We've always had a healthy appreciation of carbs in my family. We ARE Italian, afterall.

Last weekend I took a drive to Logan to visit with some old friends and get a free Mary Kay facial (thanks girls!).

To add to the fun, we ate at Firehouse Pizzeria on Main Street and it was so good I almost wish I hadn't.

The focaccia bread that came with my pasta (chicken penne with artichoke, spinach, cheese and bacon) was so good I wanted to cry. I joked with the girls that I wouldn't need to eat dinner because our late lunch was so filling. Then I admitted I'd probably eat the leftovers in an hour when I got back into Ogden.

So true.

Even reheated in the microwave, the cheesy focaccia was SO FREAKIN' GOOD. Now I'm going to have to drive up to Logan every week to satisfy my bread craving. And I won't have any stupid excuses like pregnancy to make me seem less crazy.

How soon until babies can start eating solids? I'm thinking Firehouse focaccia bread will be our first meal real meal together.

I like this so much I can almost forgive JCrew for featuring tie dye.

What is the deal with tie dye? Dip-dying items were all over August's issue of Martha Stewart Living, and when I browsed the online sale items for J.Crew they actually had tie-dye tops.

Not a fan. I didn't enjoy it at summer camp and I definitely don't enjoy it now.

However, I do love this dress featured in a variety of solid colors:

And if I had the guts to actually go near a new swimsuit this summer, I'd fancy one of these ruched varieties to assist with the tummy camouflage.

Maine-made

This tee is designed and printed by Bethany, a girl from my hometown of Freeport, Maine. We went to high school together and she's still up to her crafty ways. I admire her dedication to her talents and often envy the fun she seems to have with her designs- whether apparel or jewelry.

She recently started making these Maine tees and I absolutely love them!

I also love the Leaf tee; the fresh minty green is one of my favorite colors and it just screams good weather.

I miss the beach.

Could this possibly be any more fabulous?

If only I had her tanline.

I love that this is a heavier-weight necklace that fits close to the collarbone. It could easily dress up a plain, white tee with shorts, or be the final touch on a dressier outfit.

I just can't help myself.

I harbor a great love for Pyrex. But you know, it goes appreciated in the Pink House. I was scooping up ice cream last week into one of two Pyrex bowls I had. Kev wanted ice cream too, and he asked for a "pretty" bowl.

The only other one was dirty. So I went online to Etsy and bought these two. One is the perfect size for a couple of scoops of ice cream, and the other is perfect for marinading potatoes for the grill.

At under $15 for the bowls and shipping, I felt okay about it- especially since Kev specifically asked for a pretty bowl. I can't deny the man that request.

I don't even have a phone with Internet, let alone an iPhone.

I am really happy with my $50 Samsung phone that is two years old. It doesn't have the Internet, and it doesn't have a touch screen. It's just a phone. I make calls with it and I send picture/text messages. For less than $60/month, it's a plan I'm super happy to have and T-mobile will have to pry my 1500-minute plan from my cold, dead fingers before I'll switch to anything else.

As happy as I am with my current phone situation, I still love this gadget. It's pink and sparkly and has nostalgia perfectly paired with updated technology.


The coolest part is that it's not just a docking station; it is a functioning phone once you plug in the iPhone. I know the point of a cell is to have mobility, but seriously, what's wrong with slowing down for a minute and charging your phone while you sit by the window and make a call like in the good ol' days?

Remember what that was like? Having to sit somewhere in your house during a phone call? Sit in ONE PLACE for the whole conversation? Or run the chord from the kitchen down the hall into the bathroom so your little brother would leave you alone while you talked to boys? With this docking station you can relive those days once again.

With the installation of the new fan in the baby's room, I think having pompoms hanging from the ceiling will add a lot of movement and texture in the room.

I've browsed Etsy and this color scheme is just perfect! I'm going to see what I can do about recreating these fluffy little guys to hang as a trio over the crib to give my Pilates buddy a little something to look at.

The best thing about pompoms as a mobile is that the baby won't be looking at the bottom of animals- why are mobiles like that? Why do the little characters hang from their heads with their butts facing the baby? Seems pretty dumb.

I've had my eye on this since May.

I just purchased a blessing dress for my Pilates buddy.

Fantastic Find

I bought plain versions of this tee (both of the scoop and v-neck variety) in mass quantity a couple of years ago and have not regreted it.

When browsing Forever21 I fell hard for this version with ruched sleeves. At $4.50 each, I should probably add at least a dozen to my wardrobe. They're extremely versatile and figure flattering. Perhaps when I have my body back I'll invest in a few of the delicious colors.

Giveaway!

Seth's friend generously donated three bags of baby clothes/blankets/burp cloths/socks etc to my Pilates buddy and I'm just thrilled about it. Going through the bags was just like Christmas for me. I've been organizing like a fool.

Included amongst the donation was a selection of headbands and accessories for headbands. You all know how I feel about headbands.


So, I'm offering up the lot as a giveaway! They are extremely cute, but I just can't put them on my child's head. She will be bald and be mistaken for a boy with pride.

To enter, just leave a comment before midnight (MST) on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

Good luck!

Delight in Old Navy

In my pregnancy, I've accumulated four of these foldover skirts from Old Navy. At $15 each, and with the fold that can cover my belly, it was totally worth the investment. I also plan to be able to wear them after baby comes since they fit so well under the bump.




I picked this seahores tee last week at Old Navy for $10 (in addition to my fourth foldover skirt). Anything that fits over the belly is worth it these days. And believe it or not, I purchased my first pair of skinny jeans as well. For only $15 I figured I should take the plunge.


I still need to get them hemmed, but I think it's pretty impressive that I took a risk and dared to even try them on. Who would have thought it possible to buy one's first pair of skinny jeans when 30 pounds overweight?

East coast represent (Volume III)

I'm homesick something fierce these days. Part of me wants to hang out on my mom's back deck and with nothing to do except read and watch her dog freak out about squirrels.

The collection of sea findings on this ring immediately made me think of Maine and spending time at Winslow Park, watching kids jump off the dock and kayakers float around the rocky coastline.

Star of the East etsy shop has loads of items that make me miss home. I especially enjoyed browsing the rings. Definitely check it out and plan your next trip to the coast. Say hi to my mom for me.

Pretty little things.

I would love to have a fluttery collection of these paper butterflies on one of the walls in the baby's room. Too bad I can't even reach any of the walls yet due to the accumulation of boxes and book cases and computer stuff in the room.

But I'm not supposed to be worrying about that room right now.

Go find a giveaway.

Jess from Yours Truly Dear is hosting a sweet giveaway that closes TOMORROW.

Get your butts over to her blog and see how to enter to win a Corioliss hair straightener from Misikko.

You can get up to NINE ENTRIES so it's totally worth checking out.

Good luck!