Retail Therapy

I've been a little down recently.  And yes I know that in the grand scheme of things I have no right or reason to be upset, but if I really need a reason you'll give me one.  That's well and good... but as is the case with just about every writer I've ever met, heard or read about it, I'm just facing one of those spells.  So there.  In addition I've had a fiercely unproductive day.  What does one do other than pop pills?  Online shopping.  Ta-da!  Without leaving my home, I can, with a little internet browsing, find something that will make me happy, order it all by myself without consulting anyone else, and have something to look forward to.    

So I went to Fishs Eddy and made my first purchase there after spending a year admiring their products.  In a matter of days, these beautiful Italian wine glasses will arrive at my door.  When they come, I will sit on my rooftop and do the other thing most writers spend their time doing... drink!    

I miss you, I really do.

I just can't seem to get around to blogging these days.  Employment has made my off hours quite precious, and I'm really trying to stay away from the computer.  But today has been a day of reconnecting-- I thought I owe it to my wee blog audience to say an overdue "hello."  So hello.  

Highlights of the weekend:

Corey Jo has chickens.

Caroline made bread.

Ian ate a panini.

Sol ran a race.

Letty worked.  And worked.

Carissa and Dwight moved (sigh).

Nathan and Randy's cat is alive and well.

Venice Home & Garden Tour with Lisa.

Barker Block tour with Bob and Russell.

Rip called.

Cha Cha Cha with Niniane.

Drinking a corona and will sit on the porch for a while with Albert Camus.  Until next time, know I love you.  I really do.

the bounty

From the ground,
To the table (almost)!
Starting to be very warm in LA during the day.  I need to increase my watering schedule to prevent drying out.  After these photos were taken I moved my herbs downstairs to have easier access to them from the kitchen.  

engaged!

My favorite person in the world gave me this beautiful ring in a lovely antique box two weeks ago.

Hooray!

Green Goodness!

This working girl can't quite blog about the way she did during unemployment.  Sigh.  Apologies, but I so prefer having the novelty of a paycheck.  All that aside, here are updates on my green things -- in honor of St. Patrick's Day!  

Baby Basil:
Peas [I recycled grocery netting to give them something to climb up]:
Beets, Radishes, Cucumbers, Salad Mix, Peas, Bastard crop:
Pulled up some treats for a friend at work.  The carrots are crisp and sweet albeit tiny:

Just in need of a 4 leaf clover.  Perchance I'll come across one tomorrow.  Wishing the same for you!

Cards for Caroline

Handmade 20 of these postcards over the weekend using markers and stamps.

Weekend Craft Project

Went browsing in a store yesterday and came upon a cute kit for a lavender eye pillow.  I bought the kit- figuring if it worked out, I could later use the pattern to make gifts.  Became caught up in the construction, so I didn't take photos of the process.  Here is the finished product on my bedside table:

Doesn't do the colors justice!