This week has been PRODUCTIVE. We’ve been crazy busy at my office over the last month, so you’d think I’d want to come home and just veg out. Not gonna lie, sometimes that’s exactly what happens. This week, however, my after-work activities haven’t let up. I’ve been busy with sand volleyball, working on 3 sewing projects at once, on top of speed reading for my book club, and doing a ton of stuff (like unpacking boxes) at our house. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind, but it feels kinda great to get so much done.

Without further ado, this week’s inspiring photos:

Met some friends for drinks at The Silo on 7th. We sat at the only picnic table under the old silo and it was awesome.

Speaking of drinks – I fell for the gimmicky Game of Thrones beer when I was wandering around the grocery store. No regrets though. Good job Ommegang Brewery!

The fireflies have been insane lately. I attempted to photograph them in the backyard, and this was the only sorta cool one.

Testing out different ways to make more quilted coasters.

They’re definitely works in progress.

Some quilting inspiration brought to you by my office elevator construction work.

Ham says hello from his between-the-shower-curtains hiding spot.

Thanks for tuning in this week!

This week we are saying the official farewell to our old house! It was the first house John and I ever lived together, where we got engaged, and where we had lots of fun memories. I’m a little sad, but also very excited to make new fun memories. Here’s to new adventures in our new home!

And now for the 18th edition of my weekly photo inspiration:

When I unpacked some kitchen stuff, I decided to put my spices in the drawer next to the stove and it is LIFE CHANGING. I can see all of them! At once!

I can’t wait to get all these books neatly arranged and organized.

New ironing board and cover! I’ve been using one of those table top ironing boards and it wasn’t cutting it. Hopefully after I get my sewing workspace all set up I’ll share a picture of everything. It’s coming along!

The flying geese quilt is getting hand quilted. I’m going to record how many hours it takes me to finish this one.

Bluebird blog recently introduced me to Kaufmann Mercantile and I signed up for their newsletter (p.s. they automatically e-mail you a $7 credit toward your next order) They have some really amazing goods and I had to order this Cinnamon Cider Syrup. I can’t wait to make pancakes and top them with this goodness!

Also purchased this awesome Caran D’Ache pen. I’ve mentioned before here how obsessed with note and list-making I am. All I can say is this pen is badass. It writes so well and I love it.

And I’m OUT.

Have a great week!

I know you guys are probably sick of me talking about moving…but have I mentioned that moving is the worst? All my sewing and kitchen stuff has been packed up and moved to the new house. I’m going a little crazy this week!

To cope with the stress, this is how we’ve been relaxing. Enjoying the spring weather on the porch – beer in hand.

Also coping with stress by eating adorable petit fours.

Little fluffy paw.

Bella is one of the therapy dogs that’s sometimes at my office. She’s now on the cover of this Nulo dog food can! What a celebrity. (Bonus – cute cowboy boots!)

Speaking of my office…I took a different set of stairs out of the building than usual, and found myself in this long weird hallway that used to be part of the parking garage. I just want to decorate those plain white walls.

One fine example of a decorated wall: a bar downtown had this amazing wallpaper. Don’t judge the bathroom photo quality.

Have a great week, guys!