Organic Play-Dough

Earlier I reported a quick and easy way to make play dough in the crockpot.

Click here and here for organic (non-toxic) play dough recipes!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!
Are you grillin' or chillin'?

LOVE these Helvetica (font) Cards - Eurostyle meets poker. Mmm!

Summer Pops!

And what's a girl to do with all the lovely organic produce available this summer - and not enough time to eat it up yum? Go over to frozen pops!

- How about Martha's Strawberry pops?

- Check out Erin Cooks for some Root Beer Float pops:

- And Eating out Loud's Watermelon Mint pops:

Interior Design Inspirations - Toys!

LOVE these mobiles from Puka Puka! Modern chic meets nursery. What could be better!

More nursery (toy organization and storage) design inspirations from:

• Toy organization beyond chests at The Land of Nod - So cute!:

• Or perhaps Ikea's Expedit shelves:

• Or Target's Itso System:

• How about refurbishing old milk crates? I think we have a few lying around!:

Or I'd love to redo an old armoire for both toy storage and bookshelves. And a rocking chair. If you can only find the right ones!

Art is in the Everyday

Image via Cannelle et Vanille - beautiful gourmet photography!

I simply adore anything that elevates the everyday into art. Not to make beautiful in a complex way, but in a serene and simple way. What. Makes. Sense. In that vein, here are a few things I'm love, love, lovin' of late:

- This article on food preparation. Covers Pollan's Food Inc and the Women in God's Kitchen. Switching our consumption focus to that of nourishment (bodily, spiritual, mental), thankfully received, with grace.

- Biggie's Lunch in a (bento) box - for kids and adults alike! Something is simply scrumptious about small portions. What a great idea for picnics too. It's full of thoughtful preparation and presentation. See her cute ideas below:

- And Ashley Ann Photography's Boy's Bedroom, with simple colors repeating - and adore the hanging candle full of bright orange No. 2 Pencils:

The Magical Qualities of a Wooden Spoon

In our house, we adore the wooden spoon. It's magical qualities transcend the making of risotto, chocolate chip cookies, and more - truly, it's the best secret ingredient - to the teething of little bambino. How beautiful are these wooden spoons by artist (and artisan) Nic Webb?