It started out simple enough. I was cold. I was craving the Tuss vneck sweater (for children). I remembered that a couple of years ago, I had purchased a charcoal grey vneck sweater from Lands’ End, but abandoned it because I was “all about the cardigan”. I dug it out of the stack, and it […]
Among my many magazine addictions, one is my subscription to Vanity Fair. For the photos, mostly, but I also look forward to the Fanfair section up front. I still remember Dylan Lauren’s “My Stuff” feature (the person featured is asked for his/her favorite products or inspirations in a number of categories). Ms. Lauren and I […]
The upside to our less than desirable weather has been that, without the distraction of the outdoors, you can get a lot accomplished indoors. And such was my weekend. The New Yorker arrived on Saturday (late, but not “officially” late). Usually, this means a frenzied race to read it before the next issue arrives, but […]
We still have snow on the ground in Chicago, but snow or not, Easter is less than two weeks away. Looking for items to fill an Easter basket, or to bring to a spring celebration? The Speckled Egg is here to help. 1 :: (pictured above) Kinder Softy eggs My in-laws were nice enough to […]
This week’s spring cleaning prompted giveaway is chicken themed. (or to be more exact, rooster themed) Included is a top-spiral notebook with white pages from Me Giant, who makes adorable children’s tees by the way, including one with the moo-ing rooster pictured. This promotional notebook was included with my order. The second notepad is smaller […]