When a guy cuts me off in traffic I think “Maybe he just got a call that his child is headed to the hospital.” When the sales clerk snarls “No, it is NOT on sale.” I smile and gently show her the ad, because perhaps her dog has just died. When a kid is really mean to my son I hug him and tell him to practice patience and kindness in return. I remind him that the little boy’s parents have recently divorced and he probably feels lost. Imagine if everyone gave everyone else the ... View the Post
Archives for August 2011
Thinking Outside the Lunchbox Mommy Duel on the Playground
For many it’s that time of year again. The annual “What do I pack my kid for lunch?” blah’s. I used to have this same dilemma until I came across a few blogs that feature Bento lunchboxes. For those of you unfamiliar with the art of Bento, it is a single-portion meal originating in Japan. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat, and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables, packed artistically in a box-shaped container. I will stop right here and let you know I DO NOT take it to ... View the Post
Meandering Through A Mid Century Movie Set
I have been DYING to see “The Help” since it was released on August 12th. I finally went last weekend. Don’t you just love it when something not only lives up to your expectations but exceeds it? Of course, the Fashionista wanted to see the movie for the costuming (which is indeed TO DIE FOR) and I, of course, was eager to view the set décor. It did not disappoint. Aibilene’s kitchen was as simple, sparse and clean as it is portrayed in the book. So we will go Meandering Through A Mid Century ... View the Post
Sunday ~ Grow Old Along With Me…
Thank you to all my dear blogging friends who left a basketful of birthday delights. To be wished happiness, enchantment, spunk and creativity is really all a girl could ask for. It is always good to be reminded that “It is fashionable to celebrate the day and to forget the year”. Amen. Now, a few thoughts on aging. This picture speaks to me. It tells a story of a woman who has lived life to the fullest. She has a certain inner peace. The joy she has experienced throughout the years is ... View the Post
“Fall” in Love, With a House You Hate
I actually lost sleep over my house this past week. I guess the counting sheep were on strike. It seemed like I hated strongly disliked everything in my home. This was probably spurred on by a blog post or magazine article that I had read which probably featured the house of my dreams and well, reality fell short … perhaps you have had a similar moment? Then of course I felt ashamed because compared to many, I live in a palace. Here is what set me off: the family room drapes. I’ll be ... View the Post
Sunday Thoughts on Success
I have been thinking a lot about success lately. This is probably due to my swiftly approaching birthday and a deep hidden gnawing that I am unsuccessful. I chock this feeling up to the general lack of unemployment facing many interior designers, myself included. On a good day I don’t take it too personally and blame it on the economy. But on the bad days… because success is of course what society claims it to be~ wealth, fame and achievement. Right? Here is a Sunday Thoughts on ... View the Post