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.