{things my husband would want}

I have a fantastic loving husband, and his birthday happens to be this Sunday (Feb. 20). So, this week I've been shopping around town for a B-day gift for C. Dull- one that is as cool as he is. While pa-rousing, I couldn't help but appreciate what a fashion forward, style savvy guy I've got. I'm think I'm going to take the majority of the credit for this quality in him, and I believe it's safe to say that I've influenced his taste for the better. Yes, i think that's fair. Nevertheless, my husband is a trendy (and also very manly)dude, and i dig it. Here are some manly style items that make me think of Chris.

1. Apolis + Matteo linen scarf

2. SeaVees bamboo mocs

3. JoeMo stainless steel travel mug

4. Ray Ban aviator sunglasses

5. Filson briefcase

6. Expensive espresso machine (insert brand)

{words of wisdom}

True that.

found via simple blueprint.

{Quinoa}

I'm on a major quinoa kick right now. I LOVE it. I eat it nearly everyday. Quinoa a.k.a mana from heaven is a grain-like crop from South America. The Incas used to call it the 'mother of all grains'. The cool thing about Quinoa is that it's jam-packed with protein, unlike wheat or rice. What's even better is that Quinoa is a complete protein, it's gluten-free, and it's a great source of fiber. Alright, I promise I'm done geeking out on grain. I'll admit, I did just spent far too long caught up in a wikipedia adventure on ancient grain-like crops. Weird.

Anyways, ever since my friend Anna and I did the Clean Program (we ate lots 'o quinoa) my love for this ancient little grain has flourished. So you can only image the utterly pure geeky joy that came over me when i found a treasure trove of quinoa recipes today on whole living.

{Here they are }

Quinoa Muffins

Quinoa Pudding

Greek-Style Quinoa Burgers

Quinoa and Apple Salad with Curry Dressing

Quinoa-and- Turkey Patties in Pita with Tahini Sauce

Quinoa Spinach Bake

Quinoa-and-Corn Salad with Pumkin Seeds

Quinoa Salad With Toasted Almonds

Warm Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitake Salad

Hello Deliciousness.

{S+R Photography}

My sister Sarah and her husband Ryan have started their very own photography company S+R Photography. They're doing pretty stinking well if you ask me. If you have an upcoming wedding, need a family photo, or just want some awesome pictures of your cute baby... then call em up, or visit their awesome little site.

Oh hey it's us...

{Valentine's Day Cards That Won't Make You Cringe}

I'll be the first to say that Valentine's Day can be a real cheese fest, but I promise these cards won't make you cringe. No sappy store bought love poems here. They're cute and simple with a cleaver twist.

I'm such a sucker for letter press... especially the ones over at Hellolucky. The other non pressed cards can be found at minted and tinyprints.

{Cheap and Chic}

Lately I've felt the need to add a sassy new accessory to my jewelry repertoire. So the answer is yes, I went to F21.... I said sassy not spency.

Here's what I bought

At $5.80 this baby hit my craving. It makes me think a of this fashionista girl.