tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73087857847392107922024-02-07T01:11:59.396-07:00Stacey & Heather HouseStacey and Heather House is a place of music, food, photos, style, and all the little things that make for a rich life.shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-32914441475506519402013-01-13T12:53:00.001-07:002013-01-13T12:53:59.217-07:00Construction SoundsWhen I wake up to construction sounds coming from the other room, I'm never quite sure what I'm going to walk out and see. I am yet to be disappointed because of the noise. I love this guy. <br />
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The chair is already surprisingly comfortable. But I think I'll wait to take my next seat until after the wire springs have been covered.<br />
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Way to go Hubby! Keep it up.<br />
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H shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-84105930077013985722012-12-20T07:00:00.000-07:002012-12-20T14:52:37.468-07:00Rochester Eats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I visited Rochester, NY for the first time a few months ago. Words, nor pictures can describe the countryside of upstate New York. Well, two words would be Martha Stewart. We were excited to make the trip for the <a href="http://theportlypollo.blogspot.com/">wedding</a> of friends who fell in love at culinary school. It's fitting, even though my pants no longer, that we ate a ton over the week. Like most cities, Rochester is the home to a few cult favorite foods. We had to try as many as we could. <br />
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The rehearsal dinner was a party in the park, complete with a food cart serving <a href="http://www.zweigles.com/">Zweigle's</a> famous red hots and white hots. "Hot" does not mean the dog is spicy, it's Rochester slang for a hotdog. Did you know this? I didn't. White hots are said to have originated in Rochester, and they're white because the meat is uncured and unsmoked, which helps the dog retain its natural white color. (<i>This was also news to me - apparently I need to get out more.</i>) <br />
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Later that night we hit up <a href="http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/" target="_blank">Dinosaur Bar-B-Que</a>, which locals say is the ONLY place you must eat at while visiting Rochester. The place was packed, but I patiently fought my hunger pangs after hearing that wings, chicken wings, had originated in Buffalo, NY, only a few hours away. Are we recognizing a theme here? Help me leave my house. Anyhoo, I don't even really eat wings, but I had a few, and man, they were delicious. If ever in the area, I suggest you eat meat (or fish) at the Dino. Stephen was crazy for his crusted salmon!<br />
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And then, <i>and then,</i> it was frozen custard from <a href="http://abbottscustard.com/">Abbott's</a>. I think we'd eaten breakfast only an hour earlier, but I ate some anyway. The jury is out - is Abbott's custard is better than our local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nielsens-Frozen-Custard-Holladay/271710140096" target="_blank">Nielsen's</a>? The decision may sway to the scenery and feel of upstate New York. Honestly, Martha Stewart. I couldn't handle it. Last but not least, we went to <a href="http://www.garbageplate.com/">Nick Tahou's</a> for the famous <a href="http://rocwiki.org/Garbage_Plates">Garbage Plate</a>. I'm gonna be honest. I did not eat this. I'll eat almost anything, but "up to four meats on a plate," combined with mac and cheese, I knew I should pass. Tim inhaled his garbage, and surprisingly, he is still alive today.<br />
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So tell me, what must I eat where you live? I'll bring sweatpants.<br />
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staceshhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-60707058512052134812012-12-12T07:00:00.000-07:002012-12-12T07:00:07.491-07:00What makes you itch?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Lately, I've been trying to figure it out what makes me itch. </div>
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This short video, full of <a href="http://www.koyaanisqatsi.org/films/koyaanisqatsi.php" target="_blank">Koyaaniqati</a>-esque shots, narrated by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Watts" target="_blank">Alan Watts</a> has been all over the 'internet of inspiration' for a while now. Mr. Watt's distant voice, probably recorded years before I was born, has been bouncing around in my head for a few weeks. </div>
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xo, stace. </div>
Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741241431743783919noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-19138375374097213062012-12-03T06:00:00.000-07:002012-12-03T06:00:06.558-07:00Woolly MammothI think it's safe to say my favorite experience in <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/scruff-mcgruff-chicago-illinois-60652.html#.UIwGQIaPvyA" target="_blank">Chicago</a> was my stop at <a href="http://www.woollymammothchicago.com/" target="_blank">Woolly Mammoth Antiques and Oddities</a>. Brittany suggested the place, man does she know me well. It was within walking distance of where I was staying, and I liked it so much I went twice. The fellow working behind the counter was kind enough to oblige my request to take a few photos. Here's a little walk through <a href="http://www.facebook.com/woollymammothchicago" target="_blank">Woolly Mammoth</a>. <br />
