A few fun things I've seen the past few weeks:
I really want some potted ones for my back deck, but big dog Dodge will probably eat them. Funny thing - I mentioned to my Mom my newfound love of the geraniums that I used to think were so hideous, and she laughed so hard because now those "ugly" geraniums are the only plant that my Dad simply won't allow in their yard. I suppose I'm not the only one who remembers them as 70's flowers. More info about geraniums here.
Isn't this little mid-century-style map adorable?
leisel's house party
I'm loving the dedicated cookbook shelves in that kitchen, which otherwise has a little too much going on for my taste. (Just added cookbook shelves to my "ideal kitchen" list).
I kind of like the weird sunlight effect in the pic above, reminds me of a polaroid. Just to the left of the photo below are hundreds of typical Texas suburban homes. My parents hope there are no plans to develop this field anytime soon.
The orange blooms are Indian Paintbrush (there were also less showy yellow and purple flowers that are harder to make out).
Plants in my parent's garden - the lower right is a Texas Bluebonnet which sprung from seed. I've never been to Texas during wildflower peak, and I was lucky to catch some wild bluebonnets in bloom.
I dig this mid-century building in Fort Worth. Downtown Fort Worth has done a splendid job of blending old architecture with new.
Clever idea spotted at Witherspoon's Antiques in Granbury: old doorknobs as vases for dried flowers.
While I was in the shower, my nephew left this fresh-from-their-garden radish on the music stand in my room. I've never been too keen on radishes, but these were mild and quite tasty.
Opening day at the pool at my sister's house. The water was a chilly 70 degrees, but felt fantastic!
I'm finally caught up on shipping and other assorted non-shop related work stuff, so it's time for me to get down to work listing 100+ items of inventory, some of which I showed you here and here. What are you plans for the weekend? We will spend Sunday afternoon out of town with Mr. Cheese's mom and grandmother (two of the sweetest most wonderful women I've ever had the pleasure of knowing). Aside from that, I really should work all weekend. But the weather is going to be so lovely, it will be tough not to be distracted by the idea of a hike...
photo via popfi
Per ThinkGeek, every bite includes real bits of unicorn...
After 15 long hours in the car yesterday, reclining in the dream chair was positively sublime. Definitely our find of the year! Now we just need a smaller sofa so that the chair & ottoman will fit in our living room (and you know I've been searching for a good reason to ditch my ugly sofa). More pics in the coming weeks as we get things situated...
And funny thing, when I checked my google analytics a few days ago, I found that my orange tea kettle (above) had been featured on The Kitchn too! I'm always telling Kate that we are on the same wavelength, and here's yet another example. I swear, she's the Minnesota me (though far more stylish).
Tell Me, Cat (this book is so fun that I will have to scan some photos for a future post!), assorted kitsch-y kitchen items, beautiful old illustrated copy of The Illiad, jewelery, trippy zodiac puzzle, eyeglass cases, and Dikes and Bikes, a mid-century Netherlands travel guide with the coolest illustrations...
Aprons, Copco enamel Skillet, Canister, Tupperware ketchup & mustard picnic pumps, very old ceramic fruit wall hangings, and a fabulous 60's flamingo...
Flower suitcase, faux bois desk file organizer, omelette pan, unused Dansk napkins in package, and a 1970 flower power quilting/needlepoint wall hanging kit with instructions & thread (fun timing finding that because the always fabulous Brini Maxwell just posted about vintage needlepoint and craft kits!)
I didn't even have a chance to clean anything before leaving for my vacation, but you see what will be keeping me busy for a couple of weeks when I get back. I can't wait!
