Perfect Summery Pasta
We do this silly thing in our home called meal grades especially for new recipes. After we go around the table discussing our highs and lows of the day, I ask for a rank of the meal between 1 and 10. I don't know if I shot myself in the foot by doing this, but it is helpful to see what my family really likes to eat and their individual preferences. For example, V gave me a 5 on first taste of last night's dinner (Pueblo Rice) but it slowly changed upwards to a 8 on her last bite. As for this dish, our kids gobbled it up and really enjoyed it (although V set aside the zucchini and tomatoes). It was ranked 10 by all, and a great recipe especially for the kids. Do you do meal grades at your house?
*Notes : As for this recipe I've made it twice and I think the key is the great mascarpone, I also add a bit more orange juice. Also note to cook your sausage (or protein you want to add) before you assemble the dish.
(photo : Rachel Jones)
Graduation Cards
Here are a few different fun graduation cards I've seen out there. I wish I personally knew someone graduating this year so I could give them one.
1. Owl Congrats - Rifle Card Co.
2. Adventure Awaits - Sycamore Street Press
3. Change the World - Greer - I love what this one says inside. (quoted above)
Music Monday : Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
// photo from their Facebook page.
Labels: music
7 things
1. This Noah & the Whale album has been on heavy rotation this week.
2. Yesterday we went to the park, twirled and ran free in the fresh cut grass. I highly recommend that, it really does something to you.
6. Going through my sketchbooks I came across this clip, it's a good one to see again.
Have a great extended Memorial Day weekend. Hope you get to do some cartwheels.
Kid Made Modern at Target
A| B | C | D | E | F
The Most Astounding Fact
As I have reacquainted myself with yoga and better meditation lately my introspective moments have soared. After seeing this incredible video clip which resonated with me, another zinger occurred. My highly 'private person' nature resists typing this out, but I find connecting and sharing my personal life rather challenging. I am going to work on this. The universe is in us, and I want to be more alive.
“…there’s a level of connectivity, that’s really what you want in life. You want to feel connected, you want to feel relevant, you want to feel like you’re a participant in the goings on of activities and events around you. And that’s precisely what we are, just by being alive.”
– Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson
(Clip edited by Max Schlickenmeyer // via Aubrey Road - thank you. )
Labels: kids
Bubblegum Installation
Aubin & Wills
Enjoying the fresh preppy pop from the British line Aubin & Wills. Feels like a perfect Memorial Day collection, right? They are such a great lifestyle brand that I am constantly inspired by, their design branding is spot on.
Rolling Bridge in London
// photo by Steve Speller
Music Monday : One Little Plane
Did you had a nice weekend? I came across this song by One Little Plane aka Kathryn Bint called, "She Was Out In the Water" and fell for the charming folk tune and the beachy kite flying video. I hope you enjoy it and are having a lovely Monday.
Have a great weekend.
//photo from Toast Catalogue.
Travel log : Seattle Pike Place Market
They call the Pike Place Market the 'soul of Seattle', it has been around for over 100 years, and has this edgy Northwest charm that I have yet to see replicated anywhere else. It doesn't seem like a trip back home unless we hit the market, and of course take a ferry ride.
Music Monday : Beach House
Beach House is turning out another album tomorrow called Bloom. As a fan of their album Teen Dream, I am thrilled about this release. Enjoy this song... or this one too. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Week no. 19 : 7 things
1. I'm getting back into the habit of Yoga, I've gone 3 times so far this week.
7. Vienna got to visit a pony named Kirby on a farm, she was in heaven.
I hope you will all have a fantastic Mother's Day weekend! Happy Mother's Day Mom.
// photos by me (except #1 - which is a clip from a Lululemon ad.)
Jar of Cake - Löffle Mich
// via Blog Milk + Dieline
Music Monday : Porcelain Raft
I came across Porcelain Raft this morning and am currently listening to their album Strange Weekend, so far so good. Mauro Remiddi is the composer/writer/musician behind the sound who is from Rome but is currently living in New York City. I heard an interview where he mentioned this album is about layers of humming noises and power station sounds that he heard outside his window while growing up in Rome. That conceptual reference offers great insight into the brilliant sound. Here is a video of the song called "Unless You Speak From Your Heart" and the track Drifting in and Out is also nice. I hope you had a nice weekend and are enjoying your Monday.
Eating our way through Seattle...
Here is the top ten (not in any particular order):
Rainbow Panorama
The Rainbow Panorama by Olafur Eliasson on the rooftop of the Aros museum in Aarhus, Denmark looks absolutely mind blowing. I want to be there during a sunrise or sunset to walk around and see how the light and colors come alive (yes, I will probably be adding this to my bucket list to visit after I finish typing this). The collection of work that Olafur Eliasson and his team has done is extraordinary. I spent some time going through the projects and wow, brilliant stuff my friends. Brilliant.
Photos // 1- Aros 2-4 from Olafur Eliasson
Books
1. Currently listening to The Power of Habit I'm not that far in but it is very interesting so far. Listening to audiobooks has been a great way for me to fit them in timewise. I listen in the car, running errands, or doing household chores.
2. I am a recovering perfectionist so this book The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown hit home for me in many ways. I would highly recommend this title to anyone, but it is especially great for those who rarely feel 'good enough' on whatever level. It is engaging and very well written. To see Brene's wit and fun personality check out this Ted Talks which (along with the conference I heard her speak at) turned me towards the title. (Crazy thing, this is the first book I have read in entirety on my phone!)
3. Black Beauty - a classic, Mac or I have been reading a chapter to the girls every night.
4. East of Eden - I am taking on this long one. It has been on my list for ages.
Your turn! What are you reading/listening to these days?
Ps. Oh and for the kitchen, I also bought this cookbook and pre-ordered this one. Can't wait to get them in the mail.
Kinfolk comes to San Francisco
Over the weekend I attended the Kinfolk Dinner Series -- which happened to be a brunch at Heirloom Cafe in San Francisco and I was delighted to be in a room full of such creative and genuine people. The whole event focus was to sit down to share a delicious meal with people that you have never met before and I did just that (the 2nd photo above is actually a polaroid shot of our table by Heidi from 101 Cookbooks). Between a recent move, my line of work, and being a mother of young children, I often find myself having more virtual conversations than the face to face kind. This event reminded me of the radiant energy you can draw from strangers who after a beautiful meal and nice conversation become more familiar. Everything from the food, to the gorgeous florals and delightful farmer's market like experience were top notch. All of the event partners knocked my socks of and it was meaningful to see such support for experiences like this. I look forward to seeing more from Kinfolk and their dinners across the country.