Burlap and Honey

This week as been a bit rough, for a variety of reasons that I won't go into now. There has been a lot of 'bleh' going on in my head and I am very ready for the weekend. 
However, I stumbled upon this image below, full of quotes by the ever-amazing Dr. Seuss. His stories were a big part of my childhood and his whimsical advice still has an impact. It helped me cheer up a bit, and hopefully it will put a smile on your...

Yesterday I found myself with time on my hands, the desire to bake something and these exquisite red pears. 
If I were a painter I would paint still-life. Unfortunately, the best thing I ever drew was of a horse in my 5th grade art class. It took me forever and I was never able to replicate it. So, since I wasn't going to paint these pears, I did the next best...

For those who don't know, my husband is from England. There are a million reasons why I love him, and the fact that he is English, but one of the big ones is the new, fresh perspective he has introduced into my life.
I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and have been steeped in the local culture for most of my life. People here love micro-brews and enjoy arguing over whether Oregon State or University of Oregon has a better football team...

** Today's post is sponsored by cute little things. **
The other day I was at work and wanted a little snack. My company stocks fresh fruit in the kitchen, so I decided to go see what was in there. 
Approximately .0000531 seconds after I walked in there, I spotted the cutest piece of fruit I have ever seen in my life. ...