It’s finally autumn here in Seattle. It makes me so happy to drive home past this row of gorgeous colorful trees. I tried to take as many photos as possible this week before an inevitable windstorm comes to blow the leaves away. Today I’m preparing my home for the autumn weekend ahead. It’s going to…
The trees in my neighborhood are slowly beginning to change colors, just a little bit, hinting at the riot of color soon to come It’s cold in the mornings now, here in the outskirts of Seattle. That prompts me to drink lots of hot tea and cuddle up with a dog and my overheating laptop…
Mrs. Meyers “Radish” Scented Cleaning Products I normally begin my Spring Cleaning on March 1st or as close to that as I can get. But this year, I had a houseguest visiting to attend Emerald City Comic Con with me. I did have to (choose to) do a lot of cleaning before she arrived. I…
Cider Lane Candle, from Bath and Body Works It’s going to be around 80 in Seattle today. So it doesn’t really feel like fall, yet I can’t resist burning my new autumn “Cider Lane” candle while I work today. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: It’s mid-month. Need to pay any bills? Make any doctor, dentist…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to fill up with gas for the weekend, get cash out of an ATM, return library books, return Redbox and Netflix DVDs? Go through your fridge and throw out any leftovers, take-out food or sack lunch leftovers from the week. You’re probably not going to eat them this weekend…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Do you have bags of books or clothing for charity? Put them in your trunk today and drop them off while you’re out doing errands. Make menu plans for the week ahead; create grocery shopping list Fridge and freezer maintenance – Clean one drawer, one shelf, or two door shelves…
A lovely, simple, $3.99 bouquet from Trader Joe’s now adorns my upstairs living room Today I’m doing a few small things around the house to freshen it up. Not quite ready for Spring or Spring Cleaning, I still want a sense of cleanliness, crispness and fresh air. Chantal Yellow Teakettle, from Crate and Barrel I…
Glass Pumpkin, at Pier 1 Imports QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Start a load of laundry; fold and put away any clothes that might have been on top of dryer Maintenance clean one shelf, one drawer or two door pockets in your refrigerator. Mercilessly throw out anything you know you won’t eat by next Friday…
Fire Lily and Amber Home Fragrance Oil, at The Body Shop Are you fully enjoying the smells you associate with summer? Are your windows open to let in fresh air and breezes – even if you have central air conditioning? Even if you have to dust extra long from leaving windows open? Do you have…
If nobody picks up on my subtle yet greedy hints and gets me the new Prada Infusion d’Iris for Christmas, I’ll buy it for myself in January. Love it! Earlier this month, I sorted out my candles and room sprays, putting away summery scents and getting out autumn ones. Now I’m moving on to my…