misc.

  • my weekend.

    my weekend brought me quiet time with james. a friday night dinner with friends, old and new. techno dancing. back-to-school shopping. new white sneakers, just like when i was little. dinner with my family,…

    August 31, 2009 14 Comments
  • neil’s harbour

    for the past week, james has been exploring the far reaches of nova scotia in a little fishing village called neil’s harbour. he is on his way home to me now, but sent along…

    August 26, 2009 14 Comments
  • my weekend.

    my weekend brought me a short drive home to my parents’ house. a wedding without james, but with some of my very oldest friends. the most beautiful bride. lots of dancing. a breakfast to…

    August 24, 2009 17 Comments
  • flying solo.

    james is off on a sea turtle adventure. yup. that’s what the boy does. he chases sea turtles. big, giant, gnarly leatherback sea turtles. ok, i guess he does more than just chase, but…

    August 20, 2009 13 Comments
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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