Wild Hair Wednesday - holiday party style

I had fun trying a new updo over the holidays. Some twisty, weaving, pinwheel stuff.

I used this video for inspiration. --> http://youtu.be/yjyEoC8Hk90

Media Monday - Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy

I've seen these guys twice since I've been back in Kansas. They ROCK!





the mandolin is my favorite part




They played with another band I love called Elephant Revival, who I happened to feature on Media Monday a couple years ago.

Mudroom Makeover

In preparing to list the house, I've been busy with home projects. Some more fun than others. This one started out not-so-fun....well, actually it ended not-so-fun too, but it IS fun!

The laundry/utility/mudroom received a much needed face lift.

From this....

To this....

Although it's dark and rainy out there, it's bright and sunny in here! Ahhh, makes me happy!

For Sale By Owner

The house is officially FOR SALE! I listed it on Zillow this past weekend and held the first open house on Sunday.

   

If you know anyone looking for a cheery home in the Wichita area, please send them my way. 749nwestridge.blogspot.com has a ton of photos, as does Zillow.

Birthday fun

My family met at Watson Park for my birthday last week. We had a picnic dinner, rode the train, pedaled boats, and soared high on the swings.

  It was my littlest nephew's first train ride and swing. I love being part of their 'firsts'.

Basketball Backboard Birthday

Quick Update: Yes, I'm still in Kansas. I have been working like crazy on the house which has given me a lot of time to think. I finally found an awesome renter, but within a week of finding her, I had processed and reprocessed the possibilities and decided to not rent it anymore. I am finishing up the projects (hopefully this week) and will be putting it up for sale. I love my little house and it makes me sad to think I won't be able to enjoy it for much longer, but I can't take it with me. I will just have to enjoy it while I can!

Today is my birthday. Funny thing, I finished fixing my tore up basketball backboard today, which I had originally painted 5 years ago on this day. My last renters must have been the firsts to really use it. It was shredded on the right side where the layup would have hit.

*cleaned up a bit*

I decided not to look at the original pics and just freehand a new 'design' on it. I didn't have all of the same colors so it's not as balanced as it use to be, but I'm calling it good.

And just for fun... here's the original design.

Other birthday fun to follow. =)

the Sunday Special - Sunflower & Almond Crust Quiche

Before going on vacation or moving, it's a good idea to use up perishable groceries. I had almost a whole carton of eggs so what better to make than quiche. Being on an alternative-to-white-flour kick, I substituted almond and sunflower seed meal.

Sunflower Seed & Almond Meal Quiche Crust

• 2 cups almond meal or sunflower seed meal (or a combination of the two)
• 2 tablespoons butter, olive oil, or coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, rosemary or thyme (pretty sure mine had a bit more than that)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (if the sunflower seed meal is salted, emit this)

Sift all dry ingredients then add the egg and butter/oil. Form a ball and then roll out on wax paper. Transfer to pie pan.

For the filling...

• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup of greek yogurt 
• what ever veges are on hand: mushrooms, spinach, onions, peppers, broccoli, squash, tomatoes, etc
• shredded cheese (any kind and what ever amount you desire)

Saute veges (except tomatoes, of course). Beat eggs. Combine all ingredients. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.

Garnish with greek yogurt and homemade salsa.