Nonpareil

I visited Italy for the first time last summer. We saw incredible sights, endured outrageously hot days, drank lots of wine, and ate some of the most incredible food. One thing I miss since our return to the states is the olive oil. There’s just something about the oil in Italy that is unlike anything I’ve had here.

I was so excited to learn about Amelia Oil a few weeks ago! The business is a Canadian mother-daughter duo who import olive oil from a little Italian town called Amelia. The oil is wonderful, and just like I remember in Italy {my order arrived just last week, and I’ve been savoring it!}. They use only fair trade practices, and sell oil from farmers whom they know personally. The oil is reasonably priced too…for a premium olive oil. I hope you will try it…you can learn more by visiting their site, or their blog!

Do you have a favorite vacation-food that you can’t get where you live? Since I’m asking, you’d better add California fish tacos to my list!

I can’t get enough of this song, “Buddy” by the band Iran. Little did I know that one of the band’s members is Kyp Malone from TV on the Radio {I’m a big, huge, crazy fan of the band, TV on the Radio}…I had no idea! Anyhow, I think the LaLa player that I’ve posted only gives you part of the song…so you can listen to the whole thing here {their MySpace page}.

What do you think? Like it? Hate it?

{ps. cute ceramics on tomorrow’s post…I’ve been busy with our exchange student visiting us, and haven’t made time to post…too busy having fun and enjoying the summer!!}

I love the detail in these sweet flowers by fleurette. So many layers of different fabrics…and beautiful beads! Jo is a stay at home mom in Singapore {hurrah for my other-side-of-the-world blog readers!!}. I think they would be absolutely perfect for a wedding…or at the nape of the neck next to a loose bun, to jazz up one of those no-wash hair days {not that I have any of those. ahem}.

We braved some {COLD} summer showers on Saturday to go to the Wells Street Art Festival in Chicago. Fortunately, for us and the vendors, the rain cleared up before too long. While we were there, I made some great finds {and my husband and kids get the “most patient family award”}! My favorite finds were the silk screened, fused glass pieces by Kiku Handmade. I love love the coaster set…and the bike…so cute! Make sure to check out her etsy shop too!