Today I’m feeling a mid-century modern kinda vibe. I’m not quite sure, but it may or may not be because of the Matthew Broderick / Ferris Bueller commerical from the Super Bowl. You know, because of Cameron’s house!

I’m drawn to mid-century design that focuses more on the modern, not the type of MCM decor that is frozen in time. Which is why I’m loving the mid-century home shown above.

Located in Salt Lake City, it has all of my dream MCM qualities: classic architecture with updated materials and appliances. Can’t you just see yourself entertaining with dinner and pool parties all the time at this home? Plus, it has the perfect pool house that can be your own private cabana. Head over to Move Modern to check out the rest of the home – it’s a must-see!

What are your feelings on mid-century modern decor?

[Images via Move Modern]

Lately, I’ve been purchasing a salad similar to this one here at a local cafe by my office for $6 a day. I’ve been telling myself that it’s nice to support a local business, but then of course, I’m think “hello you’ve got to support yourself too!” Sometimes, after I cook dinner and clean up the kitchen, the last thing I want to do is make myself lunch. But on the other hand, really – how hard is it to throw a salad together in a tupperware?

And that entire paragraph is a conversation I have with myself approximately four times a week. So, I’m just wondering about everyone else out there – are you in a similar situation? I can assume that the situation differs a bit for those that work at home, but then perhaps buying lunch out can be seen as an excuse to get out of the house.  Hmm..

Well, whatever your situation may be – do you bring/make your lunch most of the time or do you just buy it? I’d love to know!

[Recipe for Autumn Chopped Salad above]

Wanna Spoon Chair? Not the other kind of spoon, sorry!

Designed by Philipp Aduatz, the Spoon Chair is an innovative modern chair made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer. As this material is used for motor sports and aerospace equipment, it is perfect for the unique shape of the Spoon Chair because of its high strength yet low weight.

I wouldn’t mind leaning back into the contoured shape of this chair and taking a nice siesta – how about you?!

Are you all football, commercials and M.I.A.’d out after yesterday’s Super Bowl? I think I am. Or maybe I’m just ready to jump into some romantical and whimsical Valentine’s Day fun. It’s just about 8 days away, so there’s still some time to order gifts online and have them by next Tuesday.

Since I haven’t done an Etsy round-up in quite a while, I scoured the site for all things heart-related. My favorite have to be the heart smittens! Such a cute name. Would you be able to get your significant other to wear those? I doubt mine would, but you never know!

What heart-shaped items have you bought for Valentine’s Day this year?

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TGIF!

Any fun plans for the weekend? I’ll be tuning into the Super Bowl to watch the commercials and to see if I win any pools that I’m in – how about you?!

As always, here are our weekly six links from the work week ending 2.3.12!

1) If you feel like taking a daydream vacation, check out these 15 unbelievable resorts on Freshome.

2) Speaking of the Super Bowl, did you know that Americans will eat more that 1.25 BILLION chicken wings on Sunday? And 4.4 million pizzas just from Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Papa John’s. Crazy!

3) An easy way to add some color and flair to a medicine cabinet. (And how to organize it, too!)

4) Different ways to dress up this Glass Tube Chandelier – from color liquids to fresh flowers.

5) Considering buying a Springform pan this weekend just to make this Flourless Chocolate-Pomegranate Cake.

6) I’d probably take a bullet for this decadent carmelicious sofa.

If you have links to share, please do so in the comments!! Happy Super Bowl weekend!

Happy Groundhog Day! As you probably have heard by now, Punxsutawney Phil saw this shadow this morning, signifying six more weeks of “winter.” I say “winter” because it’s been in the 60’s the past few days! How has it been where you live?

I know it’s not an important – or realistic – holiday, but Groundhog Day fascinates me. I can’t get it to load right now – but I was looking at Groundhog.org earlier – and they have a Groundhog Club that had their annual Groundhog dinner last night. I think Phil was there. I think I may have to join.

Anyway, if you’re as fascinated as I am – send a Groundhog Day card to someone you love. Or to me, I don’t care! I didn’t even know they had Groundhog Day cards, but sure enough – here’s six different ones for ya!

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What are your thoughts on Groundhog Day? Learn how to make your own invitation card design for a more personalized touch.