Another One Bites the Dust

Now Domino is closing up shop too!?!?

Dammit!

Cottage Living is Toast

Just got a note in the mail that the November/December issue of Cottage Living is the last one they'll publish.

Aw crap. I LOVE that magazine!

Now I have an excuse to keep all my back issues (they are collector's items now, right)?

So sad to see another publication fold.

Triple Bunk?

It's been such a nightmare trying to find a solid wood, nice looking, not-too-big bed for Bella. She's been sleeping in a toddler bed since she was 18 months old and it's definitely time for an upgrade.

And I think we've found a company that has just what we're looking for: Flexa. Their motto is "Because Children Grow" and they seem to realize that kids grow so it's a good idea to invest in a bed that will grow with them. I think this is the one we are going to get. It's slim, simple, and modern (and not too expensive).

Bella keeps asking for a bunk bed (to which we reply: no way!). If she has a sibling (ever? eventually?) we'll revisit it, since our house is teeeny, but for now we're standing firm. We'll get a trundle for the bed instead.

But while I was looking though the site, I came upon this:

A triple bunk bed! Can you imagine? There's no way I'd ever be in that middle bunk - I get freaked out enough by the bottom bunk (what if there's an earthquake and the bunk collapses??).

I think we'll stay low to the ground for now.

What bed did you get for your child when they were ready to upgrade to a twin?

6 months later...

Well, where the heck have I been?!?!

I've let this site lapse, and I'm sorry. I've been posting frequently over at Peanut Free Mama, but unless you or someone you love has a peanut allergy, then you probably wont find much of interest over there.

But I'm back and ready to fill this blog with my inspirations, sites I like, links I want to remember.

So here goes.

I'm lusting after new chairs for our house. These are some of them:

The Marais AC Chair from DWR:
For our backyard.


The Sally Stool from Target:
For Bella's room maybe, or just sitting around the house? I just love how cute these are. And orange is a favorite color of mine lately.

Are You Ready for some Football?

You are? Great!

Me? Not so much. Never really been a huge fan of football. But the parties (and the food)? Totally!

We're having a few folks over to watch the big game (in our teeny house). We'll have the usual fair, but with a couple of twists.

• Instead of regular ol' pigs in a blanket, I'll be switching it up by using Aidell's mini chicken apple sausages
• Instead of just nacho cheese dip, I'll be making Queso Fundido

and of course there will be the obligatory chips and dip, soda, bloody marys, and beer.

Yum! Have a great (and allergy free) day!

Gab