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I could have spent all day in this shop. But, I didn't have much to spend and I didn't want to over stay my welcome. So, I made plans to go back a second time (more to come on that). I did end up purchasing this little book, The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling. It's currently living on my nightstand. <br />
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Well, that's it for now. Next time I find myself back in Chicago I will definitely be heading back over to Woolly Mammoth. <br />
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H shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-74639457756536462442012-11-30T06:00:00.001-07:002012-12-02T12:05:52.541-07:00Crystal CastlesFor a while there some pretty incredible shows were clustering themselves around each other on the calendar in these parts. And, I went to some of them! As usual, I'm not doing a very good job of posting things in chronological order. That's ok though, because eventually they will all find their place here on 'shh'. But for now, I'm feeling inspired to revisit the <a href="http://www.crystalcastles.com/" target="_blank">Crystal Castles</a> show.<br />
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I was <i>this close</i> to staying home that night. As is the case any time I put the extremely small amount of effort it takes into actually leaving the house, I was not disappointed. Old friends were found, a new (yet fleeting) friend was made. Awesome dance moves were executed. If you have the chance to see Crystal Castles live I suggest you put on your dancing pants and get out there!<br />
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<a href="http://crystalcastles.com/releases/crystal-castles/" target="_blank">(1)</a> has been on heavy rotation for years. <a href="http://crystalcastles.com/releases/II/" target="_blank">(11)</a> has been placed on my X-mas list. <a href="http://crystalcastles.com/releases/III/" target="_blank">(111)</a> needs to be released on vinyl so I can buy buy buy!<br />
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Do you have a favorite Crystal Castles song? I want to know!<br />
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I must have had some sort of a premonition that these flavors would be well placed in my cupboard. Because my cute brother and sister in law bought me one of <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=13610460" target="_blank">these</a> for my b-day. Well, it's already been put to good use.<br />
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Mmmm, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceyandheatherhouse/8215304869/" target="_blank">hot and frothy</a>. Marshmallow milk steamer, you will not be my last.<br />
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H shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-67419061154377545452012-11-25T14:35:00.000-07:002012-11-25T14:35:56.631-07:00Postmarked: North Pole<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you know you could get your holiday cards or letters postmarked from the North Pole? Is this old news? Is it nerdy to get excited about the prospect of sending letters from "Santa's" home town? Either way, I love snail mail and think the service is the cutest, especially if you have kids. If interested, <a href="http://about.usps.com/news/state-releases/ak/2011/ak_2011_1108.htm" target="_blank">getting the postmark easy</a>, but, you'd better get to it.... the deadline is December 10th.<br />
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Don't you love it when your neighbors have a yard sale? I do, I love peeking at the things they're getting rid of. It's a non-committal way to know them a bit better. Well, recently our neighbors had a yard sale and 'get to know them better' we did. Turns out they have a booth at the local antique mall and were looking to unload some of their wares in a different venue. Which loosely translates into 'major score' for me. Scarves for when I don't want to wash my hair, new lamp and clock for the nightstand, trays for party times, and random accessories. <br />
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Thanks for the stuff awesome neighbors!<br />
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Picked <a href="http://www.seltzergoods.com/ciao-pen-p-42.html?osCsid=8gjfhffpepkukcdesejd27hvh2" target="_blank">this</a> up the other day from my favorite local bookshop, <a href="http://www.kingsenglish.com/" target="_blank">The King's English</a>. I love pens. I love red and blue together. I like that it says 'ciao'. In seven years I will update you on whether or not it lived up to its name. <br />
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Ciao, <br />
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As you may have noticed in my <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/scruff-mcgruff-chicago-illinois-60652.html#.UKB-YYawXTF" target="_blank">Tilt-Shift Chicago</a> post, Brittany and I really packed it in during my week in Chicago. After an amazing visit to The Bean, we took a very long walk over to the <a href="http://www.sheddaquarium.org/" target="_blank">Shedd Aquarium</a>. I was super excited to visit the aquarium, and even more delighted when I found out we would be able to see their special <a href="http://www.sheddaquarium.org/specialexhibit/index.html" target="_blank">Jellies</a> exhibit. Here are some of the highlights from our visit.<br />
