sorry for the radio silence

i have been traveling to the wonderful state of ohio for work this week and jessy must be busy back home, i haven't even had much of a chance to talk to her since they have packed our schedules full here...

until i get back home, here are a few links from around the web that i am a fan of...

some magenta madness - i especially love the metallic kitchen-aid mixer!

isn't this hotel awesome? the facade on the front looks just like a big water slide. 

a touching story about how one's american dream changed based on the embrace of a community.

a delicious and easy to make summer salad...i have been having this almost every day recently!