QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Shaggy Throw Rug at Cost Plus World Market Let’s spend some time today on our area rugs and throw rugs. I’m going to vacuum all of mine, sweep under them, and sponge-clean the one by my front door. The rug by my back door (the one that gets lots of …
Autumn Cupcake Stencils, from Williams-Sonoma I’m going to spend the entire day today in the kitchen, baking and messing around experimenting. I am so excited! I won’t stay anti-social all day though, don’t worry. I’ll go out with friends later tonight – only after I’ve washed the inevitable flour out of my hair! QUICK THINGS …
I get a kick out of this Nostalgia Electrics microwave, though it wouldn’t match well in my kitchen. I don’t want to spend too much time today cleaning. I’m going out to dinner and cocktails tonight. So other than my daily vacuuming and a quick folding and hanging of some laundry that’s fresh out of …
Vanilla Verbena Bath Soak, at Bath & Body Works We women are the caregivers of the world. We take care of our husband/partner, our children, our relatives, our friends, and our pets first. Only then do we stop and take care of ourselves. But if we don’t take good care of ourselves, we’ll have nothing …
The last dahlias of summer; stores near me no longer have any available for sale. These are on my dining table. Seattle is enjoying an extended summer, though we have cloudy gray mornings. I still haven’t had to turn my heater on, and we still run fans every night to cool the house. I drink …
This Blue Dahlias quilt is too old-fashioned for my home decor style, but I’m thinking of adding it to my collection of summer quilts for picnics and outdoor stargazing nights. If it’s getting chilly in your area, then today it’s probably time to swap out your summer bed linens for your fall and winter ones. …
Jonathan Adler ‘Destination’ Candles, at Macy’s Tonight I’m planning to clean out my wood burning fireplace so it’s ready to use on chilly nights. It’s still too hot in the evening here to even think about burning fires, but at least my fireplace will be ready to go. If it’s still nice and warm where …
Does anybody know the name of these delightful orange ball-shaped flowers? I couldn’t resist a couple bunches when I saw them at the market today. After a busy weekend with lots of fun socializing, I’m looking forward to some quiet down time this evening! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fridge and freezer maintenance – Clean, …
Autumn mum baskets greet visitors at my front porch Happy Autumn Equinox! With our still-warm weather here in Seattle, I’m struggling with what to wear every day. Mornings and evenings are chilly, so I want long sleeves, but our afternoons are very warm or even hot. It’s not yet time for a coat, and a …
Lavender roses I treated myself to. They’re adorning my bedroom this week. I’m tidying up my house a bit so when I come home tonight it’s restful, clean and relaxing. I don’t want to spend my whole weekend cleaning, so I’m glad I’ve been keeping up with things lately. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fill …