tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33161903316636897352012-02-10T10:37:00.749-06:00What I like. What I love.Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.comBlogger2441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-71650632426068490682012-02-10T10:37:00.000-06:002012-02-10T10:37:00.767-06:00There's something <a href="http://www.aligolden.com/" target="_blank">about this </a>that I like.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AIPdZ904azU/Ty6wl4UDjhI/AAAAAAAADIU/5QBjc-rle80/s1600/maxi_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AIPdZ904azU/Ty6wl4UDjhI/AAAAAAAADIU/5QBjc-rle80/s1600/maxi_5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRmGeXtLs1k/Ty6v67VKMQI/AAAAAAAADH0/BrNcNDCwp8I/s1600/kimono_red_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NRmGeXtLs1k/Ty6v67VKMQI/AAAAAAAADH0/BrNcNDCwp8I/s1600/kimono_red_1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TehfuWqrURM/Ty6v7ZEMAeI/AAAAAAAADH8/tB4mVJaZZ5Y/s1600/leatherjacket_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TehfuWqrURM/Ty6v7ZEMAeI/AAAAAAAADH8/tB4mVJaZZ5Y/s1600/leatherjacket_2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xisn7Qnwu38/Ty6v76vBZDI/AAAAAAAADIE/4H0FvQwQLTc/s1600/maxidress_new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xisn7Qnwu38/Ty6v76vBZDI/AAAAAAAADIE/4H0FvQwQLTc/s1600/maxidress_new.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T_vuamjKFmk/Ty6v6Tn8VYI/AAAAAAAADHs/d-gFuA7EsCM/s1600/cropped_red_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T_vuamjKFmk/Ty6v6Tn8VYI/AAAAAAAADHs/d-gFuA7EsCM/s1600/cropped_red_1.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sH_eftxQzhk/Ty6v8ZbZddI/AAAAAAAADIM/3SOj65vieuo/s1600/wrap_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sH_eftxQzhk/Ty6v8ZbZddI/AAAAAAAADIM/3SOj65vieuo/s1600/wrap_1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aligolden.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7165063242606849068?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-42164721570012453842012-02-07T08:00:00.000-06:002012-02-07T08:00:13.729-06:00Explosions of color. Katharina Grosse paints everything. And I mean everything. Like dirt. And that dying bush in front of an abandoned house. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LFDWw1UNup4/Ty6t3FBRKpI/AAAAAAAADGs/FgPONJWISxg/s1600/kg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="625" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LFDWw1UNup4/Ty6t3FBRKpI/AAAAAAAADGs/FgPONJWISxg/s640/kg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K1QspEL4hUg/Ty6t3qSA24I/AAAAAAAADG0/x-Pjwgff8VQ/s1600/kg2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K1QspEL4hUg/Ty6t3qSA24I/AAAAAAAADG0/x-Pjwgff8VQ/s640/kg2" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nTxJbsZONbQ/Ty6t4LXmZDI/AAAAAAAADG8/08tdtlvzirA/s1600/kg3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nTxJbsZONbQ/Ty6t4LXmZDI/AAAAAAAADG8/08tdtlvzirA/s640/kg3" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BK0BQ-_OC9Y/Ty6t4qxbhUI/AAAAAAAADHE/j4pN7xVTZ6s/s1600/kg4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="630" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BK0BQ-_OC9Y/Ty6t4qxbhUI/AAAAAAAADHE/j4pN7xVTZ6s/s640/kg4" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b5e6ok96xx8/Ty6t5NBuJmI/AAAAAAAADHM/W4-EcE2L1Y8/s1600/kg5" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b5e6ok96xx8/Ty6t5NBuJmI/AAAAAAAADHM/W4-EcE2L1Y8/s640/kg5" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tJuKs-c4ZN4/Ty6t7K6YayI/AAAAAAAADHU/V4I98YqcJ2A/s1600/kg6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tJuKs-c4ZN4/Ty6t7K6YayI/AAAAAAAADHU/V4I98YqcJ2A/s640/kg6" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0nvDDpOk7c4/Ty6t7spRttI/AAAAAAAADHc/TLgERXw7tB8/s1600/kg7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0nvDDpOk7c4/Ty6t7spRttI/AAAAAAAADHc/TLgERXw7tB8/s640/kg7" width="640" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KYC5e0Zh1Ng/Ty6t9XKSGfI/AAAAAAAADHk/aDBqzIAvKQI/s1600/kg8" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KYC5e0Zh1Ng/Ty6t9XKSGfI/AAAAAAAADHk/aDBqzIAvKQI/s640/kg8" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images via <a href="http://myloveforyou.typepad.com/my_love_for_you/page/2/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://bombsite.com/issues/115/articles/4910" target="_blank">here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4216472157001245384?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-46122978877239919272012-02-06T08:00:00.000-06:002012-02-06T08:00:03.133-06:00Somehow I had no clue who was going to perform during half-time last night at the Super Bowl. After ignoring the first half of the game I finally turned on the tv and there was Madonna! And Nicki Minaj! And MIA??? I got a bit distracted by MIA trying to be like Britney.<br /><br />Anyway, in honor of her performance I've decided that today is the perfect day for one of my favorite Madonna songs. Enjoy!<embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" base="." height="288" src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:18200/cp%7Evid%3D18200%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A18200" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="512"></embed><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/madonna/artist.jhtml" style="color: #439cd8;" target="_blank">Madonna</a> - <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/madonna/18200/like-a-prayer.jhtml#vid=18200" style="color: #439cd8;" target="_blank">Like A Prayer</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/video/" style="color: #439cd8;" target="_blank"></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4612297887723991927?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-11680148559215460102012-01-20T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-20T08:00:21.139-06:00I've never really used the phrase "fun &amp; flirty" but I might have to use it today to describe these dresses from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LanaStepul?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Lana Stepul</a> shop on Etsy. Such a fun mix of dresses, including some that are less fun and flirty and more sleek and sexy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gc_02_904oM/TxO1iMUCuZI/AAAAAAAADFk/ULrxo8-Bxr0/s1600/LanaStepul" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gc_02_904oM/TxO1iMUCuZI/AAAAAAAADFk/ULrxo8-Bxr0/s1600/LanaStepul" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-grY2vwJ90lU/TxO1iVSyALI/AAAAAAAADFs/r3IcScnE98M/s1600/LanaStepul1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-grY2vwJ90lU/TxO1iVSyALI/AAAAAAAADFs/r3IcScnE98M/s1600/LanaStepul1" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t4pl1RgQHy8/TxO1i0HV96I/AAAAAAAADF0/OKKYxu2jBSk/s1600/LanaStepul2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t4pl1RgQHy8/TxO1i0HV96I/AAAAAAAADF0/OKKYxu2jBSk/s1600/LanaStepul2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qEKdMVUIwXQ/TxO1jZh7WwI/AAAAAAAADF8/ryHG31iyMnw/s1600/LanaStepul3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qEKdMVUIwXQ/TxO1jZh7WwI/AAAAAAAADF8/ryHG31iyMnw/s1600/LanaStepul3" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QSDRpKfST14/TxO1j9IgUqI/AAAAAAAADGE/AxLR0Fo_AIc/s1600/LanaStepul4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QSDRpKfST14/TxO1j9IgUqI/AAAAAAAADGE/AxLR0Fo_AIc/s1600/LanaStepul4" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2rfbSTXyes/TxO2GkJMxcI/AAAAAAAADGU/o0yMpC-WAjA/s1600/LanaStepul6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2rfbSTXyes/TxO2GkJMxcI/AAAAAAAADGU/o0yMpC-WAjA/s1600/LanaStepul6" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wSKnIlX6vA/TxO2HO3jTdI/AAAAAAAADGc/zAl-dM0m4DA/s1600/LanaStepul7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wSKnIlX6vA/TxO2HO3jTdI/AAAAAAAADGc/zAl-dM0m4DA/s1600/LanaStepul7" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All images via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LanaStepul?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Lana Stepul </a>Etsy shop!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1168014855921546010?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-63468248754250194232012-01-17T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-17T08:00:04.171-06:00Also known as "watch me as I try to not make a massive mess in my apartment." Enjoy a sneak peak into my process as I print some tea towels for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/milkhausdesign" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> in my tiny spare room aka The Sweatshop!<br /><br />First things first - I need to have some strong coffee and some good tunes! On Sunday when I was printing I listened to a lovely mix of Twin Sister, Polica and Feist which I highly recommend.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2vla2HF5AC8/TxOgjbV6ROI/AAAAAAAADEU/FAreCu2Xq0Q/s1600/DSC06648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2vla2HF5AC8/TxOgjbV6ROI/AAAAAAAADEU/FAreCu2Xq0Q/s640/DSC06648.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The next thing I do is hand mix all of my colors. Good thing I eat yogurt almost every day so that I've got a pile of containers laying around! I printed a lot of towels so I had to mix a lot of ink.&nbsp; This is nothing, though, compared to people that print yards and yards of fabric. They use huge buckets and large mixers to mix their ink! I'm clearly small time. But I am careful to not mix too much because if I don't use it within a certain time period it gets moldy and smelly. Not. Good.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7kLUS6C8WPo/TxOlH5odv5I/AAAAAAAADFE/vjiDzC_KWNE/s1600/DSC06629.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7kLUS6C8WPo/TxOlH5odv5I/AAAAAAAADFE/vjiDzC_KWNE/s640/DSC06629.JPG" width="640" /></a>Drop by drop I add my pigment and equal drops of fixer until I get just the color I want. I then test the color on a scrap piece of the fabric I will be printing on to ensure it's the color I want. Since I've mixed black ink about 400 times over the past few months I've got the number down and don't waste my time testing....although I'm sometimes surprised that I can use the same amount of base + pigment and somehow my black looks way different. I just pretend it's some crazy magic! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BTavQs96m04/TxOgxsOxs3I/AAAAAAAADEc/z6RPimopkgw/s1600/DSC06631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BTavQs96m04/TxOgxsOxs3I/AAAAAAAADEc/z6RPimopkgw/s640/DSC06631.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Next, I tape up the edges of my screen and tape off my other image if I've got two on a screen. If I can, I put two images on my screen so I don't waste space and emulsion! Then I do a test print on my "test towels" to make sure I've got my measurements correct. What are my test towels, you ask? Oh you know...just those lovely towels where I f#*@ed up previously ;)<br /><br />Depending on the type of image I'm printing it may take me <b>forever</b> to measure and figure out where to lay down my towel in relation to my screen. It can easily take me ten times longer to measure than to actually print...this, my friends, is why I never pursued a career in engineering! Anyway, these two images are to be printed in the center of the towel...but they aren't in the center of the screen since I taped up one of the sections since I ended up not liking the original size of the image. Oy. This made the measurements more complicated. You live and you learn. This is also why it's so important to do a test print!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Enn6o0cv40g/TxOnmwx85UI/AAAAAAAADFM/eWrRmHanqck/s1600/DSC06639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Enn6o0cv40g/TxOnmwx85UI/AAAAAAAADFM/eWrRmHanqck/s640/DSC06639.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Once I put my ink down I flood the screen (not shown) before I do an actual print. This is a good way to ensure the ink will cover the print evenly when I finally print. At least I think that's why you do it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3GF4JNMplGw/TxOg_y0aGRI/AAAAAAAADEk/nLglalL1TdQ/s1600/DSC06642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3GF4JNMplGw/TxOg_y0aGRI/AAAAAAAADEk/nLglalL1TdQ/s640/DSC06642.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>So, I've done my test print and am happy with how everything looks. Now I'm ready to print on my linen! So exciting...but also so scary. Seriously. I always get nervous when I print because one wrong move and I've made a mistake and added to my growing pile of test towels!<br /><br />Here I go!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p1tSkhirDag/TxOhIMKAfRI/AAAAAAAADEs/e6Jd7g4DPNs/s1600/DSC06643.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p1tSkhirDag/TxOhIMKAfRI/AAAAAAAADEs/e6Jd7g4DPNs/s640/DSC06643.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>And here's the finished print! Once the towels have sat for&nbsp; a few days to thoroughly dry I'll heat set them (AKA sit in front of the tv for an <i>entire</i> day and iron) and then hem all four edges along with a hang tag. These towels really are a labor of love!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1XnaSXrs3NM/TxOhnxwAKUI/AAAAAAAADE8/2tw2C4-89tU/s1600/DSC06645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1XnaSXrs3NM/TxOhnxwAKUI/AAAAAAAADE8/2tw2C4-89tU/s640/DSC06645.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Another print! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2olgDcrN8_0/TxOrXB2Ys2I/AAAAAAAADFU/o-z8NSMA_pI/s1600/DSC06652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2olgDcrN8_0/TxOrXB2Ys2I/AAAAAAAADFU/o-z8NSMA_pI/s640/DSC06652.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Oh, and one part of my drying area!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-82zQjbICxc0/TxOryx5f5CI/AAAAAAAADFc/wh5NvbZ1j2Y/s1600/IMAG0474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-82zQjbICxc0/TxOryx5f5CI/AAAAAAAADFc/wh5NvbZ1j2Y/s640/IMAG0474.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><br />I hope you enjoyed. Feel free to check out <a href="http://milkhausdesign.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Milkhaus Design </a>on Etsy!<br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6346824875425019423?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-33291633809055012552012-01-16T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-16T08:00:07.739-06:00A happy song for a happy Monday. Happy MLK day y'all. <br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QbjLa9vbZe0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3329163380905501255?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-59115001386779947312012-01-06T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-15T23:34:31.270-06:00&nbsp;I'm loving these looks from the <a href="http://hounddesign.com/" target="_blank">Hound Design</a> Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsfnRKcDy0Y/TwY7jZroWeI/AAAAAAAADCM/3jXJJkL4MoA/s1600/fall11_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsfnRKcDy0Y/TwY7jZroWeI/AAAAAAAADCM/3jXJJkL4MoA/s640/fall11_01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wnnjJSfnjQ8/TwY7lZx_dwI/AAAAAAAADCU/tHmMfp2JGLQ/s1600/fall11_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wnnjJSfnjQ8/TwY7lZx_dwI/AAAAAAAADCU/tHmMfp2JGLQ/s640/fall11_02.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_olJ2r_MBnw/TwY7mraAknI/AAAAAAAADCc/iA2W7NsilYQ/s1600/fall11_03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_olJ2r_MBnw/TwY7mraAknI/AAAAAAAADCc/iA2W7NsilYQ/s1600/fall11_03.jpg" /></a></div>&nbsp;This is my fave!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BCefh-n2js/TwY7p55wMWI/AAAAAAAADCs/8LIwfi-THhY/s1600/fall11_07_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BCefh-n2js/TwY7p55wMWI/AAAAAAAADCs/8LIwfi-THhY/s640/fall11_07_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp;Or maybe this one!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpNd4lxWVYM/TwY7sPMKXXI/AAAAAAAADC0/3R4MEmt9EeQ/s1600/fall11_08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zpNd4lxWVYM/TwY7sPMKXXI/AAAAAAAADC0/3R4MEmt9EeQ/s640/fall11_08.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEOwKmQu_LE/TwY7us5u9wI/AAAAAAAADC8/eCcjV5qjYQg/s1600/fall11_09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEOwKmQu_LE/TwY7us5u9wI/AAAAAAAADC8/eCcjV5qjYQg/s640/fall11_09.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YhiWOCoUPAA/TwY7wfLWP9I/AAAAAAAADDE/kD9uLelnJEE/s1600/fall11_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YhiWOCoUPAA/TwY7wfLWP9I/AAAAAAAADDE/kD9uLelnJEE/s640/fall11_11.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hounddesign.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5911500138677994731?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-2594814023772582632012-01-05T11:50:00.000-06:002012-01-05T11:50:10.140-06:00I'm loving these fun office/paper products from <a href="http://uguisu.ocnk.net/" target="_blank">Uguisu</a>. Next week I'm heading down the hall to a new office. Perhaps I should buy myself some fun stuff to add to the new office? I think so!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MaROgU-33b4/TwXha0cUV4I/AAAAAAAADBY/sc-CGCI2u08/s1600/IMG_1062.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MaROgU-33b4/TwXha0cUV4I/AAAAAAAADBY/sc-CGCI2u08/s1600/IMG_1062.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjkR6fxseTU/TwXhbA2X5XI/AAAAAAAADBg/iCq3IFR5DMg/s1600/IMG_1064.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjkR6fxseTU/TwXhbA2X5XI/AAAAAAAADBg/iCq3IFR5DMg/s1600/IMG_1064.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0TROXW0g9eY/TwXhbPNF_OI/AAAAAAAADBo/v3hFpCzd7NU/s1600/IMG_3803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0TROXW0g9eY/TwXhbPNF_OI/AAAAAAAADBo/v3hFpCzd7NU/s1600/IMG_3803.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_ry43eQIbo/TwXhbSwPsQI/AAAAAAAADBw/MUnwQtoaaE0/s1600/IMG_5139.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_ry43eQIbo/TwXhbSwPsQI/AAAAAAAADBw/MUnwQtoaaE0/s1600/IMG_5139.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-augVuhTOP-8/TwXhbshCPbI/AAAAAAAADB4/OWZ6WXGbWRQ/s1600/IMG_6205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-augVuhTOP-8/TwXhbshCPbI/AAAAAAAADB4/OWZ6WXGbWRQ/s1600/IMG_6205.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yAoaOxW8cW4/TwXhb_4tFLI/AAAAAAAADCA/FMm8O52jYF0/s1600/IMG_6572.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yAoaOxW8cW4/TwXhb_4tFLI/AAAAAAAADCA/FMm8O52jYF0/s1600/IMG_6572.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://uguisu.ocnk.net/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-259481402377258263?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-52490383348239532552012-01-04T10:03:00.001-06:002012-01-04T10:03:51.064-06:00Ah the life of a working girl. There is no rest for the wicked, really. After having over one week off to lounge around in my <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_sizes/tall/jcrewweekendandsleepwear/PRDOVR%7E33911/33911.jsp?srcCode=GGBS00002" target="_blank">cute pj pants</a> and watch Hoda and Kathee Lee every morning (I'm not joking. I want to join their show) it's back to reality. For the past two days I've had to get up before 7am and be a functioning adult by around 8:30ish...or at least by noon. Rough stuff, I know.<br /><br />What is the point of all of this rambling, you ask? Well, I can't function without coffee (duh) and a tasty breakfast. Sadly I'm one of those people that eats her breakfast at her desk and it's usually greek yogurt with fruit. Boring, yes. But usually pretty tasty. Sometimes, though, I get crazy and break from this routine. This week I've been eating the best breakfast ever. It's simple and just the perfect amount of sweet and heat to get you going.<br /><br />How does one make this perfect breakfast, you ask? Don't worry, I'll tell you. First, get a tasty bagel. I'd suggest a <a href="http://www.gothambagels.com/" target="_blank">Gotham Bagel</a> if you happen to be in Madison. Toast that badboy until it's golden brown.&nbsp; <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BF1H3AdYxbA/TwRz-ctt5AI/AAAAAAAADBA/bBDyqHoXVek/s1600/gotham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BF1H3AdYxbA/TwRz-ctt5AI/AAAAAAAADBA/bBDyqHoXVek/s1600/gotham.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=6108" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Now that you've got a piping hot bagel slather some cream cheese onto it. Simple? Yes. But this isn't the end of it. Who on earth would call a bagel with cream cheese The Perfect Jumpstart to Your Day? Not this girl. Lame.<br /><br />This bagel will no longer be ho hum once you put on <a href="http://www.hawkwindllc.com/descriptions-flavors-and-recipes/" target="_blank">Clem's Hot Pepper Relish</a>. The relish is a combination of red peppers and sweet onions which results in a magical blend of sweet and heat goodness. You could eat this stuff by the spoonful. What makes this extra special is the fact that it's made just outside of Madison in Baraboo, WI by <a href="http://www.hawkwindllc.com/" target="_blank">Hawkwind</a>. From their site:&nbsp; <i>Hawkwind is 75 acres of enchanted woods and farmland located in the Baraboo Bluffs.&nbsp; It is a marriage of our passions:&nbsp; farming, crafting our products, an Adventure Challenge Course, and Healing Center.</i><br /><br />And that, my friends, is a great way to start any morning.<i> </i><br /><i>&nbsp;</i> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N42KatP0aGo/TwR2JwpNkXI/AAAAAAAADBM/Ok6byi9gaWU/s1600/companion-hawkwind-mustards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N42KatP0aGo/TwR2JwpNkXI/AAAAAAAADBM/Ok6byi9gaWU/s400/companion-hawkwind-mustards.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hawkwindllc.com/our-story/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5249038334823953255?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-66684518554621213772012-01-03T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-03T08:00:12.329-06:00I love everything about these pieces by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stellableudesigns?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Stella Bleu</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuiHNXo_MV4/TwJaee_K6MI/AAAAAAAADAU/0IGQV4rvfHE/s1600/stellableudesigns" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuiHNXo_MV4/TwJaee_K6MI/AAAAAAAADAU/0IGQV4rvfHE/s1600/stellableudesigns" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ahVa5han9TM/TwJafA5EAyI/AAAAAAAADAc/Vy16f3rfwdk/s1600/stellableudesigns1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ahVa5han9TM/TwJafA5EAyI/AAAAAAAADAc/Vy16f3rfwdk/s1600/stellableudesigns1" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVg7ifDP7uQ/TwJafg0syqI/AAAAAAAADAk/nC7KzA2EMSM/s1600/stellableudesigns2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CVg7ifDP7uQ/TwJafg0syqI/AAAAAAAADAk/nC7KzA2EMSM/s1600/stellableudesigns2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mUGSk6ceZ3c/TwJagSRhtrI/AAAAAAAADAs/Fh9jHu5FKbg/s1600/stellableudesigns3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mUGSk6ceZ3c/TwJagSRhtrI/AAAAAAAADAs/Fh9jHu5FKbg/s1600/stellableudesigns3" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_g5EofrJiY0/TwJag1RxfzI/AAAAAAAADA0/yt4nalCjUM8/s1600/stellableudesigns4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_g5EofrJiY0/TwJag1RxfzI/AAAAAAAADA0/yt4nalCjUM8/s1600/stellableudesigns4" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stellableudesigns?