My favorite belt. (from Anthropologie)

Cousin Lily’s first time at the beach, Easter weekend 2010.

I’ve been baking a lot in preparation for visiting family this weekend. While I was pulling sheets of cookies in and out of our little oven I was day-dreaming about our future house. I envision a bright sunny kitchen that truly becomes the heart of our home. A place where everyone naturally gathers; where kids steal hot cookies off the cooling rack and run outside to play; where I can wear a different apron every season; and where we feed our growing family. Maybe that all sounds pretty idealistic, like it should be in a 1950s ladies magazine about keeping a good home. But that’s what I think about when I’m baking and with a little luck it should all be coming true very soon.  

Something For Cat- Henry Mancini

Welcome back Ladies!

Mom's Irish Soda Bread

It's Finally Spring

Because today is the day I pull all the plastic off our windows!

Spring in Austin Texas

Spring in Austin Texas

Tumblr had a party down at SXSW and I had the pleasure of taking some photos for them. I’ve posted a few on Flickr.

Twenty beers just happened for six tipsy people because someone knew Marco. I love SXSW, thanks Knowmore.com!

“Should I get a cowboy hat?”

— Marco is drunk again (via meaghano last night)

It’s happening! And I’m so full. I love you Austin.

I wish The World’s Second Largest Fire Hydrant wasn’t so far from Austin.  

I made a map of the most interesting ridiculously large roadside attractions in Texas in order to choose an entertaining destination for our (and maybe this guy's) mid-SXSW road trip.  I think San Antonio is the best choice, having some of the most appealing attractions such as the Toilet Seat Museum, The World’s Largest Cowboy Boots, World’s Largest Wooden Nickel, and as a treat in a nearby town The World’s Largest Wheel Barrel!  

And if we are feeling really adventurous we could travel to The Center of Texas. Amazing.

I can’t get to Texas fast enough!

Tomorrow all of this will be happening.  

I can hardly wait!

voodoopuff:

Introducing…

Miss Anouk Godzilla Manocchio

Born: January 4th 2010
Arrived home: February 22nd 2010
Height: 10.5”   Length: 18”
Weight: 5 lbs.

Marco and I went to visit this little puppy (and our friends Carrie and Jim) on Saturday.  And her fur didn’t bother Marco hardly at all.  So that means we can get one, right?

The New Yorker ( via nevver)

I would love to have a print of this cover.

I’ve been an Italian housewife today.  Been cooking some red sauce since 3:30 this afternoon, enjoying a glass of wine, and I just started the meatballs.  Next on the to-do list, lasagna.  A great way to spend a snow filled afternoon and evening.