Pinterest - My Favorites This Week

Dog Lovin' - Smarty Marty

Sweet Indulgences - Rhubarb Wrapped Pineapple Mousse Cake

click here for recipe

Outdoor Spaces - love the stone work

Culinary Pleasures - Chicken w/ Fennel & Artichokes

click here for recipe

Happy Weekend & Happy Pinning!

In The Kitchen - Great Kebab Recipes

Tunisian Chicken Kebabs w/ Currants & Olives from Food & Wine

Sharing some great kebab recipes with you today.  I love a good kebab ... they are so much fun to make, easy to grill and a pleasure to eat!  Enjoy!

Spiced Salmon Kebabs from Bon Appétit

Lamb, Tomato & Mint Kebabs from Martha Stewart

Pacific Pork Kebabs w/ Pineapple Rice from Martha Stewart

Bon Appetito!

Images via:  Food & Wine | Bon Appétit | Martha Stewart |  Martha Stewart
*  click on the photo or recipe name above to view the recipe.

Artist Spotlight - Dreamy Illustrations By Rie Nakajima

I am so taken by Japanese artist Rie Nakajima's dreamy watercolor illustrations.  Rie's illustrations exude innocence and I love her imagination.  Each one feels like a dreamscape and the children portrayed are delightful.  I feel like a little girl again just looking at them!  

Be sure to visit Rie's website to see many more of her lovely paintings.  I'm certain you'll be glad you did!

Thank you for inspiring me today Rie!

Have an inspired day!

Images via:  Rie Nakajima

Dog Lovin' - Sarah Beth's Distinctive Mugshots

I'm a huge fan of dog photography and I'm loving these mug shots from professional photographer Sarah Beth!  She has a wonderful eye and her photography is absolutely delightful.

Be sure to visit Sarah Beth's website and check out her portfolio ... she has many more great photographs.  I'm sure you'll be glad you did!

Thank you for making me smile today Sarah Beth!

Happy Dog Lovin'!

Images via:  Sarah Beth Photography

Sweet Indulgences - Strawberry Dessert Love

Strawberry Shortcake from Gourmet Baking

It's strawberry time again!  My mother's birthday was yesterday and her mother always made her a strawberry pie to celebrate. Happy Birthday Mom!  I prefer cake over pie and will never pass on strawberry shortcake with whipped cream frosting!

My all-time favorite strawberry dessert is Wolfgang Puck's Kaiserschmarren.  It's positively heavenly!  Sharing some wonderful strawberry dessert recipes today ... just click on the photo to see each recipe. Enjoy!

Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake from Southern Living

Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbert from Cooking Light

Kaiserschmarren from Wolfgang Puck

Have a sweet day!

Images via:  Gourmet Baking | Southern Living | Cooking Light | Wolfgang Puck

Inspiration - Wisdom From Gandhi - Happiness & Harmony

Wishing you an inspired week!

Pinterest - My Favorites This Week

Dog Lovin'  - Golden Retriever puppy Lilly

Sweet Indulgences - Strawberry Rose Cheesecake

Flower Love - gorgeous arrangement with peonies

Words To Live By - Walt Whitman quote

hand lettered by Matthew Taylor Wilson

Happy Weekend & Happy Pinning!

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In The Kitchen - Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad

I'm loving this Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad recipe from The Kitchn.  I'll be subbing the couscous with tricolor quinoa from Trader Joe's, as I like the color and texture it adds to a dish.  Not to mention the protein.  Adding grilled chicken or shrimp would make this a wonderful main course.  Perfect for Memorial Day!

Buon Appetito!

Image via:  The Kitchn
*  click on the photo or recipe name above to view the recipe.

Artist Spotlight - Children's Book Illustrator Ezra Jack Keats

"Crunch, crunch, crunch, his feet sank into the snow."
Final illustration for The Snowy Day, 1962

The Skirball Cultural Center is currently showing an exhibition on the works of Ezra Jack Keats through Sept. 7th. Keats was a groundbreaking children's book illustrator and author and the first to depict an African American as the central character in The Snowy Day, 1962.

I love Keats's use of color and that many of his pieces have a collage feel to them.  The exhibition features more than eighty of his original works. Be sure to visit the exhibition website to view more.  I can't wait to go to Skirball and see these in person!

"After breakfast, he put on his snowsuit and ran outside."
Final illustration for The Snowy Day, 1962

"So he made a smiling snowman and he made angels."
Final illustration for The Snowy Day, 1962

"When he stopped everything turned down ... and up."
Final illustration for Whistle For Willie, 1964

To learn more about Ezra Jack Keats's body of work, visit his foundation.  I'm sure you'll be glad you did.

Have an inspired day!

Images via:  Skirball Cultural Center

Dog Lovin' - Pet Cancer Awareness Month

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month and it's a great reminder to check your pet regularly for any early warning signs. Cancer is the #1 cause of death in older animals and affects 1 out of 3 dogs.  All dogs, whether mixed breed or purebred, are at risk for developing cancer.

Here's a list of the early warning signs that are crucial to look for in your pet:

1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2. Sores that do not heal
3. Weight loss
4. Loss of appetite
5. Difficulty eating or swallowing
6. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
7. Offensive odors
8. Loss of stamina or reluctance to exercise
9. Peristant stiffness or lameness
10. Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating

The National Canine Cancer Foundation has a wealth of resources and articles on their website.  It's a wonderful foundation that's worth checking out and supporting!

Happy Dog Lovin' & Dog Healin'!

Images via:
Canine Health Foundation | Pleasant Hill Animal Hospital | Petco