i'm a bit late on seeing this (due to a 4 month old) but if you haven't seen it go, it's amazing.
dead man's bones
tim recently worked on an amazing record for a band called "dead man's bones" and the whole project has been an artistic collaboration with true artists. he made a comment one night that he "was so happy to go to work every day because he was working with such inspiring and creative guys". isn't that what you hope and pray for in a project, i know i do. the record is fantastic and i'm not just saying that. it's creative, emotional, fun and i hate to say it but it's catchy. they recorded a kids choir (silverlake conservatory of music) for a few of the songs and i don't know if anyone realized what an amazing experience it was going to be, well i guess dmb did because they came up with the idea. after a few weeks of working together on recording, the band threw the kids a little party/thank you/album cover shoot and video. the kids looked incredible in all the costumes & make-up. thanks to the band and their amazing friends and family because it was the nicest/coolest thing i've seen in a long time and such a thoughtful gesture. the kids really enjoyed the bouncy castle, taco truck and all the sweets they provided. plus all the parents of these kids were so nice and i think they had just as much fun hanging out with everyone or for the free baby sitting. i would have loved to post some more pictures of the kids & band but i don't want to spoil it (you'll have to buy the album to see it). here are a few of tim & ruby from the shoot. what a nice day...thanks to zach, rg and tron for being such great new friends and being so amazing to our family!! ruby is one lucky baby and we adore you guys.
emma cook for topshop boots
i want these, i need them!! BUT i can't have them because they are sold out...darn it!!!!
I voted!
I know it's pathetic that i've never voted before but.... i've never been passionate about anyone running before. I felt so patriotic this year and I had to use my right to VOTE. What I like about the outcome of this election was the camaraderie in the US and I look forward to seeing what comes out of this change. Voting day was fun, we got up super early, got a coffee, took ruby with us and stood in line at our local elementary school. While we were placing our votes, a class of 3rd graders came in the caferteria and all shouted "thank you for voting". It was the highlight of my day and it truly reminded me that by voting not only was i looking out for my daughters future but the rest of the kids in the US. Voting rocks and it pays off to make an effort.
I'm obsessed with this recipe..it's so easy and so yummy
Panko Crusted Salmon/Halibut
Ingredients
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 pieces thickly cut, boneless salmon or halibut (each 6 oz)
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp honey mustard
2 teaspoon fresh thyme
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp chopped italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon hungarian sweet paprika
Method
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Set the salmon/halibut on a foil lined baking sheet skin side down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the honey mustard and 1 teaspoon of the thyme. In another bowl, mix the panko with the remaining 1 teaspoon of thyme, 4 teaspoons olive oil, parsley and paprika. Add salt and pepper (light sprinkle).
3. Using a small spoon, spread the mustard mixture on the salmon/halibut; top with bread crumb mixture.
4. Roast the salmon/halibut for 12-14 minutes (test at 10 minutes) or until it is almost completely firm to the touch and flakes when poked with a fork. Serve at once.
Serves 4
I like it with brown or white rice and a little sweet ginger teriyaki sauce...yummy.
new mom tips
so here is my first post & i decided to share all of my "new mom" tips. i intended to do this blog to get out all of my creative ideas but since i've been on maternity leave for the past 3 months this is where my research and creative energy has been directed. here are the sites and tips i just sent out to a few of my friends that are pregnant or soon to be.
enjoy!
-these are the greatest swaddling blankets i used this summer for wrapping ruby like a burrito, a stroller blanket (good to keep the sun out & light enough so she won't overheat), also to use when i breast feed in public instead of carrying a breast feeding cover & a stroller blanket. i've quickly realized you want to bring as little as possible when heading out of the house.
-this is a baby photographer i used when i did ruby's announcements, she is great to work with and really reasonable.
-this is where i registered, i love the organic moses basket & stand, ruby has slept in it next to our bed for the past 3 months instead of a bassinet. it's great to transfer her into other rooms if she's asleep. i put the snuggle nest in it so she can sleep on her side and be more supported. this is a weird tip but make sure you change sides your baby sleeps on everyday and throughout the day because a friend of mines baby only slept on one side and her head was lop sided and the baby had neck issues.
-a good place for moroccan poufs in the nursery
-they have really great gliders
-i got my crib bedding here, they also have amazing sheets & pillows for the rest of your home
-clothes
-i would 100% recommend getting a night nurse for the first week or two after you arrive home from the hospital. we contacted the woman below who was booked the time we needed her but she gave us a bunch of names that we interviewed and ended up with veronica hijonosa 310-365-8042 and she was a great help
-everyone said to get mustella lotions/products...but i really don't like the smell...maybe it's just me but i love burts bee and classic johnson&johnson. the night nurse swears by aquaphor which i use too.
-get an extra changing pad cover, they get dirty pretty easy.
-diapers are a personal thing but i tried every organic one out there and they all either fit bad or were extremely scratchy. i'm obsessed with "pampers swaddlers sensitive" diapers because they're soft and they have a yellow line down the front that turns blue when it's wet. genius for new moms getting the hang of it and on the go changing.
-i love my breast feeding pump (medela freestyle breast pump), it's fast, small and great for traveling.
-you can never have enough blankets, i love little giraffe one's because they are sooo soft and comfy.
that's it for now, more to come as ruby grows up and i grow as a new mom.
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