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yes, it is really here, happy days...

Thanks Heart Zeena & My Owl Barn!

I am one of the lucky winners of the Heart Zeena giveaway on My Owl Barn's blog! It arrived in the mail yesterday all the way from London. Of course it was delightfully packaged from the fun bird and heart tape on the outside, to the red striped bag inside with the prizes and pretty hand written card. I am SO excited to have won the sweetest owl pillow and a little lavender heart sachet! Thanks Zeena and Shivani!!

Now that I've reached my 200th post, and with this reminder of how much fun it is to win something, I'm inspired to do another giveaway of my own. Check back soon for more details!

Yellow & Orange

a few of my most recent finds from the flea market in Fort Collins and shops in Florence...

Takito lustreware condiment caddy (missing the mustard spoon)

my new favorite espresso cup made by Termo Rey in Brazil

fondue!

Dinner

all organic but the olive -- turkey bacon, soft boiled eggs and avocado on a bed of lettuce and red pepper

blood orange mimosas

Fort Collins

photo from previous trip to Fort Collins 11/2010

This week:
- installation of 160 ceramic masks at FCMOA
- reuniting with friends
- drinking microbrews one night, sangria the next
- pain perdu at Lucille's

More VERA!

plus a neat Echo pear scarf

Chipotle Beef Tacos

slow cooked organic local beef, onion, garlic, tomato and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...

plus cilantro, radish, cabbage wrapped in corn tortillas = delicious!