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Of all the strange and amazingly unique creatures we encountered during our visit, these two may have been the most elusive. Pretty sure they were on to me, glad I could get a shot before I scared them away. <br />
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If you are ever in the area, I would absolutely recommend you visit the Shedd Aquarium. A bit of advice...check out the schedule early so you can make sure to get there in time for some of their special shows. I would even recommend the long walk from The Bean. It was such a beautiful day to be out in Chicago.<br />
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I could have watched those Jellies for hours. Part of me wants to start a new type of therapy during which you just sit and stare at jellyfish as they move through the water. Pretty sure those suckers could help me get through some of my issues. So peaceful. Perhaps it's time for a new career. <br />
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Cheers,<br />
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-Hshhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-43234316363886094242012-11-15T06:00:00.000-07:002012-11-15T06:00:05.605-07:00Dreamy DianaIt's been a little bit since my last mention of <a href="http://photojojo.com/store/" target="_blank">Photojojo</a>. I've slowed down on the purchasing in order to spend some <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/scruff-mcgruff-chicago-illinois-60652.html#.UIwGQIaPvyA" target="_blank">quality time</a> with the items I've already had them send my way. With that said, I've been having some fun lately with my <strike>Dirty</strike> <a href="http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/diana-lens-for-slrs/" target="_blank">Dreamy Diana</a> lens, a plastic lens for my digital Canon. I ordered this little lomographic beauty a handful of months back. And since then she's nestled herself in quite nicely amongst my <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/rearview-shades.html#.T__n9fWBr7c" target="_blank">super secret spy lens and my camera phone lenses</a>. I've been using her here and there and lately have figured it's time for her to take a more prominent place in my lens rotation. Here's a look back at the day she arrived on my doorstep.<br />
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Here's one little test shot I took on the day of its arrival. I've already been snapping a few more here and there, so pretty soon I'm hoping to have more to share. This is a picture of a painting that used to hang on the wall in the basement of the home of my Dutch grandparents. The other is a gift from my mother-in-law, which was originally a gift to her Dutch in-laws. <br />
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Sigh, dreamy indeed.<br />
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More to come,<br />
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-Heather shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-78012511159853514592012-11-12T06:00:00.000-07:002012-11-12T06:00:04.850-07:00Tiny Tomato ParadeMan, I must have <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/11/mediterranean-quinoa-salad.html#.UJx5-YawX7E" target="_blank">tomatoes on the brain</a>. With our little garden razed for winter, I'm already mourning the idea of moving back into the land of the supermarket variety tomato. It's just not the same. But, since the <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/last-peach.html" target="_blank">last peach</a> received a memorial, so shall the tail end of the tomatoes.<br />
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In case you couldn't tell by the earlier shot, these suckers were tiny. Here's some perspective.<br />
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Farewell tomatoes. I loved you and shall do so again.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Eightch shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-19068515037997340722012-11-09T14:33:00.000-07:002012-11-10T00:36:36.046-07:00The most amazing story.<div style="text-align: left;">
Today, on a rare day off, I decided to traipse my way through the snowy weather and do one of my favorite things; see a movie. I hadn't seen this preview prior to viewing the show and knew very little about the film. I must say, I was on the edge of my seat! This story is so unbelievable! Okay okay, maybe the story wasn't <i>that</i> suspenseful, but I was really diggin' it. If you are going to see the movie and as of yet know nothing of the story, I would recommend that you <b><i><u>not</u></i></b> watch the preview and head straight to the theater. However, if you are the type of person that isn't as concerned or can't wait when the preview is right here at your fingertips then here you go...the preview for <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/" target="_blank">Searching for Sugar Man</a>. Maybe at least consider pushing stop around the 1:06 mark. After that, they begin to give away the ending. You've been warned!<br />
