wishin' and hopin'

Here's two things I'm currently eyeing possessively:

1.  I'm head over heels in love with this poster.  I first saw it on the Young House Love blog (Also: awesome blog.  Super helpful.  Check it out!).

I'm working on convincing Dave that we need this.  It also comes in gray.  I would love either color.

2.  That same blog also showed a super cute homemade calendar.  I want to make this!  I even know the perfect spot to hang it in the kitchen.

Wall art is generally the hardest thing for me to conceptualize for a space.  I like art, but I can't ever figure out what would look good and where.  I gravitate more toward pictures, simply because it's often the easiest.  We do have some artistic shots that Dave has taken that I want to get framed for around the house, but it was fun to find a piece that I actually loved and wanted to hang.  This is rare for me!

And the afternoon drags slowly by... at least I have more coffee!

I want

Yesterday while Dave was getting fitted for new running shoes I tried on a pair of Vibram Five Finger Bikalis.

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 Oh, I can't even tell you how much I want these.  They were so. dang. comfortable.  Like wearing socks.  I talked to the guy at the store who has a pair of these and while these Vibrams are made for road-running, he said he doesn't wear them for that because it's still too hard on his feet/legs.  But he wears them for everyday things and said they're great for strengthening your feet.  I want them to walk around in.  I want them to run in.  I want them on my feet!!

They're also rather $$, so for now, it's a pipe-dream.  Maybe Christmas if I'm a really good girl?

Dave and I love coming home to our new house.  First, because we love the house and are incredibly blessed to have it, and second because of this little face that pops up at the front door when she hears us coming.

 And our favorite: "Why are you standing taking pictures of me?  GET INSIDE AND PET ME."

We are suckers for that kitty.