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 the Minneapolis flagship? (The Mpls location is still on my need-to-visit list.) Download their latest catalog online. (pdf)
all photos from russellandhazel.com
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 afternoon was spent perusing Elle, which finally arrived in the mailbox. I skipped most of the interviews and focused on fashion. The highlights (for me) were the items pictured above. The dress is Bottega Veneta (“price upon request”: never a good sign) and Lanvin pointy toe pumps with satin trim ($830!). I console myself with the fact that I could not walk in heels that high without breaking my neck. But it sure would be fun to try them on …..
See you tomorrow.
Totally off-topic infused water update. Day number two of raspberry/lime (same fruit) was even better than day number one, because on day two the raspberry flavor was more pronounced. And it all still looks pretty. Oh, I’m loving that purchase! ($19.99: no need for the “upon request”)
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.
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 did. They were sweet sweet sweet and delicious. I hope the next box has more …..
Speaking of the kitchen, on Friday and Saturday the backsplash tile went up. After the grout was finished, I spent much of Saturday loading the cabinets while the boys were at soccer. (0-4 record, and rain to boot, so not too bad that I missed it.) It’s almost “all sytems go.” Today should bring drywall repair and painting, and perhaps (?) removal of the masonite. Perhaps.
Sunday was running (5 miles!) and errands and chores day. I was looking for the Bodum Ceylon pitcher to make infused water, and after incredibly frustrating strolls through two big box home stores that I shall not name because I hated the experience, I found it at Target. Of course. Pitcher number one? raspberry/lime. I’m hoping that strawberry/mint will be next.
Then, to cap off the weekend, my husband’s car died on the way home from Target. Something electronic where you can’t drive it over 25 mph without it stalling, but it still had to be towed away. Hopefully, they’ll fix it quickly and get things back to normal, because he works crazy hours and my son has camp all week.
See you tomorrow!
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 string of 90 degree days that is melting away my patience.
On with the Five:
Have a fantastic weekend. (We’ll be watching soccer. Surprise!)
See you back here on Monday.
