NEW YORK STATE OF DISORDER.
So...our trip to New York has been super busy and chaotic, trying to fit in all of the people and places and events into a short amount of time. I apologize for our long absence! We have been doing so much that I haven't even taken (that) many photos! But isn't that the best kind of trip, really? The ones where you are so preoccupied with experiencing things you forget to document your experiences....or something like that. It has been a wonderful visit, focused mainly on people instead of places. I've had fun taking in a city like New York not through it's landmarks and attractions but by the memories of someone who lived here. We have met so many old friends, ate a lot of great food, and enjoyed the ridiculously warm temperatures. When we return home in a few days, there will be many more photos from our trip, but here's one photo I love. I have long been a fan of street art and graffiti, and so it was quite exciting to stumble upon this hanksy piece yesterday. Consider it our apology for neglecting the blog, but we will be back soon with lots to share!- Hannah.
A DAY IN PHOTOS - OUR VALENTINES DAY.
Greetings from New York City! Yep, Jesse and I hopped in the car yesterday and headed north. It was COMPLETELY spontaneous! I am writing this from Park Slope in Brooklyn, just having devoured my first authentic New York bagel. This is Jesse's old stomping ground, so I am excited to be here with him, meeting all his friends and learning about this part of his past. But more on that later.First, some photos of our Valentine's dinner. It was very simple and homemade. Jesse surprised me by making potato gnocchi, which is my favorite! I wanted to bake a Red Velvet cake, as I have never had one and it seemed appropriate for the holiday. I am highly allergic to red food coloring, so I used beets! We also each made gifts for each other, which was pretty sweet. What did you guys do for Valentines?- Hannah.
PLANTING A FARM.
Lately, Hannah and I have been eager to update everyone who has donated to us as to what we've been able to do with your generous contributions thus far. Although we haven't yet bought the Donkey named Clementine (emphasis on the yet––we have the money set aside! Thanks KJ!), we have been able to purchase all of the seeds we will need for the year; we've bought asparagus crowns and strawberry plants; our soil-block maker arrived two weeks ago with seed trays and we're going to be fencing in the garden we've been working on real soon. You might have seen that a greenhouse is going up, but what you haven't seen is the broadfork and collinear hoe we ordered. This is what you've done for us, and we are forever in debt for, and truly thankful to, our beautiful family of supporters.- Jesse.
So this is for you! As we carry on into the season, know that we are only able to do so because of your help. You, friends, have effectively planted a farm, and
ALSO......our wedding is being featured today on a website called Intimate Weddings. It is wonderful to see so many people being inspired by simplicity and small celebrations! If you aren't tired of us yet, head on over to see the lovely write up.
VALENTINE-ING.
I have been doing some serious crafting, sewing, and painting lately. Valentines Day is a wonderful excuse to pull out all the stops: hearts, sequins, glitter, the works. Since Jesse and I are trying to have a low-budget dinner at home this year, I have gone a bit overboard with the homemade decorations. A lot of what I have been working on is a surprise for our dinner, but this garland I made was so easy and so adorable I had to share. A great project for the upcoming holiday.I made my garland using different colors of construction paper, but you could just as easily use felt or fabric. Using the construction paper was the easiest and fastest...it probably took me about 15 minutes!
Cut out a one good heart. I just sketched one, but you could find a pattern and print it out or use some random heart-shaped object if you want it to be just so.
Use the pattern to trace out as many hearts as you like. I made two garlands, each about 5 feet long, with 15 hearts each.
Sew the hearts together into a long strip. Seriously. It is that easy!
Such a simple project. You could make the hearts into different shapes and colors to suit the occasion. But as for Valentines Day, I'd say this is pretty perfect.- Hannah.
