south shore represent

Hello again.
The weekend is just about here, and it couldn't have come soon enough! I will be catching up on house cleaning and laundry, getting a head start on some holiday projects and making a pilgrimage to Ikea (YAY!)-- what are your plans?

Just dropping in to share some fantastic images from my neck of the woods with you, courtesy of Route 3 Photography. I couldn't find a whole lot of info on this self-described hobby photographer but, I am totally digging the loveliness available in her Etsy shop.

From top to bottom: Autumn Love; Doors; Weathered Buoy; Mom's Kitchen.

Aren't they great? I really like the feel that the vintage view finder gives to these photos. "Mom's Kitchen" is making me look forward to Thanksgiving, when I get to enjoy some much-missed mom cooking.

Have a great weekend!

xxx,

Mrs. M

gimme more: Sparkling Ink

Food blogs have become a huge passion of mine. I first discovered them several months ago and I'm totally hooked. I visit them daily to be inspired by other people's superior cooking/photo-taking abilities and get cravings for delicacies that my husband will never eat. Sigh.


Sparkling Ink is one of my absolute favorite blogs, period. Tiina Rinkinen (the author) shares her drool-inducing recipes, cool finds and sweet stories in her beautifully simple blog. And her photographs-- divine! I just want to dive right into them, scarf down her perfectly assembled creations and steal her gorgeous Finnish cottage!

Looks good, huh?

Give one of her recipes a shot! {and send me a slice of whatever you make!}

Pictured here, from left to right:
*mustard chicken sandwiches
*gooseberry cheesecake
*grilled halloumi cheese with strawberries, mixed greens & grilled veggies


By the looks of it, Tiina's gonna have some fantastic recipes for the upcoming colder months, like her savory chanterelle mushroom pot pie and rustic apple tart-- both made with the same versatile dough! I can't wait to try it out for myself.


Well, I don't know about you but my mouth is seriously watering right now! My lunch is going to seem so mediocre compared to these gorgeous dishes.


On a random side note, I want to start posting more regularly here. I'm working on my photo-editing/embellishing skills so, bear with me. I also have a few fun things of my own planned to share with you, including a special Halloween treat recipe. So come on back now, ya hear?


Happy Hump Day!

xxx,
Mrs. M