It’s Monday again, and a jam-packed soccer weekend has once again passed us by. The yard has been spring cleaned; all the dead foliage has been cleared away, bushes are pruned, the grass has been cut and the beddings edged. Before you get overly impressed with our work ethic, I must confess that we outsourced the job. There are only so many hours in the weekend and soccer claims most of the waking ones! Now that the temperatures have warmed, I’m ready to attack the windows (no outsourcing). This is a multiple day/week job, as I limited myself to one room at a time to avoid being overwhelmed. The problem is, by the time the last windows are cleaned, the first windows are dirty again. Oh well, it feels good to clean each set to a sparkle and have the fresh air breezing through the house. It’s my Martha moment, and I try to enjoy it.
photo above is of our daffodils, pre clean-up
Can’t believe that it’s Friday again, but with the temperatures forecast in the 70s, I’m ready. No Form 1040s this weekend – instead, I’m headed outside to let my allergies run amok :)
On with the Five:
- irish oatmeal
- tools of the trade
- from the annals …..
- Wrinkles
- Oh, hello.
The photo above is the book I ordered from Headless Press. Chicken Story is soooo cute + soooo tiny – happy to have it!
Have a great weekend!
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Two interesting events in two different cities caught my eye for this weekend. If you’re in Chicago, this weekend brings the Botanic Garden’s Antiques & Garden Fair. Preview night is tonight, with time of entry linked to your donation. If you’d just like to peruse, the Fair continues Friday and Saturday from 10-7, and Sunday from 10-5. Floral designer Ron Morgan will be giving demonstrations, and when you’ve finished walking the show, stay to visit the garden, certain to be filled with the sights and smells of spring.
If you’re lucky enough to be in Boston (one of my favorite places), I suggest you visit Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts. From April 21-24, you can enjoy the art and flowers as well as daily special events. My pick would be Master Class: Hands-on Instruction with Winston Flowers ($200 but well worth it). I adore Winston Flowers, and never miss a chance to stop in when I’m in town. I enter the shop, breath in the heavenly aroma, look around, and smile.
photo above is of my Kansas peonies, 2006
My brain has expensive taste: find a magazine with a beauty product article and I will immediately begin to covet the most expensive item. So, whenever bottle reduction kicks into high get, I of course hope that the “best” will remain, and that I will reject the mundane and cheap(er). Try telling that to my hair. Searching for the ultimate shampoo and conditioner, my hair has rejected: Fekkai’s Technician Color Care and Nexxus Therappe. (The Nexxus was a desperation purchase at Target that failed.) Trying to regain some sense of shiny, straight hair, I purchased travel-size bottles of Garnier Fructis (I wasn’t ready to commit to a full-size product.) My hair loved it, and my brain? Heart-broken. Full-size bottles for less than $4? How can it be? My brain continues the search ….
Remember when you were a child, and your lips couldn’t keep up with your brain because you had so much to say? No? Well, I do, and it’s happening again this morning. I’ll type as fast as I can:
- Liz’s crane arrived on Friday, and I’ve taken a few photos. I think the picture above is the one I’ll send. I’m excited and happy to be part of her project. Thanks, Liz!
- Daily Candy/Boston today is featuring clothing by 4March, a socially responsible line based in Cambridge. I love the dress that Daily Candy featured – for the full spring/summer line, check out the 4March website.
- It’s a big magazine week: gotta get out there to find Vogue and Cookie. The Vogue cover looks beautiful and evokes Irving Penn. (And yes, I’ve been known to check eBay for cover previews.)
- While reading Jordan’s blog, I found another great photographer, Nicole Hill. (Isn’t the boy with the book adorable? The blue just reaches out and grabs you.) Check out her portfolios: the babies and food are beyond.
- Today is Tax Day, and though I mailed mine yesterday (shame on you USPS for not letting customers use a piece of tape!) I may celebrate having filed by going to Ben & Jerry’s today for a free ice cream cone between noon ’til 8pm. Find a shop near you at their website.
My fingers are done. Enjoy the day :)
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