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6668451855462121377?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-4094151749176998732012-01-02T13:16:00.000-06:002012-01-02T13:16:07.540-06:00Well hello there and welcome to 2012. We're two days into the new year...so far, so good?<br /><br />It only seems right that the first post of this new year would revolve around (almost) everyone's resolution to GET FIT. So, let's make this extra special and not only give you a song that will motivate you to get up in the gym but also some extra sexy outfits to make sweating to the oldies (and by oldies we mean jamz from the late 90s) just a bit more fun.<br /><br />While spending a leisurely Sunday perusing some of my favorite blogs I came across<a href="http://scoutandcatalogue.blogspot.com/2011/04/michi.html" target="_blank"> a link </a>to MICHI. I quickly put down my banana bread (Thanks Jos!) I was stuffing into my face and vowed to look like this by the beginning of the summer!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zV9TOm0qEio/TwH_Dm-9hzI/AAAAAAAAC_E/hktPquFDu3M/s1600/Picture+7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zV9TOm0qEio/TwH_Dm-9hzI/AAAAAAAAC_E/hktPquFDu3M/s1600/Picture+7.png" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.michiny.com/index.htm" target="_blank">MICHI</a> originated from the desire to fill the gap between provocative, glamorous lingerie and comfortable, utilitarian athletic wear. The designer, Michelle Watson, has worked for Kate Spade, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren. Pretty impressive resume!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BfEtuRyqu6w/TwH_kVAddhI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/mmk6KzSGlMc/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="447" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BfEtuRyqu6w/TwH_kVAddhI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/mmk6KzSGlMc/s640/Picture+2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-utXRwJKiToQ/TwH_oH_F0GI/AAAAAAAAC_c/Cdr0_smFypw/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-utXRwJKiToQ/TwH_oH_F0GI/AAAAAAAAC_c/Cdr0_smFypw/s1600/Picture+4.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XnvpisTn4Bg/TwH_rcEfdqI/AAAAAAAAC_o/SJQV9miwLFY/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XnvpisTn4Bg/TwH_rcEfdqI/AAAAAAAAC_o/SJQV9miwLFY/s640/Picture+5.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AX44ttkHZO0/TwH_tuIoVPI/AAAAAAAAC_w/k0CxyHtQ-sU/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AX44ttkHZO0/TwH_tuIoVPI/AAAAAAAAC_w/k0CxyHtQ-sU/s1600/Picture+6.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2FfaU2n2xQ/TwH_xNwrGtI/AAAAAAAADAA/z8spzyrWfNQ/s1600/Picture+8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2FfaU2n2xQ/TwH_xNwrGtI/AAAAAAAADAA/z8spzyrWfNQ/s1600/Picture+8.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0vNPBNtvc4/TwH_zHxahUI/AAAAAAAADAI/-5VAaYcy2Ik/s1600/Picture+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0vNPBNtvc4/TwH_zHxahUI/AAAAAAAADAI/-5VAaYcy2Ik/s1600/Picture+9.png" /></a></div>How's that for motivation to get your butt up in the gym? Not enough? Need some music? Ok, well here's the tune I've been slightly obsessed with for the past few months. How convenient that the title is Work Out. Any song that does a bit of a cover of Paula Abdul is a winner in my book.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6PN78PS_QsM?rel=0" width="640"></iframe><br />Now, I think it's time for some beer, don't you? An entire keg of it. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w55i_U39Y90/TwH_mNLhpXI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/-BdAVvb8s1k/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w55i_U39Y90/TwH_mNLhpXI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/-BdAVvb8s1k/s1600/Picture+3.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.michiny.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-409415174917699873?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-2932249117360265952011-12-28T15:14:00.001-06:002011-12-28T15:14:47.260-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N59ggZXk3bE/TvuGGJjgbTI/AAAAAAAAC-Y/1DMaoPwHveM/s1600/hajimedesign" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N59ggZXk3bE/TvuGGJjgbTI/AAAAAAAAC-Y/1DMaoPwHveM/s1600/hajimedesign" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HnHi033VYew/TvuGGvYbxdI/AAAAAAAAC-g/Gw3R65U4J9M/s1600/hajimedesign1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HnHi033VYew/TvuGGvYbxdI/AAAAAAAAC-g/Gw3R65U4J9M/s1600/hajimedesign1" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HYaiKXTfZgU/TvuGG4NbR3I/AAAAAAAAC-o/miQLZN3S_UU/s1600/hajimedesign2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HYaiKXTfZgU/TvuGG4NbR3I/AAAAAAAAC-o/miQLZN3S_UU/s1600/hajimedesign2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zbQGDO_Xij0/TvuGHDThXWI/AAAAAAAAC-w/93daktJed-o/s1600/hajimedesign3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zbQGDO_Xij0/TvuGHDThXWI/AAAAAAAAC-w/93daktJed-o/s1600/hajimedesign3" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--WNNvGSTQg0/TvuGHYLBJ9I/AAAAAAAAC-4/srSlEyw4l0w/s1600/hajimedesign4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--WNNvGSTQg0/TvuGHYLBJ9I/AAAAAAAAC-4/srSlEyw4l0w/s1600/hajimedesign4" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hajimedesign" target="_blank">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>Check out their <a href="http://www.hajime-design.com/" target="_blank">web site</a> and Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hajimedesign" target="_blank">shop</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-293224911736026595?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-70075364091955056562011-12-23T09:24:00.002-06:002012-01-15T23:34:31.275-06:00For any of you that think Etsy is just a bunch of glue-gun wielding stay-at-home moms, you might be surprised at what you can find. Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CestLaChine" target="_blank">C'est La Chine</a>. The styling for each shot is fantastic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb6x9FXTF9s/TvSc1DLRz6I/AAAAAAAAC-E/UJMGeaoGjj4/s1600/il_570xN.295668864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb6x9FXTF9s/TvSc1DLRz6I/AAAAAAAAC-E/UJMGeaoGjj4/s1600/il_570xN.295668864.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_S8wp3Dizvo/TvSc0Ln-dYI/AAAAAAAAC9k/pEHGLnL_Oos/s1600/il_570xN.294276022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_S8wp3Dizvo/TvSc0Ln-dYI/AAAAAAAAC9k/pEHGLnL_Oos/s1600/il_570xN.294276022.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-59MmNT3L6KA/TvSc0PQHdwI/AAAAAAAAC9o/kvOPr7EHaiA/s1600/il_570xN.295529125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-59MmNT3L6KA/TvSc0PQHdwI/AAAAAAAAC9o/kvOPr7EHaiA/s1600/il_570xN.295529125.jpg" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UGOcJmeXUkM/TvSc0jetEmI/AAAAAAAAC90/Aj0id2t-Rp4/s1600/il_570xN.295529631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UGOcJmeXUkM/TvSc0jetEmI/AAAAAAAAC90/Aj0id2t-Rp4/s1600/il_570xN.295529631.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--JeItyzI_rg/TvSc0wh1KbI/AAAAAAAAC98/r3vB7yjPycM/s1600/il_570xN.295530069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--JeItyzI_rg/TvSc0wh1KbI/AAAAAAAAC98/r3vB7yjPycM/s1600/il_570xN.295530069.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1O-t3tbIqUA/TvSc1STr-hI/AAAAAAAAC-M/-x0NeYyMyI0/s1600/il_570xN.295669722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1O-t3tbIqUA/TvSc1STr-hI/AAAAAAAAC-M/-x0NeYyMyI0/s1600/il_570xN.295669722.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CestLaChine?ref=seller_info&amp;favorite_user_id=18070494&amp;show_panel=true" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7007536409195505656?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-91704122749280194562011-12-22T08:00:00.000-06:002011-12-22T08:00:14.466-06:00My Google Reader&nbsp; is currently out of control. Real world problems, I know. My goal is to tackle the insane amount of unread blog posts...but only after I stop drooling over this <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/house-tours/erin-and-danny-entertain-up-to-20-guests-in-their-500-square-foot-home-house-tour-139679" target="_blank">super cute place</a> that was featured on Apartment Therapy. Can you believe it's only 500 square feet???<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V1haIOdJeZE/TvKnhp8QO3I/AAAAAAAAC8o/ODmwpxDsLdU/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_01_rect640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V1haIOdJeZE/TvKnhp8QO3I/AAAAAAAAC8o/ODmwpxDsLdU/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_01_rect640.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-phPCHMuqbDQ/TvKniH5wOmI/AAAAAAAAC8w/QbGLRArQ3t8/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_05_rect640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-phPCHMuqbDQ/TvKniH5wOmI/AAAAAAAAC8w/QbGLRArQ3t8/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_05_rect640.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2QVsLpp3DhI/TvKniuY_2qI/AAAAAAAAC84/XtLahJAuGuE/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_06_rect640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2QVsLpp3DhI/TvKniuY_2qI/AAAAAAAAC84/XtLahJAuGuE/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_06_rect640.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x0qK8rR7ZoQ/TvKnjJxpWKI/AAAAAAAAC9A/2VEmANlEODc/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_09_rect640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x0qK8rR7ZoQ/TvKnjJxpWKI/AAAAAAAAC9A/2VEmANlEODc/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_09_rect640.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VdbWIUw5pYw/TvKnjnj1QhI/AAAAAAAAC9I/OkKrl9wzN0Q/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_12_rect640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VdbWIUw5pYw/TvKnjnj1QhI/AAAAAAAAC9I/OkKrl9wzN0Q/s1600/021811ErinFeherHouseTour_12_rect640.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yFe2z3UJvzA/TvFaXPcIHrI/AAAAAAAAC8E/hlO1PTi1tYs/s1600/mrlentz" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yFe2z3UJvzA/TvFaXPcIHrI/AAAAAAAAC8E/hlO1PTi1tYs/s1600/mrlentz" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TWAnLygj7Cs/TvFaXbZ4BDI/AAAAAAAAC8M/GfVvZ_0suF4/s1600/mrlentz2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TWAnLygj7Cs/TvFaXbZ4BDI/AAAAAAAAC8M/GfVvZ_0suF4/s1600/mrlentz2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UlXWBOhmIZ8/TvFaXydyTgI/AAAAAAAAC8U/E7_wjsXGO-w/s1600/mrlentz3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UlXWBOhmIZ8/TvFaXydyTgI/AAAAAAAAC8U/E7_wjsXGO-w/s1600/mrlentz3" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hpP2sf2N-t0/TvFaYLjYFoI/AAAAAAAAC8c/KdTIzjImy4U/s1600/mrlentz4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hpP2sf2N-t0/TvFaYLjYFoI/AAAAAAAAC8c/KdTIzjImy4U/s1600/mrlentz4" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MrLentz?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3502599957179157619?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-75397164586423143482011-12-20T11:42:00.000-06:002011-12-20T11:42:01.387-06:00The Cookie Exchange. I can never resist. I spend way too much time reading recipes that it would be a shame not to indulge in a little butter and sugar whipping and baking this time of year. This year I made <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/281540/chocolate-thumbprints">these babies</a>.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N1hdFBWb5EI/TvDGsYNFgdI/AAAAAAAAAdY/V-xemIdpsaA/s1600/FxCam_1324401012141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N1hdFBWb5EI/TvDGsYNFgdI/AAAAAAAAAdY/V-xemIdpsaA/s320/FxCam_1324401012141.jpg" width="213" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And am heading home with madelines, something with chestnuts(!), and Mailaenderli. I guess it's worth baking til the wee hours of morning. Although at 2 am last night I was cursing myself while wielding a spatula and working my magic with a cookie cutter. &nbsp;Procrastination at its finest.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SR5uughXh4A/TvDGqpOwVpI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/51tgfmNtAws/s1600/FxCam_1324400880372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SR5uughXh4A/TvDGqpOwVpI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/51tgfmNtAws/s320/FxCam_1324400880372.jpg" width="213" /></a><br /><br /><br />Happy Holly-days.<br /><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #00cc00; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</h4><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7539716458642314348?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948298871408801128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-47078565478757603642011-12-19T22:40:00.001-06:002011-12-20T09:53:17.836-06:00I had every intention of going to bed early last night but then got sucked into the Eames documentary on PBS. So, in honor of their work, here's some pretty pics of their classic chairs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rtGIngWSHPk/TvCu4z2Sc2I/AAAAAAAAC7c/wGBYva3fX8k/s1600/DAR-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rtGIngWSHPk/TvCu4z2Sc2I/AAAAAAAAC7c/wGBYva3fX8k/s400/DAR-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xfY7pHLHAA8/TvCu5NDQtbI/AAAAAAAAC7k/ujhM5H-AuxU/s1600/DAW-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xfY7pHLHAA8/TvCu5NDQtbI/AAAAAAAAC7k/ujhM5H-AuxU/s400/DAW-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_pekoV6wSRk/TvCu5Rj9mkI/AAAAAAAAC7s/dWPNukTf8FQ/s1600/DKR-Wire-Chair-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_pekoV6wSRk/TvCu5Rj9mkI/AAAAAAAAC7s/dWPNukTf8FQ/s400/DKR-Wire-Chair-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eWiipSJzJ7I/TvCu5Qec3cI/AAAAAAAAC70/rbw1xAj0WCI/s1600/Eames-Sofa-by-HermanMiller-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eWiipSJzJ7I/TvCu5Qec3cI/AAAAAAAAC70/rbw1xAj0WCI/s320/Eames-Sofa-by-HermanMiller-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0f5C8fyIxk8/TvCu5oW_w8I/AAAAAAAAC78/V4blRIVc_Os/s1600/Lounge-Chair-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0f5C8fyIxk8/TvCu5oW_w8I/AAAAAAAAC78/V4blRIVc_Os/s400/Lounge-Chair-by-Vitra-by-Charles-Eames-image-1-350x350.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above photos from Edition20.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUnJzhzZThY/TvARpjFI39I/AAAAAAAAC60/mVVgIcry8Lw/s1600/hero_magis_chair_one_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUnJzhzZThY/TvARpjFI39I/AAAAAAAAC60/mVVgIcry8Lw/s640/hero_magis_chair_one_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2BX3khxky7U/TvARp0Go0nI/AAAAAAAAC68/qgn49rcKMNk/s1600/hero_mattiazzi_he_said_chair_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2BX3khxky7U/TvARp0Go0nI/AAAAAAAAC68/qgn49rcKMNk/s640/hero_mattiazzi_he_said_chair_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qle4BJ4H0rM/TvARqLFGmVI/AAAAAAAAC7E/vg1rqu7P23E/s1600/hero_mattiazzi_she_said_chair_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qle4BJ4H0rM/TvARqLFGmVI/AAAAAAAAC7E/vg1rqu7P23E/s640/hero_mattiazzi_she_said_chair_4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCin1e81Cac/TvARqT9AHcI/AAAAAAAAC7M/STq9bPn9I4Q/s1600/hero_nelson_platform_bench_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCin1e81Cac/TvARqT9AHcI/AAAAAAAAC7M/STq9bPn9I4Q/s640/hero_nelson_platform_bench_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVUgv2KaIQw/TvARrBqdFvI/AAAAAAAAC7U/eLaIOFIN1rM/s1600/eames1" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVUgv2KaIQw/TvARrBqdFvI/AAAAAAAAC7U/eLaIOFIN1rM/s640/eames1" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images 6-10 from HermanMiller.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4707856547875760364?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-86259821868635630092011-12-19T09:53:00.001-06:002011-12-19T09:53:55.347-06:00I have no shame in my love for this song. Happy Holidays!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yXQViqx6GMY?rel=0" width="640"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8625982186863563009?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-22234102428436088972011-12-13T08:00:00.000-06:002011-12-13T08:00:01.009-06:00I'm looking for a statement piece for my bedroom. Maybe one of these from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BananaTreeStudios?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Banana Tree Studios</a>?<br />&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_7BdKa_Jie0/TuT7pQbzK7I/AAAAAAAAC1E/U2HMQC95-Vc/s1600/deer" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_7BdKa_Jie0/TuT7pQbzK7I/AAAAAAAAC1E/U2HMQC95-Vc/s1600/deer" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m9anHFesvDI/TuT7qOnSlMI/AAAAAAAAC1M/ofDsGv6D2nQ/s1600/deer2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m9anHFesvDI/TuT7qOnSlMI/AAAAAAAAC1M/ofDsGv6D2nQ/s1600/deer2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q2d7TrBt1gI/TuT7qqFeE5I/AAAAAAAAC1U/h8bWEoPN2Ik/s1600/deer3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q2d7TrBt1gI/TuT7qqFeE5I/AAAAAAAAC1U/h8bWEoPN2Ik/s1600/deer3" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KGD1is900HY/TuT8h4IDHBI/AAAAAAAAC1s/j8xL5jjp6wI/s1600/deer6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KGD1is900HY/TuT8h4IDHBI/AAAAAAAAC1s/j8xL5jjp6wI/s1600/deer6" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VMAPA8Dmmm8/TuT7r7O-tTI/AAAAAAAAC1k/NyTB-8n6hiE/s1600/deer5" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VMAPA8Dmmm8/TuT7r7O-tTI/AAAAAAAAC1k/NyTB-8n6hiE/s1600/deer5" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CQoSpr7Les/TuT7rNsD-aI/AAAAAAAAC1c/L7cYcb0iF2M/s1600/deer4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CQoSpr7Les/TuT7rNsD-aI/AAAAAAAAC1c/L7cYcb0iF2M/s1600/deer4" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BananaTreeStudios?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Banana Tree Studios</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-2223410242843608897?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-7558087987699174002011-12-12T08:00:00.000-06:002011-12-12T08:00:02.772-06:00Watch. Repeat. It will make your Monday better. I promise.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Q4hYT-mYzI4?rel=0" width="640"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-755808798769917400?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-76745630169476534812011-12-09T09:06:00.001-06:002012-01-15T23:34:31.280-06:00Tis the season. The season of scarves taking over my living room. And bedroom. And every nook and cranny around my apartment.What? I have too many? No. Not at all. Scarves are the best accessory. Don't let anyone tell you different.<br /><br />Take a gander at a few of the gems I found today. Some might be a bit too ridiculous for the average person. But who wants to be average? Fashion is meant to be fun, yo. <br /><br />Who wouldn't want an elephant wrapped around their neck? <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KzmGAtStj80/TuIkFksBktI/AAAAAAAACz0/GdF8zeXQSHI/s1600/anthro+scarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KzmGAtStj80/TuIkFksBktI/AAAAAAAACz0/GdF8zeXQSHI/s640/anthro+scarf.jpg" width="425" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23965502&amp;catId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES-NEW&amp;pushId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES-NEW&amp;popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&amp;navCount=6&amp;color=060&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES-NEW-COLDWEATHER&amp;templateType=subCategory&amp;cm_mmc=PJN-_-Affiliates-_-Placement=20648-_-ShopAnthropologie" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp;I really love this Burberry Prorsum cashmere and silk printed scarf. I could wear it every day. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hReKXJ5OiEc/TuIkF8KnntI/AAAAAAAACz8/nQySIQyQe3M/s1600/burberry+prorsum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hReKXJ5OiEc/TuIkF8KnntI/AAAAAAAACz8/nQySIQyQe3M/s640/burberry+prorsum.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/176612?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-Burberry_Prorsum-_-Scarves&amp;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-iWlOmivul5AQPzI2fuQTSQ#" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ6qEx-RhIE/TuIqZtbvsuI/AAAAAAAAC0s/q7q_778jDg0/s1600/missoni.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ6qEx-RhIE/TuIqZtbvsuI/AAAAAAAAC0s/q7q_778jDg0/s640/missoni.jpg" width="427" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?id=204591" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qqqccYUuX0Y/TuIp42pWX2I/AAAAAAAAC0g/spOOCbsVpzA/s1600/steffen%2Bschraut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qqqccYUuX0Y/TuIp42pWX2I/AAAAAAAAC0g/spOOCbsVpzA/s640/steffen%2Bschraut.jpg" width="427" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?id=251461" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />This is like summer around your neck. Though it also reminds me of a retired Floridian a bit...but let's forget about that. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJ_ZlCIO1k8/TuImXHra2SI/AAAAAAAAC0M/tCi0pBns9FU/s1600/matthew+williamson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJ_ZlCIO1k8/TuImXHra2SI/AAAAAAAAC0M/tCi0pBns9FU/s640/matthew+williamson.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?id=253201" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Another Matthew Williamson gem. I love the details of this.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hBtZthPd4ok/TuIsgT48qfI/AAAAAAAAC08/4UQRukzhTXI/s1600/matthew+williamson2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hBtZthPd4ok/TuIsgT48qfI/AAAAAAAAC08/4UQRukzhTXI/s640/matthew+williamson2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /> <br />Sometimes you just need a pretty, solid colored scarf to get you through the day. This will do the trick. And since I lost a scarf similar to this while I was in da club during my last visit to NYC (cue the jamz), this might be on my Christmas list.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QGm3i8Hrd5E/TuInQb9169I/AAAAAAAAC0U/ViysoYJidFo/s1600/faliero+sarti.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QGm3i8Hrd5E/TuInQb9169I/AAAAAAAAC0U/ViysoYJidFo/s640/faliero+sarti.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/faliero-sarti-double-layer-scarf-item-10139510.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>And finally, if elephants around your neck aren't your thing maybe impala prancing around your neck is. I don't judge. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qR1jDcQ8qNs/TuIrJuE9V6I/AAAAAAAAC00/csl1cbkL3mc/s1600/marc+jacobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qR1jDcQ8qNs/TuIrJuE9V6I/AAAAAAAAC00/csl1cbkL3mc/s640/marc+jacobs.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?id=197751" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7674563016947653481?