Dolly Lama...

"Storms make trees take deeper roots." - Dolly Parton

Delicious, Delicious... Neopol Salmon Pie

If you're in the D.C. or Baltimore area, run (don't walk) to buy a piece of Neopol Savory Smokery Salmon Pie. Their amazing products are on my list every Saturday when I shop for groceries in my hood at Eastern Market on Capitol Hill. I swear to you, it is one of the best things you'll ever eat!

Loaded with homemade smoked salmon, herb-filled pie crust, cheesey goodness, onions, zucchini, and apples, this has quickly become one of my favorite things.

Ode to My Husby...

I love my husband all of the time... but he recently has overwhelmed me with the amazing way he is taking care of me while I'm recovering from surgery on my busted leg. I need a LOT of help with simple things (I can't even make a cup of tea or take a shower without it being a team effort).

Each morning, this sweet man wakes up early, takes care of our 2 pups, and then packs me a cooler with food for the day and leaves it by my "command center." He never makes me feel guilty for how much work it is to take care of me - he just makes me feel loved.

In our first months of marriage, he has really shown me what it means to be a partner in good times and bad. I have been a handful... a bit of a messy poo, to be honest. And he has been simply amazing.

So, just a little love note to the sweetest and strongest man I know... love you!

High Style Prippy Tot...

While this is a nursery, I'd happily move into this gorgeous space tomorrow. I love it from top to bottom! The designing mom's style is perfect - check out more at her blog, CandyShopVintage.

What I don't love is hearing about all of the hub-bub it created when people thought it wasn't appropriate for a little one's first room. To each their own, no? Check out more on Little Green Notebook.

I, for one, will keep this image in my "someday" file.

My Pup...

Because he is such a good lookin' lil stud dog, I thought I would brighten your day with a pic of Scrapple.

Domino... Is That You

Like many ladies I know, my excitement for the new Domino magazine was a bit crazy. And since I can't walk (thanks, broken leg!), my sweet Husby picked up the limited edition for me at the grocery store.

With baited breath I opened up my old friend, only to realize that things have changed. Domino has changed. And the wonderful world of design blogs, online mags, and Pinterest has made for a brave new world for old Domino. But this wasn't even a dumpy issue of old Domino (the backyard edition, anyone?)... this was generic crap. For real.

After fielding Bryan's questions as to why the magazine cost $12, I started asking myself the same question. Wha happened?

The content wasn't new or exciting. It was crap. There were no homes featured that caused me to grab my scissors (yes... I do still have my Domino folder) and there wasn't a whole lot I hadn't seen before. Crap. Crap. Crap.

Like my Senior Prom date, I will always remember Domino fondly and think of it as being super awesome, when in actuality it has now become lame and a bit of a d-bag. Next time you're on the news stand, Domino, I will definitely read you before I buy you. Trick me once...

Where to Begin...

It is so hard to figure out where to start blogging again after so much (too much) time away.

So... here it goes.

As I mentioned way back when, I started a new job in October at a PR firm that has been totally rewarding, but also very consuming. After working my tail off for my first few months (and planning a wedding, getting married, etc... I'll get to that!), I finally hit my stride with work life balance about a month or so ago and things are going well.

In February, I married my favorite man on the planet in New York City with our close friends and family there to celebrate. It was an amazing moment in my life. I loved it. But nothing compares to how wonderful being married is... and now the wedding is just this absolutely crazy fabulous memory. MUCH more on that, promise.

Then, just when life seemed to be falling into a perfect rythem, I had an injury. After a fun date night with the Husby at the driving range, I tripped getting my golf clubs out of the trunk in a dark parking lot and broke my leg. Life is funny that way... just when you think you've found your groove you're reminded that there are no typical days.

So, I am off my feet for the next few weeks recovering and the silver lining is being able to get back to my poor, neglected blog. I have a lot to share... it has been a busy few months!

P.S. I fell into the Black Hole that is Pinterest. Check me out.