Taken @ 9:37 am EST
Dried flowers: not the best chi, but boy do they smell great!
Over at my mum’s house on this gorgeously sunny Tuesday, doing laundry before the trip to Florida on Thursday. Always nice to be in her company. 
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 11:53 am EST
Vibrant colors are slowly returning to the neighborhood.
Only 12 days until the “official” start of Spring … & only 4 days until the hubby & I visit his family in FL. This is the first time I’ve seen them since we got engaged AND married!
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 2:05 pm EST on Saturday, March 6th, 2010
I did it again! You probably noticed that there was no Project 365 photo for Friday. What a crazy day it was – I don’t think I’ve ever run so many errands … *exhale*. My creative inspiration is slowly returning, along with the Springtime sunshine (woot!). A week-long trip to Florida (March 11th-17th) is going to be a great reprieve.
The stark reality that my husband will be leaving for Marine boot camp in less than 3 months (June 1st) becomes more real each day. So many little details still to wrap up before thing, including whether or not we’ll be extending our apartment lease. The only method for sanity: taking it one day at a time & embracing each moment with warmth.
Taken @ 9:44 am EST on Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Me and my favorite fuzzy man have been spending lots of time together. He’s been quite cuddly & I gladly welcome his company. The massive amounts of sunshine we’ve had the past 2 days have been a blessing as well. Though Monster doesn’t fancy being outside, he loves to look outside. Warmer temps mean I can leave the back door open and he spends hours just starting out of it, waiting for birds to fly by.
[Images taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 10:52 am EST
Mmmmmm, garlic. I never used to like garlic, and too much of it can make me queasy. In moderation, it tastes great is great for your health. My husband and I tried a restaurant on Tuesday that features garlic in every dish – I liked it even more than I expected!
How do you like your garlic: raw, mashed, roasted … ?
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 10:42 am EST
It’s the little things that matter, no? Big house, fast car, closet full of clothes? Don’t give a crap about that stuff. I’ll take my favorite jeans, cuddly cat, and a juicy apple instead.
One day, my hubby (then-boyfriend) came home with this adorable bear – just ’cause. Could I live without my black bear? Of course, but it’s emotional value makes it far more important than the latest electronic toys or DVD releases.
In our modern culture, it’s so very easy to get caught up in the spend-spend-spend mindset. Few are immune to it, myself included. Even when I know I need to buy something (don’t have it but actually need it to stay healthy or progress in life), I’m happy to do the research & find the best deal. Developing and maintaining that kind of patience is just as hard as it sounds … but if it’s tough, then it’s worth doing.
Note: cheap does not = best; quality over quantity!
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken 11:11 am EST
Though out of sight now, the sun made a brief & shining return this morning.
I’m able to walk outside without my winter coat on.
Spring is so close I can smell it!
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 7:28 am EST
There’s no better way to start your day than a great cup of tea (take that, Folgers!)
Note: This photo is also a personal accomplishment, as I’ve been hoping to capture steam for awhile. Woot! 
Yet another swank way to start my day (and week).
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 2:27 pm EST on Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Simple, cozy, and ready for a night of dancing. Well, this banana does look a bit dapper, no?
Taken @ 11:16 am EST on Sunday, February 28th, 2010
A knitting project mocks me, having been put on hold for over 6 months. One day, I’ll finish this scarf, which was meant to be worn this winter or sold in my Etsy shop. Maybe during my week-long vacation in Florida (March 11th-17th); talk about ironic! For the curious, it’s Manos Del Uruguay Cotton Stria in Saffron (no wool – makes me itchy & rashy).
[Images taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 10:21 am EST
You might have noticed that I didn’t post a photo yesterday. No no, you weren’t hallucinating. After 55 days, I finally dropped the ball & didn’t take a single photo on Thursday.
I’ve got a few good excuses: 1) my husband & I were running around, buying all the last-minute things we needed for our Florida trip (visiting his family from March 11th-17th), 2) my mum was also having surgery (she’s doing great!) – so I was physically and mentally exhausted. By the time I was even close to my camera at 5:30 pm, I just didn’t have it in me.
What do you do when you make a mistake? Admit it, learn from it, & move on. So, here is today’s photo! A bit on the boring side, but while sitting next to my husband, I noticed this mini-lifestyle-esque collection of items on our coffee table.
Simple, clean, comfortable – all is well … and I think I need a nap.
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
Taken @ 10:01 am EST
How do you like your apples?
Verdant and tart, scarlet and sweet, or somewhere in between?
Nibbled to the core or sliced into sections first?
I prefer my pommes in the mid-range – mostly sweet with just a slight tang. Call me difficult, but I like to slice them into sections first, sometimes cutting out the core at the same time.
No matter your penchant for manzanas, these darlings are mighty tasty! (Can we all at least agree on that?)
Note: Make sure to buy organic! Apples have one of the highest pesticide ratings out of all fruits & vegetables. Since we often eat the apple peel (which has lots of good fiber in it), we directly consume more of said pesticides than produce we naturally need to peel, like an orange or banana.
[Image taken by Victoria Klein]
