Things Lately

A very short things lately.

Yummy mozzarella and tomatoes to feed the baby bump.

And puppy bump snuggle time.

It's a sweet snugly life some times. :)

Kisses,

K

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Consciously Grateful Day Seven

#ConsciouslyGrateful November Memory Day Seven: Today we are thankful for our first home.

We have been in our first purchased for almost two months now and have tons left to unpack and do but are so enamored with it!

We saved and waited patiently to be able to buy a home and find the perfect one and we did it! Super duper lucky to be homeowners!

Kisses,

K

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Things Lately

This week was a bit crazy...

We started off with trying to write down what we are thankful for everyday for our Consciously Grateful November Memories.

I ended up sick and in the ER...

And it was the worst ER I've ever been too.

Which is saying a lot! I've lived in major metropolises like Chicago and Seattle and been to trauma one level (the most intense) ERs that functioned far better. The same ER were also absolutely terrible after my Mom's major car accident and never started her transfer to the trauma center for surgery and sucked when my pregnant sister had to go there too so I'm not sure why I was surprised but...

Celebration Hospital ER did not even check my blood pressure once in three hours! And our OB office had sent us over... Oy...

We ended up having to leave and get help elsewhere. Baby and I are ok now but it definitely shook my faith in giving birth there...

Then the poor Husband came down with a gnarly cold that's been going round my family.

But...

Abby got the cutest magazine ever in the mail which made me smile!

I enjoyed realizing that my pajama covered baby bump matched my oh so very Florida girl bedding, lol.

And despite both the Husband and I being sick all week Abby was a trooper and entertained herself with all the toys till she wore herself out, lol.

How was your week?

Kisses,

K

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Bits of my Summer...

So... I totally dropped off the face of the internets this summer... Between being sick regularly (ugh...) and super busy I didn't seem to have enough time to live online and offline so I chose off. :) In the spirit of sharing though I'm making a re-newed effort to get back to this space.

This Fall finds me starting new classes and endeavors and busier than ever but that also means I have tons to share! So, I'm starting with the cool stuff from this summer and then I'll work my way forward.

Here are some random bits:

We watched Fourth of July Fireworks via a pontoon boat on Bay Lake over at Disney World.

It was pretty epic in my opinion!

We got silly with our sweet crazy pup!

We watched some amazing sunsets.

I celebrated my birthday in style, thanks to my spectacular Husband and lovely family! (Here's to 31!)

Had more Abigail the Westie time!

Enjoyed Florida wildlife despite the heat.

Which included the loveliest family of cranes! (They're under the tree in the distance, I didn't want Abigail to scare them off.)

Enjoyed all the beautiful nature here.

Saw some magical moons.

And were continuously blown away by the colors of Florida's sunsets.

Stunning!

More to come soon!

What did you do this summer?

Kisses

K

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Around The House This week

I made a sparkly terrarium.

Worked on a watercolor to spruce up a particular corner of my home...

Made some Holiday themed art with markers.

Did more water colors.

Entered a contest using this photo and the tag: Some days call for multiple diamonds... (All rings are vintage and passed down except for my Tiffany's wedding band and antique blue diamond engagement ring.)

Felt sparkly. (More to come later...)

Spent some money. (More cryptic more to come...)

Totally nerded out when THE Aerin Lauder, as in the fabulous granddaughter of Esteé Lauder, responded to me on Instagram! Screen shot? I think yes! (Side note: trying to track down this chic looking tequila.)

Happened upon some bluegrass/ folk magic in a parking lot randomly. Seven guitars, a bass, a banjo, and a fiddle make for a mighty fine old school jam session. (To see two short videos check my Instagram feed here.)

Won a Frends headphones Instagram contest!!! So very excited!!! (Screen shot once more! Eeep!)

Bought the pup a new bed designed for safety in the car. The husband put it together and she loves it! In the living room at least... Driving testing commencing soon...

Bought alcohol for the holidays. Looking forward to trying a Left Bank Martini!

Purchased bunches of candies to create a warm holiday glow!

Kisses,

K

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Yes, Please: Home Edition

With the start of November the holiday season is fast upon us... I know, I know, you're not ready.

Well, neither am I... Which got me thinking about guests... which led to thinking about entertaining... which led to thinking about having people over for dinner... which reminded me that since I previously had no formal dining table so I have no formal dining set up...

So I started looking for things online and ended up with this moldboard containing things far out of my monetary range but that I love. I already have a Wedgwood china pattern and crystal that I'm slooowly collecting after my wedding a few years ago so I don't really need to pick out those. So I went for the fun stuff.

I love rocks and geology and nothing is prettier to me than rocks and minerals so these malachite patterned chargers by Kim Seybert are so up my ally. I also really loved her vaguely sea inspires sparkly blue table runner and rock topped lucite napkin rings.

Everything else on my moodboard is from RabLabs. They make the most beautiful and amazing things! I'm totally in love with pretty much everything they make! They really utilize the minerals in a beautiful way that allows their true nature to shine through while giving them a beautiful function in the home. Agate chees plate, coasters, and utensils? Don't mind if I do! Crystal bowls and platters edged in sterling silver or gold? Yes, please!

I love everything on this table moodboard and while it's all pretty pricy... I figure it's a good place to start. Who knows, maybe by next year I'll actually be prepared for the holidays like a real adult... ;)

Kisses,

K

(All products by and available from Kim Seybert and RabLabs.)

 

 

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Happy Weekend!

 

I hope your weekend is filled with extra rest and relaxation!

Mine will be filled with painting if all goes according to plan... ;)

Kisses,

K

(Drawing and photograph by Krista Carson. Typography via A Beautiful Mess app.)

 

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Feels Like Home To Me

I'm always on the hunt for cool, quirky, and fun furniture and accessories to get for our (currently nonexistent*) house.

Plus I always lurve anything science-y. Rocks, barometers, Da Vinci thermometers... They just look awesome and are functionally cool to boot. J'adore!

So when I came across this radiometer on the Canoe website (a cool store in Portland, OR) I knew it was one for my dream home archives. Yes, please!

" The radiometer is an instructive object which demonstrates the scientific theory of converting natural light into energy. Powered only by light itself, it will spin slowly in low light conditions, furiously in direct sunlight or well-lit rooms up to 2,000 revolutions per minute. It remains unresponsive to fluorescent light. Science lesson aside, this blown glass radiometer functions as an engaging and sculptural object in its own right. Made in Germany."

Just think of the fun we could have watching it spin and spin while maniacally laughing about the wealth of natural sunlight in the state of Florida after living with a dearth of it in Seattle for so long!

Aaaah, good times people, good times...

Crazy aside though, it's just a super cool objet d'art that I'd really enjoy having around. Do you like incorporating a little science into your home?

Kisses,

K

*The Husband and I are still on the hunt for a house to rent near his new job in the tiny Florida town we'll be calling home for a while. Nothing right or with the right timing has materialized yet... don't ask... sigh...

(Photo and radiometer via Canoe.)

 

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There And Back Again

On my way back home from another Florida trip. Goodbye Sunshine State, hello Emerald City!

Kisses,

K

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