Monthly Archives: December 2013

The weekend is here!

Happy weekend, my darling readers! What do you have planned for the next couple of days off? I need to buckle down and holiday shop. December seems so short this year—there are really only three weekends until Christmas. Too quick! Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy… Read more »

Hello, Ladies

  Until I find a great big chunk of time to dig into the third season of Homeland, I’ve been binge watching Hello, Ladies, a new comedy on HBO about a Brit (played by Stephen Merchant, co-creator of the British version of The Office) and his ill-fated attempts to date in LA. The show is… Read more »

City maps by Archie’s Press

A couple of weekends ago, Matt and I stopped by the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn on a whim. Three hours later, we emerged, carrying the three letterpress maps above, beautifully designed and handmade by Archie’s Press, out of Portland, Oregon. I’ve always loved the idea of hanging up maps that represent the cities I’ve… Read more »

The gift of comedy

I’ve been a Steve Martin fan from the beginning. The guy always makes me laugh. That’s why I was delighted to see him on the cover of “Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People,” a new coffee table book by photographer Matt Hoyle that captures not only Steve, but so many of the kings and queens… Read more »

December Page: A toast!

Happy December, my darling readers! What do you love most about this month? For me, it’s the festive mood that hangs in the air. It’s so nice to spend a month focused entirely on family and friends.  So, what are your favorite December things to do? I always have to find time to watch Home… Read more »