tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752607371636735952024-03-10T23:22:47.571-04:00. . . with a limeChristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-25489962824322875692013-04-30T10:26:00.000-04:002013-05-01T09:15:18.362-04:00Ten on Tuesday - Looking Forward to May<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I can't believe it's the last day of April! This month really did fly by.<br />I love this week's prompt of <b>10 things I am looking forward to in May.</b></span><br />
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<li>Going to a scrapbook weekend retreat with my friend Marcy. My scrap bag is already packed because we had the Crop for a Cure last weekend. I can't wait to scrap for two days. I'm planning on finish an album project from 2010!</li>
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<li>Getting a haircut.</li>
<li>Joel starts a new job this month. He took a leap and a risk professionally and it paid off. I'm so very proud of him.</li>
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<li>Joining a bunch of my friends and their husbands for a fundraiser. It's been a long time since we all went out as couples.</li>
<li>Joel goes on a business trip. This will be the first time he's the one spending a night away. Usually it's me who is out of town. </li>
<li>Running outside without gloves. And a headband. And sixteen layers.</li>
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<li>Going to the <a href="http://www.brimfield.com/" target="_blank">Brimfield Fair </a>with Joel and my mom.</li>
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<li>Getting a new pedicure and finally wearing sandals and flip flops again.</li>
<li>Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer. I can't wait to get my toes in the sand.</li>
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<li>Eating crunchy food again. I had my wisdom teeth out in early April and recovery has not been easy or fun. My oral surgeon's answers for everything has been "well you are old." and "if you had these out when you were 16 it would have been a lot easier." So I've been eating a lot of mushy, smushy, soft food. I'm so looking forward to a piece of steak and a big ol' salad. </li>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Tale of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidd_Finch" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sid Finch</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from Sports Illustrated circa 1985. I remember reading this article back in the day. This remains in my mind the ultimate April Fool’s Day hoax. This was before the internet so you couldn’t go fact check this article with a quick google search. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The subheading of the article was the big clue: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“He's a pitcher, part yogi and part recluse. Impressively liberated from our opulent life-style, Sidd's deciding about </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">yoga</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> — and his future in baseball." </span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><span style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">first letters of these words spell out </span>"Happy </span><span style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">April Fools Day</span><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> - ah(a) fib"</b> </span><br />
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up a trust for Brendan, Nick and Erica. The stipulation is that the money is not to be used until they turn 40 and it must be for something fun, extravagant or out of the budget in their future grown up lives. </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Work part-time. 20 hours a week or maybe just 5 mornings a week. I’d still want a reason to get out of my jammies every day, but I’d definitely want more time for crafting, visiting, reading and baking.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today it is snowing. Tomorrow is the first day of spring. I’m starting to think this winter will never end.</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I really like grapefruit. It’s been my new favorite dessert this winter. So refreshing. </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Two members of my household have had an ACL replaced in the last year - one human and one poodle. Who would have thought?</span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have wanted to try a spin class for almost a year. I think this is the week I finally get my butt in there and try it out. </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Somehow this “I will only run when chased by a dog” girl has signed up for THREE 5Ks this year. </span><a href="http://www.prayersforcharlotte.org/PrayersforCharlotte/Welcome.html"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Run for Charlotte</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in April, </span><a href="http://www.harborwalkrun.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Harbor Walk & Run </span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">in June, </span><a href="http://www.harvardpilgrimfinishatthe50.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finish at the 50</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in July. </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ve participated in all of these events before but mostly walked. This is the year I will run!! Especially Finish at the 50! I am going to conquer those darned ramps! You can see them in the left side of this photos. </span></div>
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have you seen the </span><a href="http://simonsaysstampblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/kelly-purkey-project-kits.html"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kelly Purkey Project Kit </span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from </span><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simon Stamps </span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and </span><a href="http://www.kellypurkey.com/its_me_kp/2013/03/introducing-project-kits.html"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kelly Purkey</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">? I love the colors and the clean fonts. I was really really tempted to order it and do a monthly Project Life with it. But then part of me thought - that’s almost as much as the running skirt you want to get. Seriously, who am I? Then by the time I talked myself into buying it, the kit was sold out. Guess I’ll be getting that </span><a href="http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=59019&vid=1&pid=916816022"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">running skirt</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Athleta instead!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Isn't this little guy the cutest? I have had this photo on my desk for quite a while with no ideas on what to do with it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had used up some of the Sassafras letter stickers that came with the kit so I couldn't spell out George. Luckily, my friend Lynne shared some of her Echo Park letter stickers. That was the finishing touch for my page. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Studio Calico Hand-Picked Kit (April 2008), Echo Park Little Boy stickers, brown Slick Writer, CTMH chocolate ink</span><br />
