Monthly Archives: February 2008

March Magazine Madness

After a snow bound weekend where I was desperate to read anything, along came “Magazine Monday” (for some reason, magazines tend to arrive in a big pile on Mondays) and a fresh stack of reading to get through. There’s lots of good stuff to pass along, in case you’re headed to the newsstand and need […]

Learn about Lunalux

photo courtesy of Lunalux When I’m in Minneapolis (not often enough, by the way), one of my must-visit shops is Lunalux. It’s totally charming and chock full of letterpress goodies. So I’m glad that Jenni, Lunalux’s owner, sends me emails from time to time, keeping me up on “what’s new”. Yesterday, I learned that Lunalux […]

Planning my escape through the Times

Another indoor weekend meant I had lots of time to read, and plan my escape from the snow and cold. That’s what Chicagoans do in February, I think: we think about where we’d rather be living. (And watch movies. I watched Two Days in Paris Sunday afternoon and enjoyed it immensely.) Friday’s New York Times […]

Giveaway #5: Nesting book + card

Good morning! It’s currently two below zero, and windy. I think I’ll stay inside today, thanks. Time for the final giveaway (for awhile, at least). It’s a copy of Wendy Bellissimo’s “nesting” book, complete with dvd, which features foods, crafts, and other inspirations. I bought this book back when it came out, because of the […]

Fashion Week – Marchesa

photos from style.com Marchesa featured lots of pretty gowns, perfect for parties, or the red carpet. Love these three. See their full collection for fall here.