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-83643187459946270132011-12-07T10:03:00.001-06:002011-12-07T11:00:19.651-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1M-r43HPRrk/Tt-QDHm2XEI/AAAAAAAAAdE/7jjwIheRHvk/s1600/AdvertisementDrCoppsWhiteMountainBitters1883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1M-r43HPRrk/Tt-QDHm2XEI/AAAAAAAAAdE/7jjwIheRHvk/s1600/AdvertisementDrCoppsWhiteMountainBitters1883.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Bitters are my very favorite cure-all. Feeling tired? Headache? Sore neck? Dr. Josephina prescribes bitters to cure what ails you. &nbsp;</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Last night I sampled&nbsp;<a href="http://scrappysbitters.com/">Scrappy's</a> celery bitters. Delicious! And great package design to boot.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For more information about bitters, I suggest <a href="http://www.gastronomista.com/2011/12/2011-gift-guide-so-so-bittersweet.html">perusing the internets</a>, chatting up your favorite bartender, or taking a DIY course, like <a href="http://www.thebrooklynkitchen.com/web-store/index.php?product=012-14+Bitters&amp;c=1">this one</a>. &nbsp;Better yet, host a bitters sampling party!</span>&nbsp;I also suggest carrying a little bottle in your purse. Mixed with soda water or spritzed directly on your tongue, it's the perfect&nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">apéritif to help settle the stomach before indulging in rich party foods and booze. &nbsp;</span><br /><br /><div>In other food trend-related news, I'm hoping <a href="http://blog.jamesbeard.org/2011/12/food-trends-to-watch-for-in-2012/">the ethnic doughnut trend</a> really takes off in 2012. Thoughts?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8364318745994627013?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948298871408801128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-7596478985838521072011-12-06T09:05:00.001-06:002011-12-06T09:37:24.081-06:00I'm a big fan of pretty and practical objects. These from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrintParty?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Print Party</a> definitely fit the bill. Not only do I love that they are made out of cork, one of my favorite materials, but I also love the modern graphics that have been screen printed onto each piece. I can see these all over my house!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-38Zb_Rq5imU/Tt4wsO6uYfI/AAAAAAAACzE/ynIrNNDlEh0/s1600/print+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-38Zb_Rq5imU/Tt4wsO6uYfI/AAAAAAAACzE/ynIrNNDlEh0/s1600/print+party.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3R1ewAnLLM/Tt4wsbwJCqI/AAAAAAAACzM/YGIA6aLicEw/s1600/printparty1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3R1ewAnLLM/Tt4wsbwJCqI/AAAAAAAACzM/YGIA6aLicEw/s1600/printparty1.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VipAb6vnCRo/Tt4wsmzkFVI/AAAAAAAACzU/ozfertk4xsU/s1600/printparty2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VipAb6vnCRo/Tt4wsmzkFVI/AAAAAAAACzU/ozfertk4xsU/s1600/printparty2.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Utzig7Wxqg/Tt4ws6vp6GI/AAAAAAAACzc/EjiBVw9VgQI/s1600/printparty3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Utzig7Wxqg/Tt4ws6vp6GI/AAAAAAAACzc/EjiBVw9VgQI/s1600/printparty3.jpg" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ge5D-DEZV4E/Tt4wtPPiaGI/AAAAAAAACzk/EUU6xcjoQGk/s1600/printparty4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ge5D-DEZV4E/Tt4wtPPiaGI/AAAAAAAACzk/EUU6xcjoQGk/s1600/printparty4.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4INjNZX76Qk/Tt4wtXsd3bI/AAAAAAAACzs/lcB15Cb02G8/s1600/printparty5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4INjNZX76Qk/Tt4wtXsd3bI/AAAAAAAACzs/lcB15Cb02G8/s1600/printparty5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrintParty?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-759647898583852107?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-90797213897898797572011-12-05T08:00:00.000-06:002011-12-05T08:00:13.732-06:00This song is almost eight years old. And it is still great. I can't think of a song that has come out recently that could compare, can you?<br /><iframe width="640" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PIh07c_P4hc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-9079721389789879757?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-10236866913675429812011-12-02T09:39:00.001-06:002011-12-02T09:42:04.579-06:00Your house needs to be fashionable, too. Accessorize with these fun designs from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RouDesigns?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Rou Designs</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iFKBF2tgC8I/TtjxX7OTV5I/AAAAAAAACyM/Bf_P672XPpU/s1600/rou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iFKBF2tgC8I/TtjxX7OTV5I/AAAAAAAACyM/Bf_P672XPpU/s1600/rou.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJmDinjB_sk/TtjxYJsBJ4I/AAAAAAAACyU/13GAtXWjH54/s1600/rou1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJmDinjB_sk/TtjxYJsBJ4I/AAAAAAAACyU/13GAtXWjH54/s1600/rou1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sKI7BFpiIrM/TtjxYT2fEsI/AAAAAAAACyc/0Y0cJA3jNDc/s1600/rou2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sKI7BFpiIrM/TtjxYT2fEsI/AAAAAAAACyc/0Y0cJA3jNDc/s1600/rou2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bYZ_hnAffGc/TtjxYQLU9vI/AAAAAAAACyk/QQ5Y8xjShFc/s1600/rou3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bYZ_hnAffGc/TtjxYQLU9vI/AAAAAAAACyk/QQ5Y8xjShFc/s1600/rou3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vP9RAy9HKSQ/TtjxYiE_rkI/AAAAAAAACys/YK_CrBpMMwU/s1600/rou4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vP9RAy9HKSQ/TtjxYiE_rkI/AAAAAAAACys/YK_CrBpMMwU/s1600/rou4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ntLGIpgb5xo/TtjxYmxVW-I/AAAAAAAACy0/-4PEjikdbIU/s1600/rou5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ntLGIpgb5xo/TtjxYmxVW-I/AAAAAAAACy0/-4PEjikdbIU/s1600/rou5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RGzzKaRdqxg/TtjxY4ZhNxI/AAAAAAAACy8/vK4QNxG3pLo/s1600/rou6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RGzzKaRdqxg/TtjxY4ZhNxI/AAAAAAAACy8/vK4QNxG3pLo/s1600/rou6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1023686691367542981?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-62723979773720922362011-12-01T08:00:00.000-06:002011-12-01T08:00:16.350-06:00I absolutely love decorating my apartment for the holidays. Nothing makes me happier than coming home to a lit holiday tree in an otherwise dark (and cold!) apartment. I string lights, put up a tree and put glittery silver and red stuff all around my apartment. All in moderation, of course. Let's keep it classy here. <br /><br />Alas, I'm a bit behind this year. But better late than never, right? This weekend I'll be cranking the Bing Crosby and Mariah Carey holiday tunes and getting my festive freak on. Oh, and in case you're wondering, this is the only time Mariah Carey is played in my house.<br /><br />I have had the same look with my decorations for the past few years. Though I love the silver and red perhaps it's time for a change. These could be my inspiration for a new, more sophisticated look. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1yJcSXJ-_EA/TtcCEIcPaTI/AAAAAAAACxs/rY6vfUzsQ_c/s1600/emma2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1yJcSXJ-_EA/TtcCEIcPaTI/AAAAAAAACxs/rY6vfUzsQ_c/s1600/emma2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-45qvV9bGM4M/TtcCDZiZ4yI/AAAAAAAACxk/U8lY-pZWTf8/s1600/emma" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-45qvV9bGM4M/TtcCDZiZ4yI/AAAAAAAACxk/U8lY-pZWTf8/s1600/emma" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-taCONglWn9s/TtcCE9d7cCI/AAAAAAAACx0/Wn0enLM7Bj4/s1600/emma3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-taCONglWn9s/TtcCE9d7cCI/AAAAAAAACx0/Wn0enLM7Bj4/s1600/emma3" /></a></div>I'd take this look year round.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bb733Icp0Rg/TtcCFgfRekI/AAAAAAAACx4/mMFxDgd1h2o/s1600/emma4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bb733Icp0Rg/TtcCFgfRekI/AAAAAAAACx4/mMFxDgd1h2o/s1600/emma4" /></a></div>&nbsp;A few fun accessories?<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9aP1VVcYOyY/TtcCHA2WdOI/AAAAAAAACyA/vKAVd5YbSPE/s1600/emma5" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9aP1VVcYOyY/TtcCHA2WdOI/AAAAAAAACyA/vKAVd5YbSPE/s1600/emma5" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://emmas.blogg.se/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6272397977372092236?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-31338097567303530662011-11-30T12:12:00.001-06:002011-11-30T12:43:16.121-06:00<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TuAuZD8LCpM/TtZyECGdrII/AAAAAAAAAc0/Kogy5ah2C0c/s1600/Digital+Truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TuAuZD8LCpM/TtZyECGdrII/AAAAAAAAAc0/Kogy5ah2C0c/s320/Digital+Truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You guys. This is so true. I read this blurb every morning on my walk to the subway and can't help but think that perhaps we all need to have a little more face to face human contact, no? I don't know about you, but it has become a reality that I learn about my friends' latest happenings via FB status updates or text message exchange. I'm reminded of the book <a href="http://supersadtruelovestory.com/">Super Sad True Love Story</a> b<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">y Gary&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Shteyngart.</span>&nbsp;B</span>efore long we'll all be using "the Apparatus" to<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">&nbsp;transmit instant credit ratings and evaluate one another's hotness factor from across the room. &nbsp;Anyway, I highly recommend this novel and suggest you read it. On your Kindle.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vRqAr0dAz8A/TtZyDprHz8I/AAAAAAAAAcs/S17wdlymX48/s1600/friends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vRqAr0dAz8A/TtZyDprHz8I/AAAAAAAAAcs/S17wdlymX48/s1600/friends.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(where is the love? PDA alert near the Williamsburg Bridge)</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3133809756730353066?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948298871408801128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-54953717943033349002011-11-29T21:08:00.001-06:002011-11-29T21:13:03.998-06:00I'm one tired spice after Art vs. Craft on Saturday (which was AWESOME by the way.) I could barely bring myself to check Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr (do I have an SM problem?? Yikes) let alone find a song to get me through a Monday. But today. Today I'm back with a bit mo' energy. And who better than Beirut to get me through this week. They'll be in Milwaukee tomorrow night but sadly I won't be heading that way.&nbsp; It's so tempting but instead I'll just spend hours on Youtube watching their videos. What else would I be doing on a Wednesday evening?<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/N-mqhkuOF7s?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5495371794303334900?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-17533684560933076952011-11-29T20:54:00.001-06:002011-11-29T21:05:16.371-06:00We've got a problem. I'm already dreaming of summer and it's not even December yet. How will I handle the next six months? Maybe by pitching one of these <a href="http://www.fieldcandy.com/" target="_blank">bad boys</a> in my living room and roasting some marshmallows in my fireplace? Yeah, that sounds like a grand plan.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_UfNyGqeyUk/TtWdFCMU9EI/AAAAAAAACxc/IHmvAqx5SzI/s1600/Picture+16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_UfNyGqeyUk/TtWdFCMU9EI/AAAAAAAACxc/IHmvAqx5SzI/s1600/Picture+16.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wQqHhabwRM0/TtWbMqcN35I/AAAAAAAACws/IpdU6Iu-BIs/s1600/Picture+10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wQqHhabwRM0/TtWbMqcN35I/AAAAAAAACws/IpdU6Iu-BIs/s1600/Picture+10.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EmQ_-ZBOoaM/TtWbNWSGt4I/AAAAAAAACw0/6jyua1prXQs/s1600/Picture+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EmQ_-ZBOoaM/TtWbNWSGt4I/AAAAAAAACw0/6jyua1prXQs/s1600/Picture+11.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4ttf_FUW-WY/TslL_Fc33pI/AAAAAAAACu0/eJCUmgugItI/s1600/ulyana-sergeenko-collection-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4ttf_FUW-WY/TslL_Fc33pI/AAAAAAAACu0/eJCUmgugItI/s1600/ulyana-sergeenko-collection-11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pTZqoliq60Q/TslL_8QgdyI/AAAAAAAACu8/Zrl5Zaj186w/s1600/ulyana-sergeenko-collection-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pTZqoliq60Q/TslL_8QgdyI/AAAAAAAACu8/Zrl5Zaj186w/s1600/ulyana-sergeenko-collection-13.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oOr8kvQ6Gvc/TslMAvceXRI/AAAAAAAACvE/RQMuhZu3NPM/s1600/ulyana-sergeenko-collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oOr8kvQ6Gvc/TslMAvceXRI/AAAAAAAACvE/RQMuhZu3NPM/s1600/ulyana-sergeenko-collection.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://throughjamseyes.blogspot.com/2011/10/ulyana-sergeenko.html" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5782016758241072978?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-58697607661590095852011-11-24T08:00:00.000-06:002011-11-24T08:00:07.195-06:00<div style="text-align: left;">Lovely paper sculptures by <a href="http://www.postera.com/marybuttondurell#/marybuttondurell/0" target="_blank">Mary Button Durrell</a> found via <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/art/mary-button-durell/" target="_blank">Honestly WTF</a>. Can you guess which one is my favorite? Actually, you probably can't because I really do love them all. Check out her site for even more pieces.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gMoBUMQHKf4/TslJDTA5dsI/AAAAAAAACsE/5hHjfIkNqnc/s1600/mary1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gMoBUMQHKf4/TslJDTA5dsI/AAAAAAAACsE/5hHjfIkNqnc/s1600/mary1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JiYrMw6DplA/TslJE1h3B8I/AAAAAAAACsM/L_bNpbrP8XU/s1600/mary2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JiYrMw6DplA/TslJE1h3B8I/AAAAAAAACsM/L_bNpbrP8XU/s1600/mary2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_I1BsAgQvXo/TslJHs0ISJI/AAAAAAAACsU/RiY_ncVzAFk/s1600/mary5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_I1BsAgQvXo/TslJHs0ISJI/AAAAAAAACsU/RiY_ncVzAFk/s1600/mary5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ikUE8Wn4BLQ/TslJTgQb7oI/AAAAAAAACtk/YiYWe52ScFc/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ikUE8Wn4BLQ/TslJTgQb7oI/AAAAAAAACtk/YiYWe52ScFc/s1600/Picture+6.png" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IngO4Har9WI/TslJXYELeFI/AAAAAAAACt8/5CI2BY-oTqA/s1600/Picture+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IngO4Har9WI/TslJXYELeFI/AAAAAAAACt8/5CI2BY-oTqA/s1600/Picture+9.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images via Honestly WTF and MBD web site</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5869760766159009585?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-18454371342668844392011-11-23T10:06:00.003-06:002011-11-23T10:34:26.177-06:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bX5tb81dg08/Ts0dTRAz7KI/AAAAAAAAAbw/F1sPmm3Nbz8/s1600/hot%2Bhoney.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bX5tb81dg08/Ts0dTRAz7KI/AAAAAAAAAbw/F1sPmm3Nbz8/s320/hot%2Bhoney.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678226922005589154" /></a><br />My recent obsession: <a href="http://mikeshothoney.com/Home.html">Mike's Hot Honey</a>. I am devoting an entire blog post to this and no, this is not a paid endorsement. I don't know Mike either.<div> <div>I first learned about this amazeballs condiment at <a href="http://www.pauliegee.com/home.php">Paulie Gee's </a>in Greenpoint. This spicy honey pairs perfectly with a number of their pies, including the Anise and Anephew and the Porkpie. I always order the honey on the side for extra dipping and pouring action. Mike believes that "the eater is empowered by the condiment." So true.</div><div><br /></div><div>I suggest you all check out <a href="http://foodcurated.com/2011/05/this-sweetspicy-condiment-will-change-your-life-mikes-hot-honey/">this video</a> from Food Curated to get the back story. Although I think your taste buds must experience this honey in real life. No amount of adjectives can convey the amazing-ness of this condiment. I think it would be perfect on turkey. I envision a spicy, salty, sweet juicy turkey bite on a pillowy buttermilk biscuit. It's a bit late notice, but everyone should bring a bottle (or two) to Thanksgiving festivities tomorrow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Pour it on, friends.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1845437134266884439?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948298871408801128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-4074634883837209372011-11-22T20:56:00.001-06:002011-11-22T21:08:01.027-06:00Ok, so it may be getting to be that time of year when I wear roughly 17 layers to bed just to stay warm. So what. Nobody sees me. I don't need to look cute for anyone other than the monsters under my bed. And the dust bunnies.<br />If I needed to look cute I'd pick out one of these lovely ensembles to snooze in. Perfectly sweet and just a wee bit sexy. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q7bXPgR2PjA/TsxikrF95EI/AAAAAAAACwI/V0JRZHuB8LA/s1600/ecointimates" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q7bXPgR2PjA/TsxikrF95EI/AAAAAAAACwI/V0JRZHuB8LA/s1600/ecointimates" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82095485/marlene-cami" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AlM2OeHdGoU/Tsxg6BeUaiI/AAAAAAAACvQ/vhLb05t4sfA/s1600/brookthere" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AlM2OeHdGoU/Tsxg6BeUaiI/AAAAAAAACvQ/vhLb05t4sfA/s1600/brookthere" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brookthere?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1xZ0MEOvgNs/TsxhNQabA5I/AAAAAAAACvY/uyPsx52fU1o/s1600/sandmaiden" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1xZ0MEOvgNs/TsxhNQabA5I/AAAAAAAACvY/uyPsx52fU1o/s1600/sandmaiden" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCKbFE_UNYk/TsxhNo-97EI/AAAAAAAACvg/Rz1jOQMkG34/s1600/sandmaiden2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCKbFE_UNYk/TsxhNo-97EI/AAAAAAAACvg/Rz1jOQMkG34/s1600/sandmaiden2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f2et682zUmg/TsxhOGXLXmI/AAAAAAAACvo/5f-AURn-OS0/s1600/sandmaiden3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f2et682zUmg/TsxhOGXLXmI/AAAAAAAACvo/5f-AURn-OS0/s1600/sandmaiden3" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-in9cIT949DY/TsxhwAeDRVI/AAAAAAAACwA/eXMepnX0qFM/s1600/sandmaiden6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-in9cIT949DY/TsxhwAeDRVI/AAAAAAAACwA/eXMepnX0qFM/s1600/sandmaiden6" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9SjAhE2d2-g/TsxhOlvZ0LI/AAAAAAAACvw/_HOPf8IBH80/s1600/sandmaiden4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9SjAhE2d2-g/TsxhOlvZ0LI/AAAAAAAACvw/_HOPf8IBH80/s1600/sandmaiden4" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandmaidensleepwear?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Source 3-7</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-407463488383720937?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-27837015373086460612011-11-21T08:00:00.000-06:002011-11-21T08:00:09.598-06:00Let's face it. The xx is one of the best bands to come out in the past few years. What? You don't agree with me? Something is wrong with you. Ok, that's a bit harsh. It's too early on a Monday morning for that much snarkiness. I'll wait until Tuesday.<br /><br />For now, listen to this lovely cover of "VCR" by The Antlers. Their new album comes out Tuesday. Get it. If you want. I don't want to tell you what to do. Or what music to listen to. That would be rude. Also, I couldn't figure out how to just upload the track. So instead here's a video. Really it's just a photo of them. Staring at you while they sing this lovely song. Weird, I know. If you want to hear more xx covers, check <a href="http://stereogum.com/850302/the-10-best-xx-covers/franchises/listomania/">this out.</a><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6ejzpKhuUUE?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><br /><br />Happy Monday!BN<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-2783701537308646061?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-33501719060285278452011-11-18T08:00:00.000-06:002012-01-15T23:34:31.254-06:00Cool video. Cool stunner shades.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31278527?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=ffffff" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/31278527">Shwood for Pendleton |♢| Cascadian Collaborative</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/shwoodshop">Shwood Eyewear</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Find out more <a href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=Shwood&parentName=AboutUs">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3350171906028527845?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-43302242062877391262011-11-17T11:10:00.003-06:002011-11-17T13:08:49.407-06:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqt98eArOxU/TsVL1psfy_I/AAAAAAAAAbg/TtNvngNZYO8/s1600/4562796906_52994a5776.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676026290468015090" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqt98eArOxU/TsVL1psfy_I/AAAAAAAAAbg/TtNvngNZYO8/s320/4562796906_52994a5776.jpg" style="display: block; height: 312px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47621005@N03/4562796906/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div><div>Living in the fashion capital of the country allows me to spot new trends early in the game. In the past month I've noticed hip, chatty people strolling down the sidewalk while using the <a href="http://www.yubz.com/">YUBZ </a> retro handset. Personally, I think it's a tacky trend on par with UGGS and zanybands, but who am I to judge.<br /><div>If <a href="http://goop.com/newsletter/151/en/">GP</a> is a fan, they must be cool, right? Also, I noticed this photo is from 2008, so maybe I am behind in my trend-spotting.<br />JF </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4330224206287739126?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948298871408801128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-41691858747821430742011-11-17T10:34:00.001-06:002011-11-17T10:47:10.068-06:00I want to open a coffee shop like this in Madison. Look at this place! Look at the packaging! I would live here. Srsly.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HFgWkUa755w/TsU3mzHdMdI/AAAAAAAACr0/6WtvD1TueXI/s1600/lovely-package-cielito19-e1321147802795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HFgWkUa755w/TsU3mzHdMdI/AAAAAAAACr0/6WtvD1TueXI/s1600/lovely-package-cielito19-e1321147802795.