THE LOVELY CRAZY

Whenever we bring the pup over to the new house, he immediately grabs his ball and runs to the back door. Usually I let him out for a minute but have to drag him back in and have him lay down while we work. But at the end of each day, I bring him out back again and throw the ball with him. He is so happy and cute and goofy which makes me so happy. He really has taken to the house and having him there, being so comfortable and happy really makes the house feel like home. It's a great feeling.

The past week.. what a week. So much, so much. Lots of family, lots of work, lots of trying to clean and organize. We finished up what we needed to get done at the new house before the contractors come on Monday (we hired some people to remove some not so good stuff from the attic) so wehave this coming up week to get our shit together, makes sure all the other houses and stuff of life here is taken care of when were are gone and maybe even book a few places to sleep. (we have yet to book a single one.) But hey, we are young and adventurous, and we'llfigure it out. (I hope)

And I am still deciding weather or not I should unplug the fridge while we are gone or stock the freezer with food to eat when we get back. Oh man, decisions decisions.

But enough about me, how did the first week of the year go for you? I know, we didn't win the power ball so that sucks, but are you feeling like the year started off good? Still keeping your resolutions and staying away from the cookies and making your bed everyday? Don't worry if it didn't stick and you, at this moment, are eating a box of cookies in a very messy bed. It's totally cool to do. Cookies in a messy bed might just be what you need right now. So I say go for it. (just maybe don't make a habit of it)

Stuff to look at while eating your cookies or doing whatever.

-I am a list maker of lists that include finding the list of the lists.that I lost -A Neuroscientist on the Calming Powers of the To-Do List

-I am for sure going to be making some of this Vegan Fish Sauce

-What Exactly is Malt? It's not what I thought.

-This home looks like a lovely place to live

-Some Bathroom inspiration for the new house

-Whoa now. How Real Is Reality?

- I want to live here and here.. part time of course

-I don't get excited for tv easily, but this show.... I laugh every time I see a commercial for it. I am excited!

-Some good information. Non-Dairy Milks: Which to Make, Which to Buy

-Would you buy a $100 donut? (your answer should be no)

-A butt a day. Genius.

And a few shoots from the week.

Have a fantastic weekend!

-C

It’s been a crazy week for sure. The new house, Thanksgiving, (a few times), lots and lots of family… Let’s just say that I am one tired lady.

And now that thanksgiving is over (how did it go for you?) its holiday crazy go time. Although I am still really confused as to why the hell we haven’t gotten any snow. I am officially now pissed. It better snow soon or else (what I do not know) But things are getting real around here and I need to step up my game, like maybe even decorate the Noosk house with some lights, and of course Christmas music, 24/7. (the mr is not a fan of the music) Yeah, this is what I need to do.

A little new house update. First, we are going to start referring to the house as the Noosk house (cause its in Winooski) We have started ripping down the 70’s style tiled ceilings that are all over the entire house (so ug) and measure everything. Lots and lots of measuring. The mr is doing up house plans on a computer thingy and he needs to measure like ever nook and cranny of this place with exact measurements. Not something that I want to do (I bake cookies instead) And oh man, the oven. I don’t know what to do with it. I am falling in love with it but the mr says a hell no to keeping it. So until we do in fact get rid of it, I will continue to bring things over to bake in it.

So for today, I am going for a light load of work, maybe taking the afternoon off to finish up some little projects at home and to maybe keep myself from getting completely sick (I feel it coming on). I need to rest up for the onslaught of holiday cheer, cookie making, tree decorating, (YEAH TREE!!), light hanging, and wall and ceiling tearing down during the weeks ahead. “I am so EXITED! Are you?

Some internet fun stuff to look at if you want.

-I am so excited to make snowflakes.

-Prop Stylists: The Unsung Heroes Of Food Photography

-Good information here about getting you tree home screwing up your car.

-A beautiful tree dropping its leaves

-SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS!

-I would probably go crazy here. Food Network's Prop Closet

-I am all about this. Swapping The Street For The Orchard, City Dwellers Take Their Pick Of Fruit

-I have always wanted to do something like this Our Year of Living Airbnb

-Ever wonder how cereal is made? I did, but son't anymore.

And a few pictures from the week.