Other than the freaking about flying, I am looking forward to visiting Boston and Nantucket. So far, the docket includes a Red Sox game, breakfast at the Buttery, lobster rolls early and often, Whale’s Tail Pale Ale, as well as the usual walking around (and a stroll through one of the Winston Flowers shops for sure ….). Because Boston is all about walking, and I love that. I do need some help, though – Williams-Sonoma’s latest catalog has a recipe for frozen lemonade. Supposedly, it’s a popular summer tradition in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Any ideas on where I could find the best frozen lemonade in Boston? If you do, post a comment …. and thank you!Switching gears, if you’re looking for some beautiful arts and crafts, where the proceeds are going to a great cause, I suggest you check out One in Ten. There are lots and lots of items to choose from, which will be auctioned August 19-24. One in Ten will help cover the medical bills for Eireann’s mother, who suffered a cerebral aneurysm in June. (Only one in ten people survive in similar circumstances: Eireann’s mother is expected to fully recover in a year.) The list of contributors is long, and there is something for everyone. Currently, my favorite is Stephanie Sykes’ embroidered alphabet on felt. Gorgeous! Check back for more details (and perhaps more choices?) as the 19th approaches.
One final request: humor my emerging crush on Matt Damon by watching him and Jimmy Kimmel spoof the Bourne Ultimatum at youtube. It’s good ….
How is the weekend over? It was just Friday night! (see above) Somehow, soccer finds a way to make Saturday and Sunday fly by. We drove to Elgin, IL for the tournament on Saturday morning – left the house at 7; stopping for Starbucks along the way. Games at 8:50, 10:30, and 12:10. (Win, lose, lose for those of you keeping score.) Afterward, we drove down to Geneva for some yumminess. I seriously can not pass up this place when I am 20 minutes away. Net result? Home again at 3 pm. Watch a little Bourne Identity and play three games of Clue (each of us won once!) and you can cross off Saturday.Sunday was slightly more frustrating. The boys drove to Elgin. (I didn’t go, as it had been raining all night and still was raining when they left). They learned that the games were cancelled as they were pulling into the complex. Still, even with “found time”, the day passed quickly. Chores to be done, and those Target runs can kill you.Plus, on Sunday, Stacy at Paper Doll phoned to say that her shop (it’s a great shop, by the way) received the new Paper+Cup Communique line! Oh, was it hard not to stamp my foot and beg to go into the city to check it out. I will get there – I just couldn’t force the trip on our “only” free day. It is killing me that the stuff isn’t pictured online, though. (If it were, I would be ordering over the phone right now.) This morning, Grace announced that the Design*Sponge letterpress guide had been updated. I’m off to check out the new additions. And wait on the mail ….
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Looking at the photo above, there’s no mystery as to how my magazine shopping turned out. (The shopping city is New York: 100 Best Shops. There is a huge shoe feature, including pointy-toe flats. Sold!) I am starting to feel the effects of hot weather – finding myself fighting the urge to be crabby. Maybe thinking about vacation will help?Here are the Five:
- single umbrella
- moonrise
- wood shingle love
- Physeter Macrocephalus
- lobster roll
And with that, I’m off. Duties today include de-cluttering, and perhaps a nap. I have a hard time sleeping well when it’s hot. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Louise, for your comments. I look forward to reading your “8”.
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It’s Thursday, also known as the day I go to Barnes&Noble after lunch to see what’s new in the world of magazines. And since it is August, September magazines are hitting the stands. Big, fat, chock-full-of-ads-and-fall-fashion September magazines. I look forward to the September issues all year. There’s nothing like looking at wool and sweaters and coats when it’s 95 degrees in the shade.
Today, I’m hoping to get a look at Glamour and Lucky, and take a peek at Vanity Fair (the style issue! but I’m a subscriber, so I’ll wait for my copy in the mail). It’s the biggest Glamour in 20 years – so that will tempt me. As for Lucky, it all depends on the fashion/beauty mix. Too young, and I’m out. Tempt me with a story about lipgloss, or a cool city in the shops feature, and I’m in.
Lindsay Lohan is the September Elle cover girl (out next week), and normally, this would kill any interest I had in buying it. But Elle is also premiering its redesigned look in September, and I am a sucker for redesigns! The new creative director is Joe Zee, who was the editor at Vitals (a Conde Nast shopping magazine that I loved – unfortunately, not enough “love” led to its shuttering). That’s promising …. you can read more about Elle’s new look in today’s New York Times.
Thinking about my relatives and friends in the Twin Cities today …. don’t forget about the Red Cross if you’re looking to help those affected.
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Every year, I tell myself I’m going to the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. I love finding new stuff to fall in love with, and yet, I never make it. It always falls on my son’s birthday weekend, and between his party, and a soccer game or two, there’s no time for a run to the city. This year, the fair is September 15 & 16, so as I look at my calendar, there will be soccer, my son’s birthday and my brother’s wedding to boot. Hmmmm, 2007 is not looking promising, either. Problem solved! Now, there is a Renegade Handmade Store in Chicago. Located at 1924 W. Division, it is open every day. That, I can manage ….. I’ll follow up my shopping trip with a meal at Crust. It’s a plan!
Check out the list of vendors at the Renegade Store at renegadehandmade.com.
Photo above is of my son’s handmade baseball cards. Produced 7/31/07. Limited supply. He’s looking for some interested buyers …. Stay cool, all!
