while flipping through the latest issue of elle decor, i was intrigued by a recipe for chicken curry that called for sweet potatoes, coconut, and pineapples, along with the chicken.
it looked amazing, so i thought i'd give it a try.
it turned out great! of course i made a few changes, but was pleased with the outcome! i love a good curry dish!
if you're a curry lover too, check out the recipe on my latest post over on the zupas blog.
click here.
{photo by me}
.... with this white tile kitchen i spotted over on ish and chi.
designed by angie hranowsky.
just gorgeous! 
valentine's day is coming up quick!
i just added some new items in the armelle jewelry shop that would be perfect for your sweetheart or loved ones!
check them all out here.
i've been needing a good camera bag for a while, but i haven't been able to find one that i really like that doesn't scream camera bag.
this just might be it!
it's from a darling etsy shop called ketti handbags. love it!
{via a room somewhere}
are you one of those people who like a gadget for everything in the kitchen? me too!
i can't say enough about my crepe maker. la la la love it! it makes making crepes so easy!
i've compiled a list of a few of my favorite kitchen gadgets on my latest post over on the zupas blog. check it out here.
the time traveler's wife.
i really enjoyed this book. i wanted to read for a little while and finally got around to it after seeing the movie.
a great love story. a little much on the curse words, but still a good read!
the book theif.
i have also been meaning to read this book for a while.
and, ... i loved it!
it takes place in the time of nazi germany and it is the story of 9 year old girl narrated by death its self.
i loved the book because it taught me:
* that even in horrible circumstances people can still be good.
* words are indeed very powerful.
p.s. i've heard this [the book thief] is going to be made into a movie. is that true?
and, the last book i read recently.
actually i started and finished it last night [it's a pretty short book] is the boy in the striped pajamas.
very good as well, and also takes place in nazi germany.
i thought that writing about the holocaust through the eyes of children was a very interesting perspective.
so, there it is.
my latest reads.
do you have any book suggestions?
the first idea i spotted on design mom, this great company lolly makes darling tee's and onesies for kids. the best part is they wrap up your gift like a lolly, naturally.
how to make your own:
supplies needed:
you could do this easily by cutting a piece of thick cardstock paper in a circle, then placing the item of clothing over it and tuck the extra fabric around back. even using tape if needed. then, you would wrap the item in cellophane clear wrap and place a long stick and tie the bottom with ribbon.
another cute idea i came across was from lost button studio.
jess wrapped up some burp clothes to look like little candies.
click here for instructions.
just darling!
hope this helps with your baby gift wrapping!
i was just going through my pictures from the holidays, and i came across this one of my children in their christmas jammies on christmas eve.
oh, to be a kid again!
i'm lovin' myself some good artichoke dip lately. pair it with some multi-grain tortilla chips, and i'm in high calorie heaven. and, it's so worth it!
for the recipe, check out my latest post over on the zupas blog. click here.
this would be a great addition to your super bowl party table!
{photo by me}
this image from design sponge by sweet paul makes me want to go sledding and have a cozy winter picnic with my family. that would be a perfect afternoon!
{via design sponge, photo by studio dreyer hensley, styled by sweet paul}
wow! i really could go on and on!
be sure to check out the group on flickr.
{via simply grove}
i've been eating these little cutie clementine oranges like they are going out of style lately. i love when they are in season and all over at the grocery store. my favorite part is how they are so easy to peel, and clementines, unlike the tangerines, are seedless. perfect for my little 2 year old.
also.
did you know that only two little clementine oranges pack almost 300% of your daily recommended value of vitamin c?
check out some other facts and recipes with clementines on my latest post on the zupas blog.
click here.
{photo by me}
i'm in love with these steel tube beds i spotted over on ohdeedoh.
we're real close to moving z man into a big boy bed. i'm wondering. could i pull this off? i mean, do you think you could make a headboard with steel tubes? that would be beyond cool!
{via ohdeedoh, via serendipity france}
