From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Bright Scarves

February 11, 2010 Fashion

In February, as the snow piles up and the skies remain mostly gray, I begin to crave bright scarves.  We all need a dose of color, and it feels good to contemplate a transitional purchase that will ride right on into the summer. Wouldn’t these brighten up your neutrals? P.S. Scroll down for wallet-friendly etsy [...]

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Tractor Stools: What's the Harm in Dreaming?

February 10, 2010 Feathering the Nest

Our kitchen counters are awash in black granite, and there’s nothing wrong with that, except that I’m sick to death of granite, granite, everywhere.  I dream of thick white marble counters with rounded beveled edges, maybe interspersed with a butcher block or two.  The kind of unpolished marble that roughens up with use, the kind [...]

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Weekend in Miami Round-Up: Madeleines, Baked Eggs, Gorgeous Kitchen, Sake Glasses, Costume Jewelry, Kids Toys

February 9, 2010 Travel

We spent the weekend in Boca Raton and Miami, eating delicious food and catching up with friends. The view above is from our table at the Dune Deck Cafe in Lantana.  Here are a few of my other favorites. Of course I forgot to pack the camera, so please suffer through the iPhone pics. Gisela’s [...]

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How to French Braid + Braid Inspiration

February 6, 2010 Fashion

Ever since an impulsive bob haircut, I’ve been teetering dangerously on the precipice of soccer mom hair.  There’s nothing to do but pull it back, pop vitamins, eat lots of hair-strengthening oils and wait for nature to restore my customary length.  Chin up, I say. Meanwhile, the milkmaid, head-skimming braids we saw last year have [...]

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New and Improved Blogroll

February 5, 2010 Uncategorized

Scroll all the way down, waaaaay down, and check out my expanded blogroll.  These are just some of the bright blogging stars I read every day. I hope you find some you love.

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Chambray Corset Blouse by Odilie at Anthropologie

February 5, 2010 Fashion

Packing for a jaunt to Miami this weekend has me thinking of warm weather outfits. While you won’t ever see me sporting the silky tap pants and bra tops currently hyped for Spring/Summer 2010, I do love this idea of pairing lingerie shaping with a mens’ shirt fabric. It’s much more interesting than running around [...]

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Sunday Dinner: Roasted Lamb Chops with Figs, Curried Quinoa and Kale Citrus Salad

February 3, 2010 Food

If you’re looking for a weekend dinner menu, poach mine from last Sunday.  Brighten up a wintery lamb chops with curried quinoa and a kale salad loaded with blood oranges and Meyer lemons.  Your palate will thank you. Salad tips:  the citrus dressing really does wilt the raw, shredded kale if you let it marinate [...]

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Under $10: Faux Fur Slippers

February 2, 2010 Fashion

Slippers skeeve me out after awhile, so I’m always on the look out for cheap pairs I won’t mind replacing.   I’m wearing these rubber-soled, fleece-lined slippers in white (if only the fawn brown were available in my size).  Keep them by the door where you take off your boots.  Toasty!

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