The Bee and the Bud

A favorite corner in my living room.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:46:38 -0600

A favorite corner in my living room.

On Saturday I went to tea at Bluestem with my mom and...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:21:38 -0600

On Saturday I went to tea at Bluestem with my mom and sister-in-law, Kim. The truffles and macaroons were out of this world. Daniel and I went there again last night for dinner. The best part of the meal was this tiny cracker filled with melty aged cheddar that erupted in an explosion of flavor in your mouth. We both decided we could have eaten a bowlful with a beer.

This skirt from Anthropologie is like a sweatshirt on your butt....

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:09:00 -0600

This skirt from Anthropologie is like a sweatshirt on your butt. Thanks Mom.

One more picture from this past weekend. Anna looks mostly like...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:24:37 -0600

One more picture from this past weekend. Anna looks mostly like her mom, but my mom and I both think Anna has Bea’s eyes.

I made cupcakes last night for everyone in the office and...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:21:26 -0600

I made cupcakes last night for everyone in the office and brought in frostings and sprinkles so each person could decorate their own.

To win me over, all this kid has to do is include my name in any...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:56:44 -0600

To win me over, all this kid has to do is include my name in any sentence. “Come Sarah.” “Sarah, whatcha doin?” “Thanks Sarah.” “My Sarah, my Sarah, my Sarah!”

It never gets old.

Miss Ellie Harper and her parents stayed with us this weekend. ...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:30:09 -0600

Miss Ellie Harper and her parents stayed with us this weekend. She is the happiest, most expressive baby I’ve ever met, and she’s pretty smitten with her Aunt Sarah.

Ideal Summer 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:59:00 -0600

1. Making pottery with my dad with cutoffs on, music playing, and the garage door open.

2. Heirlooms, lavender, and peonies growing in my backyard.

3. Lemonade-mint-vodka slushies.

4. Bea home for the summer.

5. Lounging in a raft in my parents’ pool.

6. Splashing in my neighborhood kiddie pool with Austin and my nieces.

7. Hot dogs on the grill and confetti cake with homemade ice cream.

8. Bright pink toenails and coppery skin.

9. Waffles on the porch with an iced mocha and the New York Times.

10. Summer evenings on the front porch toasting the General and Kitty with salty dogs.

11. Reread To Kill a Mockingbird.

12. Late night strolls to Foo’s for Sticky Hickys.

13. Wiffleball games at Loose Park.

14. Trip to Madison to visit Bea and Josh A.

I hope it all comes true.

2 Percent of Voters Thought Mitt Romney's Real Name Is 'Mittens'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:37:55 -0600

2 Percent of Voters Thought Mitt Romney's Real Name Is 'Mittens':

If only it was true.

On the Bright Side of Your Life

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:15:00 -0600

Work has been rough lately. My workload is slowly down, and I’ve been working on the same project for a month now. I’m running out of steam. I’m trying to stay positive, so below I’ve listed some of the good things happening in my life.

- Trader Joe’s Power Berries. After your second handful, just remind yourself that they do contain real fruit juice (inside the dark chocolate coating).

- Suave Rosemary and Mint shampoo. I’m a sucker for edible smells (basil, mint, rosemary, citrus, lavender), and this shampoo smells heavenly and earthy. If you have thick hair like myself, pick up a thick conditioner because, well, it is Suave.

- I did my first boot camp at work last night, and I’m so sore. If I keep it up, I think I may see muscles again.

- Daniel and I booked a Memorial Day weekend trip to DC with two of our best friends from college. To say I’m excited would be an understatement.

- I turn 28 on the 28^th, and I still have a good feeling about this year.

- My pop got a pottery wheel for Christmas, and a few weekends ago he promised me lessons this summer. I’ve been daydreaming about them ever since.

- Most of my family will be in KC this weekend for Anna’s baptism.

- I’m having a great hair day.

- I know I’m late to the show on this, but primer under your make-up is a game-changer.

Mom, I think you should consider this club chair from...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:42:09 -0600

Mom,

I think you should consider this club chair from cb2.

Always,

Sarah G.

This green is very nearly the color of my hallway. via The...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:11 -0600

This green is very nearly the color of my hallway.

via The Decorista

Question

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:53:59 -0600

Daniel and I are traveling with friends to DC over Memorial Day weekend for a wedding. I know some of you live in or love visiting DC. Is there any place we must visit, restaurant we must try, or event we must experience?

My mom always kept red geraniums and waxy begonias on our front...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:37:00 -0600

My mom always kept red geraniums and waxy begonias on our front porch during the summer months when I was growing up, and I intend to do the same.

