Friday Roundup

Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? Fall feels like it has officially arrived in Seattle. Time to break out the boots, tea, and scarves! Here are some links that have made me smile or inspired me this week.

Amazing video of six second graders being treated to a $220 seven course meal. 

Costa Rican hotel in the trees.

Crazy pumpkins

Great parenting advice for toddlers (and those who have to endure their tantrums in public places).

Made me laugh.

Super cute idea for plain white walls.

This rang true to me.

Stunning autumn photography.

Great news! Gotta break out my coloring book today.

These interviews were inspiring for me this week. Which led me here for more inspiration.

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Herringbone Subway Tile

Plain, horizontal, white subway tile is becoming a "classic look" now that seems to be a staple in most remodels. We have it in our kitchen and bathroom currently (we rent) and it gives a clean, new look to the space. Lately though I've been loving the look of placing the tiles in a different way or using different grouting or colors for the tiles. My parent's just redid their kitchen with a matte black subway tile which still looks classic but brings a fun element to the kitchen. Herringbone placement of the tiles is also one of my favorites. What do you think? Stick with the classic or do something unique?

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Handwriting Bracelets

I just stumbled across these on Etsy, as in 5 minutes ago. I was in the process of writing another post, but this just caught my eye. Basically, you send in a handwriting sample and they make it into a beautiful piece of jewelry. This could be a great way to honor or remember a loved one who isn't with you on your wedding day. OR an adorable gift for a groom to give his bride! Or if you're looking for a gift for your mom, sister, etc...The opportunities are endless.

Both photos are from the shop Silverhandwriting.

Weddings aside, I this is just a sweet personalized gift in general.

Pumpkin Spice

I am not a fan of the Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks. Yep, I said it. Did you see John Oliver this weekend ranting against them? Hilarious. I would however, be more interested in drinking something a little more natural like this. Have you ever tried to make one at home?

Monday Motivation

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PS. It's Columbus Day :)

Friday Roundup

Happy Friday! I'm off to lunch with Teresa. It's another one of those weeks where I'm taking Friday afternoon off, yet I'll be spending Saturday in my office, working away :). I've really been trying to get into autumn. Each morning it's cooler and I'm excited to pull out a sweater I haven't seen in months. We'll see how long the enjoyment lasts, before the dreariness sets in. But for now, I'm happy and here are some things that have made me smile this week.

My current favorite necklace, made by the ladies above :)

Therapy Cat

DIY Scarves (that are super easy!)

Carlton does the Carlton! And for a minute, all is right in the world.

If you're looking for something to do in Seattle, check out the Japanese Garden in all of it's autumn splendor.

Google's camel cam

It's beginning to look a lot like Halloween...Scary movies available on Netflix 

Some thoughts on aging 

Congratulations to this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner. She's 17! And here she is talking to Jon Stewart. 

I want to do this! (But not with legos.)



Photo by Jason in Ethiopia

What kids eat for breakfast around the world...

Nearly every morning since he turned six months old Mylo has eaten the same thing for breakfast, oatmeal with fruit and a whole milk. We make it up for him and then just pour it on his high chair tray and he goes to town eating it with his hands. It's pretty messy but he loves it and it fills him up. 

It wasn't my intention to have such a strict routine but I eat cereal every day which is a bit too hard for him to manage (he can't really handle a spoon yet) and so it just sort of became a habit. Did you see this article in the NY Times about what kids eat for breakfast around the world? I thought it was fascinating and the photos of messy haired toddlers were adorable. The one above is of Saki in Tokyo, and below is Tiago in Sao Paulo. 

Photos from NY Times