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Friday Favorites

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Is it that obvious that I'm really looking forward to some sunny days? Not hot days mind you...sunny days. On this April Friday we've got the windows open and the curtains are billowing in the breeze. It's been a steady pattern of sun-cloud-sun-cloud...and it's finally settled into cloud cloud cloud as per usual this week. But the temp is great at least. So here are some Friday Favorites to put us all in a brighter mood.

Oh I could die! Ohhh emm gee! These are both just beeeyond! Totally beyond! They are by Karen Walker. Admittedly, not in my budget at all, but now I know what I will be wearing in my dreams this summer!

This is just fantastic on so many levels! It has been popping up on pinterest and I did my best to google image it to find the original source. No luck. If I find it I'll let you know! It's such a fun print!

You know me and pianos...little ones especially. I prefer the non fancy versions...and a coat of chippy paint just makes me swoon all the more! Oh how I would adore walking into my living room and seeing this each day!

I've previously blogged a DIY for Marquee type signage, which I still intend to undertake...very very soon! With warmer weather fast approaching the urge to get our yard really cleaned up is hitting me hard. ( what a mess Hurricane Sandy made! ) And I'm looking forward to getting our deck stained and painted. I just think accenting the outdoor space with these lighted pieces would be such FUN!

This video is just dreamlike! Right from the initial strokes I'm hooked and I feel like they can stop at any single point of the process and the painting will be perfect.

Gosh, how true this little film is. It really made me cry. I shared it the other day on facebook but really wanted to share it again here. It's so worth watching.

Ok, I hope this Friday finds you well. Over here we're doing our best to stay focused on the pretty things.

xo, Jenny

Quirky East Coast Condo

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A masculine apartment on the East Coast

An East Coast condo on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the perfect location for a modern, masculine bachelor pad with a touch of vintage. The zesty pop of orange gives the place a sense of fun and creates a bright, happy and casual environment. The house is full of inexpensive, fun quirky ideas - like the open metal shelving and the orange chandelier in the kitchen. It just goes to prove a little bit of imagination can go a long way ... how cute are those framed flippers!

Melissah xox

source : BHG

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Food Recommendation of the Week: Try Nutritional Yeast Flakes!

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Picture Source: http://creativebioscience.com/blog/healthy-flavorful-cheese-substitutes-and-alternatives/

It may not sound too appetizing, but nutritional yeast is actually a quite flavorful and super nutritious “seasoning.” For vegans, nutritional yeast is really the only source of Vitamin B 12 since that vitamin is typically only found in animal products (yeast is a fungi). This yeast tastes kind of cheesy and salty, so it acts as a great seasoning to flavor pasta dishes, eggs, even popcorn! If you Google nutritional yeast, I guarantee lots of faux-cheese and macaroni and “cheese” dishes will come up.

Why do I love it? I love the stuff because it is a great way to cut sodium out of your diet, by using this to flavor food instead of salt and/or cheese. It is also LOADED with B vitamins, so no need to take that supplement- just add a tbsp of this stuff to your diet! It is also a very dense form of fiber (4 g) and protein (8g) per 2 tbsp serving. This stuff is definitely a super food that everyone should try.

Nutrition info: Serving size= 2 heaping tablespoons

60 calories, 1 g fat, 5 mg sodium, 7 g carb (4 g fiber!), 8 g protein, 4 % DV iron, 640% DV Thiamin, 565% DV Riboflavin, 480% DV Vit B6, 60% DV Folate, 133% Dv Vit B12, and a good source of phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and biotin. Source: http://www.bulkfoods.com/nutritional_yeast.htm

My recommendations: Purchase nutritional yeast in the bulk bins at Whole Foods- that is where you will find the cheapest version. You can also buy it packaged or online, but it will be more expensive. In bulk, it is very cheap and you don’t need to use much to get major health benefits. So, I recommend on your next shopping trip to pick up a little baggy of this stuff and try it on something that you might normally sprinkle parmesan cheese on.