• a verb.

    monday’s lesson in nesting: 1. mop wood floors immediately upon arrival. unpleasant smells, stains, and stickiness will be drastically improved. 2. paint baseboard heating registers a crisp white. anything called taupe, natural, or cream…

    August 17, 2009 22 Comments
  • truck stop.

    we made it. now it’s off to discover our new downtown. and unpack and unpack and unpack. hoping to catch up with all of you soon!…

    August 13, 2009 18 Comments
  • stuff.

     we have been packing for what feels like 24 straight hours. i suppose i slept for a few in between there somewhere, but the weight of my eyelids makes me feel like it’s been…

    August 11, 2009 23 Comments
  • my weekend.

    this weekend brought me a dinner with james’s labmates. peanut butter ice cream. my last days of work at the sushi restaurant. a day on the beach with friends. tapas and white wine on…

    August 10, 2009 14 Comments
  • my week in objects (mostly).

    five little things that made my week.* *special this week: a little collection of things from our lovely apartment that have brightened my days, not only this week, but every week, for all the weeks…

    August 7, 2009 21 Comments
  • on chalkboard paint.

    while i’m not sure i can totally get behind chalkboard paint in my own home, in a restaurant or cafe, i’m in love. you can chalk it all up with different colors, change your…

    August 4, 2009 12 Comments
  • this is home.

    i’m super excited about the new project being hosted by the ever-fabulous design for mankind! the question the project asks is this: “if home is where the heart is, where is yours?” they’ll collect…

    August 4, 2009 9 Comments
  • the first chapter: wedding invitations.

    in october, my very best friend from college will be getting married. i am going to be one of her bridesmaids. the excitement is mounting. you can only imagine my glee when i opened the…

    August 3, 2009 17 Comments