gettin' figgy with it

mmmm.....my stomach is growling just thinking about them. we were lucky enough to be invited over to Patrick's sister Carrie's house (how's that for a mouth full) for a lovely surprise birthday dinner for her mother in law Joyce. they had a chef come in and cater an amazing dinner... the first course? figs and goat cheese with a balsamic reduction. to be perfectly honest, i had never tried a fig in my life  and was a little hesitant (since strange fruity thingies are usually not my bag) but as soon as the first bite hit my mouth i knew that these little nuggets of goodness were going to be gracing my kitchen very soon. they're not only tasty but really lovely to look at...and i LOVED how he plated them.

thanks again Eric and Carrie for a beautiful evening!

get ready to have your mind blown....

found these images over at the blog accidental mysteries. they are the incredible sculptures of artist Dalton Ghetti made from the graphite tips of pencils...talk about having a steady hand....and an inhuman amount of patience. and the best part? he hasn't sold a single one. he spends months on them and then gives them as gifts to his friends.

a little bit of beautiful for your monday

got this from my darling sister and had to share. the more you watch it, the more you discover. 

WORDS from Everynone on Vimeo.

i am one lucky girl....

just look at these faces....

My Moose

My Man

life is pretty darn good. 

-ab

scott and jo's wedding in cannon beach and a bird convention

last weekend we headed down to the Oregon coast to help celebrate the union of my most favorite Amsterdam dwelling couple of all time, Scott and Johanna. we danced, we laughed, we cried and we had a spectacular time. congrats again to Bowmans!

and on our way home we took a little detour to drive down the beach in Long Beach, WA....and we came across what appeared to be a sea-gull convention. all that was missing were little bird sized name tags.

and John channeling his inner dog. :)

soooo romantical; Summer Camp's "Round the Moon"

ahhh, to be young and in love....

SUMMER CAMP - Round the Moon from Paddy Power on Vimeo.

 

found this little gem over at the uber cool blog The Flash Dance (more on them later).

it's up and running! the new and improved www.anniebstills.com

my website got a face lift! take a gander and let me know what you think, i'd love you hear your feedback!

www.anniebstills.com

musical monday; vacation brain

i've gots me a bad case of "vacation brain" {when all you can do is dream of white sandy beaches, bronzed shoulders and a cold cocktail....and yet here you are, sitting at your desk in kirkland... on a monday .....with no such vacation in sight} anyway, here's the play list that's getting me through it.