You are what you consume.

Yesterday while surfing the internet I stumbled upon mark menjivar’s site.  He has compiled a series of photos of the insides of people’s refrigerators.  I immediately took out my camera and took a picture of the inside of my refrigerator and freezer.  I didn’t move, remove or add anything.

After a little examination I don’t think that I score too badly.  I’ve got local bread, milk and eggs.  I’ve got carrots, organic avocados and organic strawberries.  We have hummus and natural peanut butter.  On the bad side we do have a huge bottle of Gatorade and large box of frozen pops — both of which I did not purchase.

Overall — not too bad — but definitely room for improvement.

Since so many of us are changing the way we are eating — doesn’t it seem like the way we store food should change too.  I have so much extra space in my refrigerator.  I could easily get away with using one half this size.  Think of the money I could save in electricity.

BTW — I’m a vegetarian again.   Nothing revolutionary.  I just felt like I couldn’t ignore the whole factory farm issue anymore.

Found Art in House

Remember that post I did a long while back about how I found art inspiration at home while cleaning.  These images remind me of that.  The first image is from hownowdesign on Flickr.  The second image is from Caramimi’s Flickr photostream.

And here is something else I happened upon on in my house.

It is the shadow from my peppermill.  It looked like a little man to me.

Happy Mother’s Day — Indeed

My boys served me breakfast in bed.  And gave me flowers.

Recycled Umbrellas

Did you hear that story about Jean Shin on NPR?  So interesting.

Grey Gardens Slideshow

There is a very interesting slide show about Grey Gardens over on the New York Times website.  The slide show contains a series of photos taken in 1979 when Sally Quinn and Benjamin Bradlee bought the house from Little Edie.  Be sure to read the captions for interesting little details.

When Ms. Quinn touched a key on this piano in the living room, the whole thing collapsed and fell through the floor.

Indoor Hammock

I’m daydreaming about my old indoor hammock.  Years ago when my boys were still babies we lived in a house that had an attached  screened-in porch.  That room was my favorite room in the whole house and I practically lived in that hammock.  I breastfed my boys and I found that the hammock was especially good for breastfeeding.  I could rest one foot on the floor and sort of rock me and my baby as I breastfed.  What a great memory.

I hope to have an indoor hammock again someday.  I especially like these ones by Le Beanock.  Very inviting — don’t you think.

Le Beanock

Sound of Music-Central Station Antwerp(Belgium)

I cried with joy when I watched this — twice!

More Play Clothes Inspiration

If you are a blogaholic like me then you’ve already been introduced to Juju Books.  I just can’t help looking back at these images for inspiration.  I hope these books are eventually translated and sold in the U.S.

Good Sunday

After a yummy pancake breakfast we walked into town.  We walked along the tracks.

Both boys collected things and put them in their pockets.

We stopped at a coffee shop downtown to have some hot cocoa and to warm up.  The boys emptied their pockets.  I had no idea that Alex had collected so many rocks.

Douglas collected odd bits and pieces.  He brought along a pad and pen.  He drew out a plan for an invention.

home again

Etsy Alchemy

The traffic to my blog has gone up recently because I wrote a post where I mention Where the Wild Things Are.  I mentioned that I would like to sew a Max costume for my boys for Halloween.  I got a couple of emails from people who have asked me to sew a costume for them.  Little do they know I’m a total hack.  Anyway, I suggested they take a picture of the Max Costume to their local independent fabric store and ask around for someone to sew them the costume.  I’m sure it would work in my town.  It wouldn’t be cheap but it could be done.

The other thing I’d do is just go to a local Party Store and find a furry, light-colored bear or bunny costume and add whiskers and a crown and call it a day.

Then I remembered Etsy Alchemy.  Do you know about it?  It’s genius really.  You go to Etsy, select Custom from the top toolbar and fill out a request for a custom item.  People then bid to make the item for you.  You can look at examples of their work to judge their talent and experience, etc.  I’ve never used it myself but I’ve read about other bloggers using it.  Style Bubble used it to get a version of the Comme des Garcons cage dress below.  See the results here.