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nImcb8LqrrE/TsU3lY_7-XI/AAAAAAAACrM/fDBUvKjY7v0/s1600/lovely-package-cielito2-e1321147386588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nImcb8LqrrE/TsU3lY_7-XI/AAAAAAAACrM/fDBUvKjY7v0/s1600/lovely-package-cielito2-e1321147386588.jpg" /></a></div>There are 15 Cielito cafes in Mexico City and let me tell you, they look so much cooler than the bazillion Starbucks all over the world combines. The packaging and branding was done by <a href="http://www.cadena-asociados.com/">Cadena+Asoc. Branding</a>. They killed it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4jZrAZ82TnA/TsU3l_UApLI/AAAAAAAACrU/Dl4WI4_d1AI/s1600/lovely-package-cielito4-e1321147433453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4jZrAZ82TnA/TsU3l_UApLI/AAAAAAAACrU/Dl4WI4_d1AI/s1600/lovely-package-cielito4-e1321147433453.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hxmvCyRzyfs/TsU3mHEdZPI/AAAAAAAACrc/K0SvF4NjCc8/s1600/lovely-package-cielito9-e1321147551857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hxmvCyRzyfs/TsU3mHEdZPI/AAAAAAAACrc/K0SvF4NjCc8/s1600/lovely-package-cielito9-e1321147551857.jpg" /></a></div>I'd consider this Latin American folk + neo-retro + modern. Overall it equals pure awesome. Book me a ticket to Mexico City so I can see these babies in person.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4KRxoxGb6Uo/TsU3mcfPYHI/AAAAAAAACrk/cOj-j20MWCQ/s1600/lovely-package-cielito10-e1321147575834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4KRxoxGb6Uo/TsU3mcfPYHI/AAAAAAAACrk/cOj-j20MWCQ/s1600/lovely-package-cielito10-e1321147575834.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XYdho-0Jd_U/TsU3mvA4QHI/AAAAAAAACrs/2dMd2dYG8tY/s1600/lovely-package-cielito18-e1321147780720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XYdho-0Jd_U/TsU3mvA4QHI/AAAAAAAACrs/2dMd2dYG8tY/s1600/lovely-package-cielito18-e1321147780720.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e0oiCb2Lvsg/TsU3nOP754I/AAAAAAAACr8/l_qXD5x1R1s/s1600/lovely-package-cielito21-e1321147848561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e0oiCb2Lvsg/TsU3nOP754I/AAAAAAAACr8/l_qXD5x1R1s/s1600/lovely-package-cielito21-e1321147848561.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All images via <a href="http://lovelypackage.com/cielito/">Lovely Package</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp; </div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4169185874782143074?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-4483064460612526322011-11-16T09:01:00.001-06:002011-11-16T09:12:30.191-06:00I don't remember how I entertained myself on the ride into work before I had my "fancy fone." I refuse to call it a smart phone and fancy fone sounds so much more...fun. But I digress...<br /><br />ANYWAY, I need to entertain myself for about 25 minutes so it's the perfect time to peruse the various blogs I read, check Twitter and all that other jazz. Sometimes I come across something so fabulous I need to email it to myself to stare at it later on my humongo computer screen (you know, when I get into work and need to look at pretty photos whilst I drink my morning coffee).<br /><br />This is one of those images. I love this room. I'd gladly live here if you'd let me. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sjeL1BVmHVI/TsPQUBWQcKI/AAAAAAAACrE/NOOBJ9SMQDg/s1600/anchor%2Bdivision.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sjeL1BVmHVI/TsPQUBWQcKI/AAAAAAAACrE/NOOBJ9SMQDg/s1600/anchor%2Bdivision.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anchordivision.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Also, if you haven't checked out <a href="http://anchordivision.com/">Anchor Division</a> you should. I mean, you do like looking at great photos of stylish and ruggedly handsome men, don't you? Or, here's what they say about their blog: <b>Men's Wear, Vintage Inspiration, with a hint of Architecture, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and all types of Art and Design. </b>Hmmm...I guess since they're geared towards men they don't focus on the rugged and handsome part. Oh well. <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-448306446061252632?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-1007046609962481242011-11-15T14:17:00.007-06:002011-11-15T14:58:14.916-06:00I am not sure what inspired my recent obsession with tortillas. Maybe it's Beth's constant consumption of quesa-deeeas, or my food blog infatuation. I mean, after looking at <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/11/homesick-texan-carnitas/">this post,</a> how could you not crave a tasty carnitas treat? Oh, <a href="http://lunch.thecanalhouse.com/2011/11/1178/">this one</a> is pretty good too. If the Canal House makes their own homemade tortillas, you can too! I started my tortilla adventure by perusing a very useful cookbook by Karen Solomon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Can-Bottle-Smoke-Kitchen-Projects/dp/158008575X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b">can it, bottle it, smoke it</a>. This book includes recipes for important items I know you've been dying to try at home, like corn dogs, margarita popsicles, and english muffins. <div>Traditionally tortillas are made by curing maize in lime water to remove the corn kernel, then grinding and cooking. I was not in the mood for messing with calcium hydroxide, so I went the easy route. I headed to the Mexican grocery and soon returned with a giant bag of masa harina. A few hours later, the tortilla was mastered. I also picked up a few tomatillos for a quick salsa, and a few pounds of pork shoulder (aka pork butt, which confused me momentarily). The resulting meal was quite satisfactory. I highly suggest making your own tortillas. It's very easy (especially if you go the route I did with masa harina) even if you don't have a tortilla press, and you can use the excuse to practice Spanish phrases and dance around a smokey kitchen while drinking Mexican beer- <em style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">olé</em><div><br /></div><div>And there you have it kids. A post about corn. </div><div><div><br /><div><br /><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-100704660996248124?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948298871408801128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-48389663061589232282011-11-14T08:00:00.000-06:002011-11-14T08:00:00.250-06:00Another oldie, but goodie. The perfect start to your Monday. Enjoy.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/W_-qRcHAhzk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4838966306158923228?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-36973068436796381132011-11-12T10:39:00.001-06:002012-01-15T23:34:31.259-06:00<br />Two of my favorite things - classic design and beautiful leather.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qeseD1VKXUg/Tr6hTeMRAQI/AAAAAAAACqY/VK6hZapM7jk/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qeseD1VKXUg/Tr6hTeMRAQI/AAAAAAAACqY/VK6hZapM7jk/s1600/Picture+1.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vHXhWHJ8cvo/Tr6hUwpGw0I/AAAAAAAACq4/ClqyObc6jTg/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vHXhWHJ8cvo/Tr6hUwpGw0I/AAAAAAAACq4/ClqyObc6jTg/s1600/Picture+5.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqMfyxWvm7o/Tr6hUJRfTKI/AAAAAAAACqo/UkbRta7t8bw/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqMfyxWvm7o/Tr6hUJRfTKI/AAAAAAAACqo/UkbRta7t8bw/s1600/Picture+3.png" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9L4Y2dZ-tw/Tr6hUiDVIAI/AAAAAAAACqw/nCDIlDfvk6w/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A9L4Y2dZ-tw/Tr6hUiDVIAI/AAAAAAAACqw/nCDIlDfvk6w/s1600/Picture+4.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vdj-maison-boutique.com/home/152-vdc-pour-la-liane.php">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3697306843679638113?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-32665268525284426112011-11-10T08:00:00.000-06:002011-11-10T08:00:01.316-06:00These furniture pieces by <a href="http://www.stephenkenn.com/">Stephen Kenn </a>were posted on<a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/11/the-inheritance-collection.html"> DesignSponge </a>the other day and I just had to share. They are perfect in so many ways. I can just picture a few of these lovely little guys in my converted farmhouse or factory space...that I'll live in someday. I will. I. Will.<br /><br />I really love the army green re-purposed material combined with the leather details. His furniture is both so unique and of-the-moment yet so classic. Army green and leather will never, ever go out of style. The color is a great neutral that a lot of people don't use in their homes but I think more people will consider it after seeing these beauties!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCOs1CmfV7k/TrtcI0s-lzI/AAAAAAAACpw/7Boq7F8uEj8/s1600/StephenKenn-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCOs1CmfV7k/TrtcI0s-lzI/AAAAAAAACpw/7Boq7F8uEj8/s640/StephenKenn-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ef-fxQw_cy8/TrtcJaCF_OI/AAAAAAAACp4/T_jwIF_TLIM/s1600/StephenKenn-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ef-fxQw_cy8/TrtcJaCF_OI/AAAAAAAACp4/T_jwIF_TLIM/s640/StephenKenn-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KQCrOjsYbaU/TrtcJ10T8eI/AAAAAAAACqA/4US_Pk8u_U8/s1600/StephenKenn-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KQCrOjsYbaU/TrtcJ10T8eI/AAAAAAAACqA/4US_Pk8u_U8/s640/StephenKenn-9.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIerhty2q5I/TrtcKYFvtrI/AAAAAAAACqI/wf5M0Ya1wCU/s1600/StephenKenn-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NIerhty2q5I/TrtcKYFvtrI/AAAAAAAACqI/wf5M0Ya1wCU/s640/StephenKenn-10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QCniQfcADUw/TrtcKztdlxI/AAAAAAAACqQ/m_QY3ZJPjuc/s1600/StephenKenn-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QCniQfcADUw/TrtcKztdlxI/AAAAAAAACqQ/m_QY3ZJPjuc/s640/StephenKenn-13.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All images via stephenkenn.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3266526852528442611?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-36050308290270596032011-11-09T08:00:00.000-06:002011-11-09T08:00:26.756-06:00It's officially that time of year. The time of year when I have hot cocoa almost every night. It's true. There is no better way to end the day.<br /><br />This recipe will be simple but it will be the tastiest hot cocoa you'll every have. I guarantee ;)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6h6uqOYdsY/TrnfPC1Qu2I/AAAAAAAACpo/y_kX3cFtf4U/s1600/hot-chocolate-ck-1687649-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6h6uqOYdsY/TrnfPC1Qu2I/AAAAAAAACpo/y_kX3cFtf4U/s1600/hot-chocolate-ck-1687649-l.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/barcelona-hot-chocolate-10000001687649/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><b>Greatest Hot Cocoa</b><br /><br />Fill your mug with milk. No water! The only way to make hot cocoa is with milk. I use 1% but whole would be tastier. I'm trying to watch my girlish figure.<br /><br />Heat milk to desired temperature. Don't boil it!<br /><br />Add chocolate. Some people like to use dark cocoa powder or real chocolate. I'm weird. My favorite will always be Swiss Miss since I don't like things to be too chocolatey. I didn't say this was the classiest hot cocoa. But wait, we'll make it appear that way.<br /><br />Once you've mixed the chocolate and milk add a dallop of whip cream and then sprinkle with cinnamon.<br /><br />Voila! The greatest hot cocoa ever. Now go snuggle up on the couch with a good book.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3605030829027059603?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-20090354854746161802011-11-08T08:00:00.000-06:002011-11-08T08:00:00.602-06:00I love, love, love polka dots. I think polka dots are such a classic design that will always be in style. I'm currently making my own polka dot design to screen print on various fabrics...I've only got about 800 more dots to make! I'm really excited about it and hopefully it will work out as planned. Sometimes my designs don't exactly, uh, cooperate!<br /><br />I found a few other polka dotted items on Etsy that are really fun! <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7HEgfNVLiE/Trc0VHfTqgI/AAAAAAAACo4/g6_0A63sG8M/s1600/polka" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V7HEgfNVLiE/Trc0VHfTqgI/AAAAAAAACo4/g6_0A63sG8M/s1600/polka" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83187467/black-and-white-polka-dot-silky-satin">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PHRPEGCSrwM/Trc00pNPTEI/AAAAAAAACpA/wXshKRjrjA8/s1600/polka2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PHRPEGCSrwM/Trc00pNPTEI/AAAAAAAACpA/wXshKRjrjA8/s1600/polka2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83412276/retro-blue-polka-dot-dress">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Is this not the cutest apron ever???<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x0jb-YsfxfY/Trc1-uwJ-qI/AAAAAAAACpI/CevEYSGw0Fg/s1600/Heavenly+Hostess+polka+dot+apron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="363" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x0jb-YsfxfY/Trc1-uwJ-qI/AAAAAAAACpI/CevEYSGw0Fg/s400/Heavenly+Hostess+polka+dot+apron.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://icafewomanmoderne.blogspot.com/2009/11/not-your-mamas-apron.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKAKM3iKk0w/Trc20Vw3_NI/AAAAAAAACpQ/Cz3ZXlPXdQk/s1600/polka4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKAKM3iKk0w/Trc20Vw3_NI/AAAAAAAACpQ/Cz3ZXlPXdQk/s1600/polka4" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/polka-dot-blouse-red-valentino/vp/v=1/845524441911034.htm?fm=search-shopbysize">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kKFmT0CKYUc/Trc3NoxaGSI/AAAAAAAACpY/uLVL-sHTLyI/s1600/polka5" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kKFmT0CKYUc/Trc3NoxaGSI/AAAAAAAACpY/uLVL-sHTLyI/s1600/polka5" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://styletheories.com/2011/09/15/seeing-spots-2/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7zmX4FnSm9o/Trc32hLjApI/AAAAAAAACpg/GAiTlA2jE84/s1600/polka6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7zmX4FnSm9o/Trc32hLjApI/AAAAAAAACpg/GAiTlA2jE84/s400/polka6" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.murphydoodles.com/2011/05/polka-dot-linen-bread-bag.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-2009035485474616180?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-50681395992595046552011-11-07T12:47:00.005-06:002011-11-07T14:21:34.138-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Why hello there, dear Milkhaus readers. My name is Josie, and I am an awkward woman of few words. Beth has graciously invited me to contribute to her blogetty blog, and I am still wondering what on earth I could contribute that you haven't read before. I, along with many Brooklynites, <a href="http://the-meathook.com/">like meat</a>, baked goods (<a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/04/06/tina_fey_agrees_peter_pan_makes_bes.php">doughnuts</a>!) and solo dance parties. I promise to share something really hip soon. Srsly. (Did I really just type that?!) I Srsly did.<div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned. <div>In the meantime, here's a photo.</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7XnmAH0ayNQ/TrgwMs5gNZI/AAAAAAAAAR8/l2fCA-w28xw/s320/FxCam_1310604648285.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672336725442049426" /></div><div>Happy Monday.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5068139599259504655?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Josiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17948298871408801128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-63492475124087408302011-11-07T08:00:00.000-06:002011-11-07T08:00:10.271-06:00I don't usually post brand spankin' new songs here. I like to post the songs that I can continue to go back to and know they'll be great whether they came out two weeks ago, two years ago or two decades ago.<br />Let's listen to Marvin. This is a great song. And he's wearing a great outfit in this video. And then he starts to get a little freaky. Ok, not that bad...don't worry, you can watch this at work! Maybe he got this song messed up with Sexual Healing. Perhaps.<br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ev2yO-OHc58?rel=0" width="420"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6349247512408740830?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-43161714080942061172011-11-06T19:55:00.000-06:002012-01-05T11:48:51.704-06:00I'm loving these fun office/paper products from <a href="http://uguisu.ocnk.net/" target="_blank">Uguisu</a>. Next week I'm heading down the hall to a new office. Perhaps I should buy myself some fun stuff to add to the new office? I think so!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MaROgU-33b4/TwXha0cUV4I/AAAAAAAADBY/sc-CGCI2u08/s1600/IMG_1062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MaROgU-33b4/TwXha0cUV4I/AAAAAAAADBY/sc-CGCI2u08/s1600/IMG_1062.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjkR6fxseTU/TwXhbA2X5XI/AAAAAAAADBg/iCq3IFR5DMg/s1600/IMG_1064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjkR6fxseTU/TwXhbA2X5XI/AAAAAAAADBg/iCq3IFR5DMg/s1600/IMG_1064.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0TROXW0g9eY/TwXhbPNF_OI/AAAAAAAADBo/v3hFpCzd7NU/s1600/IMG_3803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0TROXW0g9eY/TwXhbPNF_OI/AAAAAAAADBo/v3hFpCzd7NU/s1600/IMG_3803.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_ry43eQIbo/TwXhbSwPsQI/AAAAAAAADBw/MUnwQtoaaE0/s1600/IMG_5139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_ry43eQIbo/TwXhbSwPsQI/AAAAAAAADBw/MUnwQtoaaE0/s1600/IMG_5139.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-augVuhTOP-8/TwXhbshCPbI/AAAAAAAADB4/OWZ6WXGbWRQ/s1600/IMG_6205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-augVuhTOP-8/TwXhbshCPbI/AAAAAAAADB4/OWZ6WXGbWRQ/s1600/IMG_6205.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yAoaOxW8cW4/TwXhb_4tFLI/AAAAAAAADCA/FMm8O52jYF0/s1600/IMG_6572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yAoaOxW8cW4/TwXhb_4tFLI/AAAAAAAADCA/FMm8O52jYF0/s1600/IMG_6572.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://uguisu.ocnk.net/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4316171408094206117?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-18970251943040828332011-11-04T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-15T23:34:31.247-06:00It's getting chilly. I need this.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--GOkzPd9FDo/TrM8n-li8MI/AAAAAAAACow/cNbr_V9x6Hg/s1600/chunky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--GOkzPd9FDo/TrM8n-li8MI/AAAAAAAACow/cNbr_V9x6Hg/s1600/chunky.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://knityorkcity.com/tag/scarf/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1897025194304082833?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-36470347530929360812011-11-03T08:00:00.000-05:002011-11-03T08:00:00.289-05:00This <a href="http://www.rawmaterials.nl/en/home/">place</a> has great stuff.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jjksrc8esR4/TrH9aEKkYGI/AAAAAAAACoY/sR1XEFRJVZU/s1600/36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jjksrc8esR4/TrH9aEKkYGI/AAAAAAAACoY/sR1XEFRJVZU/s1600/36.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RtcXZJI5MC8/TrH9b8uI_VI/AAAAAAAACog/TEcGaR3nqbU/s1600/37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RtcXZJI5MC8/TrH9b8uI_VI/AAAAAAAACog/TEcGaR3nqbU/s1600/37.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JffVeAELe5A/TrH9c_-PcMI/AAAAAAAACoo/oXsYkKFfvzQ/s1600/46.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JffVeAELe5A/TrH9c_-PcMI/AAAAAAAACoo/oXsYkKFfvzQ/s1600/46.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images via <a href="http://vosgesparis.blogspot.com/2011/10/today-at-raw-amsterdam-unplugged.html">Vosgesparis</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3647034753092936081?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-74565091237635601602011-11-02T08:00:00.000-05:002011-11-02T10:47:52.427-05:00Do I need to say anything else about these other than they are the greatest ever? They're inspired by the pancakes at the Bongo Room in Chicago and this other lovely <a href="http://fortheloveofyum.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/white-chocolate-caramel-and-pretzel-pancake-heaven/">blogger</a> was great enough to figure out how to recreate them. <br /><br />I was just talking to a good friend about these after she was talking about making the world's greatest pumpkin pancakes. Or something like that. It doesn't matter. These are the only thing you ever need to eat. I've already got my weekend planned out and it will be based entirely around these pancakes! Want to hear what my plans are? Ok, I'll tell you!<br /><br />Saturday - wake up and go to the last outdoor Dane County Farmer's Market of the season. Wait, first I'll get coffee <a href="http://grazemadison.com/">here</a>. Then buy tasty veggies since I'm back to making healthy food. Then after I buy healthy veggies I'll come home and make this super unhealthy (but oh-so-tasty!) mountain of pancakes. Then I'll nap until I have to go to work on Monday ;)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y52v7ZmzLZw/TrCofhvCVtI/AAAAAAAACoQ/ufgRgpc5gh4/s1600/bongo+cakes" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y52v7ZmzLZw/TrCofhvCVtI/AAAAAAAACoQ/ufgRgpc5gh4/s1600/bongo+cakes" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fortheloveofyum.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/white-chocolate-caramel-and-pretzel-pancake-heaven/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><b>White Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Pancakes inspired by The Bongo Room (Chicago)</b><br /><b>Serves 2</b><br />Pancake recipe from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fluffy-Pancakes-2/Detail.aspx"><span style="color: purple;">here.</span></a><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span><br />3/4 cup milk<br />2 tablespoons white vinegar<br />1 cup all-purpose flour<br />2 tablespoons white sugar<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />1/2 cup of crushed pretzels<br />1 egg<br />1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />2 tablespoons butter, melted<br /><br />Mix together the milk and the vinegar in a small bowl and set aside for 5-10 minutes, so that the milk sours. &nbsp;Meanwhile, combine all the dry ingredients into a bowl. &nbsp;After the milk has soured, pour it into the dry ingredients and also add the egg and the vanilla extract. &nbsp;Whisk together all the ingredients until they form a smooth batter. &nbsp;Mix in the crushed pretzels. &nbsp;Heat a frying pan or griddle on medium-low heat with some butter or oil. &nbsp;Take 1/4 cup fulls of the batter and cook on a frying pan or griddle until cooked on both sides, flip when the top of the pancake is covered in bubbles, about 2 minutes per side.<br /><br />Serve with warm caramel sauce and white chocolate sauce and garnish with crushed pretzel pieces and confectioner’s sugar.<br /><br />Maybe you want to run 74 miles after enjoying these to get rid of <i>some</i> of the guilt? Nahhhhhh. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7456509123763560160?