{pretty, pretty}

I'm pretty much not an outdoorsy girl.  Most can attest to that. But...lead me to this pretty tent, and my heart would be happy outside!

Cheers to this lovely Thursday! {The weekend is almost here... :)}

xx,
Tal

{image via HERE}

{sisterly love}

Hi! Sorry for the week-long delay.  What a fun, but crazy time.  I decided to completely change our house.  I went through every room and rearranged furniture, added things, purged things, finally unpacked most all of our boxes and even cleared out our garage!  {silent applause...}

Then, this weekend, I got on a plane and headed home to surprise one of my sisters (Suzette)....for her HS Graduation!!  She was definitely surprised... 

{Suzette}

...Her shocked but happy face was more than a million words.  My youngest sister, Liberty, was definitely instrumental in helping arrange all the little details.  Last night was her graduation and she was glowing (and looking much older than just having completed high school).  I'm so glad to have been a part of that moment.

Here are some moments captured after the ceremony...

{My funny, beautiful and smart sisses: Suzette + Liberty}

{The proud parents...}

{the beloved grand-mere: Meme}

{the three of us...}

I'm excited to say that I'll be spending about a month here...and travelling around the area.  Yay for family time!! {...And yay for escaping the Texas heat.} :) I'll try to keep up on my posting, but don't be surprised if it's a bit wrapped up in my travels...

HAPPY TUESDAY! 

xx, Naphtali

{today...}

I may just read the day away....{and I'm okay with that}! 





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{derby darling}

Anyone else watching the derby? Looks quite wet there...but, who cares when you can darn a hat and sip a sweet drink? I think I'd quite like to be a derby darling, today.

xx,


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{laundry day}

Actually, in truth, I don't have a specific laundry day, but, as I was not in the mood to do any house chores this week, I am facing them now. I've always loved the idea of a clothes line, but our current dusty back yard would just make more work for me (as this wind hasn't died down since we moved here). That's okay though (don't feel too bad for me), I'm fairly certain that our humble clothes wouldn't look quite as nice as this romantic layout above.  So, I'll happily just dream about a random clothes line, graced with lacey frocks and strung up in a lush forest...

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{taking a trip}

Well Lovelies - Mister and I are hitting the road tomorrow! We're headed to Boise {for a whole week} to spend some quality time with our wonderful families and fantastic dear, dear friends.

Catch up with you soon!



{image via Rodney Smith}

{a nap in the sun}

What I would give to clear this small little bench, curl up on my side and fall asleep in the sun. I feel utterly exhausted lately, and my job + this move isn't helping. But, I'm not complaining! I'm grateful for my job and so happy to be moving. Sorry, however, that it means a lack of inspiration and sporatic posting on my part.

I think I'm going to go outside before packing anything more and drink in this gorgeous weather for a bit. Maybe a stroll around the block will help?!

Happy Wednesday Lovelies!

{image: revolutionarygirl via desire to inspire}

{blog merging}

With the extent of my job, always pending 'ventures', current move, new boss and summer {travel, games, family, fun} schedule, I have decided to stop blogging on Belle Chic Cuisine and instead merge my two blogs. I look forward to blogging here about some of my favorite recipes, kitchen ideas and new food finds! And...I wouldn't mind baking up some Meringues in the vintage oven shown above!


{image via here}

{happy memorial day!}

Hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day! I'm so honored by those that have served and died for our country. May their families and loved ones be overwhelmingly blessed!

Enjoy this special day dear ones!

{via here}

{projects, projects and more projects}

Taking a survey of all my projects, overwhelmed me a bit. I therefore, spent some time working my hands at some of my favorite crafts. Seems like I barely made a dent, but I did have fun.

Happy Monday

**P.S. I started blogging again on Belle Chic Cuisine. Check it out for recipes and all things kitchen.

{image: kate sellers}

{to spend the weekend in this kitchen...}

...would be a good weekend indeed!

Happy {spring} Friday! Enjoy this Mother's Day weekend lovelies!

{photo: JAS Design}

{lovely ceramics}

There's something so wonderful about simple pottery. Do you know what I mean? I'm referring to fresh colors, modern take yet classic functionality. Now that "I'm back" I've been perusing post after post and happened upon a mention of Pigeon Toe Ceramics by none other than Julia from the Red Otter. Julia always has a keen eye for lovely things, and this time was no exception. {Thanks for introducing me to a lovely shoppe!}

Happy Wednesday!