... and this is where we can keep the lemonade.

one day we can store our children in here. - Robert

Summers are for smoothies.

The beauty of group-gifting :D

Robert: "What's a decorative ladder?"Erica: "It's a beautiful way to display the blankets! You like blankets."

Nothing so cozy and light & bright linen!

We want this artisan every day dinnerware, not only because they are exquisite, but because they are handcrafted by a dear friend. They are truly one of a kind and made with the kind of love that helps to make a house a home. (Created by Quiet Lines Design)

We will have the gifter(s) over for steak.

A space-saving beauty.

Baking Robert cookies is just as important as oven roasting the veggies :P

*when linens bring out the best in you*

Erica: "This is a beautiful trash can"... Robert: "words you don't hear every day" :D

*s o u n d*

spin spin spinnnnnnnnnnnnn

Expectations: Cooking show food prep. Reality: Bowls for applesauce. (Which we both secretly love).

Robert: "woooow that's nice."

Classic.

because not everyone has two green thumbs like Robert's mom.

Who said the necessities were boring?! We're stoked about this!

Cozy and Bright Part 2

(Erica) "These are my other hopes and dreams". (Robert) "So let me get this straight. you need a plate for your plate? even though it already has a placemat?"

If you couldn't guess by now. Wood is our favorite.

More hopes and dreams.

*b e a u t y*

In person, it feels heavenly.

We are both tall and STOKED about bath sheets :D

... Will have you over for meat of choice :D

(Erica) "These are my hopes and dreams"

This was Robert's excellent idea and I'm obsessed.

... and Erica is excited about Saturday morning breakfast in general!

*b e a u t y*

Snuggling outside? Yes please.

Robert loves cheesecake! The right equipment will help me hone my cheesecaking skills.

Robert's pick to add some color. He's right. More color.

(Erica) My mom made the best toffee tiramisu trifle growing up.

Robert is excited about Saturday morning waffles...

I mean. It's just so clever. How could you not?!

Lemonade is one of our favorite drinks! Plus baking!

To satisfy Robert's pot-roasting needs.

This is for Robert's cookies. Enough said.

Us: "we don't need fine China, right?" *agreement*...*A week later* Robert: "can we have nice plates with a design around the edge?" Erica: "that's what a china set is" Robert: "oh, can we have that?" ~I love Robert's class and manners. China is a time-honored wedding tradition that I'd be honored to carry on and collect over time.~

This is for Robert... not because he likes hot drinks, but because he will be blessed by how happy I am when I have one in hand.

Robert's pick - a lovely dining room rug.