I am so ready for the weekend. I found ranunculus at the grocery store (insta bouquet for 8 bucks), it’s finally feeling a bit like spring, and oh yeah, the outdoor soccer season kicks off tomorrow. (Rain is forecast. Figures.) And on Sunday night, we’re going to see This American Life. Live. I’ve been anticipating […]
This week went by in a flash. School’s out for Good Friday, and cross your fingers that we get into the city today for a mini Easter vacation. Stealing my husband away from work is harder than you’d believe these days. (Thank you, economy.) On with the Five: untitled Sunny roses Wrapped Around blush Still […]
Happy Friday! It’s hard to believe that one week ago, I was looking out at the ocean and basking in the warm sunshine, and now I’m hoping that the forecasted snow doesn’t happen. Such is April in Chicago. On with the Five: 75/365 Breakfast Lotus Song 3 today’s breakfast white The photo at the top […]
Happy Friday! As you can see, I managed to locate some ranunculus at a lovely little flower shop in Evanston. Too far for the impulse buy, but definitely worth a stop whenever I’m in the area. (Gotta check out Dick Blick from time to time.) On with the Five: Jonathan peony_tops Anemone2 Egret on the […]
Thanks for making this first week at simple + pretty so much fun. Couldn’t have done it without you readers and your comments. Now, it’s time for a little R & R. But first (as it’s Friday), On with the Five: untitled {film.267} Why always “not yet”? Do flowers in spring say “not yet”? limes […]