Change of Address

Apparently I have reached the maximum photo storage for blogger, so I think my only option is to open a new address. I will leave this blog up for the archives, but I am inviting you to come visit and follow at my new location. I will begin posting tomorrow, and I'll start with a cute lil' house tour. Farewell, little blog!

Image: Home Sweet Home

Schultuten

First grade is the beginning of formal education in Germany, and to mark the milestone, parents give their children candy and school supplies in a Schultute (colorful paper cone) or "school bag". The gift symbolizes a "sweet" transition into school.

This tradition came about in the early 19th century, when kids were told that a Schultute tree grew in their teacher's house, and that it grew a Schultute for each child. When the cones reached their full size, it was time to start school!

Now, the kids often create their own Schultuten as a project at the end of kindergarten, and parents still fill it with pencils, crayons, toys, chocolates, etc.

My husband's Grandmother is very German, so considering that Kalia has some German in her blood, I thought this might be a fun little tradition to begin for the first day of school. She won't be starting first grade yet (thank goodness!), but who says you can't start the tradition in Pre-Kindergarten?? She goes back on Wednesday, so I had better get busy!

Image & Info: Wondertime September 2008 / Amy Kaldor-Bull

The Princess and the Pea

(Tim Walker)


(Eugenio Recuenco)

Worry-Free

I'm not sure if it's the wallpaper, the color of paint on the furniture piece, the painted hardwood floors, or the cute little chair, but there's something dreamy about this photo. Would you agree? There isn't much to it, but it makes me feel like I'm at an old house out in the middle of nowhere, just relaxing and leaving all worries behind for a moment.

Image: Apartment Therapy / Bonjour

Ladies & Gentlemen

(Style Me Pretty)


(nothing but) flowers


(Luphia Loves)

Assuming you're a lady...what do you think is the best thing about being a woman? I love to dress up, paint my nails, wear pink, sip from a teacup, have a door opened for me or chair pulled out (not to be spoiled, but because it makes me feel respected, and in a way - protected), watch romantic comedies, cry when I want to, and the list goes on. I'm pretty old-fashioned I suppose, but I loved being pursued rather than pursuing, and I loved being able to plan my wedding, and to experience having a baby. I'm sure that being a man has its perks too, but I just love being a woman - don't you?!

Random Question: Do you think chivalry is dead? Of course I watched The Bachelorette last night, and noticed that not only did Reid barge onto that helicopter first, but he didn't even look back for a second to assist Jillian. Did anyone else notice that particular scene? Also, do you think she'll end up with Ed or Kiptyn?

Whimsical Randomness

There's just something about this photo. It's so whimsical...and unique! I enjoyed seeing it, and thought you might find it interesting.

Image: Boboho / copyright Tim Walker

Beautiful Burners

I believe I found the most beautiful incense burners you'll ever see. In fact, the entire Bungalow website is gorgeous!

New Neighbors

I snapped some pix of our new neighbors. The mama looked enormous for a few weeks, and we kept waiting to see babies. We just saw them for the first time a couple days ago, and they were already huge! I guess the mama was just sitting on them, but now they're outgrowing the nest.