the new look

What do you think of the new look here at A Spoonful of Dish? Isn't the Spoon adorable? There are still some things that need tweaking but I couldn't be more pleased.
A big THANK YOU to Jessica at Front Porch Studio, also known in the blog world as editor of The Love List, for creating my new blog design.  Jessica was so patient with me and definitely made everything prettier than I had imagined.
I knew that Jessica was lady for me when I caught glimpse of her adorable studio.

{perfection}

{love the zig zag pillow and pops of both colors}

{an inspiration board that inspires}

{parsons desk + ghost chair = sigh}

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Any fun plans?

Outside it is

My kitchen is still being organized as are the other rooms I mentioned in my previous post, so my reveal, if you can call it that, will have to wait.

In other news, we had a fantastic weekend. The weather was bright and sunny with a light chill thrown in so we spent Sunday outside. After a yummy lunch at Daphne's Greek Cafe and a quick stop at Home Goods we headed over to Bushnell Gardens Nursery, the most beautiful nursery around. We all love to wander the grounds, admiring the various trees, plants, flowers, water fountains, gardens and colorful chickens. Yep, I said chickens, at the gardens they try and keep it natural with chickens that roam and lovebirds that chirp away.

{one of many beautiful fountains}

{now entering}

{the lovely chickens}

{the tree we bought and all the cool pots}

{Jake & Ryan loving running on this pathway, chasing the chickens as they yell go bird}

Did I mention, their fantastic shop? Here are some of their unique pieces of outdoor furniture.

How was your weekend? 

Organize

Although I have loads going on I am trying to organize my house. Crazy timing, yes! I feel though that once I am organized, I'll have more control over my house which will help me get through the impending chaos.
On Monday, I'll show you my progress in the kitchen.  Besides my kitchen, I am working on....
*the laundry room 
*guest room & closet
*both mine and the hubs closets in our bedroom
*mounting pictures that we've left lying around for too many months

Since we are on the topic of organizing, do any of you feel giddy over the Better Homes & Gardens special publications in organizing?  I do!
These are a few pics from their latest issue on newsstands now.

Are you enjoying your weekend? See you all next week.

a new day

Has your life been touched by Cancer? On February 22nd, mine was. My amazing husband and father to our adorable little boys was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma: Cancer of the small intestine.  I had mentioned that the hubs had been sick but little did we know how serious.  
Since Eric's diagnosis life has been a whirlwind. Eric was referred by his Gastroenterologist to an Oncologist then to a Surgical Oncologist within two days.  Day three we met the surgeon who upon reviewing Eric's CTscan wanted to admit him to the hospital immediately for surgery.  We told him we needed to go home, get things settled, take care of our boys and could be back early the next morning. So on Thursday, February 26th at 10:30 am my husband was wheeled into surgery.  Eric's amazing doctors say they got it all which is a blessing, since he could no longer eat or drink prior to surgery due to the tumor blocking a part in his small intestine. 
It has been a hard road, for Eric, my sons, myself and our family and friends.  Everyone rallied and friends came as far as New York to visit the hubs. He is loved by many. 
This past friday we returned home from the hospital after 8 long but successful days of recovery. My husband received the best care by the top doctors and nurses in this field and we are forever indebted to them for their kindness, patience and amazing care.  
We have months ahead before this battle has been won but we prey that we it will continue to make Eric stronger, we as a family stronger and remind us what is most important in life, each other. 
I'll be back when my life gets into more of it's normal routine. 
For now, we are spending as much time as we can as a family, enjoying the simple things. 


{photo by Mike Gellerman Photography}

when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade

{lemons}