Friday

From Words to Whim




"Cherry Garcia" Yogurt Mess of Plain Fage Yogurt mixed with a doughy Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie. Topped with Walnuts, Cinnamon and Spicy Dried Cranberries. Mug of Chocolate Amazing Grass.

This week has been all about channeling my creativity in sights and words...someone who does that beautifully is my sister...

She never ceases to amazing me. Besides her whimsical pen sketches and her enchanting writing I always love her approach to collaging. This is a bit of something she is working on currently. I'm begging her to start a blog to showcase a bit of her work but we shall see..peer pressure, perhaps? :)

I can't say she wasn't my muse today...once more I focused on color and sight when making my lunch...

"Cold Cuts" of Roasted Kabocha, Brussel Sprouts, Tomatoes, Zucchini and Basil on a bed of Nutmeg Polenta. Topped with Thai Lime Cashews, more Basil and Korean Tofu.

If the "Where the Wild Things Are" book was captured in a meal this would be it. Hearty, whimsical but earthy.There is nothing like leftovers especially when they were roasted the night before! I am always that person in the kitchen that saves every scrap...maybe I should have been born during the Depression...my Great Great Grandmother would be proud.
Just when I thought my day was going cheery look what showed up at my door...

Oh me! Oh my! Lemon Bar?! If my lemon meringue loving Papa was here he would probably be sneaking this one. Thank goodness I inherited the love too! I'm probably the most happiest girl in the world right now..seriously thank you Lara!
I am off for a bit of thrifting and getting my cat's nails trimmed, I'm down to my last nickles but I do need a lamp of some sorts...maybe a floor spot light?
A few things to note:

  1. Currently I'm going for a quirky art gallery feel to my room. Think this candle meets white walls, black furniture. With a touch of whim.
  2. Battling my thoughts of cutting my hair after growing it finally out. From this to this. Please talk me out of it!!
  3. Loving Kabocha and Sunbutter and old favorites.
Everyone...its Friday! How are you spending it? Hope your weekend goes quiet well :)
PS: Giveaway!
Posted by at 7:43 PM

12 comments:

  1. hello there darling :)
    love your yogurt breakfast, spicy cranberries sounds so interesting and delicious, love you and your love for cool flavors and spices! :)

    your sister is so talented!! love that collage! my little brother is so amazing at art, its a bit ridiculous, he is better than kids my age and he is 15! i made him start a blog, ha but he only posted like 2 times...lol.
    well i love the first "this" hair style gorgeous! you will look amazing with that hair cut...okay lol, i have no clue what you look like ;) haha but i am psychically telling you that you would ;P
    LARABARS! yay! got the same little package last month i was so excited! the pbj is so good(if you havent already tried him) ahh and lemon so tart like a lemon bar...funny, my dad hates any lemon flavored pastry/tart etc...he loves hazelnuts, got him a few hazelnut chocolate lara's as a little gift once :)

    xx love you
    Eliza
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  2. love the yo mess! and the I Love NY mug ;) so cute! and spicy cranberries?!! yum! all ur food looks so good!

    lemon lara is soo yummy! anything lemon i love! free laras woop! hehe..

    ohh love the collage by ur sister! so beautiful and creatively composed! she SHOULD start a blog of some sort!

    and bout the hair i like the pic of sienna miller the 1st one, lovlovlove bangs! and long-ish blonde hair :)
    enjoy the rest of ur friday and the decorating ur new space, so much fun! love the sound of it!

    my Friday. blah...lol..dont ask...jk..ha..i went on a walk to Starbucks for green tea, bought a lotto scratch off ticket and didn't win :P ..but maybe i will watch a movie later! :)

    xolove you
    ~maya
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  3. BEAUTIFUL collage!! Your sister certainly has a knack for the art.


    My Friday = taking walks with Chooey and filming VGTV tonight ;)
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  4. I want to see your room when you're done decorating! Speaking of quirky galleries there's one here called Quirk - you would love it! Tonight I'm going to this event called First Fridays. all the galleries open their doors to show off their new exhibitions and entice visitors with wine and hors d'oeuvres. I wish you could come with me!

    By the way, your eats look and sound so delectable. I think everything you put together would happily find it's way into my tummy.

    Peer pressure your sister into starting a blog! Collages are awesome and I'm sure she's got some beautiful words to share.

    XOXO
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  5. p.s. I also save every scrap ;)
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  6. Oh wow, that collage is inspiring. You're sister is very talented.
    I LOVE the look of your lunch. So many delicous flavours in one bowl. And the colours make it even more special.
    And I'm so jealous of your lara package ;)

    xo Hannah
    http://determinedtoshine.wordpress.com/
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  7. Love your site! I could eat breakfast every single meal of the day and I eat 6 meals a day!

    Larabars? Love em!
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  8. All of your pictures are soo amazing. Seriously, i'm like memorized by every one.
    Ah Larabars.. the best!
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  9. I love coming over to your blog. so refreshing and beautiful. Cherry garcia sounds amazing. I love that you're going for an art gallery feel in your bedroom. don't cut your hair! (this is me talking you out of it because that's what you asked us to do! but if you want to cut it, thats totally your decision gurl.)

    friday night for me was blah but relaxing.
    hope you have a good weeekend
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  10. I wish i could shrink down and sleep on a bed made of those Larabars... i just looks so inviting. You pictures make me feel like i have the shakes or something when i take mine... put me to shame much?

    Have you seen 'Where the Wild Things Are?' I was thinking of wrapping up my friday with that movie but decided on seeing the box instead. Looking back i think i may have made the wrong choice but who can say?
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  11. Ooh yay!! Larabars!! Larabars = Love! =)

    And your eats look awesome as usual!!

    Have a lovely weekend!! xx
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  12. Maggie, that first picture of your yogurt mess is beautiful and sounds incredible. Your knack for food aesthetics is so admirable. I just love you :)

    The collage is wonderful! Collaging is such an interesting art. It really isn’t as easy as everyone thinks either, what a talented sister you have!

    I love your room ideas, I am constantly redeccing my room. Home decor is just too fun!
    Enjoy yourself, love.

    Hope your weekend went splendidly <3
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