Larry gets lost in seattle

November 8, 2012

The other day there was a package by the door addressed to Walker and Jessica. Inside was this book, “Larry Gets Lost in Seattle” by John Skewes. I knew that neither Walker or I had ordered this book and there was no message inside to clue us in. Hmmm. I sent Walker a text at work but he didn’t respond and the mystery continued.

Later that same day I checked the mail and there was a card from my sweet friend Katherine and the answer to the mystery. She had sent the book as a house warming gift and because she thought it was pretty cute (which it is). Good thing they both arrived on the same day or I would have been so confused!

Anyhow the book is a bit of a tour of Seattle through the eyes of a dog that gets lost from his friend. It highlights a lot of must see places in the city, a few of which I’ve yet to check out. It seems as if John Skewes has a few other books similar to this one for other cities. Maybe a cute gift idea for someone on your list?

Ours will be proudly displayed on our coffee table. Thank you Katherine!

What i wore on a dry day

November 7, 2012

So I’ve mentioned I’m living in Seattle now. It doesn’t rain constantly (at least not yet) but it is usually wet. I only wear these boots on dry days and since they have been few and far between I haven’t gotten to wear them as much. This particular day was either dry or maybe I just never left the house. It could very well be the latter. Ha! Also I really must remember to clean the mirrors if I plan on taking outfit posts in them. Oy!

Scarf: Vintage

Dress: Cashmere dress I found for $18 secondhand!? Can you believe that?! It’s my new favorite little black dress.

Tights: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Vintage

Earrings: Made by me

 

pleated poppy

What we’ve been eating

November 6, 2012

I don’t typically share recipes since they can be found very easily over the internets but I will be providing a couple of links and if you see something you like and want to know more about please ask!

I discovered this recipe here and since I’m always on the hunt to find delicious yet easy bread I gave it a go. This recipe is originally from a book called My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method by Jim Lahey. It requires a lot of waiting time but hardly any working time and it’s so easy. I have the book coming to me from the library and I can’t wait to try more recipes!

Later on we made grilled cheese sandwiches with the bread and ate them alongside a soup concoction I made. It’s got a chicken stock base with quinoa, chile peppers, onions, and arugula. It was pretty tasty.

More bread but this time for breakfast and with a side of cranberries. Cranberries for breakfast? Mmm indeed!

Some fresh green salad.

A complete beet salad. Beet greens cooked with garlic and then covered in roasted beets, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. Delicious and really good for you!