A Modern Twist to Your Outdoors

Spring Fever.

I love being outside. Plain and simple.

My husband and I have a wonderful backyard that has endless possibilities.... However, the options for accessories at our local 'hardware stores' leaves me disappointed. Don't get me wrong - they have the bird houses, the bird feeders, the planters and the wind chimes - but they all are such a bore. God love her, but all of these items look like they would be better suited for my grandma's backyard. So - I am on a hunt for some outdoor accessories with some punch; some pizazz. I want the backyard to be a haven to escape to. So, here are a couple that I things that I found:

Windchimes from Modern Artisans

The Nidusa Birdhouse

Egg Birdhouse by J Schatz


Birdhouses by Modern Birdhouses


Birdfeeder From Eva Solo


Birdfeeder From Nova 68

Birdfeeder From Andrew Lowe

Two Spoons Up!

Lunch at Noon = FABULOUS website.

This website full of recipes used an exciting way for you initially browse - by choosing the type of serving dish that correlates with the type of recipe you are looking for.

It definitely adds a breath of fresh air to the stuffy recipe sites.

* Lunch at Noon

Happy Birthday, Little People!

For those of you who don't know, Little People® by Fisher Price, are celebrating their 50th Birthday! As part of the festivities, Fisher Price has introduced a 50th Birthday line that is reminiscent of the playsets we used to play with. They even sport the peg-legs.

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and then...

Welcome, welcome!

Well, here is the first of many posts. To hit the ground running, I thought I'd share with you an article about my favorite font, Comic Sans.

However ... that was sarcasm. I absolutely despise that font. I never have a reason to use it. I hate it because it is SO misused.

But, the rest of the world seems to love it. It's a font based off of comic books. It's childlike. But, people seem to think it's appropriate for anything. Tech services at my place of employment uses it for professional messages and it drives me crazy. I see it in restaurants that don't have children's menus, botanical newsletters, emails and so much more. The only place this font is appropriate is in a daycare and other child-friendly places. It's not mature and anything using it can't be taken seriously. (There are even websites out there banning Comic Sans)

This article put a smile on my face.

Read it here: Typeface Inspired by Comic Books Has Become a Font of Ill Will