December 4, 2006 – 5:00 am
It’s a cold Monday morning here, but thankfully, school is in sesson. I’m still chipping away at the Christmas to-do list. Wrote ten Christmas cards over the weekend, and our tree is in the front hall – thawing, and strung with lights. Decorating the house can bring out the Scrooge in me – I prefer […]
November 30, 2006 – 5:00 am
The lovely string of spring weather has left – and today, Chicago is watching the skies for the “big snow” that has been predicted. If you are 9, there is nothing more exciting than the prospect of a snowstorm. If you are 40, and trying to get Christmas shopping done and errands run, you prefer […]
November 14, 2006 – 5:00 am
My dog, a German Shorthaired Pointer, is constantly “on the hunt”. On walks, she goes on point for birds, bunnies, you name it. So it was a surprise when, out in the yard this morning, she totally missed the bunny hanging out by our patio. (I saw it!) I got outside and snapped three photos […]
November 9, 2006 – 5:00 am
Last year, one of my favorite holiday activities was visiting Starbucks’ holiday site, theredcup.com, and printing out recipes, decorating trees, and such. Well, starting today, Starbucks is back at it for Holiday 2006 – at a new address, www.itsredagain.com This year, it’s more personal and interactive. You can make and send a greeting, learn about traditions […]
November 8, 2006 – 5:00 am
Every day, without fail, I read Design*Sponge’s blog. Invariably, I learn something new; something fun. Today Grace is featuring some beautiful tiles by the artist Lee Hanson. The interesting part of the post (for me) is that they’re sold at Cursive New York – and Cursive New York has a blog! I just know I’d love the […]
