Joy

This week’s joy

I don’t know about you, but I can’t stop listening to Domino by Jessie J! With lyrics like “dirty dancing in the moonlight”, “Like glitter’s raining down on me” and “Every second is a highlight”… how can you NOT like it!? Plus she’s British and her accent is awesome.

Found a new vintage store on Etsy. I want this, but of course it has be $400.

Dinner with the Thomsons.

Found my Valentine’s Day cards at Target, and they’re a “hoot”!! ;)

My dinner date with my sis at The Vig.

The Time Traveler’s Wife was on sale for $4.75 (another find at Target).

An adorable onesie line.

Joy the Baker.Where has this blog been all my life? The smashed raspberry chocolate chunk pancakes look amazing.

Perfect accessory for Valentine’s Day.

This post from Lost & Found. I’m inspired by the art of ballet too and admire those who do it professionally. Would love to take some beginner classes myself.

I think I need to keep an emergency watercolor set in my purse like The Corner of the Internet I Call Home. How fun.

Porn for pregnant women.

Mad Men Teaser – starts again March 25.

A friend opened up her business – Inspired Wellness by Gina.

What brought you joy last week?

January 22, 2012 by
Food

Italian night with the Thomsons

Every week we have dinner with our friends Jack & Kristin Thomson. We took December off in lieu of the holidays and busy schedules, so this week we were finally able to reconvene!

It was our turn to host so I made Chicken Parmigiana. We nibbled on bread, drank red wine and ended the night with some gelato!

I may post on our dinners weekly, in case a recipe tickles your fancy!

January 20, 2012 by
Tacoma

Tacoma

I’m so in love with our little pup. I call him ‘Coma’ for short and have decided that Karma Chameleon is his theme song. I sing the chorus to him all the time. I like how it plays off “coma, coma, coma, chameleon…”. It’s really “karma, karma, karma, karma, chameleon, etc.” but my version is better. Wow, that music video is hilarious.

These were his puppy shots when we adopted him. How could we have said no?

 

This is another favorite of mine, where he’s still puppy but growing.

Now he’s a little teenager and has a lot of energy.

He sleeps in the most awkward positions.

 

He loves his snuggie and as soon as we get up he has it in his mouth, dragging it around like a toddler.

He also loves the park and going for long walks. Still growing into his legs! (FYI this is NOT my lawn)

He loves to hold hands. Every time you pet his head he thinks it’s an invitation to holds hands, or sit in your lap. He was totally meant for me.

He is always up for a game of tug-a-war.

And one toy isn’t enough, he needs two at all times.

Just wanted to share the joy this dog brings me!

January 18, 2012 by
Greece, Travel

Time for Greece!

The second portion of our European adventure was spent in Greece – the first two days being in Athens. We originally only had one day planned, but failed to book our ferry to Santorini early, so we ended up staying two nights in Athens. Truthfully, we would have been fine with just one day, but oh-well. The first thing we noticed was that the transportation was MUCH easier to understand than in Italy and mostly everyone spoke English. Such a relief!

Athens was HUMONGOUS!

 

Upon our arrival we settled in to our hostel – Pella Inn.

Aside from the uncomfortable bed, out of suite bathrooms and travelers partying into the night, it was rather nice. The view from the rooftop patio was amazing:

 

We then set off for lunch at the Restaurant Steps (a string of delicious restaurants along this particular alley of steps) and the Acropolis.

 

 

 

 

We ended the day with some Mythos on the roof top to watch the sunset.

 

 

The 2nd day we woke up and toured Ancient Agora and Plaka.

 

 

 

So pretty.

Then when we found out we had overlooked the ferry times, we spent two hours booking our tickets for the next morning and I was at the verge of tears. Thankfully it was nothing a little McDonald’s couldn’t solve.

I’m really proud of this picture, ha. Plus, Rob’s shirt matches perfectly.

Then I still needed some cheering up, so we went to Chocolate street for… chocolate! I had to buy this little guy – it was an owl! And it was DELICIOUS.

That night our hostel was hosting a barbecue so we ate (AGAIN), mingled, and Facebooked.

 

 

 

This was the girl who worked every day we were there. She was sooooo nice! She kept giving us free shots of Oyzo! Tasted like black licorice.

She looks like she could be the daughter of Denzel Washington. Right?

Overall, Athens was pretty rad. I found some great buys for my friends, we saw the ruins, and ate some delicious food. It was incredible to be in one of the oldest cities in the world!

January 18, 2012 by