A Bowl Full of Simple

Strawberry Shortcake

March 24, 2014

It sure was a weekend filled with springtime activity. Dinner with 2 of my favorite ladies left me feeling energized for the weekend Friday. A floral crown workshop, two perfectly sunny gorgeous days, a couples night, a picnic with our bunnies, some baseball in the yard and new plants in the garden. What more could […]

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Weekend Links | Spring

March 22, 2014

After an overly full and somewhat uneventful weekend last week left me feeling down, this week’s sunshine, warm weather and new projects have me looking forward to a weekend with my family, good friends, a fun workshop, and hopefully a slightly slower pace to enjoy the amazing and ever gratifying SF Bay Area outdoors. I’m […]

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Getaway | NYC

March 20, 2014

Last week my husband and I were able to make a business trip into a little bit of a fun getaway trip! He had meetings all day and I had a few things lined up as well, then we’d rendezvous in the evenings for 3 wonderful date nights including some of our old favorites, new […]

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Darby Smart | DIY for Me!

March 17, 2014

I am NOT a crafty gal. Contrary to what people may think, I do not craft. I may have an eye for things, but I am not a creator, crafter type. I have little time and little skill and other than gardening or planting have only made two things, a felt ball garland and a […]

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Weekend Links

March 15, 2014

This spring arrangement by the always inspiring Natalie Bowen Desings has me dreaming about being outdoors and entertaining in my garden again soon. I love the mix of textures she uses in her arrangements as well as the unique vessels she selects for each piece. For more floral inspiration I’d highly recommend following her instagram […]

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In the Garden | March

March 12, 2014

It’s been a while since I’ve done a garden post. Last summer wasn’t our best in the vegetable and herb garden and this winter we had an early freeze and practically no rain so needless to say, things around the garden are a bit different than years past. My favorite white camellias are bursting and […]

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Chicken Curry in the Slow Cooker

March 10, 2014

A Bowl Full of Simple - Coconut Chicken Curry

Another awesome slow cooker recipe for you today! I can’t tell you how much I love my slow cooker. It makes life so darn easy to cook dinner. It’s especially rad in the winter with so many delicious creations that are soul warming wonders. This recipe was inspired by several curry recipes I’ve had my […]

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Spring Sandals

March 6, 2014

I’ve been dreaming of warmer days, sunshine on my face and seeing my toes again. With some exciting upcoming travel, I’m on the hunt for some lovely spring sandals. These caught my eye and are on my wish list. A fresh nude sandal is one of my favorite components to a warm weather wardrobe. I […]

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Kid and Coe | Vacation rentals just for families

March 3, 2014

A Bowl Full of Simple | Kid & Coe - Family vacation rentals

Kid & Coe is a smart new website that caters to families traveling with children. These are not just any vacation rentals. These are a curated collection that are truly family friendly with items like highchairs, toys, books, cribs, strollers and anything else you may need when traveling with kids. Each residence is professionally photographed […]

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It’s March | Weekend Links

March 1, 2014

A Bowl Full of Simple | Friday Favorites

Happy March 1st!! While I realize the rest of the country is totally over winter and hoping to never see rain or snow for at least another 9 months, California is finally receiving a brief look at winter this week. Incredibly grateful for all the rain and snow we have received lately. My garden is […]