red...

  I'm enjoying the intense rush of inspiration and busyness that begins in fall (although there is never ever enough time in each day!)...

*dress up...

 *hibiscus/rose infusion...

 *new hair!!!

Happy Monday! xo m

insomnia

  It's surprising how quickly one becomes conditioned to accepting a new situation as "normal". After about 2 weeks or so of waking constantly (every 20 minutes or so) ALL NIGHT LONG, my little lady has finally resumed a restful sleep pattern and my internal clock is completely out of whack... I lay there, tired but unable to get to sleep, and when I finally drift off, I wake to the slightest sound. Also, it seems the time, once again, to evaluate my relationship with coffee. I don't think it's positive situation anymore. But how on earth do you live in Seattle and not drink coffee?

  I was lucky enough to slip away for a few hours for some much needed sister time on saturday. We looked in a few shops but I was good and stuck with the challenge.... This challenge of the utmost kind  is an excellent exercise in mindful spending. I really think it helps me to stop and carefully examine my needs versus wants... I did however have to but a new toilet seat yesterday-the old one had cracked completely through and come on, no one's buyin a used toilet seat, that's just ick...

   Oh bread. Bread is so expensive when you buy the good stuff. I realized yesterday that I had never made bread before! Not real yeasted loaves. I had all the ingredients on hand and we were going to be home for the rest of the afternoon so... bread time. I used this recipe but with spelt flour and it turned out quite lovely. I think sunday will be our bread baking day from now on.

  Sooo good with homemade butterscotch peach jam.

  This morning, this was just perfect!