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I saw the movie alone, therefore I'm in need of someone to share my opinion with. Drop me a line if you see the movie. I want to talk.<br />
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-Hshhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-6429694070244879962012-11-08T06:00:00.000-07:002012-11-08T06:00:06.273-07:00Mediterranean Quinoa SaladOver the summer I enjoyed a few different versions of Mediterranean Quinoa Salad at various restaurants around town. Well, with a revolving cycle of <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/garden-harvest-salsa.html#.UJVMA4awX7F" target="_blank">cherry tomato harvests</a> I figured I might test my memory and attempt to recreate my own version. Here's my best current effort, it's quickly become a favorite of mine.<br />
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Quinoa is super easy to cook, just quinoa and liquid. My quinoa has
worked well with a ratio of one part quinoa to two parts liquid. Some
suggest rinsing the quinoa prior to cooking to reduce a taste of
bitterness. I didn't rinse my dry quinoa before cooking and still ended
up being pleased with the taste. <br />
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Mix the quinoa and
water in a saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil,
occasionally stirring. Once it reaches a boil reduce heat and simmer
until all of the water has been absorbed. This should take somewhere
between fifteen to twenty minutes. Once the water has been absorbed
remove from heat and allow to sit for five minutes. Fluff with a fork,
now it's ready to serve/use. <br />
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You could really play
around with the amount of quinoa in the recipe depending on how hearty
you want the salad to be. I enjoy the balance this recipe provides.<br />
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While the quinoa was cooking I chopped up my remaining ingredients. I
mixed them all up in a bowl, added the lemon juice and olive oil...I
must say I was tempted to start eating right then. It never dawned on
me to make this type of dish, just a bunch of chopped ingredients with
no main base. I'm thinking I may need to try this very soon.<br />
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But!
With that said, the quinoa was not going to be left out on this round. And after tasting the final product? Well, I'm glad I was able to hold out. At this point, I added the quinoa, mixed it all up, then added salt and pepper to taste. Yum!<br />
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Within a day or two Arie and I went through the entire salad. Since I still had all my ingredients laying around I went ahead and made round two. This time I was out of black olives so I substituted
with green. I may have liked them better, but both were great. <br />
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Do you have any quinoa salad recipes? I'd love to hear about them, I'm afraid they may already have grown into a new obsession of mine.<br />
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P.S. <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/lemon-asparagus-pasta-salad.html#.UJVMLIawX7F" target="_blank">Apparently I love making salads</a>. shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-57677481709978527282012-11-07T07:00:00.000-07:002012-11-07T14:07:00.869-07:00Wedding Photos by Casey McFarlandThank God for photos. It has been a little over two months since I got married, and thanks to photographs, I've been able to reflect on the day with fonder memories. Not that I don't have fond memories. I do, and the day was fantastic, but at the time I felt harried and stressed due to the intense thunderstorm that took place for roughly two hours before go time. Other stories about the wedding may eventually come, but for now, I am enjoying the photos from the day, even this:<br />
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Probably one of the things that have bound Tim and I together, is our hatred of wedding photography. These days, the industry is saturated with anyone who has a digital camera and photo editing software, which is all readily available. We both don't like to pose for photos so engagement and bridal shots were out of the "picture," but we did want the day documented. We knew we wanted film, and, genuine, in the moment-moments. Not sure of who to trust, we turned to family. <a href="http://www.iamcasey.com/">Casey McFarland</a> shot our wedding, and we're so glad he did.<i> </i> We love our photos, the details captured, the action shots (even if I look like a laughing maniac in most). <br />
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Casey has been shooting weddings for over 12 years, long before the convenience of digital cameras. Not that there is anything wrong with digital, but I think there is a difference when someone has experience in film photography. Casey touches on that notion <a href="http://blog.iamcasey.com/film/my-cousin-tims-wedding/">here</a>, and shares a few more photos.<br />
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While the rain thwarted my plans and made for a less than ideal situation, Casey was able to make everything look beautiful, even with the last minute tent and the tables on their sides. In the face of my freaking out, he was calm, cool, and collected. Hey, someone had to be... thanks Casey!! <br />
