some of you may know, i have a sweet spot for farms. when i found juniper moon fiber farm (via gifted magazine) i was immediately drawn in- this is the farm of farms! not only do they have the most adorable animals (am i right?), but they offer so many wonderful opportunities!

you can join their yarn csa, shop their online store, browse all of their adorable knitting patterns, watch their lamb cam (come on, people- so cute!), even vacation there with a good ol’ farm stay. if you’re a fiber lover (and even if you’re not) i think you’ll enjoy perusing the pages of juniper moon farm, you might like it so much that you want to plan a visit!

wrap up: {csa} {farm stay} {fiber} {juniper moon farm} {knitting} {patterns} {yarn}

the secret place beneath the tree by little bean prints

when i was a little girl, i used to dream about a place just like this. i had grand plans of digging out a small room underneath the earth where i could have my own secret place. i believe that i even started digging, twice. because a secluded earthy place just made sense.

i guess you could say that i’ve always had the desire to roost!

wrap up: {childhood} {earth} {little bean prints} {secret place} {tree}

{small town chapel}

i love living in a small town.

where you wake to the rooster’s crow and the honor stand is just a short walk away.
where everyone remembers your name and neighbors become your friends.
where traffic slows at 6 o’clock and everything closes by 8.
where dogs can be unleashed and your spirit can roam free.
where waiters remember your favorites and the mailman rings your doorbell.
where the market becomes a gathering place and everyone waves from their car.
where walks are routine and strangers say hello.

i love small towns, because the time seems to pass by just a little slower.

wrap up: {chapel} {gather} {neighbors} {slow} {small town}

new thoughts for the new year. for me, january marks a time for reflection and a time for planning. a renewing of my mind always seems to occur as i find myself thankful for the past and eager for the future.

i just finished reflecting on my goals for 2011 and am happy to say that i have accomplished most of them, and am working still on a few of them. below you’ll find my thoughts and goals for this year!

let it go no. 1

12 thoughts and goals for 2012:

1) start a garden at our new place.

2) keep focused on communication with all of my friends and family across the states.

3) get my dad out to california.

4) start soaking my own beans and sprouting my own sprouts.

5) continue to educate myself on the subjects that are near to my heart (food, health and creative endeavors).

6) continue to put God first. in my time, my day, our finances, and in every way.

7) get back into my yoga routine.

8) submit a design portfolio to the fabric company of my dreams.

9) start saving above our norm, in efforts to prepare for a home and family in the coming years.

10) practice presence. life flies by to quickly.

11) visit bend, the grand canyon, lake tahoe and santa cruz.

12) nourish my creativity.

your turn! won’t you share one of your goals for the new year with us?

wrap up: {2012} {goals} {inspiration} {new} {resolution} {year}

happy 2012 lovelies! 2011 was a beautiful year in my life. today i thought i would share some of my favorite memories from it with you.

1) moved to the most beautiful wine country in california.

2) found the perfect vine covered converted barn to live in.

3) joined a csa at our local organic farm.

4) started teaching yoga!

5) traveled cross country several times (35,000 miles worth to be exact).

6) hiked 18 miles and climbed 4500 feet in one day at yosemite to see the most breathtaking view, rainbow and waterfall.

7) designed my first repeating pattern.

8) received my first order from spoonflower!

knekkebrød recipe

9) became a vegan- and absolutely love it.

10) didn’t get sick once, woo hoo!

11) discovered that being vegan is not only healthy, but absolutely delicious and rewarding.

12) had a Christmas party on the beach.

13) received my favorite purchase of the year- a wacom pad.

14) got the best birthday present- the birth of a best friends baby!

15) soaked in a natural hot springs in the middle of the forest.

16) made new family memories on the opposite side of the country.

17) fell even deeper in love with my husband, and i didn’t think that was possible.

18) experienced God and his plan for us in a more evident way than ever.

19) missed my mom. alot.

20) learned how to brew my own kombucha.

how to make your own tea

21) fell in love with tea.

22) got a minivan and named her nutmeg.

23) got the best hair cut i’ve ever had.

24) quenched my thirst from a natural spring.

25) saw the prettiest sunset.

wrap up: {2011} {favorite} {memories} {photos}

happy friday, friends! i’ve finally gone through our 900 and some pictures from our yosemite trip, and wanted to share with you just a few of them today.

our trip was spectacular. we couldn’t have asked for better weather and more beautiful surroundings. during the 4 days we were there, we hiked about 40 miles and climbed an accumulative 15,000 feet (i think i just got my legs back!). for david and i, there’s just something about being in the back country. it makes us feel alive and it draws us back to the basics.

wrap up: {2011} {hiking} {miles} {mirror lake} {nature} {travel} {trip} {yosemite}

my dear friend katie daisy posted this video yesterday and i just couldn’t help but share it. i could try to justify it by sharing with you how much i love owls, or maybe it’s relevant because we are all roosting here, but really i just thought it was the cutest thing i ever did saw. enjoy!

wrap up: {cute} {owl} {sweet} {video}

oh, how i love waking up to this sunrise!

seaside view from watching the mister surf.

it’s grape picking time! workers harvesting the crop, right outside our window.

sunset at mondo’s surf spot.

and one of toaster, just for kicks!

wrap up: {beach} {life} {photos} {sunrise} {sunset} {toaster} {vineyard}