Archive for February, 2012
Monday, February 27th, 2012Glitter Makes a Great Gift
A good friend of mine gave me a huge package of Martha Stewart Glitter this Christmas. When I got it, I thought to myself ‘What am I going to use all of this glitter for?’ EVERYTHING is the answer. If you know me IRL, you would have seen my V-Day project a lot glitter. […]
Monday, February 27th, 2012Looking Forward to Spring
Just found out a friend’s Mom passed away…… So I am looking forward to Spring. Because I need some peace and calmness…..and I love planting. This is my backyard and I can’t wait until the Spring Flowers start blooming.
Saturday, February 25th, 2012Let the rain wash it all away
Skylar Grey – ‘Let the rain wash away the pain of yesterday’ It rained a lot in Brooklyn yesterday and today. And I was waiting for the rain. Rain just washes everything away and can be very cathartic. So I got some good news today – I won a grant at school. A new project is […]
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012My To Do List
I have been using lists for over 10 years to get a lot of things done everyday. I update my lists everyday. Although I am pretty productive, I always find more to add to my to do list and it always gets longer. And this week I am thinking I’d like to do away with […]
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Twists & turns of life
Sometimes I’m not ready for the twists and turns that life takes. During the hard seasons of life, I am reminded of what great family and friends I have. Thank you for supporting me & loving me.
Friday, February 17th, 2012Pet Adoption in Bay Ridge this weekend!
Everyone loves cute dogs and cats. Pet adoption – Saturday, February 18 at Trinity Church, 91st Street and 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, from 11 AM to 4 PM, rain or shine. Event hosted by the animal rescue group Love Wanted. The group, in connection with the Salvation Army, Operation Food Bowl and Reaching Out […]
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Valentine’s Day Reminds me How Lucky I am
I love Valentine’s Day. Long ago, Lee and I started to give each other computer equipment on this day. We both love computers so getting new tech gear is fitting. But that isn’t why I love this day. I am sure many bloggers have sweet lines to write on Valentine’s Day. I don’t have any […]
Sunday, February 12th, 2012Sleepy Saturday
My dogs were pretty sleepy today. But the shot before this one was priceless…..to you it may look like a yawn, but he is really saying: ‘Rock On!”
Friday, February 10th, 2012Little Kitchen Restaurant in Bay Ridge
We ordered food from Little Kitchen, the new Irish American next to Kelly’s Bar and across the street from Staples at 94th Street and 5th Avenue. It’s a very small restaurant which is serving terrific food! They are having a grand opening this weekend on Saturday at 3:00 PM We ordered the fish and chips. […]
Sunday, February 5th, 2012My Favorite Bloggers
There are two bloggers that I absolutely adore visiting. First up is Kevin Lee Jacobs blog, A Garden for the House. Kevin is always gardening, even in the winter! He makes his own bread with a pullman loaf pan. And Kevin does winter sowing (starts growing his seeds outside in February) And the other blog I love visiting is […]
Sunday, February 5th, 2012Pottery Barn Knockoffs or PB Inspired?
I love, love, love Pottery Barn. When we bought this house, I slowly bought PB furniture for each room. And friends and family usually buy me PB items or give me gift cards for PB. I love seeing the Pottery Barn inspired posts of bloggers on the web, as well as stores which have a Pottery […]
Friday, February 3rd, 2012RIP Eira Maghuyop
I wish I had the answer to the bullying problem. I know schools are teaching about it in classes, but kids are still bullying and another beautiful girl has died. Is a Facebook page going to solve it? http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIP-Eira-Maghuyop-Like-if-your-against-bullying/320184098023912 I wish it was that easy. I think laws need to be passed so students and […]