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-26239182949978291772011-11-01T21:08:00.000-05:002011-11-01T21:08:42.374-05:00It's been around for what seems like forever. But I still want it. And IKEA never has it when I'm there! What am I talking about? Oh, just the Stockholm Rand rug. It's so bold and so fun (like me!).<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Maybe they no longer make it...I'll just continue to look at pretty pictures of it and pretend it's on my floor. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rhHM0uCTgn8/TrCkZ3RCHFI/AAAAAAAACoA/Uz2pkge52I8/s1600/rug3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rhHM0uCTgn8/TrCkZ3RCHFI/AAAAAAAACoA/Uz2pkge52I8/s1600/rug3" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=66772">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vX8CVdNWHJo/TrClZKYTBeI/AAAAAAAACoI/HbyuQjwfos0/s1600/rug4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vX8CVdNWHJo/TrClZKYTBeI/AAAAAAAACoI/HbyuQjwfos0/s1600/rug4" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alfiemakesfive.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xMkhQQicAVo/TrCkEmf_EeI/AAAAAAAACn4/jLAuV686kRg/s1600/bw+rug+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xMkhQQicAVo/TrCkEmf_EeI/AAAAAAAACn4/jLAuV686kRg/s1600/bw+rug+1" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/apartment-therapy-nina-bakos-home/item/291663">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3A8piMyCHw/TrCj6VJ0N8I/AAAAAAAACnw/gzVKpkf-CQw/s1600/rug2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3A8piMyCHw/TrCj6VJ0N8I/AAAAAAAACnw/gzVKpkf-CQw/s1600/rug2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=87753">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-2623918294997829177?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-6941372040952536922011-10-28T08:03:00.000-05:002011-10-28T08:03:00.871-05:00I'm lucky enough to have a landlord that let's me make some basic changes to my apartment to make it feel more like my own home. The easiest way to change up a room, in my opinion, is by putting up a fresh coat of paint. It's fairly easy and inexpensive and makes a huge difference. Who wants that boring painters white?<br /><br />I've been meaning to paint my bathroom for a very, very long time. But rather than paint it all one color I want to use a stencil. My bathroom is fairly small and I have yellow tile. So why not go extreme and do a really fun stencil? Here's just a few inspirational images that will hopefully get me motivated to finally bust out the paintbrush! <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mNP8Pd8Y3SU/Tqlex-pv7II/AAAAAAAACmw/-nedEAxSa3c/s1600/powder-room-Kp2h2k-mdn.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mNP8Pd8Y3SU/Tqlex-pv7II/AAAAAAAACmw/-nedEAxSa3c/s1600/powder-room-Kp2h2k-mdn.gif" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.veranda.com/designers-ideas/thomas-obrien-designer-showhouse">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sttyqbtuegw/Tqlf1DerbWI/AAAAAAAACm4/-LbcLtenva0/s1600/Stencil-pattern-wall-design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sttyqbtuegw/Tqlf1DerbWI/AAAAAAAACm4/-LbcLtenva0/s1600/Stencil-pattern-wall-design.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2011/02/updated-look-of-stencils-all-grown-up.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mxYdt5fVJNs/TqliG5nfmdI/AAAAAAAACnI/SIjuB8Dc1Ko/s1600/030310-stencil02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mxYdt5fVJNs/TqliG5nfmdI/AAAAAAAACnI/SIjuB8Dc1Ko/s1600/030310-stencil02.jpg" />&nbsp;</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/bathroom/4-places-to-use-a-stencil-in-the-bathroom-110314">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LZlXqe4yReI/TqlimrUoEXI/AAAAAAAACnY/6k0H132Yx0Y/s1600/wall-stencil-stencil-modern1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LZlXqe4yReI/TqlimrUoEXI/AAAAAAAACnY/6k0H132Yx0Y/s1600/wall-stencil-stencil-modern1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designamour.com/category/designing-stencils/page/2/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y0fioDCWkuM/TqljJz8EplI/AAAAAAAACng/wv3Ic2z0kAg/s1600/Tattoo-Your-Wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y0fioDCWkuM/TqljJz8EplI/AAAAAAAACng/wv3Ic2z0kAg/s400/Tattoo-Your-Wall.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://architectsforlife.com/home-decor/wall-tattoo-stencil-is-an-artful-style-that-invites-you-to-indulge-your-design-impulse-to-tell-the-story-of-your-own-creative.htm">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fad4k-vve14/Tqlkgx4NyYI/AAAAAAAACno/nylF_tr9Elw/s1600/StenciledWallAfter1-399x600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fad4k-vve14/Tqlkgx4NyYI/AAAAAAAACno/nylF_tr9Elw/s1600/StenciledWallAfter1-399x600.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freshhomeideas.com/fresh-home-blog/2011/08/reader-re-do-jens-amazing-stenciled-wall/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-694137204095253692?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-29006209142488774082011-10-27T08:00:00.000-05:002011-10-27T08:00:01.187-05:00These. Are. Beautiful.<br /><br />Take some time (like, oh, hours) to peruse the <a href="http://www.niki-jones.co.uk/">Niki Jones </a>web site. So many beautiful items for your home. And, as you can tell, I'm partial to the vintage items.<br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/vintage-kantha-quilts">Eat Drink Chic f</a>or posting these!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BqgONYQBsAg/TqhNDz_87cI/AAAAAAAACl0/s7uieRzf17k/s1600/katha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BqgONYQBsAg/TqhNDz_87cI/AAAAAAAACl0/s7uieRzf17k/s1600/katha.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Glr8fLxaDmo/TqhNEGpg_PI/AAAAAAAACl8/0mcWVWVoSck/s1600/katha1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Glr8fLxaDmo/TqhNEGpg_PI/AAAAAAAACl8/0mcWVWVoSck/s1600/katha1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftF078gevxU/TqhNEWXTn7I/AAAAAAAACmE/RC0h2YqiSLM/s1600/katha2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftF078gevxU/TqhNEWXTn7I/AAAAAAAACmE/RC0h2YqiSLM/s1600/katha2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qbs5ZMN7qLM/TqhNEi4CRcI/AAAAAAAACmU/CkrLnqzFxd0/s1600/katha4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qbs5ZMN7qLM/TqhNEi4CRcI/AAAAAAAACmU/CkrLnqzFxd0/s1600/katha4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_DGvYtqPic/TqhNk2au1HI/AAAAAAAACmo/dzR0Lf553oE/s1600/katha3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u_DGvYtqPic/TqhNk2au1HI/AAAAAAAACmo/dzR0Lf553oE/s1600/katha3.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DvGKaOUVwig/TqhNFEMbw6I/AAAAAAAACmc/2l6aZdEGD5s/s1600/katha5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DvGKaOUVwig/TqhNFEMbw6I/AAAAAAAACmc/2l6aZdEGD5s/s1600/katha5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All images via Niki Jones site.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-2900620914248877408?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-33130029661486460062011-10-26T12:51:00.000-05:002011-10-26T12:51:38.347-05:00Is there really anything better than Mason Jars? They're so cool and have so many uses!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ODe2RTEvNjA/TqhHop2_HLI/AAAAAAAAClE/gOgdd-JE_78/s1600/zoeveedesigns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ODe2RTEvNjA/TqhHop2_HLI/AAAAAAAAClE/gOgdd-JE_78/s1600/zoeveedesigns.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zoeveedesigns.etsy.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tO91FN4iYmY/TqhHo05bAoI/AAAAAAAAClM/8hE0-LjP5bM/s1600/ecoelements.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tO91FN4iYmY/TqhHo05bAoI/AAAAAAAAClM/8hE0-LjP5bM/s1600/ecoelements.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">EcoElements.etsy.com</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ti6ebCCtgTQ/TqhHpPmyZ0I/AAAAAAAAClU/IDQ-MOu6jn0/s1600/oldnewagain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ti6ebCCtgTQ/TqhHpPmyZ0I/AAAAAAAAClU/IDQ-MOu6jn0/s1600/oldnewagain.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oldnewagain.etsy.com</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yqXAhMKJmzA/TqhHpPiF8OI/AAAAAAAAClc/m75Bo1TuuhA/s1600/suefreeman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yqXAhMKJmzA/TqhHpPiF8OI/AAAAAAAAClc/m75Bo1TuuhA/s1600/suefreeman.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SueFreeman.etsy.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lGP47X1wXtA/TqhHps2UrQI/AAAAAAAACls/jPODaskeju4/s1600/thesimpletwig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lGP47X1wXtA/TqhHps2UrQI/AAAAAAAACls/jPODaskeju4/s1600/thesimpletwig.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TheSimpleTwig.etsy.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Ok, these aren't actually jars but I love them!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JlR0rpW-RSQ/TqhHpXZGW1I/AAAAAAAAClk/HjmHP6Uqsp8/s1600/sweetlyscrappedart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JlR0rpW-RSQ/TqhHpXZGW1I/AAAAAAAAClk/HjmHP6Uqsp8/s1600/sweetlyscrappedart.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SweetlyScrappedArt.etsy.com</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3313002966148646006?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-12592499474334231032011-09-25T20:41:00.000-05:002011-09-25T20:41:59.012-05:00Loving these pieces by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MixedMetals?ref=pr_shop">Mixed Metal </a>on Etsy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VqdMGscEsiA/Tn_XZCgtsiI/AAAAAAAACkw/ek7QafKj8L0/s1600/mixedmetals1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VqdMGscEsiA/Tn_XZCgtsiI/AAAAAAAACkw/ek7QafKj8L0/s1600/mixedmetals1" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j52i7HerL4s/Tn_XaJ4ESPI/AAAAAAAACk0/GyC6gzZK1Kk/s1600/mixedmetals2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j52i7HerL4s/Tn_XaJ4ESPI/AAAAAAAACk0/GyC6gzZK1Kk/s1600/mixedmetals2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fm0XvcENLZQ/Tn_Xa0eGhXI/AAAAAAAACk4/2BuA_1xIPfQ/s1600/mixedmetals3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fm0XvcENLZQ/Tn_Xa0eGhXI/AAAAAAAACk4/2BuA_1xIPfQ/s1600/mixedmetals3" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1jrp5LwwoPc/Tn_Xbysy0MI/AAAAAAAACk8/JkiOPOvjKLg/s1600/mixedmetals5" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1jrp5LwwoPc/Tn_Xbysy0MI/AAAAAAAACk8/JkiOPOvjKLg/s1600/mixedmetals5" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VgWAXxKCa20/Tn_Xc4dLlKI/AAAAAAAAClA/eOYHVbR8LXM/s1600/mixedmetals6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VgWAXxKCa20/Tn_Xc4dLlKI/AAAAAAAAClA/eOYHVbR8LXM/s1600/mixedmetals6" /></a></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1259249947433423103?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-21508013255496773842011-06-15T19:50:00.000-05:002011-06-15T19:50:41.405-05:00Oh hey there other blog. How you doing? Don't worry, soon I'll quit ignoring you. Here's a little fun thing I found via <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/page/3/">designlovefest</a>. I think I need<a href="http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=9229&amp;art=4973861"> this</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UK-3PIxgBHY/TflR6V33MhI/AAAAAAAACjU/RsxCEuOVyhI/s1600/4973861-origpic-dfec1d-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UK-3PIxgBHY/TflR6V33MhI/AAAAAAAACjU/RsxCEuOVyhI/s640/4973861-origpic-dfec1d-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp; Or maybe <a href="http://shop.textalk.se/en/article.php?id=9229&amp;art=1588212">this beauty</a>. So classic.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDKY1MNyhQQ/TflScyxyd3I/AAAAAAAACjY/94CFx2m38SI/s1600/1588212-origpic-8bdd83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDKY1MNyhQQ/TflScyxyd3I/AAAAAAAACjY/94CFx2m38SI/s640/1588212-origpic-8bdd83.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Don't these just make you want to be wearing a classic black suit with pumps (why are the called pumps??) and having a three-martini lunch in the middle of Manhattan? Oh yes, I think so.<br /><br />Find more good stuff from P.A.P. Accessories <a href="http://www.papsweden.se/">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-2150801325549677384?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-68186441072296938362011-04-06T09:40:00.000-05:002011-04-06T09:40:40.944-05:00On Saturday I'm having a few friends over to cook up a tasty Thai dinner. I can't wait! One of them sent me a link to this great tool on the <a href="http://www.finecooking.com/">Fine Cooking </a>web site to figure out what tasty dish(es) we should make. Let's just say I've been having a little too much fun with it and coming up with some crazy combos! <br /><br />This<a href="http://www.finecooking.com/articles/cyor/thai-curry.aspx"> link</a> is for creating your own Thai recipes (hello, anything with peanut sauce is tasty!) but they also have options to create your own cheesecake (yes, please!), meatloaf, fruit crisp, risotto and more. I would highly suggest you check it out!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0w2kVYV6dCg/TZx7MWKb9fI/AAAAAAAACgk/l-Om6cWLPRc/s1600/curryshrimp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0w2kVYV6dCg/TZx7MWKb9fI/AAAAAAAACgk/l-Om6cWLPRc/s1600/curryshrimp.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-shrimp-and-green-beans-curry_20/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6818644107229693836?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-70385444044291811832011-04-01T09:11:00.000-05:002011-04-01T09:11:40.535-05:00Love these wooden sculptures by <a href="http://federicosaenzrecio.com/">Frederico Saenz-Recio</a> found via <a href="http://blog.littlepaperplanes.com/federico-saenz-recio/">Little Paper Planes</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qFHBin9OfCQ/TZXc3WNJ5oI/AAAAAAAACfo/NWH5Q_aUBkc/s1600/04b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qFHBin9OfCQ/TZXc3WNJ5oI/AAAAAAAACfo/NWH5Q_aUBkc/s1600/04b.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7zUgss_AyxQ/TZXc34e1FPI/AAAAAAAACfw/hxSFcdRqc0s/s1600/06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7zUgss_AyxQ/TZXc34e1FPI/AAAAAAAACfw/hxSFcdRqc0s/s1600/06.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9OB9k0yISuM/TZXc4HM76qI/AAAAAAAACf4/h28eqhj5gSA/s1600/IMG_0931web2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9OB9k0yISuM/TZXc4HM76qI/AAAAAAAACf4/h28eqhj5gSA/s1600/IMG_0931web2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0FgmVNxOH-c/TZXc4Qr1LVI/AAAAAAAACgA/1jUgcfa6saA/s1600/IMG_0934web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0FgmVNxOH-c/TZXc4Qr1LVI/AAAAAAAACgA/1jUgcfa6saA/s1600/IMG_0934web.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7038544404429181183?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-19959810083864424342011-03-24T08:27:00.000-05:002011-03-24T08:27:47.236-05:00When looking at&nbsp; how people decorate their space my favorite thing is to discover the hidden details or random things used in a unique way. Sometimes the most random things get make an impact. I think it shows a persons personality.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7QV8Hpeh23w/TYtCOx28tVI/AAAAAAAACfA/Tlg6wvPi1qQ/s1600/PaulCoco04.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7QV8Hpeh23w/TYtCOx28tVI/AAAAAAAACfA/Tlg6wvPi1qQ/s1600/PaulCoco04.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPaT2ZPhSeo/TYtFB--EmLI/AAAAAAAACfI/DK2J-q-IabQ/s1600/030711MikeWalt15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPaT2ZPhSeo/TYtFB--EmLI/AAAAAAAACfI/DK2J-q-IabQ/s1600/030711MikeWalt15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBJa-awMA9g/TYtFCGnfcRI/AAAAAAAACfQ/UKm8sNUqyms/s1600/hk431011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBJa-awMA9g/TYtFCGnfcRI/AAAAAAAACfQ/UKm8sNUqyms/s1600/hk431011.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images via apartmenttherapy.com</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OYDRAExkLFk/TYtGf2uX_7I/AAAAAAAACfg/d_uG4Yag9QQ/s1600/11_swindon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OYDRAExkLFk/TYtGf2uX_7I/AAAAAAAACfg/d_uG4Yag9QQ/s1600/11_swindon.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/01/sneak-peek-charlotte-swiden-and-clem-stamation.html/11_swindon">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1995981008386442434?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-56518726598325860622011-03-16T08:00:00.000-05:002011-03-16T08:00:06.287-05:00In honor of St. Patty's Day tomorrow! I found this via the <a href="http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com/">Big Girls Small Kitchen</a> blog, which is one of my new faves. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UI5TDOhACPo/TYAthodgWwI/AAAAAAAACek/VJjTXox0Wlw/s1600/BGSK%2BOatmeal%2BStout%2BCake" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UI5TDOhACPo/TYAthodgWwI/AAAAAAAACek/VJjTXox0Wlw/s1600/BGSK%2BOatmeal%2BStout%2BCake" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com/2011/03/recipe-flash-oatmeal-stout-cake-with-apples-whisky-cream.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b></b><br /><b>Oatmeal Stout Cake with Apples &amp; Whiskey Cream</b><br /><strong> </strong><em>Makes 1 loaf</em><br />The whiskey is optional, as is the cream. The cake is wonderful with and without ‘em.<br /><br /><b><em>Ingredients</em></b><br />1 cup oats<br />11/2 cups oatmeal stout or other dark stout beer<br />1½ cups flour<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />½ teaspoon salt<br />½ teaspoon cinnamon<br />¼ teaspoon nutmeg<br />¾ cup neutral oil<br />1 cup brown sugar<br />3/4 cup sugar<br />2 eggs<br />½ teaspoon vanilla extract<br />2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice<br />1 cup heavy (whipping) cream<br />1-2 tablespoons whisky<br />2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus more for dusting<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br />Put the oats in a bowl and pour the stout over. Set aside for 1-2 hours, until the oats have absorbed much of the beer.<br /><br />When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Oil a loaf pan and cover the bottom with parchment.<br /><br />Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, beat the oil, sugars, and eggs together until well-combined and slightly creamy. Add the vanilla extract and stir.<br />Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix in. Add ½ of the oatmeal-stout mixture and combine. Repeat, ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the apples.<br /><br />Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.<br /><br />Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate or rack. Dust the loaf with powdered sugar.<br /><br />Make the whisky whipped cream by beating the cream, whiskey, and powdered sugar together until lifting up the beaters leaves a soft peak. Taste, adding more whisky or sugar as desired.<br /><br />Cut the loaf into thick slices. Dust with more powdered sugar and top with the cream.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5651872659832586062?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-85620639060083260552011-03-15T08:00:00.000-05:002011-03-15T08:00:22.058-05:00I'm having a dinner party Friday night and I have yet to figure out the menu. I'm too distracted searching for pretty tablecloths!<br /><br /><br />This is my fave.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SuG9uxtjdlI/TX7AUAqV-aI/AAAAAAAACec/nnuneY6CPmg/s1600/handmadebysima" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SuG9uxtjdlI/TX7AUAqV-aI/AAAAAAAACec/nnuneY6CPmg/s1600/handmadebysima" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadebysima?ref=seller_info">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8562063906008326055?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-12740853153990264642011-03-14T08:00:00.000-05:002011-03-14T08:00:15.064-05:00It does not get much better than this.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Zzq5X-p2C0Y?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1274085315399026464?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-33038188976349473092011-03-11T08:00:00.001-06:002011-03-11T08:00:13.645-06:00Let's just go ahead and add <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2011/01/10/handmade-home-affordable-branch-pendant/">this </a>to my To Do list.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zfq1EzWkk4g/TXRJVbuZH2I/AAAAAAAACeM/9Aib2TYDVqA/s1600/diy%2Bbranch%2Bpendant" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zfq1EzWkk4g/TXRJVbuZH2I/AAAAAAAACeM/9Aib2TYDVqA/s1600/diy%2Bbranch%2Bpendant" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OTqNXqulDdI/TXRJVtt-rpI/AAAAAAAACeU/AV3O5wpyieQ/s1600/diy%2B2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OTqNXqulDdI/TXRJVtt-rpI/AAAAAAAACeU/AV3O5wpyieQ/s1600/diy%2B2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://decor8blog.com/2011/01/10/handmade-home-affordable-branch-pendant/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3303818897634947309?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-59336788931216157912011-03-10T08:00:00.000-06:002011-03-10T08:00:08.798-06:00Though I have a lovely view of the lake from my corner office (woohoo!) I would so much rather work from home. But rather than plant my bum on my couch every day and make a permanent dent, I think I would build a backyard studio/office. How great would <a href="http://milkhaus.blogspot.com/2010/05/backyard-bliss.html">one</a> of these be?<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m16A4z1qnmA/TXQ-wDreZUI/AAAAAAAACdU/3Z6oCj7QOKE/s1600/initstudios-garden-studio-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m16A4z1qnmA/TXQ-wDreZUI/AAAAAAAACdU/3Z6oCj7QOKE/s1600/initstudios-garden-studio-2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://design-milk.com/the-rise-of-the-backyard-office/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UAVyCADA-VA/TXQ_sVCmv7I/AAAAAAAACdc/BMALpCsjJXs/s1600/backyard%2Btinkerbots" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UAVyCADA-VA/TXQ_sVCmv7I/AAAAAAAACdc/BMALpCsjJXs/s1600/backyard%2Btinkerbots" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinkerbots/3076839317/sizes/z/in/photostream/">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yhmLYGaeRPw/TXRAG5pO_AI/AAAAAAAACdk/nL_RBEFtKOg/s1600/h203-neighbor-out-back_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yhmLYGaeRPw/TXRAG5pO_AI/AAAAAAAACdk/nL_RBEFtKOg/s1600/h203-neighbor-out-back_lg.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/6844/the-neighbor-out-back">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nBqDv4ivSYs/TXRAdfQ9qiI/AAAAAAAACds/uGMhSolkHtw/s1600/DSC_0070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nBqDv4ivSYs/TXRAdfQ9qiI/AAAAAAAACds/uGMhSolkHtw/s1600/DSC_0070.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4215klump.com/9.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrkHy7XQKpA/TXRBpuorvtI/AAAAAAAACd0/gsiMR1Q4_90/s1600/3509sheds1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrkHy7XQKpA/TXRBpuorvtI/AAAAAAAACd0/gsiMR1Q4_90/s1600/3509sheds1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/outdoor/garden-shed-inspiration-sf-event-tonight-078302">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5933678893121615791?