Monthly Archives: July 2012

Red Light, Green Light

At last — wedding #3! This one took place in Maine over the 4th. It was my cousin Carolyn getting hitched, which made it feel more like a family reunion than a wedding. I don’t think all of my cousins have been together in Maine (the place we used to vacation as kids) in over… Read more »

You are what you read

Do you ever wish you could savor a great line from your favorite book? Well, Evan, married to Nichole over at Little Brown Pen, came up with a clever way to do just that. His illustrations above bring the words of his favorite authors to life — in a digital world, it’s a lasting way… Read more »

The weekend is here!

At last! A weekend to relax. Tell me, my dear readers — what do you have planned? I have a stack of magazines this tall to read and enjoy. I can’t wait. 🙂 Here, to get your weekend started right, a few happy posts from around the web: Balloons at your wedding. Make lingerie last…. Read more »

I have a crush on a sandwich

About a month ago, I grabbed brunch at Iris Café in Brooklyn and fell in love — with a sandwich. The official name? The avocado sandwich. The ingredients are simple: avocado, sharp cheddar cheese, pickles, and a tiny amount of dijon mayo. I’m not kidding, it was one of most flavorful sandwiches I’ve ever had…. Read more »

A Connecticut Wedding

Finally! A peek at the second wedding I attended this year: for my beautiful friend Barb. We sang together in the Wheatones, our college a cappella group. Isn’t she a stunning bride? The wedding was right on the Connecticut shore, complete with dinner and dancing outside while tiki torches lit the way to the dock… Read more »