Inspiration | The Pioneer Woman Cooks!

If you haven't been over to The Pioneer Woman's cooking blog you've got to check it out. I've been following her blog for about a year now and I love it. Her cooking how-to's are gorgeously photographed. And if you haven't seen her daily life blog you must spend a little time there too. She makes a rancher's life look so cool with her colorful photos and fun descriptions with the perfect amount of dry humor. Enjoy! --Sally

Inspiration | Family Dinners

I am constantly on the hunt for new recipes for family dinners. I love take out and eating out, but my husband always laments about how expensive it is. I'm always trying to be better about planning ahead so I'm not stuck at 5 pm wondering what I can throw together quickly for dinner. This month's Cookie Magazine has an article titled "30 Meals, 30 Days." Hello, inspiration! I've also found a blog through a friend that is written by mom and features many of her family meal plans with recipes. It is called Sweet Peas and Pumpkins and you can find it here.

Inspiration | Book nook

Since I love seeing how other people create their home spaces I love seeing what Cookie magazine has posted in the Nest section. I love this idea sent in by a reader in Utah. She created a little nook for her little one to do his favorite activity: reading. My eldest is such an avid reader that I'm planning on turning a section of her room into her book nook.

Bald Head Island still lifes

I love the beauty of the beach and ocean. Being a Navy brat it must be in my blood. Too many years of ocean water and sand in my toes. Enjoy! --Sally

Simply Photo blog

Just discovered this blog by Jennifer Causey and am enjoying it very much. Then I came to this entry. So touching and really captures the beauty of standing still and noticing the art of real life. It is definitely worth a perusal.