Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Corner View: Music & food staples

Hi everyone! Sorry I missed last week's Corner View. We were at the beach and didn't have a good internet connection. The owner of our new house left her piano there, so the boys are beyond thrilled! We visited the house a few nights ago and they put on quite the concert. My oldest played the low notes ("the thunder") and my youngest, the high notes ("the rain"). They are now excited by the idea of taking piano lessons. Growing up I took Suzuki lessons, which is basically learning to play by ear. I did also have another teacher who tried to teach me to read music, but I had a difficult time picking it up. I play better now by listening. I would love for the boys to learn, but am not sure yet what method is best for them. For now, they just have fun making up their own pieces, such as "Storm". :)



Well folks, you caught me just in time! This week's corner view is "Food Staples" and with only two days left until we move, I am planning to pack the pantry food up tomorrow. A few of my must have pantry staples are Olive oil, sea salt, and agave nectar. Also, beans, lentils, pasta, oatmeal, Kashi cereal, almond milk, and Lara bars. And although not pantry staples.. we are always well stocked up on plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.. especially apples and bananas.



I am so excited about the walk-in pantry at our new house! I have been wanting to start buying in bulk, but haven't had the space to store everything until now! The cute little stairs and door at the far end of the pantry is a fire escape that leads from the boys bdrm closet. How cool is that?



Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!
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21 comments:

  1. ErinJuly 1, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    After reading Daan's corner view I realized that I left out one of my most important food staples.. peanut butter! I eat it every single day. :) I buy the most natural kind you can find. Ingredients: Peanuts

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  2. DaanJuly 1, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Ha, Yes Peunutbutter it is!

    Beautiful new house and a great little 'house' for your staplefood!

    Have a good move-over (or how do you say that in english)

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  3. LisaJuly 1, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Wow Erin, what a dream house you are moving into. It's beautiful! So deserving.

    Lisa ;)

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  4. Palmer and CoJuly 1, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    I'm so excited about your new place! It looks amazing inside! Best wishes with your move!

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  5. JoyceJuly 1, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Yahoo... you will be having fun filling your new shelves up with great staple food. The little door is cute and safe. Enjoy! xoxox

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  6. dongdongJuly 1, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Your new house looks so pretty. I think "messing" with the piano is a great step. It wasn't until J started experimenting with the piano and making up her own songs did she want to learn to read the notes.

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  7. janeJuly 1, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    is it weird to be jealous over a walk in pantry?... besos-jane

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  8. caitlinJuly 1, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    I'm with Jane.. I want a walk in pantry, and while we're at it.. a walk in closet. I loved your post. It's always fun getting two posts for the price of one.. what am I even talking about? :)

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  9. ErinJuly 1, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Ha, Jane & Caitlin.. you are so cute and silly. :)

    I just realized that you can't actually see the fire escape door in this photo. It's on the ceiling above the ladder. The door you see is just more storage space.

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  10. Crescent MoonJuly 1, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I love your new pantry!
    That fire escape is like having a house with secret passages. How cool!

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  11. Ana Cristina AbreuJuly 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    you will keep the piano?
    is so beautiful!!!

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  12. deniseJuly 1, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Oh, nice big pantry! That will be sweet!

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  13. CateJuly 1, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    oh, a secret passage! your kids must be in heaven. they can sneak downstairs for a midnight snack.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    If that's your pantry, I can just imagine how much more storage space you'll get in your new house! I bet you can't wait to move in!

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  15. MadelineJuly 1, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Looks like such a cool house! Can't wait to see more pics. And, I'm jealous of your pantry!!!

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  16. ;)July 2, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    A beautiful house... for a beautiful corner view ;)

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  17. BonnieJuly 2, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    that pantry looks fabulous !!

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  18. ToniJuly 2, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    what a fabulous new house, is the owner leaving the piano for good thats an awesome thing to leave behind.

    yes we do tend to lean toward Charlotte Mason with schooling, I alos like to do Unit Studies , and they do fit together pretty well. We also use livign books and they themselves can make great studies.

    Good luck with your move and have a great holiday weekend

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  19. DorteJuly 2, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Good luck with your move to the beautiful house. Agave nectar - what do you use it for?
    Nice post!

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  20. Sherry GannJuly 2, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Your new house looks awesome! Walk-in pantry, a left-behind piano, AND a secret passage?! Can't wait to see more.

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  21. Shona LeahJuly 2, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    what a beautiful home!

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