the short of it...

Fall and winter had my hair going in this direction:






































but I'm so ready to jump into this short, blonde bob after seeing tonight's Oscars.
Cate is so GORGEOUSSSSSSSS!

...and we're off

off for the weekend. Weather forecast calls for snow. In San Francisco on Friday and Phoenix on Sunday. Crazy. I am so over winter. Stay warm and cozy at your house!

working for the weekend

How many times can I wash, hand sanitize, and wipe down the kids reading table at my school this week? As many times as it takes to stay healthy so I can see Miss RubyBird this weekend. There's an ugly respiratory virus that's going around and I don't want to get it. The sweet thing is that the kids totally understood once they saw Ruby's pic. Even the "tough" 4 th grade boy said "awwww...she's so cute. here; give me a wipe so I can sanitize the keyboard for you."

And, if you're at home this weekend and looking for something to do...remember that Emily Henderson's Secrets of a Stylist will be on HGTV starting 2/26 (that's her house in the top pic and so perfect with the red cross for this post.)

wrap your head around it

The "it" accessory for spring/summer is the turban in all shapes and sizes and Love by Headmistress has got them all. Unfortunately the kids at my school get freaked out if I don't straighten my hair and wear my natural curls; so I can only imagine what they would say to this! Maybe on the weekend?
We loved the Headmistress feather headband that our model, Nicole, wore in one of our Dressing on the Side photo shoots. And will you be rocking some head gear this year?

first dish

For our anniversary I told mentioned to my husband that I would like to start a collection of Le Creuset for our kitchen. The bonus is that he would never have to worry about what to buy me for birthdays, mother's day, etc...just keep adding to the collection (and..hello! new recipes and great meals). He began his detective work...
Measuring the pans we already had in comparison to those offered; finding the best price available...he was on a mission. Finally, he chose the 9 quart round french oven in flame orange--perfection!
Then the fun began of deciding what the first meal prepared would be and husband was totally on board for this one as well. We chose Ina Garten's Company Pot Roast and if you have never tried this recipe...do it! The sauce is heavenly- and makes enough to enjoy over noodles later in the week.
The start of meal preparation:

three day

It's going to be a wet and possibly snowy weekend; but whatever weather may happen...Monday is a holiday, so we'll take it. Enjoy yours!

*image janeroarty

moovelous

We have two new guests at our house...Margaret and Nidge.
I wanted something modern but quirky/fresh but fun for one of the walls in our kitchen/dining room and when I saw these two as a free high resolution download at The Pioneer Woman I knew I had found it.
The idea was inspired from "Nine by Design" and a few of the interiors they have created. I ordered this in a 40x30 size from Nations Photolab which happens to be having a great sale + add on a promo code for 50% off your first order and you got yourself something to smile about when you're drinking that morning cup of coffee.