This, that, and the homemade.

It's been a little while, readers (i.e. Mom).  Life goes on, let's catch up!

Although in most rooms of our house i've hung up things on the walls, there are a few rooms that i've just never gotten around to...one of them being the hallway.  But slowly i've been acquiring some more art and I finally decided to put up a few things.  And I love it.  (Sorry for phone quality pics, boo).

Photograph of downtown Augusta by a local artist.

Photograph from an artist at my parent's farmers market in NC.  I love dahlias and they remind me of my wedding bouquet.

Screen print by a local artist (and friend!).  Check out their Etsy shop here.

Walking down our hallway now gives me a smile.

Here's another piece I love, but have yet to put up.  It was made by a patient I worked with on a week of clinicals.  He is a lovely man who has Parkinson's Disease, and he loves to paint.  I was honored when he let me pick any piece I wanted from his room's "studio."  It's so special to me.

On the crafty end, I made my very first scarf.  Saying I made it seems like an over-statement...it was so easy.  I took 2 yards of jersey/knit fabric and sewed the ends together, which results in an infinity scarf.  I'm really happy with how it turned out and can't wait to make more for Fall weather.  And with JoaAnn's coupons, buying a bit of fabric is cheaper than what I can buy one for in the store.  

On the house end, David installed me a new ceiling fan for our porch.  There was an ugly and very low hanging fan there before that I almost hit my head on constantly.  This is simple, wobbles less, and has plenty of head clearance.  Win-win.

On the school end, classes are moving right along.  One thing that's been really neat is that we've learned how to make a few splints from scratch.   Hopefully I did my hand therapist mother proud.

On the kitchen end, this one of my favorite recipes and it tastes great in the Fall (or anytime, really).  Orecchiette with white wine.  This is one that David asks for all the time.  In fact, I might have shared it before? Don't remember.  So excuse me if I have.  But make it anyway.  ***Recipe note: I make it with ground turkey instead of veal, and I omit the capers...simply because it makes it less expensive.  But it always turns out delicious regardless.  And if you can't find orecchiette, any short, textured noodle will do.  

I hope that everyone is starting to experience the first signs of Fall like we are here in Georgia.  There's nothing like those first days of cooler weather, it gives me a huge smile every time I step out the door.  I see more camping and dog parks in my future.