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Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-51295954572671090962013-03-06T12:16:00.002-05:002013-03-14T22:44:22.655-04:00Ten on Tuesday - 10 Reasons I am Happy it is March.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really enjoyed this week's prompt. Boy, am I glad that we flipped the calendar to March!</span><br />
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<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unexpected encounters with bunny rabbits scampering across my path.</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hearing the birds sing and chatter in the morning.</span></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dry Skin and Hair: </span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No matter how much I use moisturizer and conditioner, my skin is dull and flaky and my hair is full of flyaways when I brush it. </span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Driving Home in the Dark: </span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This might be the thing I like least about winter. The darkness after work. It’s so hard to be motivated to do things like go to the gym or run errands when it is pitch black at 6 PM.</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Running on the Treadmill:</span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> OK, I never thought I’d be putting this on a list but I really prefer running outside. I’m getting the hang of treadmill running but it’s not the same.</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salt and Sand:</span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> It tracks in on your shoes and gets all over the car, the foyer, the front steps. I much prefer my salt and sand to be by the ocean.</span></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Colds and Coughs: </span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’ve been lucky to stay pretty healthy this winter. But you should hear the coughing and sneezing around the office. </span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Losing a Mitten or Glove:</span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Every now and then I go to pull my gloves out of my coat pockets and realize I only have one. Apparently, I must drop them in the lobby of my office, so luckily I retrieve that lost glove as I head back out the door. I’m thankful for the kind people who find my lonely glove and put it on the table in the lobby.</span></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bake (or buy) a chocolate dessert. My DH makes a fantastic chocolate mousse that I request every Valentine’s Day. Or how about </span><a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2012/12/11/recipe-for-chocolate-whiskey-cakes-jelly-jars-with-whiskey-butter-sauce/gdHrF3TDTDiSgot9AlXKKI/story.html"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">chocolate whiskey cupcakes in a jar</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or </span><a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2011/08/07/favorite-fudge-birthday-cake-it-just-doesnt-get-any-better-than-this/"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">chocolate cake</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">?</span></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Serve heart shaped food! Pancakes, toast, your everyday turkey sandwich or how about these heart-shaped </span><a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2013/02/salted-caramel-brownies/"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">salted caramel brownies</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from Smitten Kitchen?</span></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to the spa. Get a couples massage with your sweetie. Or treat yourself to a mani/pedi. </span></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Go do something fun - take a ballroom dance class, go to a wine tasting, try painting pottery, see a comedy show. Try something new and fun together! </span></li>
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</script>Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-35808499164750604662013-02-10T17:24:00.003-05:002013-03-14T22:45:11.009-04:00Second Saturday: February 2013My friend <a href="http://celestefs.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Celeste Smith</a> and I have been taking photos on the Second Saturday of the month for the last year. She's great about blogging and scrapping those photos. Mine have just lived on the computer for a year. So I'm going to make a commitment to getting these photos out in the world this year.<br />
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<a href="http://celestefs.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Celeste</a> came up with Second Saturday as an alternative to <a href="http://www.ellapublishing.com/blog-topics/take-twelve-project" target="_blank">the 12 of the 12th Projec</a>t because we both work full-time and no one really wants to see a year of cubicle photos, right? <br />
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Second Saturday for February 2013 brought a blizzard and 24 inches of snow to New England. We spent the day inside. A driving ban was in effect from Friday at 4 PM until Saturday at 4 PM. I did a lot of cooking - and a lot of dishes. We watched some James Bond movies. We planked. And mostly just enjoyed a snow day.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eventually I will put this all in a gratitude journal. It will be a mix of photos, journaling and ephemera. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Thursday, November 1:</b> I am grateful for blue skies, pretty clouds and clear, crisp autumn weather. Especially after all the rain and wind of Hurricane Sandy earlier in the week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Here is a comparison of the big beautiful maple tree in our backyard. Two weeks ago it was full of beautiful leaves. Today, not so much. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....and the winner of the $50 Tiny Prints gift certificate is....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations Michelle! You will get your promo code directly from Tiny Prints. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last year, we sent out </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://bit.ly/R7ULIE" rel="nofollow">Christmas Cards</a> from Tiny Prints</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. As a scrapbooker and card maker, I love the quality of the signature matte paper and the clean and elegant design templates. The banners and the stacked typography are so hot in paper crafting right now. The rounded corners are my favorite detail on this card. