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You say tomato I say toh-mah-toh
This story began in April with a few heirloom tomato seeds that I bought from Beekman 1802. They grew slowly into spindly seedlings which I then planted into the rock-hard soil and waited for a miracle. From the original 20 or so seedlings only 5 survived and grew into these… I’m starting to believe they… Continue reading
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DIY: Industrial Dining Table
Even though DesertMan and I moved to the ‘burbs we haven’t stopped having a life. On the contrary, we seem to entertain at home more often than when we were city-dwellers probably because we have more room now! As a result we needed a bigger table that would fit at least 10 people. We discovered… Continue reading
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The Dog and the Summer
Just another lazy Saturday, trying to get back into the groove with more regular posting…. This outfit has been pretty much my uniform during the weekends: jean cutoffs; a breezy shirt of some kind; boots or sandals (more like flip-flops really!). (Shirt: F21; cutoffs: LC; boots: Sam Edelman; assorted silver jewelry; watch: Michele) There really isn’t… Continue reading
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Meet my new love: Jean Michel Cazabat
It’s always so exciting when there’s a Gilt package waiting for me on the doorstep! I’m glad I splurged because Mr. Cazabat did not disappoint. These lovelies have not left my feet since I got them! Except when I sleep … and bathe…. They’re definitely great for hanging out in the hammock. I will try… Continue reading
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Belated travel post
I am posting this now as a permanent testament to my persistent predilection for procrastination (and aliterations, obvs). This Christmas, Hubs and I treated ourselves to a trip back home. There were churches to visit, great food to sample, spooky castles, more food, snowboarding and good times with friends. Continue reading
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Spring has sprung
Easter is finally here and for the first time we’ve had some mildly warmer weather. To celebrate I decided to wear my best and brightest, dress that is. I was surprised to find this Ralph Lauren trench/shirtdress thing on the sale racks at TJMaxx and even more surprised to find that I quite liked it.… Continue reading