the peddler: 2010

ikea

i don't speak swedish, but i think this is ikea's style site. pretty impressive how creatively you can decorate with their mass produced items.

stunning image from this company no more sleep. i have absolutely no clue what they create or do, but i was intrigued by the phrase 'no more sleep'. i'm consistently staying up later than i should, and feeling the pressure to rise and shine earlier and earlier. ironically they are emphasizing MORE SLEEP. my tired brain could only focus on the NO more sleep. maybe i should go to bed.

this image also caught my eye because my newest task is to learn how to surf. or skateboard. or both. one day i want to live in montauk.

favorite images from papier mache, the online magazine

check out more images and craft ideas from the magazine here.

commune hair salon

beautiful display, great idea for party favors. try harvesting your own seeds and planting from scratch for a less expensive option.

photos by anne claire rohe; display from commune hair salon, created by yoshiaki takao

packaging ideas -

wish I could remember where I saw these! i promise to find the artist soon to add a link.

arkitip

anne claire's beautiful home

frolic / yellow

selection of images from frolic blog

capsule / white

from capsulefurniture.

strawberry rhubarb crumble

deelicious and oh so easy. photos from my bberry did not turn out great, but the crumble sure did. next time i make i promise to take a good photo.
i joined a csa this summer and today was our first day! as people rumor about, rhubard is typical item. i've never baked with it before, but plan on making many more variations this summer. adapted from 101 cookbooks. here is what i did.*

crumble:
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1/3 cup butter

filling:
1/2 cup white sugar
3 pints of strawberries, cut into quarters
3 stalks of rhubarb, sliced into 3/4-inch pieces (note for future to use more rhubarb, pending availability)

Preheat the oven to 375F. Butter 8x8 square baking dish, or something similar.

Combine the flour, oats, sugar and salt together in a bowl. Use two knives to slice the butter into the mixture.

Combine the strawberries and rhubarb, and toss with sugar until evenly coated. Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish, spread crumble across the top of the filling.

bake for 35 - 40 minutes, or until the topping is deeply golden and the fruit juices are vigorously bubbling. cool a bit before serving, 20 - 30 minutes.

8 - 12 servings.

*in the future i would consider adding almonds, more coconut, cinnamon and/or other fruits.