Geraniums by Jorey Hurley

Weekend

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:25:23 -0600

- Daniel and I fully intended to go to the movie theater, as we do on many Friday nights, but we inevitably parked ourselves on the couch and watched a move OnDemand. Drive was interesting. The movie swings between low-key, sweet scenes with very little dialogue to BOOM Ryan Gosling is crushing a guy’s face with his bootheel.

- I baked coconut macaroons for my dad and a chocolate chip pie for Daniel, and we all, plus my mom, watched the Mizzou vs. KU game. The good guys won.

- We ate Sunday brunch at Julian with our friends Jon and Heather and their kids, Gabe and Hadley. Gabe is 2.5 years old and a complete wise guy. His classic phrases are so grown up and stolen from the mouths of this parents. Hadley is 7 months old and a delight. I hadn’t seen her since she was three days old. We toasted Jon’s new job at The American Restaurant with mimosas. Considering I can name five former chefs from The American who have gone on to do great things in the culinary world, I know he’s going to make a name for himself.

- Half of the Super Bowl was spent with Daniel’s high school buddies, and the other half was spent with our friends Matt and Robin. I care for neither team and only paid attention during the last 3 minutes of the game.

- On the homefront, I’m trying to love our existing desk instead of buying a new desk. My heart warmed a little when I replaced the drawer pulls with dandies from Anthropologie. However, the desk chair, an awful piece of work from OfficeMax, must go.

If I had the ability to (work blocks all streaming media), I would provide Lauryn Hill’s Doo Wop...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:43:53 -0600

If I had the ability to (work blocks all streaming media), I would provide Lauryn Hill’s Doo Wop (That Thing) for your listening enjoyment. So I encourage you to find this song and instantly improve your morning. It’s currently working at my desk.

Fun Fact: When I was a freshman in high school, I participated in speech and debate events at surrounding schools on Saturdays. Before and after my event (storytelling), I would sit in the school hallway with my headphones on and listen to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on repeat while other students practiced their dramatic interpretations for unseen audiences.

Happy Groundhog Day! vneckandacardigan: Good morning.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:45:03 -0600

Happy Groundhog Day!

vneckandacardigan:

Good morning.

Weekend

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:43:00 -0600

- On Friday night, our friend Logan invited us and two other couples to a wine tasting at the Cellar Rat. We enjoyed four wines, cheese, cured meats and crostini. All were delicious. I reached optimal tipsy level, and my DD even swung by the store for me to get Lucky Charms and waffle fries before the party continued at our house.

- I painted our hallway green. It’s pretty bright, and I don’t believe Daniel is entirely sold on it. For now I’m giving it a shot. If we still aren’t both members of Team Green once I’ve transformed the space into an art gallery of sorts, I’ll bite the bullet and repaint. I’ll post a picture once the photo/art collage is in progress.

- Daniel and I had a lovely dinner at the new Mexican place on the Plaza, Zocalo. Definitely affordable, and I must recommend the margaritas and the tres leche cake.

- We watched Super 8, and I LOVED it. Reminiscent of Stand By Me. Mom and Dad, you will like this one.

- I started reading Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens. My copy as a new foreword that was written after he was diagnosed with cancer. His knowledge of literary works is astounding. So far, I highly recommend it.

Thoughts

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:20:16 -0600

1. Our great friends, Jill and Rob, just announced that they will be moving to Europe this summer on a military assignment. I’m super excited for them, and I have been daydreaming about living in Europe ever since. I’ve visited Italy and Romania, and an extended adventure would seem just fine.

2. I did not enjoy The Descendants, and I don’t agree that the movie or George Clooney deserve Oscar nods. Clooney is a fine actor, but I don’t think this performance deserves the golden award. I’m rooting for Midnight in Paris.

3. I’m going to paint my hallway tomorrow. Green.

4. Daniel is now the solo dentist at a new practice. He’s been afforded a wonderful opportunity, and I believe he’s going to be immensely successful. On Sunday morning, a patient called him in pain, and I have to admit, listening to him talk to his patients and call in prescriptions gets me a little hot. He’s so professional and so kind.

Two things that make me anxious every single time

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:00 -0600

1. Catching the shrimp in my mouth when the Japanese steakhouse guy flings it above my head. Typically it smacks me on the forehead and then falls to rest in my lap where it leaves a nice stain on my clothes. During my most recent trip, I even tried to decline participation in this portion of the Japanese steakhouse experience that others, to my disbelief, actually seem to enjoy. The guy wouldn’t let me, and before I knew it, there was shrimp accelerating towards my face, probably pulling G’s.

2. Pulling off a piece of bread from the larger piece of pita bread during Communion that will be too small to actually dip in the grape juice without dunking my fingers in the communal cup. The grape juice is the best part, and when I seemingly pull off a pita crumb, I must do the fake dunk and return to my pew with a dry piece of bread in my mouth having never received the blood of Christ.