Nostalgia set in a few weeks ago when the above photo slipped out of a book I had decided to reread. It was taken on a crisp fall day nine years ago, back when life was about hours around the Lego table and playdates at the park. Now with a month of milestones on the … Continue reading Where Did The Time Go?
Month: May 2013
What to Bring: Lemon Garlic Hummus
Store-bought hummus makes an appearance at almost every casual get together these days, but you can up the ante by bringing a flavor-packed homemade version to this year's Memorial Day cookout. It comes together in minutes, and DIYing it allows you to use fresh seasonal ingredients that may not appear in those little round tubs … Continue reading What to Bring: Lemon Garlic Hummus
Two New Obsessions + The Perfect Summer Marinade
Last month I wandered into Williams-Sonoma in need of a new paring knife. The Shun's unusual blade and gorgeous wood handle caught my eye, but I almost passed it by as the price was almost double that of the other paring knives. I asked the sales associate if Shun was really twice as good and … Continue reading Two New Obsessions + The Perfect Summer Marinade
A Dessert First Kind of Day – Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Both of my kids were having a crummy couple of days, so I surprised them by making dessert mid-week (something usually reserved for weekends) and having it ready for their after school snack as they walked in the door yesterday. As my grandfather wisely once said, "Life is too short - we should have dessert … Continue reading A Dessert First Kind of Day – Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
The Trouble with Boyfriend Jeans
Several weeks ago I decided to break out of my skinny denim rut and give boyfriend jeans a shot. I don't know about you, but trying on denim in stores is painful for me because (a) stores inevitably do not have the size you want (b) in the wash you want and (c) the sales … Continue reading The Trouble with Boyfriend Jeans
Sensual Beauty
This weekend during a trip to the Shedd Aquarium, I was struck by stunning visual similarities between a cluster of sea anemones and the peonies I had photographed just days before. Though one is rooted in earth and the other in water, one undulates with sea currents and the other on spring breezes, they share … Continue reading Sensual Beauty
Go See: Picasso and Chicago
ONLY SIX DAYS LEFT! Run to The Art Institute of Chicago to catch "Picasso and Chicago," an expansive exhibit that explores the integral relationships Picasso had with both the city of Chicago and the AIC. Having interned in the museum education department during college (giving tours to school groups), I was aware of Picasso's strong … Continue reading Go See: Picasso and Chicago
Happy Friday
"Do anything, but let it produce joy." - Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass Wishing everyone a relaxing, joy-filled weekend! Above, more images from last weekend's trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden. all images via the aesthete and the dilettante
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