Author Archives: Jane

Construction Update 5.5

Peeking in to say hello from kitchen construction land! It’s been a busy week so far (although totally quiet today). We now have: countertops, a microwave, all cabinets up, and trim/moulding going up. We also have water! Which means no more washing dishes in the laundry tub. Yeah, I was starting to hate that. Better […]

Construction Update Five (and Flickr, too!)

Hello from kitchen remodel land! Thursday saw electrical work, part ii, and I think we have our ducks in a row for a re-inspection on Monday morning, followed by drywall, followed by countertops …. it’s feeling closer to useability, if not actual completion. On with the Five: Envy Part II of The Outage Beauty is […]

Resort 2009: Giambattista Valli

photo from style.com my favorite Wow. I am in love with Giambattista Valli’s resort collection. So, so pretty with great details. See the whole collection at style.com. photo from style.com great detailing on the perfect LBD photo from style.com love the texture (and the bow)

Beyond Sweet Animals Alphabet: Flora Douville

e is for escargot: photo of flora douville print from etsy i just love that little snail! I’ve been reading artist Flora Douville’s blog ever since Rachel at Black*Eiffel clued me in. I was immediately drawn to her watercolor animals alphabet series, admiring the perfection in color and spareness. Just yesterday, Flora announced that prints are available […]

Mast Brothers Chocolate

photo from mast brothers chocolate via photobucket I’ve been thinking about Mast Brothers Chocolate for a while now. Mostly from the sad point of view since it’s not available in Chicago, nor do they ship (yet?) Yesterday, SusyJack* reminded me of how much I want a few bars. I’d save the wrappers, of course ….. […]