It’s Tuesday, which means by definition I can no longer have the Monday blahs! I spent part of the day cleaning the grout on our bathroom floor. Funny how doing such a mundane task can help you to feel better. In the afternoon, I decided to finally organize our button/yarn stash. You know the packets […]
How do you cure the Monday blahs? I’ve got a bad case of them: still have allergies, still haven’t followed through on the home improvement docket, and woe is me. On the upside: It’s the Stationery Show this week, and I’m looking forward to peeks of what’s new. Just anticipating Paper + Cup’s work collection […]
Bits of frost are sprinkled across the rooftops this morning. Not unheard of for May, but still unusual. I’m glad I ddin’t plant the geraniums and sweet potato vine just yet. The vine started to wilt from the cold yesterday: I brought it inside to warm up, and it’s much improved. This week’s Five: bitter […]
What do you wear when you fear looking like mutton dressed as lamb? And when does mutton-hood start: 40? 45? 50+? Cathy Horyn writes about this dilemma in today’s NYTimes Style section. Older, Better, but Harder to Dress indeed. I stilck to a uniform of sorts: lots of tees, cardigans, and cute skirts or jeans. […]
Summer: what doe it mean to you? Whether it’s cooking on the grill, popsicles, baseball, going to the beach/pool, or doing absolutely nothing, if you love summer, you’ll love Summer, a new book by Suzanne Brown. The photography is superb, and the book features a myriad of ways to celebrate the season. From picnics to s’mores […]
