lovely

only a true gifter would know how neat this is!

Can you imagine anything more amazing than hot chocolate on a stick?

I mean, anything “on a stick” is usually amazing… but cocoa… that’s got to be insanely lovely! Once again, giver’s log shares an ingenious idea with the rest of us normal folks about how to make a wonderfully perfect gift to give everyone [...]

the first package from rue

My first order from ruelala.com arrived yesterday (yes…. I’ve been a member THAT long and haven’t pulled the trigger on this particular site before) and my feet are more than happy! And what was that purchase?
Why these lovely Tahoe sandals from NAOT. While the colors in my artificially lit environment aren’t captured well on the [...]

saying i love you with mud & polish

How did Mr. M say “Happy Anniversary” on Tuesday (or Monday night really)???  With an amazing planned & booked by him SPA day on Tuesday!!
That’s right! He took care of all the reservations and sent my on my merry way at noon to get a fabulous french mani/pedi (my nail upkeep has been pretty shabby [...]

an impromptu musical

Sometimes I wish everyday had something this silly in it:

p.s. this is a much more joyful Antwerp than the soggy/dreary one I visited…

i caved

Remember how I really wanted these crazy saffron pants?? Well… I got them, only after they were marked down 40% off of their FINAL SALE price ($89 to $12) and I love love love them. And yes, it’s a lot of yellow… but man it’s a whole lot of fun to wear them with a [...]

dreaming of summer [stock]

They just released the schedule for summer stock at the California Musical Theatre, and I’m ridiculously happy that two of my favorite shows made it into the mix (Guys & Dolls and Into the Woods). Mr. M has already enjoyed a few of them on Broadway, as you can see from a small stack of [...]