SHIM + SONS

i love...

>> rain boots >> cozy wool sweaters >> the crisp air after a rainfall >> going on a fieldtrip with j to the local state park >> premium denim >> stocking up on winter socks >> this letter bag >> living in the city >> volunteering at J's school >> honeycrisp apples >> trips to the farmers market >> martha's new site + fall collection >> early bedtimes for the boys >> dinner + tv night with my girlfriend >> the chambray + corduroy in elly's new collection >> broccoli with parmesan shavings >> burgers at laurelhurst market >> homemade chicken noodle soup >> new projects >> these lunchboxes >> the beginning of a new month >>

i love...

 

:: finding some spring-y fabric at the textile market ::

:: polka dot linen ::

:: denim selvedge ::

i love...

:: a pop of yellow + heath ceramics ::

:: yellow string + bright white paper  ::

[Button It Up book giveaway winner is #62 = Nancy!]

i love...

:: homemade kettle corn :: finally picked up a Whirly-Pop for Baby J's birthday party last month ::

:: my new Nantaka Joy notebook :: purchased at the modern economy sale last month :: where I met the lovely Ahn-Minh in person ::

:: new Lotta Jansdotter fabric :: a gift from Leslie ::

 

::  my Ikea teacup :: filled with Japanese candy [also from Leslie] ::

:: wooden spoons :: this one came with the Ikea teacup ::

::  this handmade rolling pin :: this wood cutlery set :: this work shirt :: this notebook :: these binders :: these wood pencils :: these colored smencils :: these academic datebooks :: this recycled newspaper vase :: this alpaca throw :: these pancake molds ::
 

i love...

:: grey + white gingham dresses [from Target] :: not nearly as cute as this one though ::

:: little button details ::

:: my 2nd Green Olives Design dress ::

:: everything in the Wiksten shop :: this magazine [via fine little day] :: and this online magazine [via Ohdeedoh] :: this sweater dress :: this shift dress :: this Grecian dress :: this printable paper site :: these sandals :: this summer vase collection :: these clips :: and these clips ::

i love...

:: Baby J's winks ::

:: homemade tomato soup ::

:: white pots ::

:: making blueberry muffins with the boys ::

:: this ABC's book :: this stacked bowl series :: this new-ish Portland magazine :: this [free] graph paper site :: this tablecloth :: the bentos from this blog :: this blue dress :: and this jersey dress :: these candles [paper source is coming to PDX in August!] ::

i love...

:: this little boy [I held him for a few hours yesterday and he is the sweetest thing] :: and this beautiful wood box given to me my his mama ::

:: peanut butter chocolate chip cookies ::

:: spicy noodles ::

:: Japanese candy packaging ::

:: this little dog ::

:: finding yards of cotton twill + denim in the remnants section :: hoping to make some pants for the boys :: 

:: this porcelain log vase :: this wallpaper :: this little jacket :: these scarves :: these simple number candles :: this pen pal project :: this dress :: this cupcake blog [via Oh Joy!] :: this sewing spot :: this green dollhouse project :: this body of work :: these porcelain stones ::   

i love...

:: peonies ::

:: mid-morning snacks ::

:: colorful produce ::

:: summer reading ::

:: yellow prints ::

:: setting up camp in the family room ::

   

:: these ceramics [via Ah-yi] :: this lines in shapes mug :: these shopping bags :: and tea towels :: this birdhouse :: this oilcloth :: this double dog feeder :: this toy box :: this play table :: this cutting board tray :: last minute trips :: we're heading up north for a few days :: have a happy + safe 4th of july! ::

i love...

:: flipping through cookbooks [mother's day gifts from a friend] :: dreaming about yummy food :: that was prepared by my personal chef [hee hee] ::

:: poppy seed cake :: fresh raspberries ::

:: this face :: I asked him to *wink* at me ::

:: chocolate from Finland :: shortbread cookies from London :: perks of having friends who travel for work ::

:: matching shoes for Appah + Big J + Baby J :: I see we're not the only ones who love these shoes ::

:: bibimbap :: korean rice + vegetable dish :: with spicy red pepper paste + sesame oil ::

 

:: this wood block rug :: this pebble collection [via Bloesem] :: this bowl :: this elephant puzzle :: this side chair :: and these boxes :: this petits four plaque :: this wall organizer :: these plates :: this clock :: this collator :: and new storage boxes :: this sticky notes set ::

i love...

:: juicy cantaloupe :: japanese bowls ::

:: a sweet yogurt face ::

:: a trip to the zoo ::

:: looking for the giraffes ::

:: edamame ::

:: dinosaur pancakes [well, actually the boys love them] ::

:: little hands :: holding hands ::

:: a yummy bbq with friends :: a weekend of home-cooked meals [thanks, Appah!] :: a long drive through the countryside :: time with my family :: these candle cups :: these blocks :: this pendant :: these ceramic rings :: many things over here :: and here :: these cork binders :: this cup :: this stool :: these rice bowls :: this bedding :: this salt + shaker set :: these bowls + plates :: this work table :: these pillows :: this table ::