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Last but not least, I'm not shamelessly promoting a new-to-me relative, I'm being sincere. Regardless, his <a href="http://www.iamcasey.com/" target="_blank">body of work</a> speaks for itself.<br />
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xoxo stacey shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-80603214987237602242012-11-05T06:00:00.000-07:002012-11-05T06:00:09.681-07:00These Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There's a storm coming, we can feel the change in the simple winds. We may just pull our minds toward seeing things through. This time.</div>
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shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-77192764376048212222012-11-02T06:00:00.000-06:002012-11-02T06:00:07.601-06:00Ten PercentHoly holy, here is the one hundredth post. I will honor the occasion by offering up my interpretation of the top ten percent, my favorite ten posts. According to the new <a href="http://www.thehappymovie.com/" target="_blank">Happy</a> documentary, happiness can be increased by entering 'the zone' often. By writing these posts I've found myself in my own version of 'the zone' many times over. I know there are a few of you out there reading this, thanks for hanging out. And Stacey, thanks for the friendship, partnership, and motivation. Here are ten posts that have made me the happiest, in a random sequence.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/shoe-college.html#.UIwkC4aPvyC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank" title="Arie's handmade shoes by stacey and heather house, on Flickr"><img alt="Arie's handmade shoes" height="691" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7727905060_9b31c138cd_b.jpg" width="930" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/shoe-college.html#.UIwkC4aPvyC" target="_blank">Shoe College</a><a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/shoe-college.html#.UIwkC4aPvyC" target="_blank"><br /></a></td></tr>
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Here's to 100 times 100 more. Thanks for being here. Really.<br />
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Love,<br />
Heather shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-83093760806208767262012-10-30T06:00:00.001-06:002012-10-30T07:34:11.657-06:00Revisiting | Timber Timbre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I must say the falling leaves have sent me back into fond memories, they seem to be unearthed by the air of the changing seasons. Fall is my favorite. The season is short lived in these parts. But the days and nights can bring about <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-fairs.html#.UI9Xw4aPvyB" target="_blank">great things</a>.<br />
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A few years back I had a night I'm surprised I haven't attempted to recreate. Two friends (<a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/friends-forever.html#.UI9XbIaPvyB" target="_blank">Hil</a> and <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-future-of-ghost.html#.UI9XkYaPvyB" target="_blank">Will</a>) bundled up with me on my front porch. We brought along some candles, some drinks, and <a href="http://www.timbertimbre.com/" target="_blank">Timber Timbre's</a> <a href="http://www.timbertimbre.com/music_spotlight.php?search=AC045&artist=Timber%20Timbre" target="_blank">Timber Timbre</a>. We sat together in the breezy night. We drank and talked and listened. And Timber Timbre offered the perfect Autumnal accompaniment. So before October ends, I would like you to spend a bit of time with my memory. It took me forever to dig up these photos, but finding them made the revisiting even more bittersweet. Which, in my opinion, is the best way to receive memories of a particular variety.<br />
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Timber Timbre has subsequent albums. But nothing has stuck with me quite like this self titled masterpiece has. I stumbled across it in my all time favorite now closed record store, Slowtrain. So I thank them for their part in this and so many other things. From start to finish this may just be the perfect record for October. When I listen to this album I feel like I'm spending time in an abandoned mansion in New Orleans. Spooky and amazing. Magic Arrow and Lay Down In the Tall Grass may just be my favorites. Have a listen <a href="http://www.myspace.com/timbertimbre/music/albums/timber-timbre-12381963" target="_blank">here</a>.*<br />
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*Sorry, I'll fix this as soon as Grooveshark allows me to make a multiple song widget. Looks like they're under construction for now. <br />
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What's your favorite Fall time record? I want to know!<br />
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Best,<br />
