It's a FUN Wednesday

Last year, I tricked K. Jones into taking me to the Barn House near Portland to enjoy some charming collectibles. It was a beautiful day--the kind of day I will always remember.We also made the first of many trips to the Waffle Window. I have always been a waffle fan, but it was on a Portland street corner that I feel in love with waffles topped with Nutella and pears. My mouth is watering this very moment.
Waffles and Barn House Boutique memories can be attributed to Leigh Anne, Your Home Based Mom. I'm always trying her recipes and attempting to take time to notice the "pretties" that appear in often unexpected places.To top it off, she has ties to the BYU--namely her fun kids.
Today, at Your Home Based Mom, Leigh Anne is hosting a giveaway. You might recognize some of the cute things she's giving away because they are from our Lula Brand. If you're visiting from YHBM today, welcome! If you happen to live in or visit Utah, our products are available at BYU Campus Craft & Floral (1021 WSC). If you would like to special order one of our headbands or felt flower earrings, please contact me at michelle.virtue@gmail.com. Flower Headbands are $14.99. Bow headbands are $9.99 and the earrings $7.99. Fabric headbands with felt flowers are $14.99. Flat rate shipping in the U.S. is $4.00. We have a great selection available for the holidays! I will post updated pictures of our available colors later today. Check back and thank you for visiting.

And so it goes. . . .

I feel like time passes so quickly. How is it possibly mid-September? Seriously, my life is flashing before my recently moisturized eyes. How am I spending my warp speed time you ask?

Well, I've recently become a fan of Project Runway. Tim and Heidi have filled a hole in my Thursday night heart and seem to be inspiring me to runway greatness one accessory at a time. I only wish I had watched the show when Veronica was around. Oh, we could have had some great workday conversations. . .

When I'm not watching Timmy, I like to fly to Portland for the weekend to enjoy a luscious breakfast treat from the Waffle Window. I had the Nuttella and Pear waffle with a joyous amount of freshly whipped cream. In case you're wondering, it was worth every stinkin' calorie!
Waffles are best shared with someone you love. Kenley likes to eat his whipped cream with his fingers. . .or did he drop his fork?
Here he is with all of his waffle window buddies. You can spot that O from a mile away.
After waffles, Kenley was so gracious as to drive me to the Barnhouse Boutique in Battleground. Please don't ask him about this experience. He will undoubtedly tell you the truth and I can guarantee it won't be gracious!
You can't visit Portland without making a detour to the Duckland southward--namely the hippie infested city of Eugene. I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The farmer's market is one of the oldest in the country and was full of character, wonderful goods, and proved to be a smorgasbord (yes, I did have to look that up) of people. We were particularly infatuated with this tree/person. Incredible.

No trip to Eugene would be complete without attending an official Duck's sporting even in the rain. As big of a BYU fan as I am, I must admit that I was completely impressed by the faceoff between the Oregon Ducks and the Purdue Boilermakers. The whole experience of walking to Autzen Stadium and experiencing this cultural college phenomenon was exhilarating. It was unlike anything I have seen at a game in Provo. Very COOL. Kenley has made a Duck fan out of me--especially when those fine feathered friends are facing the arch nemesis Utes this weekend. GOOOOO DUCKS!

When I'm not vacationing, real life has been busy working on several custom albums, trying to keep up on everyday life--which feels good. Speaking of everyday life, I need to have my windshield wipers replaced. Is that something a 30ish woman can do by herself? I think I'll give it a try this weekend.