Monthly Archives: August 2006

I used to say that I wanted to be the “wife of the ambassador to Morocco” when adults asked me what I would be when I grew up. Who knows where I got that crazy idea. It must have driven my feminist mother up the wall! I’ve definitely given up on it now, especially after…

I refused to wear pants when I was little. It was strictly dress-only for me all year round. My mother accommodated this quirk by making me wear thick tights with my dresses during winter (the cable knit were the worst! They barely stayed on my toothpick legs!). Now, tights are back with a vengeance for…

Oh my! I can’t believe Tim is going to boot someone off Project Runway tonight. I am so excited to see who, what, where happens. It’s like a game of CLUE! Here’s my prediction: Keith Michael – Tampering with someone else’s project – In the sewing room And here is Rob’s prediction: Angela Keslar –…

Look at my adorable new digital camera! Rob helped me pick it out online last night. I haven’t had a camera of my own in years and I am so excited. I hope it turns out well. It’s tiny, too. Only 4 inches by 2 inches! My dinky cell phone camera has tortured you guys…

Rob and I met exactly five years ago today! Who would have guessed that the cute guy in Madison’s would change my life in such a wonderful way! Rob introduced rock climbing, camping, kayaking, photography, bike riding into my life. I taught him about opera, embroidery, entertaining and accessorizing. We’re perfect opposites ! Plus, he…

Vintage style rules in my kitchen. Practically all my pans are Williams-Sonoma circa the 1970’s. I have measuring cups from my grandmother, spoons from my great aunt, two kinds of antique champagne glasses and silver platters passed down through the generations. I love it all! I think this mostly has to do with the fact…

The Ladies Activity Club will celebrate it’s first anniversary in September. I can’t believe that the club has grown to 26 members over the last year! We’ve had some great parties including pumpkin carving, gingerbread house making, wine tasting, Easter decorating, board games, bowling and museums. So how should we celebrate the anniversary? Here are…

I was feeling crafty last night while watching “She’s the Man” (which I shamelessly loved) and decided to make a present for my friend Margaret. Using a few blank notecards and envelopes I drew a set of five “color-your-own” lamp cards. Margaret loves design and I knew she would appreciate these lamps. I drew little…

I am always a sucker for buying POM Tea when it is on sale at Safeway. It’s tasty, allows me to pretend I eat healthy food and comes in a “keepsake” glass. Lovely. However, every single time I try to open one of these it is tragic. Red tea goes flying all over the place.…

Shopgirl: The movie itself was only decent, but the outfits worn by the main character were fantastic! Claire Danes plays Mirabelle Buttersfield, a Saks employee who wears a daily uniform of vintage dresses, pumps clutches and barrettes. Let’s hear it for costume designer, Nancy Steiner! In tribute to the great clothing in this movie, I…