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We also sent Tiny Prints cards for our first married Christmas. I saved one and display it in a pretty frame with all the holiday decorations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For 2012, Tiny Prints created a wonderful collection of cards in a variety of styles from modern to vintage to traditional. You will find many great cards for Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years and more. They even have cards that showcase your pets!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check out the </span><a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/promo/tiny-prints-coupon-codes-promotions.htm" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Special Offers</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> at Tiny Prints for some discounts on Christmas and holiday cards, and photo gifts..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Now for the giveaway! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>How would you like $50 off your order at Tiny Prints? </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">(shipping not included, cannot be used with other offers or promos)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Just leave me a comment and I'll draw a winner on Saturday, October 27, 2012.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've always liked Vanessa Williams so when I received a copy of this book for the BlogHer book review, I dove right in and started reading.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was impressed that she started talking about the Miss America/nude photo scandal right at the beginning of the book and didn't really pull any punches. She admits what she did, why she was naive (and a little rebellious) and what she regrets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But let's face it, she probably wouldn't have had such an extensive career post-pageant without this notoriety. She has tons of talent and this scandal helped make her a household name. It was interesting how she very much emphasized that she wasn't a pageant princess. She was a drama student with lots of training who entered the pageants for scholarships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Williams is very open and honest in her book perhaps to a fault. Really, I don't need to know where your children were conceived and how you rushed into two marriages because you were pregnant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did love the counterpart of advice from her no-nonsense mother starting the chapters. I wish there was more of Helen's side of the story told throughout the book. It really seems to me if Vanessa listened to her mother a little more she might have had a happier personal life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it's great that Vanessa tries to keep her blended family happy from two coasts. It's gotta be awkward at times to have two ex-husbands at the dinner table for Christmas. But is the only thing she cooks lasagna? She mentions that lasagna a lot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wish there was more insight about her music career, her work singing Disney themes, her time on Broadway. It felt like the book skimmed through those twenty years to make quick mention of her most recent projects: Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join in on the discussion at <a href="http://www.blogher.com/bookclub/do-you-listen-your-mother" target="_blank">BlogHer Book Club</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a paid review of You Have No Idea by Vanessa Williams and Helen Williams for the Blog Her Book Club. All opinions expressed are mine.</span><br />Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-37579700622733020952012-04-15T21:16:00.000-04:002012-04-15T21:16:42.290-04:00Happy Birthday, Brother!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Masculine cards can be challenging. My baby brother had a birthday last week. My husband took charge of the shopping AND the wrapping of his gifts. I just had to make a card. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The zipper envelope is a Kerri Bradford cutting file from the </span><a href="http://www.kerribradford.com/products-page/shapes/signed-sealed-delivered/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Signed. Sealed. Delivered.</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> set. It is such a cool and versatile design. Love it! I added a little stamping to the zipper part to jazz it up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I designed a folded card in Silhouette Studio to hold the gift card and fit inside the envelope.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front was stamped with th</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">e A Muse Studio grunged sunrays and embossed in clear.<br />
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</span>Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-1121621457023406442012-04-15T20:11:00.002-04:002012-04-15T21:20:35.025-04:00A Bold Thanks<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm taking <a href="http://www.kerribradford.com/" target="_blank">Kerri Bradford's</a> Silhouette <a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl&product_id=2176&category_id=70&keyword=silhouette&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=366" target="_blank">Getting to Know You</a> class. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is a self-guided class full of great tips, easy to follow videos and a terrific message board. I'm enjoying it a lot.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> If you are Silhouette owner, check it out over at </span><a href="http://jessicasprague.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JessicaSprague.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. I'm looking forward to her more advanced class coming up later this month too.</span><br />
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One of the class projects was to make a circle card with one of Kerri's cutting files. I used this week's <a href="http://colourq.blogspot.com/2012/04/colourq-challenge-132.html" target="_blank">ColourQ Challenge</a> for my color scheme. It's a bold color scheme that really makes an impact with a simple card structure. </span><br />
