LINK LOVE: A Hodgepodge

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I have been all over the place lately, from dreaming up fall decor, to reading too many baby blogs, to writing about being a vagabond. (yeah, that would be in another lifetime.) 

Here's what has caught my eye as of late......

This book and this concept. The longing to travel has never been quenched in my heart and it arises quite often. That's usually when reality smacks me in the face and I'm left pondering. 

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New fall wreath ideas. I want something different and unique this year. 

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I also am planning on doing this fall garland, found on Elsie's blog. I want to string it across our piano. 

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This Easy Little Bread recipe from one of my favorite websites. I made this simple recipe last week when we made a pot of chili. Delicious. 

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And last but not least, I've been watching a lot of documentaries on Netflix lately. I fit them in between MadMen episodes while I'm folding laundry. The two that most recently caught my eye are: 

The Business of Being Born: I was an emotional mess. It documents the idea of birth in a hospital vs a home birth. 

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(I will note, that it is fairly graphic.)

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead: This documents one mans journey into completely changing the way he eats by going on a strictly juice diet. It makes me want to go out and buy a juicer right now. Christmas present idea perhaps? 

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

I've really enjoyed baking lately. Which is also on the items on my 25 before 26 list. I even have endured heating up my house to desert temperatures just to bake a loaf of bread lately. Luckily, the weather is finally beginning to cool down and the process of baking isn't quite so sweaty. Fall is coming. I welcome it with open arms. 

Last night, we went to a shindig for this guy's birthday. Listen to his music. I promise you will not be disappointed. For the festivities, I baked some of my grandmother's chocolate zucchini bread. Granted, it's not the healthiest thing ever (stuff with chocolate chips loaded into its goodness, rarely ever is too good for you,) but it's delicious. 

I even was able to use some of the zucchini from our very own garden. Most of that sad little garden fought a good fight this year, but I sure do have a lot of zucchini to go around. 

Here is the recipe for the bread: 

On another note, I changed my hair for fall. It's quite the change from the strawberry blond I've been rocking for a while. My sister is awesome enough to do my hair! I'm very red right now and love it! I'm also wearing the awesome apron my mother in law picked up for me. 

There is nothing quite like having a home filled with the smell of this bread. 

Enjoy! 

The List: 26 Things Before 26

Looking back on the last year, I feel that I have changed significantly from my 24 year old self to my now 25. I have grown creatively in the past year, I have played a lot of great music with great people, and I have made our house more of our home, and I have taken much better care of myself. 

24 was great. 

Some Highlights: 

Seattle, WA

Seaside, OR

Christmas 2010  

My love  

FOCOMX 2011

The Great Kitchen Redo 

The Great Kitchen Redo  

Bought a mom-mobile. And love it. 

Took care of myself. 

Recording at Backbone

Living the Dream 

June Camping  

Ocean 

Overall, I made it through most of my 25 list. I didn't run a 5k or even write a new song (or at least finish one.) I didn't blog nearly as much as I would have liked to or took a sewing class. 

But, man. I conquered a good part of this list. That feels good. 

I couldn't wait to write this years list. I feel that is will be the best one yet. 

1. Be better to my body and health. 

2. Record a new record. Good thing I've starting actually writing songs again.

3. Learn how to sew. 

4. Blog more. I've neglected my little blog world for nearly a month. 

5. Take photos. For fun. 

6. Re-do our bathroom & bedroom. Paint the walls. New bedding. New colors. 

7. Go through every room in our house. Determine what I love and hate. Craigslist shall be my best friend. 

8. Bake more. 

9. Keep growing out my hair. 

10. Lose the rest of my weight. 20 more pounds to go. 30 down. I'd say Weight Watchers is doing me some good. 

11. Go to a farmer's market. 

12. Landscape our yard. 

13. Pay off my van. 

14. Get out of debt. 

15. Get pregnant! :) 

16. Move into a somewhat different position at work. And enjoy it. 

17 . Go back to school. For what? Not sure yet. 

18. Run a 5k. 

19. Take a real vacation. Swim in the ocean. (I never have!) 

20. Wear more color. Go thrifting once a month. 

21. Learn to knit/crochet. 

22. Fly somewhere. 

23. Get another pet. 

24. Get another tattoo. 

25. Be a vegetarian for a month. 

26. Get a massage. 

Outfit Post: Eve of 25 Years

Tomorrow, I shall turn 25 years old. A quarter of a century. 

I decided an outfit post was in order. 

Outfit Details: 

Dress: Ross

Floral Tank: Ross

Shoes: Target

Cardigan: The Loft 

( I love, love, love these shoes. But, they make me feel like a giant!)