Sunday, May 31, 2009

old-fashioned way to keep cool


we rolled out the awnings this weekend... and they make a huge difference in keeping our house cool!

trip to the thrift store

answering machine graveyard

remember these?

Saturday, May 30, 2009

seen from a new bus route:


my new commute takes me through the edge of Seattle's International District. This isn't the greatest picture, but check out the cool dragon guy circling the pole on the corner!

Friday, May 29, 2009

Saturday, May 23, 2009

plants I have not identified in our yard

#1, pretty small & close to the ground


#2


#3 - sedum?


#4 - wild strawberry


#5


#6-7


#7


shady side of the house (#7 in context)


#8


#9 - this bush has some little red berries!



any help?

plants i have identified in our yard

(though please correct me if I'm wrong!)
clematis
iris
blackberry
pansy

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

sneak preview




our house is still very much in transition -- but here you can catch a glimpse of the drawers built into my closet, the shade of yellow we painted our living room ("churchill hotel hazy yellow") and the very nice job jason did hanging curtains.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

pink flower


from my coworkers, for my birthday

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Friday, May 08, 2009

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

closed yesterday

Monday, May 04, 2009

scene from last weekend


what I love about this picture: computer, beer, paint card samples... and Jason frosting a cake!

isn't he sweet for making us a birthday cake?