lingering daydreams

photo by Amanda Mabel

… finding a book to fall in love with the way I fell in love with the Hunger Games series. I loved those books and the characters and was truly in another place when I was reading them. I would like that feeling again.

… making curtains. There is a construction site located outside my bedroom window at this moment. For my safety, it is lit 24 hours a day. I think that I am finally convinced that how dark it is in your bedroom does effect how deeply you sleep. This past weekend I purchased fabric. I cannot wait.

… blogging about a dream come true. The mister and I went on a camping trip to Bodega Bay and stayed in a teardrop trailer! I couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing escape. The romance of the teardrop was undeniable, it made everything feel like we were living lyrics to a great song.

… making horchata from scratch. Bought the ingredients and have friends coming over on Thursday. Yum.

… purchasing some Toms. I think they just might be the perfect casual shoe to wear with a skirt! Any other suggestions come to mind?

… spray painting my old wicker furniture. It looks very sad right now, but with the weather changing I am feeling inspired to freshen it up. Coral paint maybe? Teal? Inspiration board here I come.

… getting back on my bike. When it started raining I stopped biking. The sun is out and I am determined to start biking to work again.

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… kitchens. After having two lovely dinner parties this weekend left me longing for a giant, well equipped kitchen. I love our little apartment and I love how friends pile into it to chat and sip wine together. But oh… to have a little extra room….

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… fancy sea salt. I recently upgraded the olive oil I purchase. This may sound like it lacks in excitement, but the deliciousness… yummy! Now, I am tempted to upgrade my salt purchase. In a recent Cook’s magazine they recommended these salts, I let you know if I give them a try.

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… a clock that actually resides on the wall. Currently my clocks main function is making coffee and is a little challenging to read in the dark. I love these ceramic clocks engraved with quotes by mbartstudio.

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… a food processor. I tried to make soup once that called for a food processor, but I was convinced that I could use a blender. I was wrong. Now that I am trying new recipes, many of which call for a food processor, I question the effectiveness of a replacement.

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… mild chili threads. Have you ever heard of these? I certainly hadn’t, until now. These can add a little heat to a soup, salad, or stir-fry. Not to mention how pretty they look as a garnish.

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…remembering things. A lot has been slipping my mind lately. Better go back to making lists… lots of lists. Not so bad when you love making lists…

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…the combination of pink and teal.

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… fresh flowers back in our home. I already have been indulging in tulips at the farmers’ market.

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…sleeping in a human size nest. I kid you not. It was built by Big Sur artist Jayson Fann and can be reserved at the Tree Bones Resort. This is definitely making the before thirty list.

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…getting my closet organized. I know this is a bit of a reoccurring theme, but it is a reality that confronts me everyday… something must be done!

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…this might be cheating a little bit. My goal for this blog of mine is to dream of the things that I can make happen now… However I can’t help but do a little real estate peek every now and again. I think this place is a lil’ dreamy. Big backyard. Only down side is that it is RIGHT next to the freeway.

…making something with these. They would make an incredible garland! Little pricey, but they have me inspired.

…taking a mental health day. I have been going and going and going and last time I checked I was not the Energizer Bunny… unfortunately. I need a day, some time for lil’ ol’ me.

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