Yeah. The tutus. I bought this one from the place the rhymes with Sinners when this girl was just a wee babe. The pattern on this skirt was a good one (sometimes leopard prints can just be too brassy and bad) and I knew as long as it was "dressed down" it would always rock pretty hard. It's got an … [Read more...]
Sometimes It’s Good To Be Idle
My darling husband celebrated his 41st birthday last week, and as usual, he took a week away from the office. This break didn't come a moment too soon - it was much needed in order to keep our weary heads from imploding.I've mentioned my mother-in-law's cancer... that situation is not improving … [Read more...]
From My Closet – August 23rd, 2011
I dig stripes about as much as I dig ruffles... because I love texture over colour, I guess. While my sister was here visiting a few weeks ago, she spied this top and told me to buy it. Soft stretchy cotton with long sleeves - ideal for rounding out these dog days of summer, when the air gets a bit … [Read more...]
Okay, I’m a Hoarder.
Um, I have this small problem. I've had it for years. I want to call it a collection, but in reality, I'm hoarding.I'm a hoarder.I'm not sure when it all started, but I have a *slight* fascination with pretty paper and all things stationary. I can't help it - it thrills me. Thrills me, I tell … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – August 9th, 2011
A simple t-shirt and shorts combination never fails... and you know how I love a flower accessory, right? Adorable summer wear, and tres chic, indeed. Amen. Ava Scarlett wears: white t-shirt with fuschia floral applique - Joe Fresh, $8 brown shorts - Old Navy, $10.50 … [Read more...]
Immeasurable.
As my kids and I walked home from camp yesterday, with Oliver in the lead on his bicycle and Madame in the stroller, racing to keep up, I saw an elderly woman headed in our direction. She stopped in her tracks about half a block away, and I called to Oliver to take care. He's safe and capable on his … [Read more...]
Because the Half is Tres Important.
Yesterday, Oliver turned seven-and-a-half. It was his half-birthday. It's not something we normally celebrate, but he's just at the age where every little bit of his advancing age is important to him. He thinks about growing up all the time. He wonders when a person actually becomes a grown-up. "Is … [Read more...]
Getting Things Straight. Oh, And Thievery.
Ava Scarlett is still trying to remember how the relations in our family work, and what who is to whom. Her older brother, Oliver, is not helping one iota. Case in point: a discussion from just this morning.She: So, daddy is my husband...Me: No, you are daddy's daughter. He is your … [Read more...]
From My Closet – July 28th, 2011
I bought this little skirt during a sidewalk sale from Le Chateau. It was just hanging there, completely adorable and beckoning... it's sage in colour, perfectly soft and already kinda worn looking - ideal for summer schlepping, when you don't want to look too crisp. Plus, it's a nice change from … [Read more...]
Catchy Summer Tunes
My seven year old has been coming home from playdates and camp days, telling me about some cool new thing he wants/needs/must have. Yes, we've just entered this phase. I don't buy my kids a lot of stuff, just out of nowhere, and I rarely take them into toystores, because there just aren't enough … [Read more...]
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