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<br />shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-88546237012966083772012-10-27T09:59:00.001-06:002012-10-27T14:38:22.838-06:00Scruff Mcgruff Chicago Illinois, 60652I had such an incredible time visiting my friends <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/friends-forever.html#.T__kKfWBr7c" target="_blank">Brittany</a> and Seth in Chicago this past summer. Lucky for me, they had only moved there a handful of weeks prior to my visit so Brittany was up for experiencing the touristy sites with me. We certainly packed our days and as I review my collection of photos I'm actually quite surprised by all of the things we managed to pull off. If you remember, I purchased my <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/tilt-shift-camera.html#.UIv9BIaPvyB" target="_blank">tilt-shift camera</a> in anticipation of this trip. Well, it served me well. There are too many photos to share (as usual). So, I'll give you a preview with a few more specific posts to come. Here I present <i>Tilt-Shift Chicago</i>.<br />
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Lots of walking. Lots of eating. Super duper fun times. Randomly, if you remember, <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-bradbury-afternoon.html#.UIwCN4aPvyB" target="_blank">Kelli</a> was in Chicago at an overlapping time. And even more randomly, a handful of other friends including Jonas were also in Chicago at the same time. All trips were planned separately. All trips were first visits. None of us rendezvoused. Jonas and crew went out to see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refused" target="_blank">Refused</a> and encountered quite a bit of gnarly violence along the way. You should listen to his <a href="http://fightforcomics.com/?s=chicago&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">podcast</a> to hear about the stabbing he witnessed/subsequently tourniqueted. Crazy! <br />
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Thanks again Britt and Seth! Until we meet again! Hopefully sooner than later.<br />
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Oh, and yes. The Cubs won!<br />
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-Eightch shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-54952796478837081852012-10-24T06:00:00.000-06:002012-10-24T06:00:01.113-06:00Alt Press Fest 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I must say, the <a href="http://slcplaltpress.wordpress.com/alt-press-fest/" target="_blank">Alt Press Fest</a> is something I look forward to every summer. Along with the <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/living-traditions-festival-2012.html#.UIX7Dob66Sp" target="_blank">Living Traditions Festival</a> and the <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/utah-arts-festival-2012.html#.UGKCbVF8OSo" target="_blank">Utah Arts Festival</a>, it's one of the things that draws me downtown during the warmer months.<br />
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I first heard about the Alt Press Fest a few years back when my friend <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/pickpockets-and-vertical-diner.html#.UIX7ZYb66Sp" target="_blank">Sean</a> had a booth at the festival. I was out of town, but Husband went over to show support and check out his booth. I was sad to have missed it and have made a point to hit it up every summer since. Here are some of my favorite displays from this year's fest. Starting with the cutest girl, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/friendsmakeprints" target="_blank">Nic Annette Miller</a> of <a href="http://www.friendsmakeprints.com/" target="_blank">Friends Make Prints.</a><br />
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Here is my favorite of the day, Travis Gray's Miniature Books for Coloring. I'm sure this guy was a bit concerned at my inability to stop with the gleeful giggles his work inspired within me. I loved his display, his magnifying glass, his reserved demeanor. His booth earned my only purchase of the day, and there will definitely be more to come on these little wonders. <br />
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I'm thinking it's time to start saving some money to have some business cards/packaging conjured up by one of these amazing artists. Can't wait!<br />
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P.S. Also, this guy.<br />
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shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-56260529916826971212012-10-22T06:00:00.000-06:002012-10-22T06:00:13.572-06:00Trending: LeatherI'm gonna be honest, I've never owned a leather jacket. I remember obsessively wanting one in 7th grade, after I was blown away by a Seventeen magazine prom feature where a fluffy, champagne colored tulle dress was styled with a black leather biker jacket and black Doc Martin boots. The mix of sweet and tough was an image little me would dream of replicating, but was too scared to rock.
I was able to convince my mother to invest in the Doc Martin's (I think the sole-life was a selling point), but not the jacket. I feel I could've committed to saving up the cash to buy my own if two things weren't freaking my 12-present year old self out: the investment and wearing that much leather. I'm actually over the investment part but I still worry about leather being <a href="http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/digital-shorts/video/the-leather-man/1350376/">squeaky</a>, conforming, too heavy and sometimes just a bit tacky. I've seen a lot of bad leather, and I'm sure you have too. So the question is, should I commit like a Nike ad and just do it?
All of these styles I like, but I'm still drawn to the classic motorcycle jacket. Hey, some dreams never die...