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-30599771854894090112011-03-09T08:00:00.000-06:002011-03-09T08:00:15.954-06:00<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">This past weekend I had an impromptu relaxing Sunday and spent absolutely zero (yes, zero!) hours in the lab working on my design project. So what if it was because I left my keys in my office? Oops! Anyway, it was wonderful to just lounge around at home. And how did I start this great day? By making these <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cider-Glazed-Mini-Apple-Muffins-100758">cute little muffins</a>.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">I must admit that I read the recipe way too quickly and thought it said apple cider vinegar (which I have in my cupboard) instead of apple cider (which I don't have). Again, oops. So instead I shredded the other half of the apple and it worked like a charm.&nbsp; Instead of walnuts I used almonds because that's what I had. Although I didn't do the glaze since I was missing the all-important apple cider, I think they were still very, very tasty!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cider-Glazed-Mini-Apple-Muffins-100758"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Cider-Glazed Mini Apple Muffins</span></a></strong><br /><br /><strong>For muffins</strong> <br /><ul class="ingredientsList"><li class="ingredient">1/4 cup walnuts</li><li class="ingredient">1/2 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple</li><li class="ingredient">1 cup all-purpose flour</li><li class="ingredient">1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</li><li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</li><li class="ingredient">1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li class="ingredient">3 tablespoons unsalted butter</li><li class="ingredient">1/4 cup packed brown sugar</li><li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons unpasteurized apple cider</li><li class="ingredient">1 large egg</li></ul><br /><strong>For cider glaze</strong> <ul class="ingredientsList"><li class="ingredient">2 cups unpasteurized apple cider</li><li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons granulated sugar</li></ul><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"> <div class="instruction"> <strong>Make muffins:</strong><br />Preheat oven to 400°F. and grease twelve 1/8-cup mini-muffin cups (about 1 3/4 inches across top and 3/4 inch deep). </div><div class="instruction"> Lightly toast walnuts and chop fine. Core and peel apple and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a saucepan melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Remove pan from heat. Whisk cider and egg into butter mixture until smooth and add to flour mixture, stirring until combined well. Stir in walnuts and apple. Divide batter among muffin cups and bake 15 minutes, or until golden. </div><div class="instruction"> <strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div class="instruction"><strong>Make glaze while muffins are baking:</strong><br />In a 2-quart saucepan boil cider 15 minutes, or until reduced to about 1/2 cup, and pour through a sieve lined with 4 layers of cheesecloth to remove sediment. Return cider to cleaned pan and add sugar. Simmer mixture, stirring, until syrupy, about 5 minutes. While muffins are still warm, with a wooden pick make several holes in top of each muffin. Brush warm glaze over muffins several times until absorbed. </div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3059977185489409011?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-82177641984878342952011-03-08T08:00:00.000-06:002011-03-08T08:00:06.813-06:00I'm working on my next big project for class and have started looking for some prints and patterns that will inspire me. I can't help but always go back to<a href="http://www.marimekko.com/"> Marimekko.</a><br /><br />I love the bold patterns and the bold colors. And the use of circles...I have a thing for them and I would be happy having every single pattern consist of nothing but circles!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWMJCYq6mnw/TXQ6YxzjTrI/AAAAAAAACb8/tH-YFZ3-qyE/s1600/finnstyle_2147_151701073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWMJCYq6mnw/TXQ6YxzjTrI/AAAAAAAACb8/tH-YFZ3-qyE/s400/finnstyle_2147_151701073.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNEcpDbQ0Pg/TXQ6ZKc2kXI/AAAAAAAACcE/3STwJtLEMfs/s1600/finnstyle_2147_289696598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNEcpDbQ0Pg/TXQ6ZKc2kXI/AAAAAAAACcE/3STwJtLEMfs/s400/finnstyle_2147_289696598.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I won't go into details but will instead let this video give you a glimpse of what has been happening.<br /><br />It is truly amazing what can happen when a large group of people (20,000-60,000+ depending on the day) come together to try make things right. <br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20089255" width="400"></iframe><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/20089255">Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill Protest</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/mgwisni">Matt Wisniewski</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3030464846383125255?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-86141290130169665542011-02-18T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-18T08:00:03.749-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fNZsovCHSVk/TVyI_CfLmLI/AAAAAAAACa8/UrRJEIGwM00/s1600/val%2Bann" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fNZsovCHSVk/TVyI_CfLmLI/AAAAAAAACa8/UrRJEIGwM00/s1600/val%2Bann" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8H280haV-Ok/TVyI_UVbRXI/AAAAAAAACbE/t3cZjQ51HBw/s1600/val%2Bann%2B2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8H280haV-Ok/TVyI_UVbRXI/AAAAAAAACbE/t3cZjQ51HBw/s1600/val%2Bann%2B2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJySpuyUCbY/TVyJAI-NXzI/AAAAAAAACbM/4r8fX5yHIv4/s1600/val%2Bann%2B3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJySpuyUCbY/TVyJAI-NXzI/AAAAAAAACbM/4r8fX5yHIv4/s1600/val%2Bann%2B3" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xfQP5giCpYc/TVyJAdQBh4I/AAAAAAAACbU/qXka09fckYs/s1600/val%2Bann%2B4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xfQP5giCpYc/TVyJAdQBh4I/AAAAAAAACbU/qXka09fckYs/s1600/val%2Bann%2B4" /></a></div><a href="http://valeriemolnar.com/home.html">Valerie Anne Molner</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8614129013016966554?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-74015162061573115632011-02-17T08:00:00.003-06:002011-02-17T08:00:02.119-06:00As if Anthropologie isn't already ruling the world, they now have a line of wedding dresses and accessories. And yes, everything is amazing.<br /><br />A few of my favorites from <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm">BHLDN</a>:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnFtxMStGpQ/TVyFyzsfj7I/AAAAAAAACaE/h2f6lnXDpZo/s1600/anthro%2B3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnFtxMStGpQ/TVyFyzsfj7I/AAAAAAAACaE/h2f6lnXDpZo/s1600/anthro%2B3" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2wQuSx_uQ_o/TVyFy2rQlxI/AAAAAAAACZ8/G9_C3M1naaw/s1600/anthro%2B2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2wQuSx_uQ_o/TVyFy2rQlxI/AAAAAAAACZ8/G9_C3M1naaw/s1600/anthro%2B2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-csEECf92e_o/TVyFzZasrNI/AAAAAAAACaM/DC73MvURnXc/s1600/anthro%2B5" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-csEECf92e_o/TVyFzZasrNI/AAAAAAAACaM/DC73MvURnXc/s1600/anthro%2B5" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W5mAanMIfgc/TVyFznXTRdI/AAAAAAAACaU/wl46meXIigc/s1600/anthro%2B6" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W5mAanMIfgc/TVyFznXTRdI/AAAAAAAACaU/wl46meXIigc/s1600/anthro%2B6" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ptPyFNSDKeA/TVyGPB8wMkI/AAAAAAAACac/KDXaok1KWpM/s1600/anthro%2B7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ptPyFNSDKeA/TVyGPB8wMkI/AAAAAAAACac/KDXaok1KWpM/s1600/anthro%2B7" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2bewyvvLphw/TVyGPRI4l_I/AAAAAAAACak/D6gpHVCo_ls/s1600/anthro%2B8" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2bewyvvLphw/TVyGPRI4l_I/AAAAAAAACak/D6gpHVCo_ls/s1600/anthro%2B8" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ahk0e2JsTY4/TVyGP8J5fFI/AAAAAAAACas/Biq3wOW9uRs/s1600/anthro%2B9" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ahk0e2JsTY4/TVyGP8J5fFI/AAAAAAAACas/Biq3wOW9uRs/s400/anthro%2B9" width="256" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKMzfu4-qT4/TVyGQDPaUvI/AAAAAAAACa0/tikzKASYJcE/s1600/anthro%2B10" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKMzfu4-qT4/TVyGQDPaUvI/AAAAAAAACa0/tikzKASYJcE/s400/anthro%2B10" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7401516206157311563?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-39791033865082866152011-02-16T08:00:00.003-06:002011-02-16T09:38:41.988-06:00So I'm watching an old episode of No Reservations where Anthony Bourdain focuses on food porn. I'm hungry. Really hungry. He spends a bit of time with David Chang, the master behind <a href="http://www.momofuku.com/">momofuku</a> noodle bar and related restaurants. This makes me want to go find some pho around Madison. Does it exist? Hmmm, I'm thinking it's probably hard to find.<br /><br />It's much easier to focus on baked goods. Like this <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/09/crack_pie">Crack Pie</a> from momofuku's Milk Bar. I'm definitely making this soon. Very soon.<br /><br /><div class="content"><div class="body"><div class="captioned-photo"><div class="w"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Crack Pie" class="featureimg" src="http://www.bonappetit.com/images/magazine/2010/09/mare_crack_pie_h.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Courier New";}@font-face { font-family: "Wingdings";}@font-face { font-family: "Cambria";}@font-face { font-family: "Century Gothic";}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }ol { margin-bottom: 0in; }ul { margin-bottom: 0in; }</style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Ingredients</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Oat Cookie Crust</span></b></span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Nonstick vegetable oil spray </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">2 tablespoons sugar </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1 large egg </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1/2 cup all purpose flour </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1/8 teaspoon baking powder </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1/8 teaspoon baking soda </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt </span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Filling</span></b></span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">3/4 cup sugar </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1/4 teaspoon salt </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">6 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">4 large egg yolks </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Powdered sugar (for dusting) </span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Preparation</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Oat Cookie Crust</span></b></span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper; coat with nonstick spray. Combine 6 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until light and fluffy, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat until pale and fluffy. Add oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and beat until well blended, about 1 minute. Turn oat mixture out onto prepared baking pan; press out evenly to edges of pan. Bake until light golden on top, 17 to 18 minutes. Transfer baking pan to rack and cool cookie completely.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Using hands, crumble oat cookie into large bowl; add 3 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar. Rub in with fingertips until mixture is moist enough to stick together. Transfer cookie crust mixture to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Using fingers, press mixture evenly onto bottom and up sides of pie dish. Place pie dish with crust on rimmed baking sheet.</span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Filling</span></b></span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Whisk both sugars, milk powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add melted butter and whisk until blended. Add cream, then egg yolks and vanilla and whisk until well blended. Pour filling into crust. Bake pie 30 minutes (filling may begin to bubble). Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Continue to bake pie until filling is brown in spots and set around edges but center still moves slightly when pie dish is gently shaken, about 20 minutes longer. Cool pie 2 hours in pie dish on rack. Chill uncovered overnight. <b>DO AHEAD</b><i> Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.</i></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Sift powdered sugar lightly over top of pie. Cut pie into wedges and serve cold. </span></span></li></ul><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Century Gothic&quot;;">Read More <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/09/crack_pie#ixzz1E5Tii2Wy"><span style="color: #003399;">http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/09/crack_pie#ixzz1E5Tii2Wy</span></a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="display: none;"><img class="photo" src="http://www.bonappetit.com/images/magazine/2010/09/mare_crack_pie_search.jpg" /></div><style>IngredientsOat Cookie Crust• Nonstick vegetable oil spray • 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided • 5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 large egg • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats • 1/2 cup all purpose flour • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt Filling• 3/4 cup sugar • 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar • 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly • 6 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream • 4 large egg yolks • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Powdered sugar (for dusting) PreparationOat Cookie Crust• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper; coat with nonstick spray. Combine 6 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until light and fluffy, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, about 2 minutes. Add egg; beat until pale and fluffy. Add oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and beat until well blended, about 1 minute. Turn oat mixture out onto prepared baking pan; press out evenly to edges of pan. Bake until light golden on top, 17 to 18 minutes. Transfer baking pan to rack and cool cookie completely.• Using hands, crumble oat cookie into large bowl; add 3 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar. Rub in with fingertips until mixture is moist enough to stick together. Transfer cookie crust mixture to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Using fingers, press mixture evenly onto bottom and up sides of pie dish. Place pie dish with crust on rimmed baking sheet.Filling• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Whisk both sugars, milk powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add melted butter and whisk until blended. Add cream, then egg yolks and vanilla and whisk until well blended. Pour filling into crust. Bake pie 30 minutes (filling may begin to bubble). Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Continue to bake pie until filling is brown in spots and set around edges but center still moves slightly when pie dish is gently shaken, about 20 minutes longer. Cool pie 2 hours in pie dish on rack. Chill uncovered overnight. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.• Sift powdered sugar lightly over top of pie. Cut pie into wedges and serve cold. Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/09/crack_pie#ixzz1E5Tii2Wy</style></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3979103386508286615?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-46753741427538966942011-02-14T09:52:00.000-06:002011-02-14T09:52:07.481-06:00<div style="text-align: left;">This is amazing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/U2gA9dMzb38?fs=1" width="425"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4675374142753896694?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-7883153987190694492011-02-11T08:00:00.003-06:002011-02-11T08:00:18.844-06:00My friend sent me a link to this thinking maybe, just maybe I would like it. I LOVE it! It is so clever...the entire sheep is made out of the phone. I will never look at a rotary phone the same way again. <br /><br />I think sheep are the cutest animals ever. My first pet was a sheep named Fern and I will never, ever forget her!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqXDWfqUPL0/TVNIpL2b_sI/AAAAAAAACZE/eWNR7s_Mgqg/s1600/sheep%2B2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqXDWfqUPL0/TVNIpL2b_sI/AAAAAAAACZE/eWNR7s_Mgqg/s1600/sheep%2B2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jgtH22A9dS8/TVNIpgIM3xI/AAAAAAAACZM/cCf_m3Z4oSc/s1600/sheep" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jgtH22A9dS8/TVNIpgIM3xI/AAAAAAAACZM/cCf_m3Z4oSc/s1600/sheep" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y9n9MsYd6oc/TVNIqL6vg2I/AAAAAAAACZU/_Zk2xfEmFbs/s1600/sheep%2B1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y9n9MsYd6oc/TVNIqL6vg2I/AAAAAAAACZU/_Zk2xfEmFbs/s1600/sheep%2B1" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://whatthecool.com/post/973293104/sheep-sculptures-made-out-of-rotary-phones">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Jean-Luc Cornec’s Sheep Sculptures from the Museum of Telecommunication in Frankfurt.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-788315398719069449?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-41108305519063529702011-02-10T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-10T08:00:06.449-06:00Can we just say<a href="http://www.anatolianhouses.com.tr/en/index.html"> Heaven</a>??<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHF4zLVzI/AAAAAAAACYE/1xQTBkXFipE/s1600/ant" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHF4zLVzI/AAAAAAAACYE/1xQTBkXFipE/s1600/ant" /></a></div>I saw a tweet the other day (while enjoying a snow day!!) from <a href="http://www.anthologymag.com/blog3/">Anthology Magazine</a> about the <a href="http://www.anatolianhouses.com.tr/en/index.html">Anatolian House</a> and decided that I must move Turkey to the top of my travel destination list. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHGZvTm-I/AAAAAAAACYM/7CRNFP4Myv4/s1600/anathouses_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHGZvTm-I/AAAAAAAACYM/7CRNFP4Myv4/s1600/anathouses_1.jpg" /></a></div>Anatolia is located in Central Turkey and it is, obviously, so very, very beautiful. Perhaps I should go there now to escape from this crazy Wisconsin weather!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHG8Qy2UI/AAAAAAAACYc/qv1aB5-yX9A/s1600/ant2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHG8Qy2UI/AAAAAAAACYc/qv1aB5-yX9A/s1600/ant2" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHHeKgbQI/AAAAAAAACYk/pE-qUpgYurM/s1600/ant3" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHHeKgbQI/AAAAAAAACYk/pE-qUpgYurM/s1600/ant3" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmINmlRUPI/AAAAAAAACY0/-Io6TmBY1zo/s1600/anathouses_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmINmlRUPI/AAAAAAAACY0/-Io6TmBY1zo/s1600/anathouses_4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUmHYaM45EI/AAAAAAAACYs/BTSty57z5aI/s1600/anathouses_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anatolianhouses.com.tr/en/index.html">Source: 1,3,4&nbsp;</a> <a href="http://anthologymag.com/blog3/2011/02/02/anatolian-houses/">Source: 2,5,6</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4110830551906352970?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-45730858830571156782011-02-09T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-09T08:00:05.149-06:00I made these waffles the other weekend when I was in super-motivated cooking and baking mode. I made a double batch and stuck them in the freezer to enjoy at work. They are delish!<br /><br />My waffle maker is the coolest waffle maker on earth. It makes waffle sticks! So, instead of dousing waffles with syrup (and then having them get really soggy) I dunk 'em. It makes my mornings just a wee bit more interesting. Hey, every little bit counts!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TVIQ1nRPggI/AAAAAAAACY8/Tpv7c9y_D5A/s1600/waffle" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TVIQ1nRPggI/AAAAAAAACY8/Tpv7c9y_D5A/s1600/waffle" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2008/08/weekend-excursion-celebrate-national-waffle-day-at-the-wafels-and-dinges-truck-nyc.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Did you know that have a National Waffle Day? How great!<br /><b> </b><br /><b>Pumpkin Waffles&nbsp; </b><br /><ul class="ingredients"><li class="ingredient">1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</li><li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons brown sugar</li><li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li class="ingredient">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li><li class="ingredient">1/4 teaspoon baking soda</li><li class="ingredient">2 eggs</li><li class="ingredient">1 cup milk</li><li class="ingredient">1/2 cup canned pumpkin</li><li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons butter, melted<br /><b><br />&nbsp;</b></li><b>Orange Walnut Butter (I didn't make this but I bet it could be tasty!):</b><li class="ingredient">1/2 cup butter, softened</li><li class="ingredient">1/4 cup chopped walnuts</li><li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon grated orange peel</li><li class="ingredient">Maple syrup</li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: small;">Directions</span></h2><ul class="directions"><li>In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, pumpkin and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. </li><li> Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. </li><li> Meanwhile, for orange walnut butter, in a small bowl, combine the butter, walnuts and orange peel until blended. Serve waffles with butter mixture and maple syrup.<b>&nbsp;Yield:&nbsp;</b>4 servings.</li></ul>Recipe from <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pumpkin-Waffles-with-Orange-Walnut-Butter">Taste of Home.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4573085883057115678?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-15395530775533267392011-02-08T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-08T08:00:12.423-06:00Great <a href="http://www.housetweaking.com/2011/01/12/up/">DIY headboard project</a>. As always, gray and yellow are a perfect combo!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUYBx4NBixI/AAAAAAAACX8/3RnE3qJVYiU/s1600/love-bed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUYBx4NBixI/AAAAAAAACX8/3RnE3qJVYiU/s1600/love-bed.