Sheer genius

Wait for it....

Wait for it!!!

Oooooooh...

Mr. Architect, designer, whoever came up with this magnificent concept, I salute you.

and if a tornado comes, I'll be down in the cellar folks...

Thanks Apartment Therapy! You know the stuff I love...

This hard day

The church was filled, an army of motorcyclists guarded the perimeter, and held doors open for us, brave and beautiful speeches were given, a soldier came home to thank the man of the hour for saving his life just two weeks before. His name's been all over the news, people lined the streets with flags to honor and welcome him home, and my whole heart goes out to his sisters who were strong enough to talk about their brother. I can't believe all this... The motocyclists were so wonderful! Bowed their heads as my blubbering tearstained face said thank you. I hate funerals. And I never understood when people said this until now, but it was absolutely beautiful. All my love, Bret

This Soldier,

Sept 9, 2011

i havent been able to let it sink in, keep hoping to wake up and find that this whole wkends been some dellusional bad dream. or a mistake, he's just wounded, it was a miscommunication, he'll be fine... a few days ago my heart broke, when we lost an amazing soldier in afghanistan, this funny, thoughtful, bighearted guy we know as Bret. i'm so thankful for him, and every soldier that sacrifices their life and leaves their family to protect us at home. Leaving their comfort zone, putting their dreams on hold, not knowing where they'll get sent next, so brave, and here I am so selfish bc all i want is them home. here. i wanted bret to find someone amazing. i wanted her to be perfect. and i wanted to see him have babies, and i wanted to see him laugh about his thinning hair, and kids, he loved kids. they gravitated to him. he was so happy to be a firefighter. always a protector. I can't even gather my thoughts... Bret, I can still hear your laugh, and see that look on your face when you roll your eyes and smirk before you tease me about whatever. I can hear your laugh when I told you oops I just backed into a tree in ryans front yard. I miss your stories. And talking to you over in Iraq while I was off in malaysia... I'm laughing, but i'm crying, suddenly there are a hundred things I want to to tell you. Your brothers love you. And you will never be forgotten. There's no one like you, always so hardworking, always looking out for your friends, always a gentleman, i don't think you ever once let me get my own door... even offered to take me to see Twilight :) and cook for me just to cheer me up after a funeral. So sweet... And to hear that you saved another soldier's life just 2 weeks before yours was taken, you're nothing short of amazing. It's an honor to know you and call you a friend. With all my respect, and love, and prayers, our heavy hearts will never forget you.

Playing with yellow

very cute! reclaimed wood

Feng shui says yellow inspires thinking and creativity. Great for an office space and the kitchen.I just like it :) such a sweet focal point in a minimalist's design. How very Swedish :) *adore* and those chalkboard walls and floor make me miss my chalkboard kitchen...
Images from google & anthropologie...