Morning, v.4

I received the new issue of Kinfolk on Wednesday! It's been resting safely on my coffee table, waiting for the weekend to arrive. This morning, I am curled up on the couch in my pajamas to enjoy this magazine properly with a fresh cup of joe. I am in my happy place.

Did you know that Volume 7 is an ode to ice cream? Yeah. I love these people.

Morning, v.3

For some reason, I am aching to return to this place today. Maybe in a few years we'll find ourselves moving to the West Coast? ;) For now, though, I am wildly happy with our new dwelling place in Chicago. (Our kitchen has skylights and appliances from this century!) We spent the weekend unpacking and cleaning, inviting friends over to cheer the once-stale rooms with their company. Though we aren't settled in yet, this place is beginning to feel like home!

Stubborn Love

You know that I love The Lumineers. "Stubborn Love" is my favorite song from their debut album, and I find myself humming the melody almost every evening at the kitchen sink. Now there is a video just as lovely to match.

Happy Monday, my friends.

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

Do you like quiche? What about cheese? Bacon? We do, too. You have to try this recipe. I made it for Christmas morning, and it was definitely holiday-worthy.

7 slices white bread (crusts removed and cubed)

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
6 eggs
3 cups whole milk, no substitutes
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1-2 green onions, diced

In greased 11-inch by 7-inch by 2-inch baking dish, combine the bread cubes and cheese. In large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over bread and cheese. Top with bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Enjoy!

You can read the original recipe here!

Christmas Morning, v.2

Unwrapped presents, a cozy apartment, a glittering surprise from Josh, and a snowy street. Christmas was very merry, indeed.

Christmas Morning, v.1

We stayed in Chicago for the holidays this year. Although I missed spending time with family, I must say... Christmas at home with "just the two of us" was pretty wonderful.

I went a little overboard with Josh's stocking stuffers. The handle on the stocking even broke under the weight!

Midway through the morning, we noticed that it was snowing outside! Chicago's first real snowfall of the season came on Christmas Day. It made our morning together all the more cozy. 

Would you believe me if I told you that "White Christmas" by Andrea Bocelli was playing the moment we looked out the window?

Morning, v.2

Saturday mornings are my favorite because I don't have to be anywhere. I can simply sit and sip my cup of coffee, enjoying for the first time in six days just being in my home. Today, this sipping and sitting involved listening to Christmas music! I would normally be appalled at myself, but somehow, it just seems right. Especially since the weather outside my window is cold and gray.

When do you usually break out the Christmas music?

Morning, v.1

Saturday morning solace. Today, I can sip my coffee, listen to folk music, and just breathe.