This house has a bit of a European feel to it. Maybe it’s the mountains in the distances or the Craftsmanship, but I feel a bit like I’m in a country cottage in the French or Italian countryside. I woke up smiling this morning gazing out the window across from our bed.
We almost put our bed under the windows to make the bed more accessible and I’m so glad we didn’t so we can use the windows fully and see out of them each morning.
My digitally adjusted view!
I love looking at my wedding things when I wake up too –
We’ve got all the windows open today – it’s another sneak peak at Autumn! (I am missing the sunshine though..)
Double OIAJ!
Granola from a jar!
Whipped banana oatmeal (1/3 cup oats, milk, water, salt, chia seeds) in a nutty jar with crunchy buckwheat granola on top.
About halfway through this jar my stomach started turning a bit. Not in a nauseous way but in a "this is too rich" way. So strange. It didnt even taste good by the end! Maybe my stomach is demanding fresher breakfasts in the summertime?
Or maybe it was the hot coffee!?
I spent a few hours reading Sarah‘s Key last night and it was glorious (the reading, not the story – it’s very serious and sad to read). But I’m really enjoying it.
Plans for the day include more reading, RD studying, some form of exercise, and organizing the spice cabinet and tupperware area. Oh, and a shower!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I really admire how in tune you are with your body (ie the stomach turning thing) – you’ve got intuitive eating down to a T! I hope to be like that one day 🙂
Janna (Janna's Keeping it Real) says
I am loving your bits and pieces of the house you’ve been sharing! It looks just simply adorable an cozy!
Good luck with your studying!
Meg says
You have such beautiful taste, Kath, both decor-wise AND food-wise 🙂 I love the new place, and I am SO happy for you two. Congrats again and again 🙂 Enjoy your Sunday!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
what a beautiful view! i love that you’re showing us all of the amazing decor…it’s so pretty! glad you woke up with a smile this morning 🙂
Kendel @ Eating Abroad says
I hope you wake up every morning feeling the way you did today. Appreciative, peaceful and happy. What a great place to be!
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
I love your wedding photo hanging up! It’s a great picture of the two of you!
Kaley says
My boyfriend’s and my intials are K&M too, so I loved seeing your K&M. How cute.
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
It’s whipped banana oats for the this morning as well! 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Sounds like y’all are really enjoying your new house!! I love the wooden letters– what did you use them for in the wedding?
Kath says
They were on the door of the church – see here!
https://www.katheats.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/church-kiss.jpg
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Good call on not putting the bed right under the window. Mine is and I always regret not being able to look out the window when I wake up and such. That whipped banana oatmeal sounds good!! Sorry to hear your stomach got funky 🙁
Rhea (Greek Feaster) says
It’s been a little cooler here in Boston, too, and I was so excited to bust out Kath’s Classic whipped banana oats yesterday and today! My toppings this morning were legendary: almond butter, apple butter, CARAMEL SAUCE and chia seeds. I usually like fruit and yogurt in the summer because it’s more cooling, but I misssssssss my beloved oats!
Samantha says
I was thinking of your lack of sweet last night. Sometimes just for a little something I’ll mix a spoonful of cocoa powder and some honey and a few drops of water. It’s intense and hits the spot:)
XO
Wei-Wei says
Hmm, I haven’t had hot oatmeal for a long time now, and it probably is because of the effect it has on me in the summer. Ah well, I guess maybe oatmeal’s not the solution to EEEEEEEEVERYthing… what an unfamiliar thought.
Wei-Wei
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love seeing little bits of your house each time you post. It looks like a great house, and I can see where you’d get the European feel from it.
I am so jealous that you have the windows open. It is still too hot and humid for me!
tanyasDailyProductReviews says
the breakfast looks good with that granola
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
I’ve had some mornings with stomach turnings like that. Sorry it didn’t work out for you- it looks like it’d be really good!!
Angela (ohsheglows) says
I love your new place. It just oozes character! Don’t you love when a home feels like it has a history? My inlaws have a century home and it a real treat to stay there.
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I think the breakfast thing does have to do with the summer. My stomach did the same thing the other day. It was like the oats were just too heavy in my tummy.
Ashley @ Nourishing the Soul says
Just wanted to comment that I love your photos. They make me want to fall into them (or eat them up, depending on the content!).
Jess (Nurse Jess the Blog) says
Don’t blame the coffee! Coffee only does good things. 🙂
Danielle (Runs on Green) says
Nooo sneak peaks of Autumn! I need summer to stay 🙂
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
You seem to really be enjoying your new house, which is lovely. I think your wedding picture is beautiful!
Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman says
I have to tell you, you’ve inspired me to re-organize the bottom half of my pantry yesterday with all of the organizing going on at your house. Maybe today I take on the top half 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
um….don’t think i’m psycho or anything, but i just remembered when i read your “nausea” part that i dreamt about you being preggers last night!!!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
I understand the rich stomach thing. I seriously can’t handle rich foods and a couple bites is enough to stuff me.
