Breakfast for Dinner

I love breakfast....pretty much whenever I can get it. Since working on my goal of living a paleo lifestyle, I've had some pretty good breakfasts. But, they mostly consist of eggs and bacon. I really enjoy breakfast breads and so I was exited to try a new recipe I found for paleo pancakes. I thought they'd be okay, nothing spectacular....enough to curb my cravings. Man oh man, was I wrong! These were so delicious. An explosion in my mouth of nuttiness, coconut, vanilla and maple syrup. So delicous...I saved a few for tomorrow morning!

Hope and Happiness!
{Megan}

Good Food . Good Life . Good Stuff

In the past, I've posted alot of intersting finds and unique items i've found on etsy or elsewhere. I want to continue those posts, but in addition, I'd like to make some "Good Food" and "Good Life" posts. I've started out the new year working on following the paleo lifestyle...which means, no grains, no processed sugar, etc. So far, its been amazing, and I want to share that journey here. Part of paleo living also means lots of walking, hiking, and other outdoorsey adventures. Those too will find there home here....I just need to remember to tuck my camera into my day pack! In the months ahead, I hope to share some Big Sur epic-ness and lots of Grand Canyon granduer. Here is to hope for the new year!

Hope and Happiness!
Megan

Hot Air Balloon Happiness

I've always been a little enamored with hot air balloons. Those victorian airships that are oh-so romantic. I came across some beautiful little pieces that celebrate these fantastic flying balloons:

Victorian Balloon Art

Charming Balloon Necklace

Airship T-Shirt

The Hostess with the Most-ess

Sorry its been so quiet around her for a bit! Things are busy as usual, but I wanted to share a few things I've come across lately... Super rad serving dishes for your uber awesome dinner parties!

kimwestad "whirls"

dishfulsofdoodles

nettielockerrogers "fish dish"

naomiclearyceramics "bounty of berries"

Pomaireware "Pig Serving Dish"

RootWorks "Root Bowl"

Sabrine "Oval Platter"

Ming Tsai "Bento Box"

Happy Serving!!

-MH

Nif-tee

Jeans and t-shirts...the all-American get up...

There are thousands and thousands of t-shirt shops on the web now. Lots are crass, most are just dumb. Where do you even begin?

I've rounded up a few I think are nifty and I hope you like!

Uneetee.com

This rad little place presents a new tee by a new artist EVERY DAY for about $10! How cool! If you don't like what you see today, just wait a few hours and you'll get something new tomorrow! They keep their stock on hand until it sells out (but the price is a bit higher if you don't purchase it the day its introduced).

threadless.com

Fun little t-shirts at fun little prices...Wee!

Etsy.com

Etsy is just a grand place to find whatever it is you're looking for....

ferlagirl

ectasy

oh honey!

Squid Ink Kollective

Various et Sundry

GreenLoop.com

My green pick for the day...Yummy!

Happy Thursday everyone!!

-MH

Drip Drop

I think its quite appropriate that I'm now getting around to my "umbrella post" now that its 70 degrees and blue skies for miles here in my little wintry corner of California. I first was inspired about a week ago when it was raining to start to see what options there are to carrying around something that looks like you're hiding from the rain under a giant black rock. Personally, I love the rain and I like to show that affection through my umbrella! When I was younger my dad gave me a yellow umbrella with a duck head on the end. I cherished that thing for YEARS! It was a sad day when I had to put it to rest, however to my delight, several years ago I found the same such umbrella in an adult size. Since then its been my quest to have some cheer when the rain clouds roll in, so I've picked a few so you can show your love for the rain too!

Tray 6 Design Lab offers umbrellas and ONLY umbrellas which is what makes them great at what they do. Here are some awesome designs by Tray 6:

"bloom"

"singing in the rain" design by Bernard Maisner:

"perch"

pare*umbrella also specializes in only awesome umbrellas. They're stock is constantly changing so you'll always have something new to peek at, and they might just get in exactly what you're looking for! But, make sure to get it when you see it because there is a good possibility something new might take its place in a few weeks.

"lace G"

"sassy dots"

Frankford Umbrellas offers this great clear umbrella. Its simple, rad, and lets you show off a style all your own. (and best of all its only $18!):

From CB2 (yay!) comes the $11 "people umbrella" with rad graphics and an awesome color:

If you have a few extra dollars to spend and you want extraordinary style, check out the Pagoda Umbrella from Signature Bella. This umbrella was specially designed by Jodell Egbert to capture the essence of the beautiful vintage umbrellas she had been collecting for years. The Pagoda comes in a variety of color mix and match options:

Last, but not least, is an umbrella many of us have often hoped for, but never thought possible. The people at Pearl River have made it possible!! They have taken traditional Chinese parasols and coated them with a water-repellent so they can be used in the rain! Soo exciting! Check out these beautiful umbrellas:

Happy Showers!

-M

Rad Squared

So I like to share a variety of online shops in my posts, CB2 however, deserves its own. Holy smokes this place is awesome. Its like Dwell meets Target....I can't get enough!! Everything is uber cool and uber cheap which makes me uber happy! Lemme show you what I mean...

The Alchemy Stool:

Union Dining Table:

Carton Vase:

(Perfect for your kitchen windowsill!)

The Fifteen Minute Hourglass:

The Marilyn Plate:

Eden Bed Linens:

Tall Tinis:

Chet Sofa:

Nothing has made me want to brave ice cold winters in Chicago as much as CB2! Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

Happy Wednesday!

-M