Month: September 2009

  • Anne over at Storefront & Studio has a new online shop: AND she's having a 50% off sale on some fun decor items: I'm overdue in giving big congratulations to you Anne for the Sunset Magazine (June '09) feature on your home! We had such fun with you and Eloise watching Madagascar 2 in your…

  • I’m beginning to set up my bedroom that’s been neglected since making the move this summer. I’ll be painting the whole room white with white trim, and one wall a pastel teal with a white Rollerwall pattern over it. I painted a $45 Craig’s List dresser white and the handles a sage green. I plan…

  • Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro beat Federer, and Nadal, to win the U.S. Open! “I think, OK, you never lose until the last point, so keep fighting,” he said. Bravo Juan Martin. It was an exciting fight!

  • photo: nathanael bennett Paolo Nutini will be performing this Saturday, September 12th, at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California. Don’t worry, I’m not having a mid-life crisis. I won’t be posting about him everyday. This is my contest entry for free tickets to the show. Wish me luck, and let me know if you’ll be…

  • I've only just discovered Paolo Nutini. It's been a long time since I had my finger on the pulse of the music scene. Although I don't feel the need to be current with all of it anymore; just as long as I manage to glean a select few greats from time to time. Like Signor…

  • My sweet, favorite (and only!) stepdaughter Noelle turned me on to Supermarket Sarah today. Sarah quit corporate London and decided to sell treasures out of her home near Portobello Market. You can buy online, or If you’re in town she’ll have tea and cakes with you!