Posted in Accessories, Friday's Fabulous Find on Oct 18th, 2009
I know you were all worried, so I just wanted to let you know: the scarf is now in my hands. Thanks, husband!
We are spending the day getting to know each other.
Happy Sunday,
Posted in DIY Projects, Dark Secrets, Inspiration, Sites you must visit on Oct 17th, 2009
Happy Saturday, my loves! Before you run out to do all kinds of fun things I have a confession to make. I am feeling inadequate, and I must get it off my chest: I am dying to learn how to sew. I have all kinds of handmade things in my home (curtains, throw pillows, quilts, [...]
Posted in Accessories, Friday's Fabulous Find on Oct 16th, 2009
Last weekend, my dear friend Jana and I met up for a spontaneous shopping spree at the outlet mall nearby. We spent way too much moneytime there, but we came away with some fabulous fall items.
I didn’t come away, however, with a certain scarf. A certain white/green/black patterned wool scarf from the Banana Republic outlet. [...]
Posted in DIY Projects, Home Sweet Home, Inspiration, Sites you must visit on Oct 15th, 2009
I can’t get enough burlap! Check out these fabulous burlap photo mats (and the AMAZING bathroom renovation).
Love,
Posted in Inspiration, Sites you must visit on Oct 15th, 2009
Fans of decorating magazines have been in mourning over the past few months as the recession claimes one beloved publication after another. Let’s have a moment of silence for my favorites - Domino and Cottage Living.
But take heart, there is a glimmer of hope - LonNY (short for London New York) magazine has recently debuted! Founded by several [...]
Posted in Food on Oct 14th, 2009
By popular demand, here is Abbie’s recipe for white chicken chili. Take it from me – it is delicious! (This coming from a girl who is not normally a fan of chili…)
White Chicken Chili
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts–cooked and shredded (when cooking, place on baking sheet, sprinkle with salt & garlic powder, and bake at [...]
Posted in Food on Oct 14th, 2009
It snowed on Saturday, and it has been cold and windy ever since. While that’s just not right for this early in October, the frosty weather has definitely opened the gates for all forms of comfort food. (Not that it takes much for me to open those proverbial gates.)
For our girls’ night this week, Abbie [...]
Posted in Home Sweet Home on Oct 13th, 2009
A few weeks ago, an engaged friend of mine was pondering china selections on her blog. Does anyone register for fancy schmancy china anymore? Is functional and quirky the new norm?
For our wedding, we registered for pieces from the modern and decidedly usable Noritake Colorwave collection (in graphite). We chose the “quad,” square-ish plates that [...]
Posted in DIY Projects, Furnishings, Home Sweet Home, Inspiration on Oct 12th, 2009
Breaking news: K’s berry wreath is featured in this post at the DIY Showoff!
The post is perfect timing as it showcases my current obsession – burlap! (Well, one of my current obsessions….I never seem to get over them….I just add to the list – paisley, chocolate brown, grey and yellow, stripes on walls….) I know [...]
Posted in Home Sweet Home on Oct 11th, 2009
Friday was my last day of work at my former job. It has not been the best year, and my last day was sort of quiet and depressing. That is, it was until I pulled up in my driveway and saw this berried beauty gracing my front door:
K. had decided to surprise me by updating [...]