European Paintings Galleries, 2nd floor
The exhibition shows details on the painting before and after restoration, different views of the detail and infrared images of the underdrawing.
For someone like me who isn't planning a trip to New York in the near future it is a great way to educate yourself and see some beautiful art.
The site seems to be never ending, everywhere you go seems to lead you to more and more information.
Be sure to visit whether you are in New York or sitting in front of your computer.
Images courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Friday
Fallen Princesses
A photo project by Dina Goldstein.
The Disney princesses dealing with real life, as opposed to "happily ever after".
Poor Belle.
Read more about Dina Goldstein's project here.
HAVE AN ENCHANTING WEEKEND!
Thursday
Camping Is Now Better
Design Within Reach and a classic Airstream trailer. Hmmm, really? What a surprise! This little cutie is awesome. What a great way to see the country.
"The galley comes equipped with cooktop, stainless sink, Elkay faucet, fridge-freezer, Nelson Ball Clock and four Heller Dinnerware place settings.
"The galley comes equipped with cooktop, stainless sink, Elkay faucet, fridge-freezer, Nelson Ball Clock and four Heller Dinnerware place settings.
There are recessed halogen lights, a skylight and the Wire Coatrack by Tom Dixon. There's also a lavatory and shower. The eco-friendly flooring has a matte ebony finish and the glossy overhead lockers are backlit and have metal perforated laminate doors. The panoramic windows have custom aluminum window treatments imported from Europe. For leisurely times outdoors, a fabric awning and two Tripolina Chairs are included.
There are Matteo linens and a Maharam Pillow, and the electronics package includes rooftop AC, Sony sound system and TV." (Design Within Reach)
I'll take one. Now where shall we go?
Tuesday
Outdoor Games
Holiday over, kids getting bored, need something new to do?
I think I am going to make one of these out of the scrap from our backyard project and make cute bean bags from some scrap fabric. So fun.
Yard Toss Game Board
Instructions from Lowes here.
This one is a no brainer on the easy scale.
Backyard Frisbee® Golf
This is an inexpensive, simple, and engaging activity for all ages and skills. First, make certain you have three or four Frisbees®, small notepads, and pencils (for keeping score). Then design a six to nine-hole Frisbee® golf course in your backyard or neighborhood. Create copies of the “hole” list and hand them out to your friends and family.
Then let the fun begin! Individuals will throw the Frisbees® with a goal of hitting each of the “holes” in the fewest number of throws. “Holes” can be anything: hitting a tree, shrub or trash can. If you need more space move to the neighborhood park and designate “holes” as street signs, park benches and playground equipment.
You could also designate holes with brightly colored beach towels or baskets, the object being to land the Frisbee on or in these items for your score.
Frisbee® is a registered trademark of Wham-O, Inc.
I think I am going to make one of these out of the scrap from our backyard project and make cute bean bags from some scrap fabric. So fun.
Yard Toss Game Board
Instructions from Lowes here.
This one is a no brainer on the easy scale.
Backyard Frisbee® Golf
This is an inexpensive, simple, and engaging activity for all ages and skills. First, make certain you have three or four Frisbees®, small notepads, and pencils (for keeping score). Then design a six to nine-hole Frisbee® golf course in your backyard or neighborhood. Create copies of the “hole” list and hand them out to your friends and family.
Then let the fun begin! Individuals will throw the Frisbees® with a goal of hitting each of the “holes” in the fewest number of throws. “Holes” can be anything: hitting a tree, shrub or trash can. If you need more space move to the neighborhood park and designate “holes” as street signs, park benches and playground equipment.
You could also designate holes with brightly colored beach towels or baskets, the object being to land the Frisbee on or in these items for your score.
Frisbee® is a registered trademark of Wham-O, Inc.
Courtesy of Home Made Simple
Saturday
Friday
Fourth of July Fruit Flag
Fruit Flag
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
29 large strawberries
30 large blackberries
7 or so large bananas
Lemon juice
1. Hull and halve 29 large strawberries and set them aside.
2. Arrange 30 large blackberries, as shown, in the upper left corner of a serving tray or cutting board (it should be at least 8 by 13 inches).
3. Cut 58 banana slices, 3/4-inch-thick, into a bowl. Sprinkle on lemon juice and toss the slices gently with a rubber spatula to keep them from browning.
4. Assemble the banana slices in rows as shown and top each slice with a strawberry half.
HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
BE SAFE!
Courtesy of Disney Family Fun
Wednesday
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