MILKTOAST: crafted in the u.s.a.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

crafted in the u.s.a.

sometimes martha stewart really nails a crafty idea--like her use of map design textiles. i love the door window blind and the pillows and quilt on the day bed, both pictured below. it makes me want to hop out to the closest fabric store and find map printed material to make drapes and pillows. so fun and a great way to demonstrate my love for the u.s.a. in colours other than the standard red, white and blue.

images courtesy of marthastewart.com

seeing the states that make up this great nation on a pillow, tablecloth or bedspread is nice but if you really want to see this country then get in your car, hook up the airstream, and start driving. it's a great way to spend the summer.

milk and toast -- a favourite and most nurturing combination. I like my milk ice cold with a straw (one of those cute paper straws with red stripes), or steaming hot, flavoured with a little vanilla and a lot of cinnamon. my toast -- usually two slices at once, and oftentimes flanked with apple slices or cheddar cheese -- is buttery and crunchy.

while growing old together with this blog, and watching it evolve, I've found joy in the milk and toast of my life, and have carved out a little place in the world wide web to record it. stick around, read a few entries -- perhaps you'll find something you love or can relate to.