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housetweaking.com/2011/01/12/up/">Source</a> via <a href="http://www.greylikesnesting.com/">Grey Likes Nesting</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1539553077553326739?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-5023288605184439952011-02-07T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-07T08:00:08.692-06:00<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0GQjYPWDcmg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-502328860518443995?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-73109336639810356632011-02-04T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-04T08:00:13.173-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeaq2kx_eI/AAAAAAAACWc/aOBenczzb1o/s1600/5201662670_af3a6036d8_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeaq2kx_eI/AAAAAAAACWc/aOBenczzb1o/s1600/5201662670_af3a6036d8_z.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeaq2kx_eI/AAAAAAAACWc/aOBenczzb1o/s1600/5201662670_af3a6036d8_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeat_zUQ7I/AAAAAAAACWg/NDwVjH5KG9w/s1600/5280873039_a4c136949d_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeat_zUQ7I/AAAAAAAACWg/NDwVjH5KG9w/s1600/5280873039_a4c136949d_z.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeavTb2YwI/AAAAAAAACWk/gmv3E1gkatA/s1600/5092088414_91bb5448aa_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeavTb2YwI/AAAAAAAACWk/gmv3E1gkatA/s1600/5092088414_91bb5448aa_z.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeawfqmaOI/AAAAAAAACWo/vRkBIVM3qIg/s1600/385053955_b179233735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeawfqmaOI/AAAAAAAACWo/vRkBIVM3qIg/s1600/385053955_b179233735.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/papernoodle/">Source</a>.&nbsp; Via<a href="http://www.lostateminor.com/category/art/"> Lost in E Minor </a></td></tr></tbody></table>This is all made out of paper my friends. See more of Papernoodle's work at her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/papernoodle">Etsy </a>site and on her <a href="http://www.papernoodle.com/">web site</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7310933663981035663?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-40529233797363809302011-02-03T08:00:00.001-06:002011-02-03T08:00:07.864-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Last summer was my first summer of having a yard where I could plant flowers and have a garden. It was so exciting! One of the first things that I did to improve the yard was transplant some peonies. They didn't really bloom during that summer because of being transplanted but I am really looking forward to seeing how big and beautiful they get this summer. My hope is that my house will constantly be filled with peonies!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX2lgcq-SI/AAAAAAAACXI/7SBueXCSbRc/s1600/peonies%2Bhaus%2Bmaus" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX2lgcq-SI/AAAAAAAACXI/7SBueXCSbRc/s1600/peonies%2Bhaus%2Bmaus" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hollymaus.blogspot.com/">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX22-6brFI/AAAAAAAACXY/UEcUtay354I/s1600/peonies%2Btwelve22" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX22-6brFI/AAAAAAAACXY/UEcUtay354I/s640/peonies%2Btwelve22" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greylikesweddings.com/2-inspiration/everyones-doing-it/">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX26vHsZZI/AAAAAAAACXg/36L4bO4_FJk/s1600/peonies%2Bvt%2Bdried%2Bpeonies" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="479" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX26vHsZZI/AAAAAAAACXg/36L4bO4_FJk/s640/peonies%2Bvt%2Bdried%2Bpeonies" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2007/02/dried-peonies.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX405j1qoI/AAAAAAAACXo/-iImrOBBkyo/s1600/peony-736536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX405j1qoI/AAAAAAAACXo/-iImrOBBkyo/s640/peony-736536.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thisgardenisillegal.com/2006/05/stopping-to-smell-peony-picture.html">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX5d516ArI/AAAAAAAACXs/bhSwCRdAtqQ/s1600/peony_bouquet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="621" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX5d516ArI/AAAAAAAACXs/bhSwCRdAtqQ/s640/peony_bouquet.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wholeblossoms.com/28-wholesale-peonies.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX7GpT2UpI/AAAAAAAACXw/haO5wyE-hoE/s1600/BlackPeonyPoppy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="592" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX7GpT2UpI/AAAAAAAACXw/haO5wyE-hoE/s640/BlackPeonyPoppy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cherrygal.com/flowerannualpoppyblackpeonyheirloomseeds2011-p-12332.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4052923379736380930?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-54602510811325373862011-02-02T08:00:00.000-06:002011-02-02T08:00:21.177-06:00Have you been to visit <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">The Pioneer Woman</a>? If you haven't, I suggest you go visit her blog immediately. She is hilarious and has a way of writing that makes me want to go hang out with her for a weekend at her ranch. Actually, her writing really reminds me of the way I carry on a conversation...so many details, minor tangents about something that is somehow, in someway, related to the topic. Oh, we would have so much fun. Plus, I've always wanted to live on a huge ranch. With a huge ranch house that has an amazing kitchen. If only I had the life of Ree Drummond.<br /><br />Anyway (did I mention I go on tangents?), I was in search of a curry recipe and came across <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/03/toms-trinidadian-chicken-curry/">this recipe</a> from The Pioneer Woman. I've got my chicken marinating right now and in about an hour I'll be ready to dig in. Since I live alone I'm pretty certain it's ok for me to eat it with my fingers, the way it was intended to be enjoyed!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX_CYDLQsI/AAAAAAAACX0/AAOO7jTwCyk/s1600/chx%2Bcurry" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="427" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUX_CYDLQsI/AAAAAAAACX0/AAOO7jTwCyk/s640/chx%2Bcurry" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/03/toms-trinidadian-chicken-curry/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/03/toms-trinidadian-chicken-curry/">Tom's Trinidadian Chicken Curry </a><br /><h4>Ingredients</h4><ul class="ingredients" id="ingredients-56291"><li>4 pounds Chicken Pieces (I Used Legs And Thighs), Rinsed, Skin And Fat Removed</li><li>2 teaspoons Salt</li><li> Cracked Black Pepper</li><li>1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard</li><li>1 whole Medium Onion, Halved</li><li>1 whole Tomato, Quartered</li><li>8 cloves Garlic</li><li>8 sprigs Cilantro</li><li>2 Tablespoons (rounded) Curry Powder (I Used A Trini Mix)</li><li>2 teaspoons Turmeric</li><li>4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil</li><li> Jalapeno Pepper, Sliced (optional)</li><li> Potatoes (optional)</li></ul><h4>Preparation Instructions</h4>Place chicken in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and add mustard.<br />In a food processor, chop half the onion, tomato, cilantro, garlic, and black pepper (or jalapeno/habanero).<br />Add mixture to the bowl. Stir the whole mixture together so that the chicken is totally coated in the seasoning ingredients. Allow chicken to marinate for at least two hours.<br />After chicken has marinated, make the curry slurry: Add curry powder and turmeric to a bowl. Pour in 3/4 cup water and stir until dissolved. <br />In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the curry slurry and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Curry slurry will deepen in color. If the mixture becomes too dry during cooking, add a little water.<br />When the curry slurry has become a thick paste, chop the other half of the onion and add it in. Allow the onions to soften, then add in the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken, then cook, half covered, for five minutes. Turn the chicken, then add in 1 to 2 cups of water. Shake the pan and allow the chicken to cook until done, stirring every five minutes. Cook for about 20 to 15 minutes.<br />At the end, be sure to taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve chicken over rice; spoon sauce over the top.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-5460251081132537386?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-66902170822501436242011-02-01T08:00:00.006-06:002011-02-01T08:00:18.865-06:00Say hello to these lovely looks by <a href="http://www.alexandeli.com/index.php?page=home">Alex &amp; Eli</a>.....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZiZK6KZI/AAAAAAAACWs/xgZDUChCJ70/s1600/Look2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZiZK6KZI/AAAAAAAACWs/xgZDUChCJ70/s1600/Look2.1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZkH5aopI/AAAAAAAACWw/VgZO3gmhmIA/s1600/Look2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZkH5aopI/AAAAAAAACWw/VgZO3gmhmIA/s1600/Look2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZlMPTIfI/AAAAAAAACW0/WqK1M4cSGWg/s1600/Look5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZlMPTIfI/AAAAAAAACW0/WqK1M4cSGWg/s1600/Look5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZmXht1zI/AAAAAAAACW4/ZBFDbdY1czI/s1600/Look4.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZmXht1zI/AAAAAAAACW4/ZBFDbdY1czI/s1600/Look4.1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZoDHdO-I/AAAAAAAACW8/0nGHkFysnPo/s1600/Look6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZoDHdO-I/AAAAAAAACW8/0nGHkFysnPo/s1600/Look6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZqWh5zOI/AAAAAAAACXA/Snmqv1VGi-4/s1600/Look10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZqWh5zOI/AAAAAAAACXA/Snmqv1VGi-4/s1600/Look10.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZrhahLlI/AAAAAAAACXE/XDOi6IjqCBA/s1600/Look14.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TUSZrhahLlI/AAAAAAAACXE/XDOi6IjqCBA/s1600/Look14.1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alexandeli.com/index.php?page=home">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6690217082250143624?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-74398709827944107312011-01-31T08:00:00.000-06:002011-01-31T08:00:16.261-06:00I will never, ever get sick of this song. Ever.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/x151yd?width=&theme=none&foreground=%23F7FFFD&highlight=%23FFC300&background=%23171D1B&start=&animatedTitle=&iframe=0&additionalInfos=0&autoPlay=0&hideInfos=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/x151yd?width=&theme=none&foreground=%23F7FFFD&highlight=%23FFC300&background=%23171D1B&start=&animatedTitle=&iframe=0&additionalInfos=0&autoPlay=0&hideInfos=0" width="480" height="360" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x151yd_hang-me-up-to-dry-cold-war-kids_music">Hang Me Up To Dry - Cold War Kids</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/DowntownMusic">DowntownMusic</a>. - <a target="_self" href="http://www.dailymotion.com/us/channel/music">Explore more music videos.</a></i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-7439870982794410731?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-65119860297994873532011-01-20T08:00:00.000-06:002011-01-20T08:00:15.939-06:00We've all had it. You may not want to admit it, but it's true.<br /><br />At one time or another you've imbibed in a bit of <a href="http://www.franzia.com/index.shtml">Franzia</a>, that lovely liquid flowing from a box. I am pretty certain everyone would recognize that ugly white box with the spigot. Maybe it sat in your refrigerator, right next to the glowing bottles of Boone's Farm (seriously, you know it's true).<br /><br />Check out how one <a href="http://wine.thedieline.com/blog/2011/1/6/student-spotlight-fr-anzia.html">student redesigned</a> the infamous Franzia box. I'd buy this and proudly display it for all to see. Wouldn't you?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeXOck6hmI/AAAAAAAACWQ/Ew207bsKeOc/s1600/26_12_10l01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeXOck6hmI/AAAAAAAACWQ/Ew207bsKeOc/s1600/26_12_10l01.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeXP9NPhRI/AAAAAAAACWU/AMTKZvRPWaU/s1600/26_12_10l04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeXP9NPhRI/AAAAAAAACWU/AMTKZvRPWaU/s1600/26_12_10l04.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeXSJTQlNI/AAAAAAAACWY/UeA47UL2imY/s1600/26_12_10l07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTeXSJTQlNI/AAAAAAAACWY/UeA47UL2imY/s1600/26_12_10l07.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wine.thedieline.com/blog/2011/1/6/student-spotlight-fr-anzia.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6511986029799487353?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-30135532427036081692011-01-19T08:00:00.000-06:002011-01-19T08:00:01.758-06:00When it gets really cold around here I need to be reminded that someday it will be warmer. Sometimes that someday seems so far away! April, where are you?<br /><br />I think the coconut in <a href="http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2010/02/black-bottom-coconut-bars/">this recipe</a> can get me thinking of tropical weather. Far fetched? Yes. But sometimes a girl's gotta do whatever it takes to make it through the winter. This also includes tropical drinks at Jolly Bobs. Oh yes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTZWc6CzhaI/AAAAAAAACWM/HDDi7-z44BY/s1600/ccntbrs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTZWc6CzhaI/AAAAAAAACWM/HDDi7-z44BY/s1600/ccntbrs2.jpg" /></a></div><h3 style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chocolate Base</span></h3><table style="color: #444444;"><tbody><tr class="rx"> <td class="ingredients"><ul class="ingredients"><li><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more more pan</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">1 large egg</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</span></li></ul></td> <td class="directions"><span style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang. Butter bottom and sides of foil.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in microwave. Whisk in sugar and salt. Whisk in egg, then sugar and flour. Mix until smooth. Spread evenly in prepared pan.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Bake for 10-15 minutes. The sides should be beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan. Set aside to cool.</span></td> </tr></tbody></table><hr style="color: #444444;" /><h3 style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coconut Topping</span></h3><table style="color: #444444;"><tbody><tr><td class="ingredients"><ul class="ingredients"><li><span style="font-size: small;">2 large eggs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup all-purpose flour</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;">7 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut – reserve 1/2 cup for sprinkling on top</span></li></ul></td> <td class="directions"><span style="font-size: small;">Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla. Mix in flour and coconut.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Drop mounds of topping onto chocolate base. Spread and press into base with moistened fingers. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Bake 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Cool completely in pan. Then, remove from pan using aluminum foil overhang. Peel off foil and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Makes 24 bars.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3013553242703608169?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-41742697145822276542011-01-18T08:00:00.000-06:002011-01-18T08:00:15.892-06:00<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Installations by<a href="http://www.m-vs-m.com/"> Sébastien PRESCHOUX</a> found via <a href="http://www.idtextile.fr/blog/index.php">IDtextile blog.</a></span></strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTDrsgd_npI/AAAAAAAACWA/n0ODaoXyYoE/s1600/Desktop1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTDrsgd_npI/AAAAAAAACWA/n0ODaoXyYoE/s640/Desktop1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTDr9VZ8UvI/AAAAAAAACWE/9o5OT6sff4A/s1600/Desktop2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTDr9VZ8UvI/AAAAAAAACWE/9o5OT6sff4A/s640/Desktop2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTDsMYg0NTI/AAAAAAAACWI/ZLo15KSvS8A/s1600/Desktop3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TTDsMYg0NTI/AAAAAAAACWI/ZLo15KSvS8A/s640/Desktop3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.m-vs-m.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">&nbsp;</span> </strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4174269714582227654?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-14060025006046368962011-01-17T08:00:00.006-06:002011-01-30T17:31:26.610-06:00Another oldie but goodie. I really wish she would have made an official video for this song. <br /><br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nAmqmFyI8Cs?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nAmqmFyI8Cs?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x3a3a3a&amp;color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1406002500604636896?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-88036208106306350882011-01-14T08:00:00.000-06:002011-01-14T08:00:00.433-06:00I love everything about this look.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSvJI9gNQHI/AAAAAAAACVI/vulCCmJGHas/s1600/110610Shorts_5581Web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSvJI9gNQHI/AAAAAAAACVI/vulCCmJGHas/s1600/110610Shorts_5581Web.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2010/11/on-streetcalle-del-prado-madrid.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8803620810630635088?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-62251298687617472462011-01-13T08:00:00.002-06:002011-01-13T08:00:06.726-06:00While perusing the <a href="http://bancroftandivy.com/2010/12/tinctory/" target="_blank">interwebs</a> one lovely evening, I came across a post about <a href="http://tinctory.bigcartel.com/">tinctory</a>. I had to share.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuttpzaJ4I/AAAAAAAACUw/53JPt5pUGxs/s1600/31p1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuttpzaJ4I/AAAAAAAACUw/53JPt5pUGxs/s1600/31p1.jpg" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each piece is made entirely by hand, using just needle and thread and naturally-dyed silk. The dye plants used for the silk are either gathered or planted by the artist. The fabric designs are paired with antiqued sterling silver, vintage beads and semi-precious stones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Amazing, no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuuhVXT2zI/AAAAAAAACU0/YbzkkGF8C3c/s1600/o1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuuhVXT2zI/AAAAAAAACU0/YbzkkGF8C3c/s1600/o1a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuuja6UGpI/AAAAAAAACU4/SU6l8XBSvSs/s1600/bag6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuuja6UGpI/AAAAAAAACU4/SU6l8XBSvSs/s1600/bag6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuuncFwunI/AAAAAAAACU8/Ots-pfsn3kw/s1600/gather1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuuncFwunI/AAAAAAAACU8/Ots-pfsn3kw/s1600/gather1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuupb1DLKI/AAAAAAAACVA/a5Qrh2prHyI/s1600/p4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuupb1DLKI/AAAAAAAACVA/a5Qrh2prHyI/s1600/p4.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuurkMUelI/AAAAAAAACVE/jJQEzh7UZb0/s1600/pin1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSuurkMUelI/AAAAAAAACVE/jJQEzh7UZb0/s1600/pin1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinctory.bigcartel.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find more info on the <a href="http://tinctory.co.uk/index.html">tinctory web site</a> or <a href="http://tinctory.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6225129868761747246?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-43767075760763489572011-01-12T08:00:00.002-06:002011-01-12T08:00:08.534-06:00I bet you can't guess the next new recipe I'll be trying out??<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSunfmKKphI/AAAAAAAACUo/tyavVSX9Mf8/s1600/nutella01_resized2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSunfmKKphI/AAAAAAAACUo/tyavVSX9Mf8/s1600/nutella01_resized2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bonvivant.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/the-season-for-giving/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>I've only recently started being more adventurous in the kitchen. I've always cooked and made some tasty meals, but usually they were really simple and the same few over and over again. Can a girl really eat a homemade veggie pizza or quesadilla every day? Well, yes. But what fun is that?<br /><br />Oftentimes I would find a recipe I wanted to make but would decide to not do it because I didn't have the ingredient on hand and why would I want to buy an ingredient that I may end up wasting. I was also afraid it wouldn't turn out right. Oh, the stress!<br /><br />Well I decided that if it doesn't turn out right, so what? I'll eat almost anything. And I give food to my friends. Or I freeze it. Or, more often than should happen, I eat it all in one sitting. Oops!<br /><br />This homemade nutella, found on the beautiful<a href="http://bonvivant.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/the-season-for-giving/" target="_blank"> <b>Bon Vivant blog</b></a>, is probably the next thing I'll make and eat within 15 minutes.&nbsp; Maybe I'll share it...but probably not. And the pictures are so appropriate because my favorite way to eat Nutella is on a baguette. And then on a banana. And then straight off of the spoon. And then digging my finger into the almost empty jar to get every last niblet. Oh, I'm getting hungry.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSupOEC3NXI/AAAAAAAACUs/UrI2ZxvoDkc/s1600/nutella04_resized2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSupOEC3NXI/AAAAAAAACUs/UrI2ZxvoDkc/s1600/nutella04_resized2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bonvivant.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/the-season-for-giving/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="color: #444444;"><b>Grown-up Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Nutella)</b> <i>(adapted from </i><i><a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/02/chocolate-hazelnut-spread/" target="_blank">David Lebovitz</a><a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/02/chocolate-hazelnut-spread/" target="_blank"> </a>and <a href="http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/12/nutella/" target="_blank">Su Good Sweets</a>)</i><br /><i> Makes about 14 ounces</i> </div><div style="color: #444444;">10 oz/ 300 grams hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed<br />2 oz/ 60 grams cocoa nibs <br />1/2 to 2/3 cup/ 60-70 grams powdered sugar <br />7 teaspoons unrefined hazelnut oil <br />1/2 teaspoon espresso powder </div><div style="color: #444444;">To toast the hazelnuts, preheat your oven to 300F and spread the nuts on one layer on a large baking sheet. Toast the nuts for about 15 minutes until golden brown, then rub their skins off with a clean cloth. Set aside.