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Weeks like this make me aware of how lucky San Franciscans are. Do they really have weather this perfect year ’round? Wednesday was another in a string of idyllic days. I read two more chapters in my book (while drinking a green iced tea), and my buddy and I took a leisurely afternoon bike ride. I am trying to keep my eyes open and appreciate it all in advance of the “real” Chicago summer, arriving when I least expect it.

Just two links today. The first is to author/illustrator Matthew Cordell’s website and blog. I love his illustrations for his wife’s (Julie Halpern) book, Toby and the Snowflakes. We have a signed copy, and it’s a great gift book, too. Sneak a peek at his new work for Mighty Casey, due out in September. Should fit in well with our baseball obsessed household. (Go Red Sox!)

photo from design*sponge via materialicious

The second is this “shack”, pictured above. Saw it Wednesday at Design*Sponge, and although it’s probably a bit more remote than I’d like (accessed only by off-road vehicle?), the view more than compensates. Don’t you agree?

Designed by architect Jeffrey S. Broadhurst …. read more at materialicious.

As it’s Thursday, I’m off in pursuit of Vogue (w/Nicole Kidman cover) and eagerly awaiting the new Martha Stewart Weddings in my mailbox. My toe is officially tapping.

Back tomorrow with the construction update and the Five.