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</span>Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-58547571577255330412012-02-01T20:55:00.002-05:002012-02-14T15:35:29.967-05:00It's time to think about Valentines!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't believe that Valentine's Day is right around the corner. February is the shortest month but it's also the sweetest month. I love to send Valentine Cards to my family and friends. <a href="http://tinyprints.tellapal.com/a/clk/4dK98c" target="_blank">Tiny Prints</a> has some fantastic <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/tiny-prints-valentines-day-cards.htm" target="_blank">Valentine's Day Greeting Cards</a> from the funny and cute to the romantic and sentimental. And you can bet they have a lot of photo card options too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have school age kids, there are lots of <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/tiny-prints-valentines-day-cards.htm" target="_blank">Valentine Cards</a> to share with classmates and party invites too. Here are a few that I thought were cute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This one made me giggle.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am a big fan of the quality of the cards from <a href="http://tinyprints.tellapal.com/a/clk/4dK98c" target="_blank">Tiny Prints</a>. You can follow Tiny Prints via <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/TinyPrints" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tinyprints" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/tiny_prints/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://static-cdn.tp-global.net/image/tp/rebrand/logo.png" /></span></div>Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-25273815167024665762012-01-25T11:59:00.001-05:002012-01-25T12:07:30.187-05:00Review: Listerine Total Care Zero<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was given a sample of the new Listerine Total Care Zero through a sampling program at <a href="http://bit.ly/iu3ncv" target="_blank">Crowdtap. </a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Listerine Total Care Zero is a less intense, alcohol-free mouthwash. It claims to </span><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">help prevent cavities</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">restore enamel</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">strengthen teeth</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">kill bad breath germs</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">clean the whole mouth</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">freshen breath</span></li>
</ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was looking forward to trying a new and improved Listerine with an alcohol free formula. This version still has that antiseptic, medicinal Listerine taste. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Grammie used the original Listerine so the smell made me think of her and smile.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I prefer a minty mouthwash. Because the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the Listerine Total Care Zero is alcohol free, there is much less burning and pain. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> If the Listerine Total Care Zero had tartar control, I'd definitely be a bigger fan.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested in trying Listerine Total Care Zero, there is a <a href="https://www.listerine.com/special-offers" target="_blank">$1 off coupon</a> on Listerine's website. With Valentine's Day coming up, it's always nice to have fresh kissable breath!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I was provided a product by Crowdtap in exchange for my review.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">All opinions are my own. </span>Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-59505841235461198422012-01-24T09:44:00.002-05:002013-03-14T22:46:47.924-04:00Honeymoon Album<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I mentioned before that my One Little Word for 2012 is FINISH. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the goals I have is to complete 12 (yes, TWELVE) unfinished projects in 2012. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am happy to say that I've completed three projects so far.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last night I finally completed (and ordered!) our Honeymoon Album.</span><br />
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We went on a Norwegian Cruise to Bermuda. The cruise was really convenient since it left from Boston. No airport or rental cars or baggage fees to deal with. We saw people bringing on cases of soda, beach chairs and coolers full of snacks. We parked at the garage on the waterfront and walked the few blocks to the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. It took about 45 minutes to check in, drop off our bags and board the ship. I highly recommend it for families or couples looking for a getaway.</span><br />
<p></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh, Bermuda was just beautiful. I can't wait to go back again.</span><br />
<p></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you know that because the pink sand beaches are made from coral, the sand never gets hot under your feet? Even when it is 90 degrees! </span><br />
<p></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used the <a href="http://paisleepress.com/2010/03/blueprints-build-your-album-2-pages-at-a-time/" target="_blank">Blueprints No. 1 templates</a> from <a href="http://paisleepress.com/" target="_blank">Paislee Press</a> to keep the whole album consistent. This is a super simple book. Just lots of photos + a few words.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />Today's post is for a </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">meme hosted by Sheila at </span><a href="http://bookjourney./" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">BookJourney</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">.</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Finished this past week:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Little Black Dress by Susan McBride</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter by Lisa Patton</span><br />
<br />Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-40819784214996231732012-01-11T17:30:00.001-05:002012-01-11T17:30:34.957-05:00Ten on Tuesday<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>I’m trying this Ten on Tuesday thing. My hope is
that it gets me blogging more regularly. I have all these ideas but never get
around to sharing them here. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>In related news, my <a href="http://aliedwards.com/blog/one-little-word">One Little Word</a> for 2012
is FINISH. I have too many unfinished projects and ideas. This is the year I
complete them or clear them out. It’s also the year I finish a 5K and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you have a word for the year? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>While we’re on the topic of resolution-type
things, I’m making an effort to make some new recipes for dinner. Last week it
was <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/223561568972148316/">turkey meatballs and
spaghetti squash</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/223561568972167723/">spicy
and hot chicken soup</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both were easy
to make after a long day at the office and used ingredients I already had on
hand. Two thumbs up. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>We finally took Christmas down over the weekend.
