I have a fairly adverse reaction to the implication that I can’t, or shouldn’t, do something just because I’m a girl. As if having a vagina must somehow inhibit my ability to move large objects or find my way to the Interstate. In fact, being on the receiving end of this message just makes me
So it’s probably time I do a post on organization. And it’s only fitting that my first organization post is about the first thing in this house I organized–our linen closet. I found these canvas tote bins at Bed Bath & Beyond, and they fit perfectly on the shelves. Each tote on the upper row
So my 14th post on this blog is about making a good first impression. Nice timing, don’t you think? I like entryways to make a good first impression for your home. Ours is very small–when you walk in the front door there is a small wall facing you, a hallway to the kitchen, stairs to
The following are all the things I fell in love with during the month of April (in addition to my fabulous, funny, sexy, husband who I fall in love with every single day). I fell in love with a lot of things this month, but you have to admit–there’s not a whole lot to do
Yesterday G and I were 2 of over 17,0000 people who ran in the 27th annual Crazylegs Classic 8K (4.97 miles) race in Madison, WI. Crazylegs is rated as one of America’s Best 100 Events by Runner’s World magazine–and it’s right in our backyard. How could we say no to that? Crazylegs begins downtown at
Following in the footsteps of Brangelina, we adopted a greyhound in 2005. She was 2 years old at the time and we named her Chase. Subsequent nicknames that stuck, however, are Chaser, Shazzer, Shazzer-butt, and Chasey. We tried to sell “first photos” of our new family to People, but for some reason they weren’t interested.
Our powder room is a teeny tiny little space just off the kitchen in the entry hallway of our first floor. Like everything else in our home, it started off plain white and boring. Since the space is so small there really wasn’t much I could think of to make it look interesting or give
My mother-in-law is absolutely fabulous. She’s so warm and loving, has a great sense of humor, makes sensational meals and a mean grasshopper. She also shares my love of wine. The latest one she’s introduced me to is Menage a Trois, a red blend wine. MMMmmm. I love it. Enjoying it right now, in fact.
Finishing up the history of our kitchen leads us to the eat-in part of the kitchen. When we moved in there was a chandelier (the one threatening to decapitate G) in the center of the space and vertical blinds on the sliding doors leading out to the deck (pictured below). Both had to go. The
I’ve never had an issue with my age–in fact, I’ve embraced it. Every birthday is another year closer to 30–an age I can’t wait to be (I’m 28 now). I look forward to being in my 30s as I’ve decided by then I’ll surely be an adult and no longer feel odd referring to myself
mother, maker, decorator, and drinker
of the wine here at All Things G&D.
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