Can you feel it?

It's actually ironic that I should go to the beach with my parents, considering the beach is one of the things that took me away from them.  We have been in Oregon for 4 years.  Oregon is home to us now (after many tears, and discussions about moving back to Minnesota).  I believe it was the right decision and I honestly could not have said that 8 months ago.  However, when my family leaves to go back to the midwest and B doesn't understand why they can't play just a bit longer, or when he goes upstairs to where they slept....the questions come back.  Does a state filled with everything we appreciate equal home or is it our loved ones?  I think maybe we have two homes...  

So many words to get to the point.  I am sad my mom and dad left (so is B).  However, I love Oregon so much it hurts.  The beach is my geographic soul mate.  On this visit it was the textures that grabbed hold of me.    

Many beach posts to come....Don't say I didn't warn you.....

beeeeeeeeeach!

B and I are leaving for our beloved beach today with my parents.  Stay tuned for beach posts a plenty!  Have a splendid weekend!

farmhouse wares

If you would have asked me a few years back I would have said I was a city gal through and through.  However, lately I have been longing for the country.  I attribute it to these fantastic boys and this magical place.  It's on my brain big time.  I long for crickets, creaky porch swings, fresh lemonade, screen doors, clothes on the line, big skies, fresh foods and starry nights.  Which is why it was complete fate I stumbled into farmhouse wares via one of my favorite blogs.  It fits in with my current mindset.  Who knows where all this country dreaming will get me? City mouse gone country?  Who knows?

Enjoy!

Oh and guess what?  There is a blog and a sale...can't beat that!

Yes sir, we have a winner!

With a little help from my wiggly assistant (and some momma coaxing), we have a winner!!!  Can you see it?  It's lucky number 19!   Mary from South End Blend!  Yay!  We are doing back flips around here!  Thanks to all for the 100th post enthusiasm!  Cheers my friends!!!!

I heart Tuesday.

Don't forget to register for my giveaway tomorrow...Happy Tuesday friends!

I heart B's morning roosters.

I heart this top.

I heart this hare.

I heart this tea towel (via Uncle Beefy).

I heart this ginkgo quilt (via Ansley) and this usb.

I heart Mr. French's Father's Day gift.  It is a painting, of this photo, done by this amazing woman.

I heart these cushions.

I heart this "burst."

I heart everything about this postcard (via Please Sir).

I heart this minidress.

I heart this perfect etched concrete floor (via FancyPants).

I heart this vintage book cover(via dear Joslyn).

I heart this scarf.

I heart this "shady tree."

I heart this bag.

I heart these birdhouses.

I heart this bracelet (via Project Ecoart).

I heart this shoe (in case you can't tell Chie really is a problem of mine).