I miss the glow of the lights on the tree. But I’m happy to have more room to
walk around in the living room too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Can I just share how much I love Lands’ End
flannel sheets? They are so soft and warm. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>I’ll be really happy if we make it through a New
England winter with average temperatures in the 40s and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>snow fall accumulation under an inch. But
somehow I know we’ll be buried under a foot or more of snow soon. Until then,
I’m enjoying the mild weather. <o:p></o:p></div>
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town next to where I work. When I left the office, I called him to see if he
wanted to meet for dinner. It was fun having a spontaneous date night. We went
to a cozy little place with great food that we haven’t been to a while. We sat
at the bar, talked, hung out. It was awesome. The bartender gave us great
recommendations and we enjoyed our meals almost as much as the company. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't judge a book by its cover. Or maybe the lackluster cover is a good reflection of the shop featured in the book. From the outside, the former bank building that houses Becker's Bridal is nothing fancy. But inside are thousands of wedding dresses, a staff with decades of experience, a mirror that has captured the reflection of hundreds of thousands of future brides, and countless stories.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The introduction did not grab my attention and was pretty weighty. I kept on reading. Once the first chapter began, Zaslow's conversational writing style and keen observations totally got me interested.<br /><br />Zaslow follows eight brides through their process of finding a wedding dress. Along the way, we meet their families and their fiancées. Not every story has a picture perfect ending.<br /><br />I loved how he balanced these stories with real-life facts and figures. This isn't a romance novel. This isn't about one bride finding "the one" for a dress and a groom. It's a very good look at the bridal gown industry. He illustrates the changes in the bridal business over the last 50 years or so. Now brides expect to be waited on, fawned upon and be the "princess for a day". Brides can take cell phone photos of dresses and then search the internet for lower priced knockoffs. In the 50s, parents bought the dress and often had the final say and in the 30s dresses were often handed down from sister to cousin to neighbor.<br /><br />I also enjoyed how he came back to each bride at the end of the book to share details of their weddings and often a photo of the bride in her Becker's dress. He features women with very different stories and backgrounds. I found it an interesting coincidence how many of the fathers worked in packaging.<br /><br />I especially liked getting to know Shelley, the current owner and granddaughter of the indomitable Grandma Eva who founded the shop, along with her mother and daughter who also work in the shop. They have taken the legacy of Grandma Eva and turned it into a must-stop bridal store for brides in the Midwest.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I didn't have a Magic Room experience when bridal dress shopping, I did have it when prom dress shopping. The ladies who worked at Emma's Bridal in Dedham found a dress for me that was stunning. I stood up on the pedestal and they all ooohed and ahhed. So I remember how magical that moment can really be when you put on a dress that makes you look and feel like you are walking the red carpet.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I usually make our Christmas cards. It's definitely a labor of love. I enjoy the crafting process but my cards don't get mailed until the week of Christmas if I'm lucky. It gets pretty stressful. More often than not, they become "happy week between Christmas and New Years!" cards. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our list has grown by leaps and bounds this year. There are lots of people across the country that I want to send a card, so I thought a <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/shop/picture-christmas-cards.htm">Tiny Prints</a> holiday photo card would take the pressure off me. My cousin just finished a photography class. She's coming over to do a little photo shoot of us. Good practice for her and a great Christmas card for us.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We used <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/photocards.htm">Tiny Prints</a> the year we got married and I was so impressed the professional quality of the cards. These aren't the typical photo card. Tiny Prints are printed on beautiful thick paper with rich colors and gorgeous fonts. As a crafter that makes me happy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the clean, modern designs. Here are just a few of the cards I had added to my favorites. Apparently, I'm all about grey and red this year.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How fun would this card be if you ended up with a bunch of photos<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> you wanted to use and you couldn't pick just one? </span></span></div>
