{ Mumford and Sons | The Boxer }

The Mumford & Sons version of this song has been on repeat lately. 

Can't seem to get it out of my head.

Hope you have a great week!

  

{ Nick Broyd | Swhoop 2012 }

Nick is back with an awesome performance from Bristol, England's Swhoop 2012. 
The move at 3:40 makes me giddy.  One day I will get that wedgie down! 

And by wedgie I mean that sweet move where you use your legs

to flip the hoop up your body!

  

 

Keep hooping and have a rockin' Thursday!

Pinterest Project | Pumpkin Crunch Granola

Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as I am?  I spend at least a couple hours over the course of a week pinning treats, ideas, projects and inspiration ideas. 

This last weekend it was all about Christmas.

 

I pinned this recipe a couple of weeks ago and tried it out last night.  Oh, it is so delicious that I had to share!  I made some modifications and have included the recipe below.  It's a yummy, thanksgivingish, treat that's perfect for snacking, adding crunch to your yogurt or just a bowl of it with a little coconut milk!

 

Pumpkin Crunch Granola

 

1/3 cup pumpkin puree

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 egg yolk

1/4 tsp salt

2 Tbs. ground flax seed *optional

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

OR

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp cloves

1/8 tsp nutmeg

 

3 cups oats *I used quick oats

1 cup chopped nuts *I used pecans

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray a cookie sheet with oil.

Mix pumpkin, syrup, vanilla, egg, sugar, spices and ground flax together in a large bowl.

Add oats and nuts and stir until well coated.

Spread evenly on baking sheet.

Bake for 50-60 minutes until dark brown.  Stir every 15 minutes or so.

Let cool completely on cookie sheet before storing in an airtight container.

 

My apartment was filled with the best smell as this cooked!   It caused both of my roomies to venture out from their rooms to see what smelled so delish! I think the next batch I will throw in some unsweetened coconut flakes and maybe some mini chocolate chips after baking.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

{ Ask yourself... }

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***I've issued you a Thankful 30-day Challenge on instagram. 

Use the hashtag #30dot2012 to join in on a month of gratitude!*** 

 

{ Thriller | Starlight Hoops }

 

 

Hoopy Halloween!!

 

{ Music Monday | The Lumineers }

I wish I could see this band.  They will be touring with the Dave Matthews Band this winter. 

 If only....

{ Be }

Inspiration | Branches

When I need a recharge or inspiration, nature is the place I turn to.

So what could be better for fall and winter decor then braches?

 

planter | twig art | wall accent

garland | hooks |  jewelry display

herb marker | wreath | chandelier

shelves | votive | light

Fortune Teller | BreVolvinBliss

{ Madness | Muse }

Quickly becoming a dance favorite.

Happy Monday!

Hoopers vs. Breakdancers | Decompression 2012

A battle of the dancers at San Francisco's Decompression 2012!!!

So much energy and fun!

 

What is Decompression?

 

"Before the playa dust has completely settled and our heads have stopped spinning, many gather in the months after Burning Man to "decompress" by taking one more communal plunge into the depths of what we found so affirming and memorable at Burning Man, sharing playa art, performances, theme camps, photos, videos and stories from the playa. We re-connect with family and friends, and collaborate to create new art. Decompression is, at its simplest, a reunion. But more significantly, it is a powerful way to bring Burning Man inspiration to our home towns!"

-via Burning Man.com

 



 

Gail O'Brien | Hoopcamp Showcase 2012

Gail is all sorts of bad ass. 
She lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and totally rocks it out at this year's Hoop Camp showcase.  Hoopcamp is the largest yearly gathering of the hoop dance community, held at a Tibetan Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, California.

  

Inspiration | Maps

Don't you love the colors and design of maps? 
These days, most are digital and handy right on our smart phones. 
So, here are some fun ways to upcycle those old paper maps!
Do you have any creative ideas?  Share in the comments!

 

 mosaic globe | garland | necklace

coasters | dresser | window shade

lightshade | door treatment | jar lid

letters | wallpaper | frames

 

 

{ Music Monday | The Avett Brothers }

Happy Monday and October 1st! 

 It's my favorite month of the year; the crisp fall days, changing of the leaves and tricks & treats. 

 

The Avett Brothers are back with a new album, The Carpenter.  Check out their song Live and Die.
Love them!

 

 

Erin Sparrow | Mermaid Manifestation

I rewatched this video last night.  It's so simple and stunningly beautiful. 

 Just the hoopspiration I need to get through the rest of the week.

 

 

May your hopes and dream be manifested.

{ Music Monday | Band of Horses }

Band of Horses has a new album, Mirage Rock, out tomorrow. 

And if its like any of their other album's I'm gonna love it!

Seeing them live last month was definitely a summer highlight.



 

Happy Monday y'all! 

{ Today }

image via Hoopnotica

{ Music Monday | Dave Matthews Band }

This week, on Tuesday, Dave Matthews Band has a new album being released.  I previewed the entire album, Away From the World, this weekend and am loving it.  My first impressions are that the sound is a bit more mellow then the previous album.  I look forward to having this on repeat :)

 

 

 

Have a great Monday and a fabulous week!

{ Music Monday | Ben Howard }



Happy Monday!

 

 

 

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