Beautiful

Simply gorgeous, she is…  Those cheekbones, those eyes, those lips…  Time to invest in a Louisville Slugger.

New Category: “Only in San Francisco”

This is a view you might find riding MUNI on a Sunday afternoon… if that Sunday happens to be the Folsom Street Fair. 

More proof I was born behind my time

So, back in the day (1900 to about 1940) Sears sold houses – entire houses – in their catalog:  floorplan and all construction materials included.

I’d gladly take either of these beauts, nestled in the hills and trees of my vast Kentucky tract.  How me:  all grandiose Southern plantation-y on the outside; sleek and modern on the inside.

Riiiiiight

Bedrooms are a little tight in the lovely Magnolia, so I’d blow out a wall to create a Master Kid-Free Zone Suite.

If I have pissed you off…

… rest assured, the Universe just kicked my ass for you.

I just totally biffed it on the last step coming down the escaltor.  Wearing 3.5″ heels.  I twisted my ankle something fierce, it’s swelling, and I feel something grindy going on in there.

Ok – Let’s go back to talking about pretty things

So cute.  So reasonable.  I love.  I can’t wait to someday have a dining room again.

And some others that are so cute, so reasonable and OH SO ME

Damn… CB2 does up their sales right!

Guest Post from Haley regarding Sarah Palin

Haley and I were discussing politics on the train on the way home this afternoon.  I told her that her dad confessed he thought Sarah Palin was kind of hot – crazy, but hot in a hockey mom librarian kind of way (insert huge eyeroll) - and this was her reaction:

“I want to call him and put my hand through the phone and reach through to the other side and slap him in the face!”

I told you my kid was brilliant.

My heart is heavy

This morning my dearest equine friend told me that her days of being Super Horse are drawing to an end.  Her hocks are finally giving out and she’s officially getting old. 

I can’t tell you how much I owe to her.  I have taught so many lessons on her; so many students have experienced so many amazing “firsts” on her.  She’s a very special animal.  Beautiful, talented, smart, challenging and most of all – loving.

Today was the first time we spoke of her retirement and I feel like I owe it to her to make sure her days are still useful and happy.  She will never be happy to be a pasture ornament – she’s a worker bee – she likes having a job.  Now her job needs to be lazy trail rides and even more kisses.

We’ll try some arthritis treatment and regular exercise.  I hope more than anything that she’ll still be around when I go to Kentucky.  She was born there and I would be honored for her to spend her retirement with me there. 

I know Miss Haley would be thrilled to have her to explore the hills and dales…

If you loved me you’d buy me this (or if you don’t I’ll commit unspeakable acts): bedroom finishing touches edition

I only have a couple of things I need to finish my bedroom

A bedside table, such as this mirrored beaut…

And a lovely chair for my vanity…  I happen to think this is the most boss chair EVER.  I don’t care if they are trendy.  I will love them forever and ever and ever.

But being that they are pretty spendy, I’d be happy with the stool (clear, of course!)…

So if you loved me (MOM! ) you’d buy these little bits of awesome for me.  But if you don’t love me, like I mentioned already, I will commit unspeakable acts. 

I will gladly risk eternal damnation for these little objects so close to heaven on earth.

I must own these (dammit my kitchenware addiction liveth again!)

Back in the day I used to have THE most well appointed kitchen EVER.  Insulated baking sheets, ramekins, you name it.  My Kitchenaid mixer is the sole survivor of my previous culinary dynasty.  I totally don’t have room for it, but you’ll have to pry it out of my cold dead fingers.  (thanks Mommy I stolded it from her!)

ANYWAY…  after disposing of my “excess” dinnerware left behind by He Whose Name is Not Spoken by the “Use, then throw away like it’s a paper plate method” (soooo cathartic) I have reduced my kitchen to 4 of everything.  I hate to do dishes.

Then I see this on Decor8.  Damn!

Look at those cute blue plates!  And they are from Ikea!!  (Dammit I can’t find it online, but I must have it!!!)

My last choice in vacations

Hmmm… being cooped up with 20,000 other people is not my idea of a good vacay. 

Last night at dinner I was fantasizing, though, about a “family” ship that had one side with a full-childcare on-board amusement park and non-stop kid entertainment.  The other side would be “No Kids Allowed”, alcohol would run from the taps, and did I mention that no kids would be allowed?

How quickly the winds change

Hesitantly, I allowed myself to get optimistic …  When will I ever learn?

Wall of Haley, updated

Thanks, Rae for suggesting the addition.  The frame turned out great!  (Spray paint rules )

Awww crap, it’s time to sew again

Amongst my errands this weekend was a QUITE entertaining trip to JoAnn Fabrics.  Rachel’s appreciation for white knows no bounds! HAHA

Any way…  After much dain bramage I managed to find turquoise and coral versions of the same fabric.  My plan is to make a two sided throw to add some color to my bed, and encourage the fat furry beast to NOT sleep next to my head.

I am such “Remedial Sewing 101″ that I’m not sure how to put two pieces of fabric together:  back-to-back, and then add an edge of the black velvet ribbon I have from my livingroom lampshade project.  Do I sew the pieces together first, then the edge?  Or do i put the edge on each side first, then sew the edges together??

ACK!!!

Oh, and did I mention the fabric is knit?  Knit is easy, right?

7:36 pm: Checked out in the Chinoiserie

Her bed time is 9:00 pm.  She didn’t even get close to making it.

Yo soy patético

Because I’m sitting here staring at my phone.

If you have to ask why I won’t tell you.  I have to limit the number of people who know how tragically lame I am.

I heart hardware stores

This is what a typical Ace Hardware looks like in my neighborhood.  Can’t you see why they are like DIY vortexes, sucking me in for hours much to the chagrin of my child?

100% pure, unadulterated “Emily”

The infamous vanity is done and I could NOT be happier with it.  In fact, when I look at it I *SQUEEEEEL*

And to hold my jewelry I HAVE A STAG HEAD!!!  I know you wish you had one, too!  I know you also covet by beautiful UmberDove tray, so go get one of your own!

Sneak Peeks!

(Sloth?  Gluttony?  What??)

In a shocking burst of productivity… I’ve gotten some sh*t done!  Here’s a couple of sneaky peekies…

Hold me accountable: My BIG weekend To-Do list

Tonight 

• get some laundry done
• sloth
• gluttony

Tomorrow

• Home Depot:  spray paint (for dresser, door hardware), stool for vanity?, side table?, stain for cabinets
• Fabric store:  fabric for vanity stool and a “throw” for my bed (a place for Kenai to sleep instead of in the middle, near my pillows – brat cat), vinyl to recover my table

Paint duties:  finish vanity, dresser, picture frame and baseboards

Rearrange room (finish??)

     Rachel’s Birthday Bonanza!  Woo hoo – party down!

Sunday

• sleep in
• WAK Shack party with Suzanne

 

Now… That will be one satisfying weekend if I can get all that done!  Hold me accountable!

Someone may be doing a progress inspection next week!  Yay for me!

Let’s play Spin the Color Wheel!

My bedroom is this close to being done.  I just need some finishing touches.  I’ll give you a hint as to the Very Brave for Emily direction I’m going with this….

Disregard the black and white and chrome, then think contrasting color to the other color known to exist in my room

Umber - are you sooo proud or what??

 

p.s.  Look at what a tool I am!  I made a keychain!  And YES I am that lame and only have 2 keys (and that is the grand total of all keys I own and/or am in possession of).  Hell, one of them I never even use! HA!

Who says City Life is complicated??  hahaha