320 Sycamore Favorite Things Party

Okay, so I am so new to blogging that this is the first time I have officially linked up to anyone else's blog.  It is true. I am a newbie.  BUT, I have been following Melissa's blog, 320 Sycamore, forever.  I thought I should give it a try.  I think the link above works--hot dog! (and reference to It's a Wonderful Life is in your honor Melissa :) )

I have lots of favorites, but here are a few things that make me smile:



1. I have a kitchen scale like this:





I use it several times a week for cooking (we lived in England for a while, and they weigh dry ingredients rather than use cup measures).  But mostly I just think it looks really cute on my counter, stacked up with lemons or onions or something. 

2.  I bought this kettle in red at Costco for $20 a few months ago, and it makes me happy every time I pass my stove.  It heats water for herbal tea or hot choc quickly, and whistles softly (rather than sounding like a train is passing through your kitchen, like some kettles I've heard :) ).

3.  I love the stuff for sale at keepcalmandcarryon.com, but I am a cheapskate thrifty, so I found a version I could shamelessly download and print on my home computer for free here.  I put it in a dollar store black frame, and bada-bing-bada-boom--it looks great hanging over my calendar.  It reminds me to not freak out (unless of course I'm super freaking...).  sorry--couldn't resist :)

4.  I love oatmeal for breakfast. This container has made it easy to have delicious topping-full oatmeal.  I put brown sugar in one compartment, chopped walnuts or almonds in another and a mixture of craisins/raisins in the third.  Pour some milk (or if I'm being decadent, cream) over the top and it is even better than the oatmeal from Starbucks, from whom I shamelessly stole this particular flavor combination.

5.  My favorite scented lotion and perfume ever:  Is it weird that I like smelling like something good to eat?

Thanks for inviting me, Melissa :).  Can't wait to join the party!