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tennessee valley fog + farm stand.  

SRB sent me this totally awesome mug earlier in the week. i love it. aptly timed in many ways. 1) it was a hard week. 2) i remembered how much optimism has helped me though rough times. 3) i frequently wonder where my hearty optimism comes from. coincidentally, today is MOTHER’S DAY. who is the [...]

by popular demand, here’s my little invite for our upcoming chili cookoff. champions to be announced on the 11th. stay tuned.

what better way to kick off the new year than with a group jump shot? (thanks, NZ for the photo)

sun valley‘s never looked so cool. check out this post over on not cot. “sun valley in a box” from the folks at eleven. i love everything about this: the packaging, the presentation, the videos. makes me awfully proud to call this place home. (images via) david, andy and ashley. three freaking bad*ss folks. watch [...]

home sweet home.

i knitted an emerald infinity scarf for the delightful V, who brings a smile to everyone she sees. i think this color was made for her! if you’d like to make one of your own, here’s the pattern (so simple): size finished scarf measures about 54″ around and 8″ wide yarn madeline tosh merino dk [...]

currently drooling over this mini bundle of liberty florals from purl soho.

ah, the holidays (i.e. BAKING-days in my universe). these post thanksgiving treats will go splendidly with a cup of coffee. they aren’t super sweet, but the fall spices give this basic sugar cookie a little something extra. recipe from real simple magazine. spiced sugar cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 1/2 [...]