lunchtime thrifting == love.

I made this recipe again (invented for a family gathering last year) for K’s birthday this weekend, and again it was met with accolades. Cake: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup brown rice flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 dash cardamom 1 dash freshly grated nutmeg 2 [...]

When I went to pick up my new sofa (found via craigslist,) the charming artist who sold it threw in this adorable vintage sauce pan. It’s become my perfect cocoa pan, and last night I added a pinch of grey sea salt and a dash of lavender to the milk and chocolate as it heated [...]

tea party thursday ran 3pm until 10:30pm unexpectedly. surprise visits from rachie. sitting in the garden, talking from serious to laughing, tea + rose lemonade + elderflower soda, cookies + tiny sandwiches + scones and clotted cream. visits from kittens. magic. eating treats. thrifted treats.