The world is quiet here...

Seriously, I can practically hear crickets chirping as I type this. Things have been progressing at a snail's pace. We knew that this would happen, but it doesn't mean that we were prepared for these long periods with no changes to report. 

Believe me when I say that, I haven't lost the fire behind my blogging motivation. I am bursting at the seams with ideas and projects that I want to share with you.

However, I think that I'm going to let that roaring fire die down a bit for the time being. Really let those embers do their thing. (What a beautiful mental image, no?)

In all seriousness though, I'm planning on taking a hiatus until things actually start happening again with the home front.


I'll be periodically dropping by to do some write ups about the goings on in the Detroit area though. Some really great things are happening right near our future neighborhood that I'm pretty excited about!

Oh, also I'm going to learn how to install a toilet. So there's going to be that to look forward to.

XOXO 
Sam






  

The City: Eastern Market

This post is a little off topic for the home design crowd, however, I want to show some highlights of the things that we do in our lives that revolve around this area. I want to do my part to help get rid of all those bad vibes surrounding the area and show you guys what we see this this beautiful city.

For those of you that live in the Metro Detroit area, this post will come as no surprise. But for everyone who isn't familiar with this area, I introduce to you:

Eastern Market

Nick and I are both all about putting our money back into the city, and we try and buy locally as often as possible. We're on a pretty crazy budget right now to save up for all the expenses that come with buying a house, so the fact that we can often get a good (oftentimes great!) deal is an added bonus. 

Eastern Market is the largest historic public market district in all of the United States. It opens at 6am on Saturdays and doesn't close it's doors until 4PM. However, I wouldn't wait! You want to get there somewhat early to beat the crowds. Upwards of 40,000 people each week come out to pick up good quality produce (lots of which is locally grown without pesticides!) locally produces food products, gorgeous flowers and plants, and homemade jams and maple syrups.

We are often able to pick up all of the produce that we need for a weeks worth of dinners (plus lunch for Harper) for under $20. It is definitely worth the time it takes to look around and scope out the best deals. Don't just jump on the first bunch of broccoli or basket of potatoes that you see, because you might get down the line and notice better and bigger ones for a lower price!

I feel so lucky that we have this amazing public market available! I hope that I've encouraged you to check it out and maybe I'll see you next week. If so, introduce yourself!

XO Sam

Oh, and by the way, sorry for the low quality pictures. These were all taken on my cell because I completely forgot my camera at the house. Oops!