Monday, May 24, 2010
Bodum air double wall glasses that breathe. What more can I possibly say about these… ALOT! They are amazing. They hold heat in so that you don’t burn your hands when holding steaming hot liquid and keep the ice cold lemonade chilly, and they are incredibly light. Dishwasher/microwave safe and resistant to scratching. I heart these babys like you can’t even imagine. Well worth the price tag and versatile in any entertainment setting.
They are insulated and double walled, handmade and mouth-blown, and come in six different sizes ranging from an iced tea glass (21 oz.) down to a 2oz. espresso / shot glass. Prices range from $11.95-$39.95 on the Bodum website, for a set of two glasses.
The functionality matches the taste of any drink you serve with ease and grace.
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Seriously a drink this good looking has to have a glass that is equally as attractive.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
If there were no heaven or afterlife what would my life look like? Would I still be as motivated to love God and love people? Would I still be as motivated to share the message that He loves them more then we could ever understand. Don't get me wrong, I totally and completely believe in the afterlife, in heaven and hell. But I know that God could have created just this life and nothing more. It is beautiful that he desires eternity with me and I look forward so much to it. But most of the time I have this underlying feeling that I am waiting for life to begin. Waiting to die that I might truly live. There is no doubt in my mind that I will enjoy heaven more than I will enjoy earth. I know that God has created me for his purposes here on earth and it brings me great joy when I see people's lives change when they realize that God loves them passionately loves them and desires a personal relationship with them. It gives me great joy to feel his love and see his love for me manifesting in me and around me. He is the greatest of my friends, my wisest counselor and the most tender of comforters. My purpose is to love him, to seek his face and to listen to his voice when He speaks to me. That is my reason for living, but I suspect that I would live and love more passionately each day knowing that I only had 100 years tops to spend with him. I know this for sure, that I would still have a growing desire to tell people about Him. When Christ died for me and you, he not only saved us from damnation he saved us for this life, for friendship and a love affair that leaves me breathless and filled with peace. Being at peace with God and forgiven of our sins is for today as much as it is for eternity. Eternity is a gift, we never have to be separated from God again. This week I am going to strive to live as if this time was all I had to love him and spend time with him. He is my desire and my delight. The wind in my sails and the trail beneath my feet.
(Etsy find "Heart Worn Necklace" by TheHeartShop $19)
Saturday, May 15, 2010
"A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will come out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Friday, May 14, 2010
Tokheim Pottery... total drool. I love the ancient norse that beckons a remembrance of a way of life so different then todays. Tokheim Pottery is beautiful and inspired by old Norwegian wood carvings and folk art.
Last but my absolute favorite… Tokheim Wedding Bowls. I don’t see why they have to be for a wedding only though. Stunning stoneware bowls featuring the verse “Many waters cannot quench love.” It is decorated with soft, natural blue rosemaling.
Items can be purchased at
Ingebretsens. (Photos taken from the Ingebretsen website)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The women in my family are so creative, my mom and many of my aunts are excellent cake bakers and decorators. They have made each other's wedding cakes along with one's for my two sister's and a few of my friend's. Truly amazing! I have been so inspired by them and one day hope to be able to be as talented. I have only taken one class on cake decorating, so I've pretty much got the crumb layer down! So I've been re-inspired after attending my sister's wedding in November and seeing the beautiful masterpiece my aunt put together. Then my mom gave me two books that I'm totally thrilled about, and just waiting for the day to be able to use some of the ideas. One is a cookie decorating book, the other is The Whimsicle Bakehouse by Kaye Hansen and Meredith Vieira.
This barn is super cute! Okay I need a kid to have a birthday soon!
As soon as I saw this in the book, I thought wow this looks totally complicated and hard… wrong!! SO easy, the animals/trees/clouds are just melted chocolate poured onto parchment paper with a traced design on it.
All in all, a great book to drool over!