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3721024&.svc=blogger&id=65373740" rel="nofollow">black leather jacket Leather jacket</a> / Versace <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3721024&.svc=blogger&id=67786907" rel="nofollow"> / </a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3721024&.svc=blogger&id=63505628" rel="nofollow">Black leather jacket</a>, $955 / MuuBaa <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3721024&.svc=blogger&id=63669445" rel="nofollow"> / John Lewis </a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3721024&.svc=blogger&id=65881341" rel="nofollow">leather biker jacket</a>, $320 / Diesel Black Gold <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3721024&.svc=blogger&id=60514515" rel="nofollow">leather jacket</a></small></div>
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shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-38907976138777191832012-10-20T06:00:00.000-06:002012-10-20T06:00:00.133-06:00good morning sunshine!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceyandheatherhouse/8101820743/" title="taxidermy beat by stacey and heather house, on Flickr"><img alt="taxidermy beat" height="583" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8186/8101820743_d9812b923d_b.jpg" width="924" /></a>
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Every morning, without fail, this bear scares the shit out of me. shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-10596889282672030702012-10-19T06:00:00.000-06:002012-11-09T14:25:45.587-07:00This Is ColossalOf the many blogs I check in with on a regular basis, <a href="http://www.thisiscolossal.com/" target="_blank">Colossal</a> is one of my favorites. It's 'a blog about art and visual ingenuity,' and I can't seem to get enough. There have been so many posts that have tempted me to 're-blog' (like <a href="http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/10/nihilistic-optimistic-new-shadow-sculptures-built-from-discarded-wood-from-tim-noble-and-sue-webster/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+colossal+%28Colossal%29" target="_blank">this</a>, and <a href="http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/07/point-of-view/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+colossal+%28Colossal%29" target="_blank">this</a>), but <a href="http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/10/a-stop-motion-crochet-quadropus-turns-the-city-blue/" target="_blank">this</a> is the first one to actually set things in motion. For three reasons. One, I love to draw sea creatures (of the cartoonish, stick figurey, doodle variety). Two, I have a weird looking stuffed octopus that I love love love. Three, blue is my favey favorite color and I believe the world would be a bit better if more blue existed. And, though I only prepared you for three reasons, stop motion is always awesome.<br />
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But the <i>real</i> reason I decided to re-post is because I have added a bit of a change-up to the mix. I really enjoyed the video, but as I watched it I found myself wishing for a slower paced experience. So, I muted the music on the video and found a different song to play alongside the visual. I tried a few out and settled on "Hometowns" by <a href="http://bandofskulls.com/" target="_blank">Band of Skulls</a>. It's crazy how replacing the music changed the entire feel of the video.<br />
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You should try it both ways. If you want to try my way, here's what has worked best for me. Let the video load (I must have a slowish connection, if you don't, never mind). Mute the video by finding the vertical bars (there are seven of them) and pulling them to the left. Push play on the grooveshark widget. When the music starts push play on the video. Enjoy! <br />
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shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308785784739210792.post-2754993096339159502012-10-17T07:00:00.000-06:002012-10-18T01:02:33.657-06:00Six Things I Must Bake <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My intention was to write up something working out, maybe the must-haves that can make a workout exciting. What really happened: I worked out, came home, started watching the presidential debate and started thinking about food. Totally natural for stress eaters, right? I joke. The debate didn't make me think about food, it was the blustery clouds rolling across the sky, the fresh smell after the rainstorm, the colorful leaves blowing around. For me, and probably for most across the nation; cool weather = turn on the oven.<br />
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I was in Rochester for a wedding last week, where I found myself eating a lot of biscuits and corn bread (hence my reason for hitting the gym). While baking is completely unrelated to records, unless you listen to records when baking, this <a href="http://staceyandheatherhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/revisiting-six-records.html#.UH9O0oZ8OSp" target="_blank">list of six</a> inspired me to collect six recipes I've come across and have categorized as things I must bake.<br />
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These recipes come from my favorite food blog, <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen</a>. Deb is a charming writer, a great photographer and incredibly creative in the kitchen. Her <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/" target="_blank">first book</a> is about to hit the shelves and while you can search the web for recipes, nothing beats a solid book on your counter top. Every time I use one of her recipes, I'm the hit at the potluck. Seriously, you can't lose.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I <span style="font-size: small;">hope to successfully bake these items </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">over the season, especially the apple <span style="font-size: small;">cheddar sc<span style="font-size: small;">ones. <span style="font-size: small;">Are you too planning on baking this <span style="font-size: small;">season? If so, what's top of the list?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">xoxo stacey</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">All photos from <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/">Smitten Kitchen.</a></span></i>shhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11905385120938696674noreply@blogger.com1