Monthly Archives: March 2009

Time to study: quiz to follow

Boston Magazine has “The Obsessive’s Guide to the 2009 Red Sox” online right now. I will be studying up in hopes that by Monday, I will know 1/10 of what my 11-year-old seems to learn while asleep. Wish me luck.

Sabrina Dress

 
This linen dress (in the sage grey @ right) is perfection, too. I’m imagining a warm summer evening having a nice, leisurely dinner outdoors. Maybe even some crickets chirping. When will that weather arrive?

J.Crew love

 
I am crazy for this shirt. Love that it’s simple but will definitely dress up my jeans + flats uniform. I had to call J.Crew customer service to ask what it was and how to buy it (their website doesn’t say). It’s a May item, but I pre-ordered one for myself. (The sweater is pretty [...]

Alice Melvin’s illustrated guide to Edinburgh

Alice Melvin has the most fantastic guide to Edinburgh. It includes a map, a shopping guide, and space to include your own favorite activities. (Don’t you wish more cities were available?) See more of her whimsical work at her website and Etsy shop. Do not miss the Cut Out and Dress Mr and Mrs Peg.

 
 
 
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Fortnum & Mason Easter

 
Fortnum & Mason has some lovely Easter items at their new US online shop. The egg & spoon race hamper is my personal favorite. (It comes with a finish line ribbon!)
 
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And that’s it for spring break day one. See you tomorrow!

Flint Collection

 
Good morning! When I visit London, I will now need to add a side trip to Lewes. Flint stocks clothing, accessories, and items for the home Not only does the merchandise look enticing, but the clothing shop dates to the 1400’s, and the home store is a former chapel from the 1300’s. Just to step inside [...]

Friday Flickr Five

Happy Friday! As you can see, I managed to locate some ranunculus at a lovely little flower shop in Evanston. Too far for the impulse buy, but definitely worth a stop whenever I’m in the area. (Gotta check out Dick Blick from time to time.)
On with the Five:

Jonathan
peony_tops
Anemone2
Egret on the move
farm fresh eggs

The schools start [...]

Bell Jars w/Nests

 
The perfect spring tablescape, from Williams-Sonoma. (I made something very similar to this last year, and love it. It’s still on display.)