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Monday, March 28, 2011

Moving Again

After seeing over 35 houses, and looking at hundreds and hundreds online, we finally found the one.  Okay, so it needs a little work, but it's in a great location and has an elusive potential. 
Just imagine what a couple of new shingles and a great paint job could do?  It's an antique village colonial within walking distance to town and minutes to the highway: ideal for the girls and me as well as my commuting husband.  It's also only six miles from the grandparents.

from the inspiration folder
 I'm using these two images as inspiration for the exterior.  I envision lots of climbing plants (above), and of course a picket fence (below).  It could be quite charming.

from the inspiration folder


Sunday, March 6, 2011

If we're Facebook friends.....

In light of Facebook aiding a revolution in the Middle East, The Social Network receiving eight Oscar nods, Mark Zuckerberg being a former fellow patron of the Thirsty Scholar Pub, and our nation's president consulting said creator on the future of Science & Technology, I guess I'm not the only one who's been giving the social network a little thought.

I wish I could tell you that I've used FB to mastermind an uprising, but my life is far less dramatic.  As a stay at home mom who doesn't even use a smart phone (yet), I merely log in every few days to check in with friends.  I'm sure some day I'll use it to its full capacity, but these days I'm not even using it organize playdates.  All I can really tell you about FB is what it means to me.


If we're friends on FB it means I trust that you aren't going to rob me or steal my children. 

It means that I would meet you for a drink or a cup of coffee. 

It's likely that I have had a drink with you.  It means that if you are in possession of a hideous photo of me,
I'd appreciate it if you didn't post it. 

It means that if we were once in a fight, but we're now FB friends, than all is forgiven. 

Facebook, though revolutionary, is also not an excuse for real socialization.  This means that if you really need to contact me, you can actually call me on the phone.  In fact, I really enjoy talking on the phone and the people I'm closest to actually call me up (I've had the same # since atleast 1999)......sometimes they even see me in person.  And just a tip on FB ettiquette: if I leave you a voice-mail, please don't respond to me via FB.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Diane Von Furstenberg’s New Fabrics for the Home

If you know me, I mean know me other than being "facebook friends," than you know I looooooove DVF. Lucky for me (and you) Diane has a gorgeous line of upholstery fabric featuring her bright and exotic prints. Read the article from Elle Decor here: Diane Von Furstenberg’s New Fabrics for the Home. If you're as obsessed with her as I, than I think you'll be wowed.

I'm also coveting one of Diane's rugs (Tribal Diamond) from The Rug Company. http://www.therugcompany.info/diane-von-furstenberg.htm