</div><div style="color: #444444;">Toast the cocoa nibs by placing them in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they darken and are slightly shiny. Remove from heat and set aside.</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="color: #444444;">Place the nuts and cocoa nibs in a food processor and chop them until they liquefy. Your processor will sound as if it’s throwing a hissy fit and about to implode, but keep your finger on the pulse button until you get a thick, lovely dark chocolate hazelnut butter. The nuts and nibs will first gather into a ball before turning into butter. To help move things along, you may need to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl to ensure that everything is pulverized.</span></div><div style="color: black;">Add the sugar, oil and espresso powder and pulse again, scraping down as needed until everything is well incorporated into a lusciously thick sauce. There will still be chunks of nibs remaining which will give a slight crunch to each spoonful. </div><div style="color: black;">Store the spread in clean and dry airtight containers/jars and refrigerate. Bring the spread to room temperature before using.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-4376707576076348957?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-64585997444340767152011-01-11T08:00:00.004-06:002011-01-11T08:00:07.494-06:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqBFmrJHSI/AAAAAAAACUE/2ws1vs_AP-0/s1600/9_revolution-necklacegreen10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqBFmrJHSI/AAAAAAAACUE/2ws1vs_AP-0/s1600/9_revolution-necklacegreen10.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pleatfarm.com/2010/04/16/paper-jewellery-by-saloukee/">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://www.saloukee.com/">Saloukee</a> (AKA Sarah Louise Kelly) creates sculptured art jewelery made in paper. Yes, paper. And they are perfect. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCfQj9IwI/AAAAAAAACUI/xQLYddXG4uA/s1600/5_413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCfQj9IwI/AAAAAAAACUI/xQLYddXG4uA/s1600/5_413.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saloukee.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCi7HgEZI/AAAAAAAACUM/I_-HbKSkGYU/s1600/saloukee-handmade-paper-jewelry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCi7HgEZI/AAAAAAAACUM/I_-HbKSkGYU/s1600/saloukee-handmade-paper-jewelry.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pleatfarm.com/2010/04/16/paper-jewellery-by-saloukee/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCnfCpfbI/AAAAAAAACUQ/lksizlh0FxU/s1600/8_3unity-earrings-blk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCnfCpfbI/AAAAAAAACUQ/lksizlh0FxU/s1600/8_3unity-earrings-blk.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saloukee.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCpbanhFI/AAAAAAAACUU/5QscD2PcCC4/s1600/6_bow-pinpink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCpbanhFI/AAAAAAAACUU/5QscD2PcCC4/s1600/6_bow-pinpink.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saloukee.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCqu3soEI/AAAAAAAACUY/qwrGquxcxXo/s1600/9_53231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCqu3soEI/AAAAAAAACUY/qwrGquxcxXo/s1600/9_53231.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saloukee.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCtOHpngI/AAAAAAAACUc/Ehi0E8eIOwk/s1600/11_saloukeenewproductsdsc0225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqCtOHpngI/AAAAAAAACUc/Ehi0E8eIOwk/s1600/11_saloukeenewproductsdsc0225.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saloukee.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqC2GCzASI/AAAAAAAACUg/rzLOd_W92dM/s1600/Saloukee_Obverse-Bracelet-paper-jewellery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSqC2GCzASI/AAAAAAAACUg/rzLOd_W92dM/s1600/Saloukee_Obverse-Bracelet-paper-jewellery.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pleatfarm.com/2010/04/16/paper-jewellery-by-saloukee/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-6458599744434076715?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-34441945799480749432011-01-10T08:00:00.002-06:002011-01-30T17:31:49.764-06:00It was a wild night in Wisconsin with our beloved Packers winning a very important game. I came home and needed to settle down my racing heart! Life was so much easier when I didn't really care about football. Oy.<br /><br />This is my absolute favorite song. I love Cat Power's voice. And her covering Hank Williams is amazing. This will calm me down and leave me rested for my Monday.<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jO1rK_iAXjU?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jO1rK_iAXjU?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-3444194579948074943?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-82832536921705990422011-01-05T16:47:00.000-06:002011-01-05T16:47:45.210-06:00I've been doing quite a bit of sketching lately to keep track of all of the ideas I have for printing/dyeing projects now that I'm finally getting my butt around to just trying projects even if I have no clue what I'm doing! My style is definitely simple but with bold colors. It might be obvious from the things I've posted here (for all of my three readers!).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I, like so many other people, have a thing for any flower/tree/branch/leaves that are printed on towels, paper, you name it! So today I've been working on some cool flower sketches. One of my friends ( Hi G!) is really great about always having flowers around her house. It's a habit that I would like to pick up since it's such a happy surprise when you walk into a room! One of the flowers she usually has is the spider mum. You can usually find them in a great chartreuse-ey (yes, I made up that word) color but they also come in a variety of other colors. They look cool...but they are a b&amp;@tch to sketch! So I'm taking a break to post pretty pictures of them just for you.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPcVEz3RmI/AAAAAAAACTw/MJ0_KbDuR-4/s1600/mum2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPcVEz3RmI/AAAAAAAACTw/MJ0_KbDuR-4/s1600/mum2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8789403@N06/545263835/sizes/z/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPb4kz4EdI/AAAAAAAACTs/gAqZX0P6nVA/s1600/mum1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPb4kz4EdI/AAAAAAAACTs/gAqZX0P6nVA/s1600/mum1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/valorfaerie/3530098372/sizes/z/">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPcx9Z03mI/AAAAAAAACT0/UJOHBIaNjEE/s1600/mum3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPcx9Z03mI/AAAAAAAACT0/UJOHBIaNjEE/s1600/mum3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cdn-pix/4057476854/sizes/z/">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPdVOjBaII/AAAAAAAACT4/wQtMIffor44/s1600/mum4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPdVOjBaII/AAAAAAAACT4/wQtMIffor44/s1600/mum4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/abradyb/3219799492/sizes/z/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPeMwRXlYI/AAAAAAAACT8/colSIE30OiE/s1600/mum6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSPeMwRXlYI/AAAAAAAACT8/colSIE30OiE/s1600/mum6.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellybeth7/3320147011/sizes/z/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8283253692170599042?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-88182531173288003262011-01-04T07:38:00.000-06:002011-01-04T07:38:00.339-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ6fhP7ypI/AAAAAAAACTU/IdG2Mh-D7LM/s1600/sync-a-rings-b-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ6fhP7ypI/AAAAAAAACTU/IdG2Mh-D7LM/s1600/sync-a-rings-b-1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Say hello to these lovely pieces of jewelry made by <a href="http://www.insyncdesign.com.au/">in-sync design</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>in-sync design is a collaboration between two Australian designers, Iris Saar Isaacs and Jane Barwick. Botanical and geometric drawings become jewellery that combine modern industrial processes with a handmade approach.</blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ6-KCmjtI/AAAAAAAACTY/vtYs8HN63Uw/s1600/sync-e-clover-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ6-KCmjtI/AAAAAAAACTY/vtYs8HN63Uw/s1600/sync-e-clover-4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7A46gxWI/AAAAAAAACTc/fMKAVUxhHd8/s1600/sync-b-coil-r-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7A46gxWI/AAAAAAAACTc/fMKAVUxhHd8/s1600/sync-b-coil-r-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7HK_tG3I/AAAAAAAACTk/gYnVMNUT7p0/s1600/sync-e-poppy-6.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7HK_tG3I/AAAAAAAACTk/gYnVMNUT7p0/s1600/sync-e-poppy-6.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7DK5ppTI/AAAAAAAACTg/K3szmyaOen0/s1600/sync-a-scribble-b-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7DK5ppTI/AAAAAAAACTg/K3szmyaOen0/s1600/sync-a-scribble-b-5.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7JiYGAeI/AAAAAAAACTo/5Ez6zWACeXQ/s1600/sync-e-rope-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TSJ7JiYGAeI/AAAAAAAACTo/5Ez6zWACeXQ/s1600/sync-e-rope-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oyemodern.com/designers/in-sync-design/cat_40.html?page=1">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8818253117328800326?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-14808918962387786342011-01-03T08:09:00.001-06:002011-01-30T17:32:17.041-06:00So it's back to work today. It's been a great few weeks with the holidays and not having to work a full week. But I'm gonna suck it up because, well, I have to!<br /><br />Enjoy some cheerful music for your Monday!<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1QngeN-5wGQ?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1QngeN-5wGQ?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1480891896238778634?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-14944205233067416432010-12-16T15:07:00.000-06:002010-12-16T15:07:37.272-06:00<div style="text-align: left;">Ok, maybe it's a bit preemptive to already be thinking about fall 2011. I know I'm not the only one who can't believe it's almost <b>January 2011</b>. WTF??? But DVF's Pre-Fall 2011 collection has me wishing it was September 2011 and I was walking the streets of (insert some fabulous European city name here). I'm pretty sure I'll instead be wandering the streets of Madison, WI, wearing something not quite as fabulous. Oh, but a girl can dream!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is but a <i>few</i> of my favorite looks. Just a few, ok? Actually, this might be (ok, it totally is) picture overload but guess what? I don't care! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9FS_tx3I/AAAAAAAACQo/N6MMIcdN-IM/s1600/02m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9FS_tx3I/AAAAAAAACQo/N6MMIcdN-IM/s1600/02m.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9GK4JOvI/AAAAAAAACQs/i8MStS5gqtE/s1600/04m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9GK4JOvI/AAAAAAAACQs/i8MStS5gqtE/s1600/04m.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9Ibs0MZI/AAAAAAAACQ0/1gsumomYBUA/s1600/06m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9Ibs0MZI/AAAAAAAACQ0/1gsumomYBUA/s1600/06m.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9VMYlzmI/AAAAAAAACRw/5bpj9OsJ_58/s1600/30m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9VMYlzmI/AAAAAAAACRw/5bpj9OsJ_58/s1600/30m.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9WoglB0I/AAAAAAAACR0/e7hvvjDDU2A/s1600/31m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9WoglB0I/AAAAAAAACR0/e7hvvjDDU2A/s1600/31m.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9XmflGcI/AAAAAAAACR4/2xl1lkj6KwY/s1600/33m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQp9XmflGcI/AAAAAAAACR4/2xl1lkj6KwY/s1600/33m.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2011PF-DVFURSTE/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1494420523306741643?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-17028915100390254822010-12-14T11:38:00.000-06:002010-12-14T11:38:33.435-06:00So Paste recently came out with their list of best album covers of this year. There were a few I liked but I decided to make my own list. And yes, I'm too lazy to write out the artists of each. Just enjoy the pretty pictures!<br /><br />This Flying Lotus cover is probably my favorite. <br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeoOy_XfmI/AAAAAAAACQU/GsauUIg9grA/s1600/Cosmogramma-650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeoOy_XfmI/AAAAAAAACQU/GsauUIg9grA/s1600/Cosmogramma-650.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bluenerve.blogspot.com/2010/07/cosmogramma.html">Source</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>How can you not love The Black Keys cover? It's so random. So straight and to the point. I need to marry one of these guys. Really, I do.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQenxFB3i4I/AAAAAAAACP8/JKOp3ZE2uuQ/s1600/photo_27691_0-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQenxFB3i4I/AAAAAAAACP8/JKOp3ZE2uuQ/s1600/photo_27691_0-11.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2010/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2010.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQenyNW95XI/AAAAAAAACQA/35on080ElnI/s1600/photo_27691_0-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQenyNW95XI/AAAAAAAACQA/35on080ElnI/s1600/photo_27691_0-15.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2010/12/the-50-best-albums-of-2010.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQenzPw2tGI/AAAAAAAACQE/HcIIdvvatlk/s1600/shehim-two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQenzPw2tGI/AAAAAAAACQE/HcIIdvvatlk/s400/shehim-two.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQen0XonetI/AAAAAAAACQI/yr0CpsWaxQc/s1600/fw_weather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQen0XonetI/AAAAAAAACQI/yr0CpsWaxQc/s400/fw_weather.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQen1XIdyXI/AAAAAAAACQM/Xmn88K3tvII/s1600/marling-speak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQen1XIdyXI/AAAAAAAACQM/Xmn88K3tvII/s400/marling-speak.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQen3ffTnrI/AAAAAAAACQQ/sIwFe7VtKqk/s1600/ms.snm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQen3ffTnrI/AAAAAAAACQQ/sIwFe7VtKqk/s400/ms.snm.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeqzCPk29I/AAAAAAAACQY/eibi9qcEkgo/s1600/brokenbellscvr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeqzCPk29I/AAAAAAAACQY/eibi9qcEkgo/s1600/brokenbellscvr.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeq0PQEIaI/AAAAAAAACQc/MXdUYs6vbzk/s1600/ceo281074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeq0PQEIaI/AAAAAAAACQc/MXdUYs6vbzk/s400/ceo281074.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeq1d_MkCI/AAAAAAAACQg/xX0BdNOJ9OI/s1600/cults92081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeq1d_MkCI/AAAAAAAACQg/xX0BdNOJ9OI/s400/cults92081.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeq27QmKoI/AAAAAAAACQk/lmH-ME_9FXU/s1600/owenpallettcvr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQeq27QmKoI/AAAAAAAACQk/lmH-ME_9FXU/s1600/owenpallettcvr.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2010/12/14/132032955/the-best-album-covers-of-2010">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1702891510039025482?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-18911372180995018322010-12-13T09:33:00.000-06:002010-12-13T09:33:21.721-06:00Cool idea by <a href="http://www.janvormann.com/">Jan Vormann</a> to "repair" cities with legoes. <a href="http://www.dispatchwork.info/dispatchers-worldwide/">Dispatchwork</a> is throughout the world. You can even participate and submit your own.<br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.guerrilla-innovation.com/">Guerrilla Innovation</a> for sharing.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY7uxPFtsI/AAAAAAAACPk/_mwjH31nCkg/s1600/venti+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY7uxPFtsI/AAAAAAAACPk/_mwjH31nCkg/s1600/venti+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY7wHpUdzI/AAAAAAAACPo/ncsaglRNOXQ/s1600/venti+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY7wHpUdzI/AAAAAAAACPo/ncsaglRNOXQ/s1600/venti+4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY7xVS-BrI/AAAAAAAACPs/2mQEqMQeauY/s1600/venti+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY7xVS-BrI/AAAAAAAACPs/2mQEqMQeauY/s1600/venti+5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY8GL9jqDI/AAAAAAAACP4/-45i_xzWR9k/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY8GL9jqDI/AAAAAAAACP4/-45i_xzWR9k/s1600/image.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY70slK5qI/AAAAAAAACP0/9f6rpIHoR5k/s1600/venti-eventi-bocchignano-rom-2007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TQY70slK5qI/AAAAAAAACP0/9f6rpIHoR5k/s1600/venti-eventi-bocchignano-rom-2007.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dispatchwork.info/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-1891137218099501832?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-960797647375753082010-12-10T08:02:00.000-06:002010-12-10T08:02:00.230-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7gaOIZ56I/AAAAAAAACPQ/V_SiNl7ZGpg/s1600/1Specimen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7gaOIZ56I/AAAAAAAACPQ/V_SiNl7ZGpg/s400/1Specimen.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>One thing that I really love about taking design classes is the access to a ton of design books. I could literally spend days reading these books, looking at the images, and wondering if I will <i>ever </i>be that talented. Every page brings something new and exciting and it amazes me that people can come up with such creative ideas and projects and actually create something so unique. What I love most, though, is people who find art in the everyday...every day.<br /><br />I came across a few pages devoted to <a href="http://maggieleininger.com/">Maggie Leininger</a> in some fabulous book (maybe <i>Textiles Today</i>???) and wanted to post these images of her hand stitching on various textiles. It's stunning.<br /><br />I've posted <a href="http://milkhaus.blogspot.com/2010/06/petri-dishsoap.html">before </a>about artists using microorganisms, cells and petri dishes as inspiration for art and it's obvious I've got a thing for it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7heGBhMyI/AAAAAAAACPU/xkbGzb8IKHk/s1600/1Cell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7heGBhMyI/AAAAAAAACPU/xkbGzb8IKHk/s1600/1Cell.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7hfeS2UFI/AAAAAAAACPY/JsAqTleLFps/s1600/1Mineral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7hfeS2UFI/AAAAAAAACPY/JsAqTleLFps/s1600/1Mineral.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7hhG19o9I/AAAAAAAACPc/j7zFqse0jbY/s1600/500_1Culture2web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP7hhG19o9I/AAAAAAAACPc/j7zFqse0jbY/s1600/500_1Culture2web.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://maggieleininger.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-96079764737575308?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-86687728754192566742010-12-09T08:08:00.000-06:002010-12-09T08:08:00.457-06:00I came across <a href="http://www.raw-edges.com/">Raw Edges Design Studio</a> while perusing the lovely pages of the <a href="http://www.sharesomecandy.com/2010/11/raw-edge-design-studio.html">Share Some Candy</a> blog.&nbsp;<br /><br />I had to post about this because, well, just because. I love it. It's clever. That's a good enough reason for me if it's a good enough reason for you.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2lcjPRmbI/AAAAAAAACPA/2S2IhBWi-c8/s1600/raw+edge+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2lcjPRmbI/AAAAAAAACPA/2S2IhBWi-c8/s1600/raw+edge+2.jpg" /></a></div>From the Raw Edge site:<br /><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="style14"><strong>This official collaboration between Yael Mer &amp; Shay Alkalay started after many years of sharing life, thoughts, ideas and everything in-between. Yael’s main focus includes turning two-dimensional sheet materials into curvaceous functional forms, whereas Shay is fascinated by how things move, function and react. Together they work under the name Raw-Edges and share a common goal to create objects that have never been seen before.</strong></span></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2mDst25CI/AAAAAAAACPE/cOmA1po5DY4/s1600/raw+edge+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2mDst25CI/AAAAAAAACPE/cOmA1po5DY4/s1600/raw+edge+3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2mGejHVHI/AAAAAAAACPI/DLHTNOuA3us/s1600/raw+edge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2mGejHVHI/AAAAAAAACPI/DLHTNOuA3us/s1600/raw+edge.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sharesomecandy.com/2010/11/raw-edge-design-studio.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2mKSJ0R3I/AAAAAAAACPM/JzVOaXbKmpA/s1600/raw+edge+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2mKSJ0R3I/AAAAAAAACPM/JzVOaXbKmpA/s1600/raw+edge+4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.raw-edges.com/">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-8668772875419256674?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3316190331663689735.post-25251105770629781102010-12-08T08:00:00.000-06:002010-12-08T08:00:11.786-06:00Milk is my favorite beverage. Yes, it's true. Most people I know don't even drink milk. I probably drink enough for five people. It's so tasty! I'm weird, I know. You don't ever hear people asking you to go out for a glass of milk, do you? I should start that trend.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2LqPWHdfI/AAAAAAAACOs/XM_Lr0nHWKI/s1600/05_12_10w01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2LqPWHdfI/AAAAAAAACOs/XM_Lr0nHWKI/s1600/05_12_10w01.jpg" /></a><br />This packaging designed by <a href="http://www.depotwpf.com/">Depot WPF</a> for MLK is fantastic. I think it might make more people drink moo juice. Don't you?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2LuiONXUI/AAAAAAAACOw/-aG4kwyXpws/s1600/05_12_10w03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tcN6eRQAl7U/TP2LuiONXUI/AAAAAAAACOw/-aG4kwyXpws/s640/05_12_10w03.jpg" width="640" />&nbsp;</a></td><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2010/12/6/mlk.html">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2312428/milkhaus?claim=vspktc9ru2r">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3316190331663689735-2525110577062978110?l=milkhaus.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987044860194314297noreply@blogger.com0