spilling the beans

i've got some fessing up to do.

i'm usually pretty open here on cupcakes and kale but it's time to come clean.  i've been keeping a little something from you.  excitement got the best of me a while back and i made reference on facebook to being beyond excited about things to come but i've kept my lips sealed ever since. 

and well, now i'm ready to spill the beans and i'm giddy to share this little bit of news with you...

we're expecting a wee little vegan! 

i'm 20 weeks already which is all kinds of crazy since i'm already halfway there.  {and holy moly, that means only 20 weeks to go!}  i've been super lucky to be feeling amazing the entire time too, and i can't help but wonder if it has anything to do with my vegan diet...  can any vegan mamas out there offer any perspective on this?  anyways, if any of you are interested i'll throw an update up on the blog every little while.  but who's kidding who -- as a really excited first time mama-to-be i'll probably share an update {or twenty} either way.

phew, feels good to get that off my belly chest. let's never keep secrets again.

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aside from that i hope you have a super weekend!  here are some link to make you think & pretty things i'm coveting this week.

in case you missed it making its rounds, mark bittman shared an informative (& entertaining) piece on milk this week.  definitely worth the quick read.

do you have any edible flowers in your garden this year?  i planted some nasturtiums in a big pot for the first time this summer and i love how much they brighten up my deck.  if i can bear to part with the brightly coloured flowers i think i'll have to make a big salad soon.

i might just have to treat myself to something from white feather designs.... breanne is so talented and there is so much prettiness happening here!  i think this fringe necklace is on my hit list but also i'm swooning for the chevrons the model is sporting here too.

and this cake is so pretty but it's filled with butter & eggs & honey which just won't cut it for me.  with the gorgeous lavender in my garden blooming, i think i need to veganize it pronto and put it in my big round belly.

happy weekend!

xo