The Untold Story: Linking Up

My first post: a "tutorial" on how to turn a ribbon into a headband. 

I didn't even take pictures of my face! So awkward!

Disclaimer: I had sun poisoning on my chest & thus buttoned my shirt all the way up.

& I couldn't swim our last day in Florida.

Couldn't find my contacts either so I'm "double lensing" it. 

The awkwardness never stops, folks.

A post you enjoyed writing the most: birthday posts. 

They're like a small tribute to the important people in my life: sister, dad, grandma, boyfriend, best friend, Martha Stewart.

Plus I get to be all nostalgic and look through old pictures! I missed my mom's! Hoops.

A post which had a great discussion: IKEA hack. 

Most comments on a post I've received & by far the most popular post.

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A post on someone else’s blog that you wish you’d written: what a perspective (one I certainly didn't consider).

I love this site. Marc is brilliant, I wish I was such a good logician! 

Bet you didn't expect that (but this girl loves philosophy)!

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Your most helpful post: Free dinner menu for the week printable

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A post with a title that you are proud of: Hot in Cleveland, a post about my visit to (where else?) Cleveland!

PS- I love Betty White.

A post that you wish more people had read, if I had to choose one. 

It helps me stay focused on the purpose of this blog & stay true to myself.

Four Favorites Friday 06.24.11 Cleveland Edition

Have you ever been to the beautiful city of Cleveland? Planning on going? Here are some of my favorite gems from the Cleveland area.

1. Lucky's Cafe. Delicious food, friendly atmosphere, easy to miss, hard to find, but well worth the trip. They use all locally grown ingredients and have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. G ordered waffles with caramel syrup and I got the Cuban sandwich with fresh potato chips.

2. The West Side Market. No trip to Cleveland is complete without a stop here. Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, pastas, pastries, etc. The market is a great way to buy locally & it's affordable.

3. On the Rise Artisan Breads & Pastries. This treasure is nestled into a lovely neighborhood. The smells alone are heaven, not to mention the breads and pastries! Throughout the week I enjoyed an almond croissant, a sticky bun, a "Jennifer's Cookie," and a french bread loaf.

4. The Cedar Lee movie theatre. Features the best independent films and offers the old time theatre feel. Saw The Tree of Life here (and if you've seen it, please tell me what you think) this time around. Quaint theater. Love it.

[all pictures taken by me]

Almond croissant, anyone?

Go Meat!

West Side Market yumminess!

Favorite from Chicago Midway: a water bottle fountain with a ticker that says how many plastic bottles have been saved!



Hot in Cleveland

I had a great visit with the boyfriend. I can't tell you how nice it was to be reunited after six months apart. Long distance relationships are trying on so many levels, and even being back in physical proximity has its own challenges, but we are troopers & had a great time together. We ate out a few times, cooked for each other a few times, walked together, talked together, and visited the Cleveland sights. On Saturday, we spent our last few hours together at a church praying & then the Cleveland Science Museum (which is so entertaining).

I love that we can be weird together.

Have a great Thursday, everyone!