recipe :: roasted fennel

when i’m at the market, i try to pick at least one thing that i have no idea what to do with.  my last adventure? fennel.  fennel has always been a bit of a mystery to me, but i’m happy to report that not only is it easy to fix, it’s absolutely delicious too!

by roasting the bulbs, you bring out all the yummy flavors of the earthy, licorice fennel.  if you slice it thin enough, it even gets a little crunchy.  yum yum yum!  do you have any tricks to fixing fennel?

download the roasted fennel recipe here!

Tags: bulb, fennel, recipe, roast

the road to nowhere

bird and bloke is owned by a couple in love with each other and photography, living in ann arbor, michigan. even though each of these pictures represents the road to nowhere, don’t they each take you somewhere? i can feel myself walking in each of these pictures and what’s just around the corner.  it’s been really fun to use these as a starting point and see where my imagination takes me.  if i could go anywhere right now, i would cross that wooden bridge to the meadow beyond, fluff out my blanket and read all day.

where would you go?

elsewhere :: {bird & bloke} {elle moss} {alice b. gardens} {blog}

Tags: bird, paths, photography, roads, travel

inspired by the ant’s view

{the flower field – ant view – carlsblad, california}

clockwise :: kitty tote bag, vintage map necklace, ribble de bibble mugs, lily pad felt bowl, mating ritual – james’s flamingo, burp cloth and wash set

i believe i’ve sprung for spring.

Tags: flowers, garden, green, pink, spring

RE:constructing ideas

monday already? whew! this weekend flew by! but it sure was lovely.  temperatures were in the low 60’s and i was able to spend tons of time outside, a little book reading and even a little oscar watching.  how was your weekend?

i can’t get enough of this artist.  living in pittsburgh, pa mundania gathers inspiration from the city surrounding her.  she sees the old demolished only to be rebuilt in a new way for a new life.  her artwork at re:constructing ideas so vividly reflects paying homage to the past while embracing the present, it’s beautiful journey to look through them all!

“I was surrounded by the looming remnants of steelmills, abandoned warehouses and weather-worn advertisements emblazoned on the sides of buildings. All of them put there one time with a purpose, still remain there tarnished and a testament to time, the way it changes, the way it doesn’t change anything.” - Mundania Horvath

elsewhere: {shop} {site} {blog} {facebook}

Tags: artwork, past, present, reconstruct

handmade porcelain by samantha robinson

this handmade porcelain by samantha robinson is bold, yet delicate and feminine all at the same time.  i love the the bright colors and floral, girly patterns.  her website alone is piece of art, and each vase, kettle and tea cup i see there gets me finding the perfect place for them around my home!

isn’t this set up a vision?  she also sells fresh flowers and if you happen to be in australia, you can find her at the paddington markets.

i hope you have a sunshine-y weekend, and hope to meet you back here on monday!

Tags: austrailia, handmade, kettle, porcelain, tea cup, vase

paper michelle

suspicious easter bird

i found paper michelle this morning and haven’t stopped laughing since!  i even called the mister in to see these, so she won two laughs here. clever handmade cards are so much better than the big box store ones!

clockwise :: takin’ the plunge, i like you in that way, have a smashing birthday, fun with the easter bunny, the very best thing

hand printed and cut without the use of computers or die cuts, these cards are truly handmade in old school style.  i think we could all use a little more humor in our lives, and these cards are an easy (and affordable!) way to get it.

elsewhere: {shop} {blog}

Tags: cards, gretting, handmade, humor, printed

lou lou & oscar

i have been really enjoying lou lou & oscar’s creative world lately.  light and airy with small creatures peeking out around every corner i look, it’s a whimsical place to visit.  i hope you enjoy!

{shop} {blog}

Tags: handmade, lou lou and oscar

blogger’s digest {episode 2}

a lovely gal named viv authors ish and chi and writes about decor, fashion and interiors after her little one has fallen asleep.  her blog as well as her home are simply beautiful.  to read just about the cutest story ever, read her about page.

pancakes and french fries is by a gal who has been phenomenally indecisive since 1972.  can’t we relate? read her narrative blog and join her as she journals about her life as a wife, mother, writer and attorney.

the happy home is a record of belinda’s never-ending, ever-changing journey – the renovation, the decoration, the projects, the successes, the failures, the indecisiveness, the planning and all the fun and games in-between.  join her as she makes her family of four, a happy home.

ele writes the kitchenist cooking blog, a personal food journal full of yummy recipes and foodie adventures.  she weaves in her love for design and the environment making this blog a true treat.

good measure offers tons of wonderful ideas for you, your kitchen, garden, home and studio.  in working to inspire you to go beyond the things you have to do, sam hirst encourages you to do something for good measure.

enjoy! xox, bonnie

Tags: blogger's digest, blogroll, blogs, write