Sunday, May 15, 2011

I like this

On a  week such as this where there is nothing but rain in sight, I appreciate the little things that keep me feeling cozy and happy as I tinker away in my apartment.

I am a huge coffee drinker.  Though I love my coffee I keep it to one BIG cup in the mornings and that's it.  With these rainy afternoons hanging around I'm finding comfort and happiness in my big mug of Forever Nuts tea, by David's Tea.


Here's the description, try not to drool:

For almond lovers

It looks all normal when it’s loose. But steep it and you’ll see that it’s nuts. Within seconds, this tempting jumble of almond slices and chunks, apple bits and cinnamon bark starts turning a crazy shade of pink. Why? Because it contains a hint of beetroot. That’s what gives this rich almond tea its earthy depth and its all-natural signature colour. Deliciously nutty, decidedly addictive. 
Personally I don't taste almond at all.  But what I do taste is the greatest oatmeal apple cinnamon cookie I've ever had. It reminds me of the cookies my mom used to make us, the ones I've occasionally baked just to smell that smell again, and feel like a little kid.  I've blasted through this first tin of tea and I'll be back this week for more. 100 grams + handy tin costs just $13.00, less than the cost of my coffee for a week.

Thanks, David's Tea, for bringing this explosively delicious drink to my happy place.

Yours truly,
Moonlight for Violet, xo

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

My bike!

I am almost ready to reveal Vera to the world.   Vera is my new Vela folding bike, and she's a dream.

I've got my bike pump, locks (yep, I've decided to stamp it, double lock it...) lights, I'm getting there.   I still need a helmet (which I've been very picky about, hence no helmet yet) and I've been waiting for my basket to arrive.

Because I have a folding bike, and that includes the handle bars, I can't have a basket on the front.  Which is spectacular, because otherwise I would not have found this beautiful gem

Okay, take a minute to compose yourself and get over the adorableness.  This is a handmade special, made by Laurie Macpherson of Abasketfull on ETSY.  The price is so incredibly reasonable. If you are in need of a new basket you will visit and revisit this listing and eventually have to have one of your own. 

I was also really pleased to support a handmade sale from a fellow Canadian.

Three cheers for Laurie and her contribution to my bike's supreme cuteness this summer!  Pics to come when I have her dressed and ready for the world.

yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet, xo

The Home

Good golly,

What a dream this home is.  Miller House, designed by Eero Saarinen, completed in 1957.

1957!!!!  (See the Dwell slideshow)






Such inspiration.   Dare to dream...

Yours truly,

Moonlight for Violet xo

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