I read this morning that Maurice Sendak died. So much of his imagination fueled my own. From my early childhood and reading books like Where the Wild Things Are –over and over and over–to my adult years in Seattle watching Sendak’s creativity come alive with the his brilliantly designed sets for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Nutcracker. […]
Garden
Spring in the garden
Nature never goes out of style Bleeding Hearts Chickadee Leaves and blossoms Robin preening Twitchy and his pizza Strawberry blossom Baby Bird in the garden Want to spring into more beauty? Check out Delicious Baby Photo Friday!
Spring is sprung
Spring is sprung, the grass is ris. I wonders where the birdies is? They say the birds is on the wing. Ain’t that absurd? I always thought the wing was on the bird. Pine Siskin on a branch Robin taking a bath Chickadee airing his wing Bushtit contemplating the sunshine Want to see more seasonal […]
And a hummingbird in a plum tree
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Perfectly Peared: Pear-Rosemary Sipper
There’s nothing like starting off a holiday celebration—or any occasion for that matter–with a special cocktail and a few nibbles. And whether you float fresh berries atop a glass of bubbly or incorporate a medley of garden herbs into a unique appetizer, finding inspiration from the seasons can turn a good recipe into a really […]
Flying into fall
Wearing fine feathered jackets spun in hues of red, gold, and brown, they fill their bellies with suet and seed, and serenade us with song. House finch Anna’s Hummingbird Townsend’s Warbler in birdbath Northern Flicker on birdhouse Check out more fall color on Delicious Baby PhotoFriday!
An apple a day
When Big Papa and I redesigned the Urban Cabin’s tiny yard after our house remodel, I wanted more plants that would literally climb the walls. The perimeter of our yard is walled with a wood fence which made me feel like we were spending our outdoor time “in a box.” We put in a few […]
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
There’s no doubt about it, me and the Mr. dine well at home. If we go out to dinner (a rarity), it’s because we want good food that someone else serves us, emphasis on the service. Which is why we tend to go to the same restaurants over and over again: we know we’ll eat […]
End-of-summer tart
For the past three years, Big Papa and I have found ourselves abroad in September. While I love to travel, the fact is September in Seattle is glorious. The days are warm and clear; the mountains are crisp and in view; and, there is an abundance of fresh local bounty—right in our very own backyard. […]
Bird by bird
We are proud of The Urban Cabin’s little backyard. It’s a certified “Wildlife Habitat,” and we have so much fun watching their comings and goings. Last week, we experienced a veritable Bird Festival…so many birds, of different types–ALL AT ONCE–in our yard. It was spectacular. In the first picture you can see the baby Flicker, […]