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Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-61196313448494971492011-11-01T22:14:00.000-04:002011-11-01T22:14:59.001-04:00Spiked Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi8aoCBqyNs062mp98ZBsuNFBPbaYPJ7muGhvjPlwXWNps2hFgWNxswKVIognuOoHRV02an315aVrmpLCwAltESHi66CLJW3P2BXvo0LidmtrqZg6hv3Szfo1PhOjOre8KEnCSL_Lx1_4/s1600/IMG_0504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi8aoCBqyNs062mp98ZBsuNFBPbaYPJ7muGhvjPlwXWNps2hFgWNxswKVIognuOoHRV02an315aVrmpLCwAltESHi66CLJW3P2BXvo0LidmtrqZg6hv3Szfo1PhOjOre8KEnCSL_Lx1_4/s1600/IMG_0504.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier this year Joel had a </span><a href="http://withalime.blogspot.com/2011/03/project64-week-10.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">vanilla caramel bourbon spiked milkshake</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> at </span><a href="http://bobbysburgerpalace.com/index.php" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bobby's Burger Palace</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and loved it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had leftover pumpkin pie filling from the Pumpkin Pie Throwdown, so we decided to try making our own spiked milkshakes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joel combined the chilled pumpkin pie filling with some brandy and a little buttershots schnapps in the blender and gave it a whirl.</span><br />
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Next time you make pumpkin pie, consider whipping up a cocktail with the leftovers while you wait for the pie to finish baking. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685803820759245439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-475260737163673595.post-47951414084166579652011-10-13T22:31:00.001-04:002011-10-14T09:11:21.403-04:00Chatham<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We took a road trip down in Chatham on Cape Cod this weekend. The weather was simply glorious. Sunny, blue skies and 85 degrees. I wish we could have had more days like that this summer. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While we were there I took some photos for the October Photo Challenge.</span><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Blood Red</b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been dreaming of this red flannel hash from<a href="http://hangarbcapecod.com/"> Hangar B</a> since Memorial Day. The hash of beets, yukon and sweet potatoes is topped with a horseradish creme fraiche and a side of sourdough toast. Delicious. It was so worth the 90 minute drive to get there and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the 45 minute wait to get a table</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Twilight</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had lunch at <a href="http://www.freshfastfun.com/">The Corner Store</a>. They make the best breakfast burritos. This time I had a wonderful grilled eggplant sandwich with feta, hummus, spinach, marinated tomatoes and kalamata olives on this amazing 7 grain bread from <a href="http://www.paindavignon.com/">Pain D'Avignon</a>. So so good!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhughlKgERk0H4U7CQIu8CWwxGk61kUn1H8C30g_ARyreXAJtIoTKKr6369_uXbNtVszwYuElp0NwP50dG4b9ZRq13jbDgzpeo2XLg39IJzzq2dsCt49LkuTThtp-d8zMdHEI_YshhuGt0/s1600/IMG_0142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhughlKgERk0H4U7CQIu8CWwxGk61kUn1H8C30g_ARyreXAJtIoTKKr6369_uXbNtVszwYuElp0NwP50dG4b9ZRq13jbDgzpeo2XLg39IJzzq2dsCt49LkuTThtp-d8zMdHEI_YshhuGt0/s400/IMG_0142.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Windows</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We discovered this window down a little alley off of Main Street. There was a lovely older lady working in the gardens who pointed out different plants to us as we walked through.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFdfEHGXiV8KA0Nk9H0828d1ILzgAIwrX5jb2cROGgvythkp9WE8WXi7kOzopsSc397d-F6lyElECANfGN0nuGNjf0ceR1PK76yAJReY2X7rHbZPbEkJszKTAv_bRLOlropJ7qJpvqds/s1600/IMG_0040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFdfEHGXiV8KA0Nk9H0828d1ILzgAIwrX5jb2cROGgvythkp9WE8WXi7kOzopsSc397d-F6lyElECANfGN0nuGNjf0ceR1PK76yAJReY2X7rHbZPbEkJszKTAv_bRLOlropJ7qJpvqds/s640/IMG_0040.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><div><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</b></div><div><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Faceless Portrait</b></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">I can't believe I had my toes in the ocean over Columbus Day weekend.</span></span></b><br />
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</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>October Skies</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't photoshop this photo. The sky really was that blue and cloudless. It was spectacular. We haven't had many cold nights so most of the trees are still green. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can you see the face in the tree trunk? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm still on the hunt for an S but for now, here is W.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sweet</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tarte tatin from the <a href="http://www.chathambarsinn.com/">Chatham Bars Inn</a>. Behind it is the chocolate obsession that Joel ordered. We sat on the veranda and enjoyed the twinkle lights and the warm breeze. Earlier we had coffee drinks in the tavern and watched the last quarter of the Patriots game. The perfect ending to a wonderful day.</span><br />
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