Author Archives: Jane

July 22, 2008 – 3:42 pm

Russell + Hazel

As an orange freak, I am so excited to see the new Russell + Hazel colors, Apricot and Mandarin. May have to incorporate another binder into my organization system. And if I lived in New York City, I would totally be shopping at the R + H “pop up” store in Bendels! Perfect for back-to-school shopping! Can’t get to NYC, or […]

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July 22, 2008 – 4:00 am

Wants (but not “gets”) from August Elle

photos clipped from Elle magazine, August 2008 The day without a car passed by surprisingly easily. Morning rain and thunder cleared so I was even able to bike over to “my shop” for a chicken salad sandwich lunch. (I wish they had a website so that I could link you all to the deliciousness.) The […]

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July 21, 2008 – 9:07 am

Burdock

photo from amazon.com After reading an article about Janet Malcom in Sunday’s New York Times, I am eagerly anticipating this book her book. Sounds fascinating; looks gorgeous. SaveSave

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July 21, 2008 – 4:00 am

The theme appears to be berries

Hello! Happy berry-filled Monday! The photo above is of wild black raspberries that were in my csa box last week. I gave a good friend most of the box while I await full kitchen function, but I had to snag a few of these berries for a taste test, and I’m so glad that I […]

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July 18, 2008 – 4:00 am

Construction Update Eight and the Five

Greetings from week eight! I thought I’d take a photo from a different viewpoint, especially since not much would have looked “new” otherwise. Thursday brought more crown moulding, as well as the cabinet above the range hood. Today’s task is subway tile. So close (and yet at times it feels so far). Maybe it’s the […]

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