(p.s. they're two plates and a serving platter, in case it wasn't apparent).
Now to find a cookie jar to match!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
what a hoot!
Look what I found at HomeGoods today! SOO excited about them! :)
(p.s. they're two plates and a serving platter, in case it wasn't apparent).
Now to find a cookie jar to match!
(p.s. they're two plates and a serving platter, in case it wasn't apparent).
Now to find a cookie jar to match!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
my survivor outfit
I just finished watching Survivor (oooh... the mean Russell on the yellow team!), and I've been shopping for my Survivor outfit, for you know, if I ever get chosen for the show. And unlike some of the contestants on the show who come wearing HEELS, I actually put a lot of thought into my outfit.
First, I'd wear a pair of convertible pants that can turn into capris and zip off into shorts. The fabric is moisture-wicking, and ideally, I'd find a pair with drawstring to prevent them from falling off during challenges and when I lose weight.
On top of that, I'd wear a racerback bra (so that straps don't fall off during challenges), a light-weight tee, and a Zella jacket--all moisture-wicking. Zella is Nordstrom's own woman's activewear brand, and they make really cute AND practical activewear. This Zella "She-Girl" jacket, for example, will not only keep you cool and warm, it has a hair tie on the zipper for emergencies. Very helpful for Survivor.
I'd also wear dry-fit socks and light-weight trail shoe.
Oh, and moisture-wicking underwear, like these from Patagonia. I'd probably wear something one size smaller than usual, because I always see the contestants' clothes have stretched out by the end of the show.
Okay, I'm all set... now I just have to find a way to get on the show.
First, I'd wear a pair of convertible pants that can turn into capris and zip off into shorts. The fabric is moisture-wicking, and ideally, I'd find a pair with drawstring to prevent them from falling off during challenges and when I lose weight.
On top of that, I'd wear a racerback bra (so that straps don't fall off during challenges), a light-weight tee, and a Zella jacket--all moisture-wicking. Zella is Nordstrom's own woman's activewear brand, and they make really cute AND practical activewear. This Zella "She-Girl" jacket, for example, will not only keep you cool and warm, it has a hair tie on the zipper for emergencies. Very helpful for Survivor.
I'd also wear dry-fit socks and light-weight trail shoe.
Oh, and moisture-wicking underwear, like these from Patagonia. I'd probably wear something one size smaller than usual, because I always see the contestants' clothes have stretched out by the end of the show.
Okay, I'm all set... now I just have to find a way to get on the show.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Stylish Pup
Emee knitted this super cute scarf for me, but I think she should go into designer petware, because it looks even better on Lucy!
CoinStar Fun!
We cashed in Wayne's coin collection at CoinStar today and got an amazon gift card worth $90.95! It would have been $91.95, except that I kept the very cool James Madison dollar coin I found in there. :) Yay, CoinStar!
Friday, September 04, 2009
Providence!
I'm sitting at a large wooden table at Seven Stars Bakery in Providence, Rhode Island, sipping on a small iced mocha and nibbling on a ginger biscuit, granola scone, and (yes, "and") cranberry pecan scone... because I couldn't decide, of course, and I may never be back here, and if I don't order them all, I may miss out on THE BEST ginger biscuit or granola scone or cranberry pecan scone EVER! Apparently, I did not, but that's beside the point.
I've been in town visiting Angela since Wednesday late afternoon (though my travels commenced Tuesday night, taking a red eye with TWO 3-hour layovers), and we've been eating almost nonstop since. Wednesday night was dinner at Geppetto's Grilled Pizzeria and then dessert at Palmieri's. 4.5 stars for Geppetto's (the subtraction is for the overbearingly loud music that made conversation a laborious task) and a meager 1 star for Palmieri's (full reviews on yelp).
Thursday, I started my day with a beautiful run down Blackstone and Hope, lunch also at Seven Stars bakery followed by lots of insanely good pastries (to make up for the debacle that was Palmieri's), then we spent the day walking around Newport and of course more eating ensued. Clam chowder, lobster pizza, and seafood linguine... mmm!
Today, I want to try Rhode Island clam chowder and clam cakes, two indigenous specialities. And then it's off to the Wrenthem Outlets and then Boston, where I'll be for the rest of the weekend for Stef's bridal shower!