Stop and Smell the Roses {or the pizza dough}

I'm always fascinated by good photography-being able to capture a moment, tell a story, stop time in a sense. This lady, Molly of Orangette, has that gift with both words and pictures. If you've never visited her blog, then you are unquestionably missing out. If you're a foodie it's an amazing treat. But trust me, even if cooking is not your thing, her simple, evocative images, whimsical musings, and lyrical writing will have you hooked. I fell for her blog early on, devoured her book in one fell swoop, and just yesterday got lost in her flickr photostream. These images leave me whispering a quiet, peaceful aaah. You know what I mean?

{images via Molly of Orangette on Flickr}

Friday Fixation: That chair

...and that gorgeous stack of firewood and the overall cozy plop-down-and-savor-that-steaming bowl-of-soup vibe. Beautiful styled and perfectly inviting.

Happy Weekend all! I hope you get to engage in some of the above!

{image via the wonderful An Apple a Day}

ABC's and 123's

So why do kids get to have all the fun? I adore this party! From start to finish no detail was overlooked. Beautiful colors, great styling, and a theme that would work equally well for girls or for boys. So many wonderful ideas, makes me want to throw a party!

{images via Trine Thorsen}