Sunday, July 31, 2011

Nobody


nobody


picks on my brother


but me!!!





peace
xokg


Saturday, July 30, 2011

officially obsessed


with bistro chairs

my bff (you still are)
just left for Paris
without me
again
sigh


we are in differently places
literally and figuratively
it's ok
a lifetime 
is a long time


we will reconnect soon
and if you see one of these benches 
at a french flea market
send it back to me
thanks


this site lets you customize 
the color and weave
fun
and it doesn't tell you the prices
so as not to hurt your feelings
which is nice


I think I like the chevron pattern best

you?


peace
xokg


also in this issue jorts are a no-no
you're welcome


Friday, July 29, 2011

I don't know what


has me thinking about fall
it could be the piles of back to school catalogs in my mailbox
or the flurry of emails from my principal and athletic director and coaches
or the emails of gorgeous boots in my inbox
but back to school is my favorite shopping season
even more so than Christmas
and I love Christmas
and I need these
jcrew booties

it might be a huge marketing gimmick
but I don't care
these shoes are comfortable
and cute
toms


Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is over in 2 days
these boots are on sale now
and then the price goes back up
so if you have a cousin who works at Nordstrom shoe department
and are celebrating your 10th anniversary in 2 weeks
and need ideas
I suggest these in brown size 9
please and thank you



and I haven't even shown you the school supplies

I have always loved school supplies

is that weird?

peace
xokg

Thursday, July 28, 2011

let's


hang out here

and paint henna on each other

and swim on the beach I imagine is just beyond

and read good books

and eat juicy fruits

and crusty breads

and creamy cheeses

and drink good wine

and...


peace
xokg

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

it's not easy being green


for real it's not

I think green is one of the hardest hues to choose

but I like it


I also like this poem


but I digress


my neighbor who is really good with color

asked me for suggestions
for her bedroom
she's gonna surprise her mister
with a masculine bedroom makeover
I was flattered
and I don't want to f*ck it up
cuz I really like her
and my mister is doing the painting
so I feel double responsible and all


and I'm having trouble finding a masculine green
so I'm pretending this is dark inky green
but I think it might be black
but I'm suggesting dark inky green
and white trim

but whatever green you choose I like it paired with black
and some rustic wood thrown in for good measure

but readers you must have some good ideas
so help a girl out


peace
xokg

Monday, July 25, 2011

you win



Monday
I give up
it's July
I'm 39 years old
and I have strep throat
wtf


go away Monday


does this bed freak anyone else out?
or is it my fever?
your thoughts?
go


peace
xokg

Saturday, July 23, 2011

just cuz

temporary tats


real tats


do you have lots of friends?


I only keep a couple

just cuz I'm a scorpio 
and an introvert


peace
xokg

you must not









You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.






Mahatma Ghandi

Friday, July 22, 2011

your first time




it doesn't have to be awkward or painful

find a beautiful setting

use lots of protection

and most importantly 

do it with an experienced and attentive partner

who can pitch a tent

and start your fire

and I don't want to brag

yes I do

but for a virgin

I'm a damn good camper



marshmallow coma



my favorite part was waking up to this

best $44 dollar vacation I ever had

ironically

we spent $50 on the dog sitter

but she has a pool at her house

peace
xokg

ps tomorrow back to interiors or recipes or political banter
 or whatever you like





Wednesday, July 20, 2011

root beer floats



me: Mack what are you doing?

him: meditating

me: why?

him: I have a hockey game tonight mom

me: of course.

he plans to win a Stanley Cup
and drink a root beer float out if it


this apple fell a long way from the tree

ps the projected heat index is 126 today
we are packing up to go camping
if you don't hear from me by Sunday
please come find me
start an IV drip
and check me for ticks

peace
xokg

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

it's too hot to be clever


pretty


pretty



pretty

peace
xokg

Sunday, July 17, 2011

It's Eleventy Billion and I'm a Virgin


that's eleventy billion degrees
 and I'm a camping virgin


but the Appletrees are heading out
on their first ever family camping trip this week


and it ain't gonna look like this


or this 
and actually it's only 95 F degrees
and 80% humidity
so I have that going for me


there is a beach at the site
I hope to spend most of my time there


my main concern was 
how I was going to make coffee


like I said, I'm a virgin camper


I mean I have slept in a tent of course

and I've slept on a golf course once

does that count?


but I've never had to feed a family from
what I can make on a fire


so that should be interesting

french press for coffee I'm told
brilliant
I have one of those
and
the rest of the gear we are borrowing
from neighbors

thanks neighbors

and to my family 
who can't wait to say I told you so


you only have to wait til Friday
(maybe Thursday we'll see)


peace out
xokg

Friday, July 15, 2011

Stuff I like today


noir bracelets
that I found through her


carved skulls on etsy






you're welcome
go forth and shop

and when people tell you 
you have great style

say thanks

peace
xokg

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Beach colors


in beach houses


with beach views


and room for friends


perhaps a few more seats here 





good times

peace 
xokg