in love

Seriously, how cute is she? Nothing says sweet like a little girl with feathers in her hair eating a cupcake (or is it a cookie?).

{image via the littlest}

Dwell-orable.

Dwell Studio just came out with their new organic layette collection for babies. Hello, cuteness! Willa is going to be sportin' some new duds in no time. If only I had the same new wardrobe that she does.

Pint-Sized Design

Now this is just too cute not to share. My friend, Paige, at (pk)flynn has the most adorable set of mid-century modern chairs {think mini Bertoia & mini Eames} in her store from the Australian furniture company, little nest. If you don't have a kids room to decorate, you'll surely find an excuse to after seeing these.

bertoia

the yolk

Inspiring Toys

Check out this simple and very cool wooden toy from Made by Joel. His work is so inspiring, it would be silly not to share his ideas.

Garden Harvest

Yesterday was my last day teaching gardening at the public school nearby. We celebrated by harvesting some early spring vegetables and making a meal. We made a mixed green salad and a few other delicious snacks. Hope these recipes inspire you to grab your favorite little one and head to the garden!

{roasted carrots & turnips with herbs}

-cut one bunch of carrots into diagonal pieces

-cut up turnips into 1/2 inch pieces

-add some chopped fennel if yours is ready (ours was too little yet)

Toss ingredients with some extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. I fancy a little cumin powder on mine. Roast the veggies in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables start to caramelize. Remove from oven and add a mixture of chopped garden herbs (we used basil & italian parsley), fresh lemon juice & feta. Stir & enjoy!

{homemade hummus for garden veggies}

We had loads of broccoli & sugar snap peas to harvest. My goal was to get every little kiddo to enjoy their broccoli so I decided to make a dip that they can dunk their veggie into... and viola, it worked!

ingredients:

4 garlic cloves, minced and then mashed

2 15-oz. cans of garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed

2/3 c of roasted tahini

1/3 c freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 c of water

1/4 c olive oil

salt

In a food processor, pulse all ingredients until smooth. Add salt to taste. Enjoy. Makes about 3 cups.

photo: Veer