When I’m not feeling well, or am just in an all-around fussy mood, there’s nothing quite like a peanut butter banana smoothie to soothe my world.
Smoothies are so versatile, and this recipe is no exception: swap out the milk for any milk alternative you like (I’m a fan of almond milk, and find chocolate almond milk an even more amazing way to yummy this up), add a bit of nutella, or sub the peanut butter for almond butter…the possibilities are endless. As is the cheering-up power of this smoothie. Try it; you’ll see.
So, I’ve been diligently working to feather my new nest, and have discovered the following:
I am unabashedly drawn to bright colors. Sunny yellow, in particular;
While there is inspiration aplenty online for all-things-yellow, I’m hard-pressed to find any in-the-flesh versions;
It’s practically impossible to find a yellow upholstered headboard.
I have become obsessed with the idea of a bright yellow, upholstered headboard. Obsessed. But, try as I might, I have been unable to rustle up even one viable option. And so, while feeling particularly whiny and despondent after an embarrassingly long online search (see: “yellow headboard” “fabulous yellow headboard” “upholstered yellow headboard” “why won’t anyone make a fabulous yellow headboard, dammit?”) I posed the query to my Facebook friends, hoping someone would send me a link to a magical site filled with nothing but fabulous, yel—oh, right. You remember. Anyway.
Because my Facebook friends are so gosh-darned smart, no less than five people immediately suggested that I make one myself, easy peasy. I mentally palm-smacked my forehead: of course! I’ve watched TLC! HGTV! All the other home improvement acronym television stations! I’m handy, and best of all, am very good at following instructions. So, that’s the plan. And while I’m drawing up my vision, I’m using these gorgeous images as inspiration:
Remember the other day, when I was grumbling about the onslaught of fall? Well, I’ve caved.
There’s just no ignoring the changing leaves, approaching Halloween costumes, and my favorite fall activity, pumpkin carving. Well, that, and eating toasted pumpkin seeds. Oh! And making pumpkin pie. I have been soothed by the idea of pumpkin, people.
Which leads me to this: one of my favorite pumpkin pie recipes. It’s super easy, and has a kick of pepper that I’m just mad for. I made my own pie crust, but you could of course use a pre-made version, for a quicker pie.
When I’m not feeling well, or am just in an all-around fussy mood, there’s nothing quite like a peanut butter banana smoothie to soothe my world.
