February 21, 2007 – 5:00 am
Step one of vacation recovery is dealing with masses of laundry. Check. Step two is getting through all of the mail. I start with triage: bills and junk mail get dealt with first. (Seems strange to give junk mail high priority, but that is how it’s done.) Then, magazines and “good” catalogs get stacked and […]
February 13, 2007 – 5:00 am
If you are looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day present, this is not for you (shipping is currently 3-6 weeks at amazon.com). No matter – I still want this book! Laura Stoddart is one of my favorite illustrators. She illustrates the packaging for Crabtree & Evelyn’s Gardeners line, and used to illustrate the Kate Spade […]
February 12, 2007 – 5:00 am
Another snowy Monday ’round these parts – February must be the new January. At least it’s somewhat warm – and yes, I now consider 27 degrees to be a heat wave! This week’s Bakery Monday feature is a brand-new bakery in Seattle: Trophy Cupcakes & Party. Here’s why I would love to visit Trophy – […]
February 5, 2007 – 5:00 am
It was Nine Below Zero this morning! When it gets this cold, I always start wondering why we haven’t moved to a warmer climate, and then I start wondering where we should be living. San Francisco, outrageous housing prices notwithstanding, is always appealing to me. Great weather: I love the idea of a cold August […]
January 29, 2007 – 5:00 am
This week’s installment of Bakery Monday keeps it local (for me, anyway). Three Tarts Bakery, in Northfield, IL, has a wonderful pastry case whether you’re searching for a breakfast treat, a small snack, or a birthday cake. I love that they will personalize a birthday cake while you wait – kind of a reward for […]
