Five Favorites

 

  I wasn't going to write a post today.  I was going to take the day off.  I really was.  I didn't have anything scheduled and I'm having a terrible day.  But then I saw Hallie's sweet new link-up, and I thought sharing my five favorites would be a good idea, since it would force me to think of five positive things right now (yes, in one of those moods right now). 


tutorial: Joy is at Home

Headbands. (For me and the babe.)  Especially DIYs.  On my list to make: this beaded one and the felt one above.  I just found this blog and there are two more headband tuturials as well.  I really hope they are as easy to make as they look.     Stuffed Bell Peppers.
Made this recipe the other night (with a few tweaks: organic ground beef, white rice, additional seasoning - especially in the tomato sauce). They were amazing. We're looking forward to making them again with a southwestern flair - spicy peppers and salsa, chili powder and lots and lots of cumin. This is definitely going to be a staple in our house.
 

baby cardis by mandiroze on Polyvore

Baby cardis.  Did you see this post?  Enough said.     

Aquamarine.

Anyone else have a March birthday? I think we really hit the jackpot with such a lovely birthstone! Over the years, I've gotten a few pieces of aquamarine jewelry.  Is it just me or does birthstone jewelry seem to be a huge gift for the person you don't know what to get?  Anyway, I'm glad it is, because I really adore those pieces.

Barbara Nicolosi.

I went to a conference in Denver last Friday and heard Barbara Nicolosi speak about reviving the role of the Catholic Church in the arts.  It was great.  You can read a little but about it here.  I was a little starstruck too after having read her chapter in Sex, Style and Substance.  A couple of teachers from my school and I kept up a conversation about the topic for about an hour and a half after her talk.  

Feeling better now?  Yep, totally!  Thanks, Hallie! And I think I'll take the day off tomorrow.  See you Friday!