Your view is gorgeous and I’m jealous! Such a wonderful way to wake up!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
While I love a piping hot bowl (or jar) of oats in the morning the double dose of hot temperatures from coffee and oatmeal makes me feel gross in the summer, too. It still looks delicious though!
Marie says
Aw I’m loving your house, and I definitely get the same vibe. Very clean and fresh French country cottage. I had the same problem with the hot oats this morning, I couldn’t finish them. Maybe because I’ve been eating overnight oats? Plus, it’s so much cooler today. Strange!
Courtney (Delightful Devours) says
Your oats look delicious!
And I feel you on the morning view thing. We recently moved our bed from under our windows and it is so luxurious looking at the view in the morning!
Tina says
I keep putting of reading Sarah’s Key because of the sadness. I think I’ll wait until fall so I can cry under my blanket on the couch!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I was reading Sarah’s Key while nannying and actually started shaking! I read the entire book in one day. It made me so emotional.
coco says
lovely sunday morning in your french/italian style house! 😀 I love all the pics of your new home!
enjoy this lovely Sunday Kath.
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
I LOVE your wedding picture!! 🙂
j says
Wake up with a smile? Sounds like something I need to work on this week. Love your wedding picture. Happy Organizing!!
Courtney says
If you are looking for some easy exercise for the day, take a trek over to Carter Mountain Orchard for some peach picking. We were there today (from Richmond) and it’s gorgeous up there, and the peaches are ridiculously yummy!
Kath says
Noted!
Paige @Running Around Normal says
Bedrooms are so personal! I think it’s one of the most important rooms of the house – besides the kitchen of course 😉
SheFit says
I love your house! Especially the letters from your wedding!
Camille says
I am so jealous that it is starting to feel like fall for you!
I am in San Diego right now and it is warm, not too hot though, but next month I am moving to Oregon just in time for some real fall weather!
Samantha says
K,
Could you tell me your top 3 fave books? I’m in need of a good one!
Thanks
Kath says
Oh gosh.
Ahab’s Wife is my favorite.
I’ve really liked some of Elin Hilderbrand’s books (beachy kind of reads).
Gosh, I can’t think of any real favorites right now! I haven’t gotten to do the reading I’d like to do while being in school these past few years so nothing is coming to my mind. Jenna @ Eat Live Run has a great reading list on her blog.
stephanie@Avocado Nation says
Sometimes I get that feeling in my stomach when I eat in the morning. I don’t know what it is, but sometimes the stomach just takes longer to wake up!
Jackie (Peaces of Earth) says
How great to feel so happy in your house!! I definitely need to try that granola. I have a whole bunch of buckwheat sitting in my cabinet.
Jordan says
Kath, I’ve currently got two of your recipes cookin’ and bubblin’ : that crunchy buckwheat granola and crockpot sweet potato lentils that you made a few months ago! I’m so excited to try both things! Love your blog.
Kath says
Woo!
Ilana says
How lovely to wake up to nature! This post made me smile!
Your wedding letters are so sweet.
By the way, I had some great harvest Dakota for brekkie (yumsters)
and thought of you guys.
I am so pleased you are settling into your new
place so nicely! Enjoy, enjoy. 🙂
Amos says
Hey there! Love your blog! Your new house looks beautiful. I have a quick question that I think you and Matt may be able to answer. What is the best way to store bread? I am the only one who eats “healthy” breads in my family, so I try to buy small loaves, but a lot of times I waste some because it molds. Thanks so much!
Kath says
Matt would say a dark cabinet. Definitely NOT in the fridge. You could also freeze it and take of a slice or half a loaf at a time?
Laura says
All your little tidbits are so pretty! xx
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Your pictures are always soooo perfect! How did you get that good at taking pictures? Seriously, your pictures are beautiful! 😛
Kath says
Thanks! Just 3 years of practice I guess. I’ve never had a lesson – just try to figure out my camera. The 50mm lens helps a lot!
Megan (Braise The Roof) says
The first picture in this post is absolutely gorgeous!
I’ve been craving lighter breakfasts lately, too…oh wait, except for yesterday. 🙂 I made French toast and it was awesome! Sometimes fruit is all you need during the summer, though- I can totally relate!
Ryan says
Heading to Charlottesville in September…any recommendations for hotels in walking distance to the downtown mall area? Thanks 🙂
Kath says
The South Street Inn is where we stayed a few weeks ago. Very reasonable, free breakfast, internet and RIGHT downtown
Hannah says
Hmm, maybe that was your stomach’s way of telling you that instead of eating the Naturally Nutty nut butters, you should be posting them to your poor blog reader in Australia who doesn’t have access to them? 😉
Zoe says
Hey Kath,
Since this recipe uses raw buckwheat, could one substitute other raw grains, such as quinoa? Are there only certain raw grains that would work? Thanks!
Kath says
Yeah, you can def. try some other grains. Let us know how they do!