Nonna's Birthday Feast-Part1

Tomorrow's Nonna's birthday party. We've been cooking all night. I'm making a strawberry rhubarb crumble. My mom requested Andreas' potato salad. It is so good! There's capers and basil and mint and so many other delicious things. I should post the recipe for you. That's what he's doing right now. Am I the only one who looks forward to tomorrow's lunch at bedtime? My jeans are getting pretty tight. But with all these local fruits, it can't be all bad.

My Kitchen Shelf

Rainy Saturday Morning

I don't mind the rain when I can stay in my pajamas and not have to go to work.

Ta-da! One February Lady Sweater and one February Baby sweater for your viewing pleasure. My grandmother's birthday is on Wednesday, this is her gift. The baby sweater is for a baby recently named Monroe-Lily Michel. I plan to deliver it to her today with a loaf of Coconut Bread. Knitting girl baby sweaters really make you want to have little girls!

dinner is almost served...

my Mom is here this week end to help us get some stuff done (she's so awesome like that) 

and Josh's Granny sent us some nuptial funds, so Mom took me out to ikea to buy us our first brand new dining table! It's so pretty and white and shiny.... 

Can't wait to crack open the bubbly and have a nice long leisurely dinner....;) 

The chairs are arriving tomorrow, more pictures to come.

orange feathers is all I can say for now...

my headpiece has arrived!!! It's fabulous and I can't wait to wear it!!

Summer Rainstorm

It's been hot and humid for a few days with summer riding in. A quick rainstorm yesterday evening took care of that. I've taken to observing my old Portuguese neighbour who is always outside watching us all come in and out of our homes. I always wonder what he thinks about us.

Our First Veggie Basket

We got lots of greens. It's been too cold for real veggies. Fresh tomatoes and basil, can't wait! I have so many recipes bookmarked...

Summer is Here!

It's hot! I got my first sunburn yesterday sitting out on a terrasse. Hopefully the last.

a fresh start

today however, started off muuuuch better! I was treated to birthday pancakes with "mixed berry compote" (how fancy) and then I even got books in the mail!! (thanks!) pretty books that I can read on the beach on our honeymoon (in 3 and a half weeks!!!) and then put on my book shelf and admire for years on end... you're the best.

ps: although it was only out for dinner and a movie, I did wear a pretty dress. a blue one in honor of  the old Jean Baptiste.

a rude awakening

yesterday did not get off to a good start. I pulled a neck/shoulder muscle getting out of bed (what am I 85?) So the ceiling was pretty much all I got to see for most of the day...I did catch up on some sleep though since holding my book was too much effort. 

Happy Birthday Lovely Lady!

Bonne Saint-Jean ma p'tite! Tom got a tattoo to mark the occasion.


Just one more pic! I ate a poutine in your honour for your birthday. This is a serious poutine with real gravy and everything. None of that packaged stuff for my best friend on her special day! Remember, all of Quebec is celebrating your birthday today, so wear something pretty.

wall art a la Purl Soho

In order not to go insane with wedding planning and home renovations, I have to sometimes force myself to do things that are calming, creative and get my mind off everything else! So the other day I made some wall art. It reminds me of our NY trip every time I walk by it...;)

Warm Apricot Tea Cake

I swear I'm going to try to use less butter after this! Here's the recipe, in case you get the urge though: Apricot Tea Cake (Design Sponge).