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March 24, 2014
Pretty Little Things
First, oh my goodness,this.
A longtime RG reader, Rebecca (who blogs about home decor here and about parenting here), sent over one of the sweetest, most touching gifts I’ve ever received in my life: a painting with one of my favorite quotes (that’s a line from Tom Waits’ ‘Ol’ 55′) for my son’s room, and another with an Aerosmith quote for our daughter’s nursery (which is still in progress; I’ll show you when we’re done!).
I love it.
Becca,thank you.
(You can see how she made it here.)
Next: I spe...
Vacation Style: Wear A Silk Scarf In Your Hair
Very driving-a-convertible-through-the-Italian-countryside. Or laying-flat-on-your-back-with-a-rum-punch.
Whatever your vacation style, I think this works.
(Music by Kendrick.)
March 21, 2014
Maybe Possibly A Little On Edge Over Here?
Just maybe.
OK, so remember the gnome that suddenly appeared in my yard the other day? I thought it was weird – I mean, it was way in the back of my gated-off backyard, and it’s not exactly the kind of thing that blows in with the wind, so someone had to have put it there. But it could have been…I don’t know, a kid messing with me? Maybe? That seems unlikely, but…it’s possible, I suppose.
Anyway, it was weird.
And then, not 24 hours after my gnome discovery (and the Scary Baby In Corner incident...
Mommyish.com / Ramshackle Glam Interview
Click over to Mommyish.com for an interview in which I talk Internet mommy-policing, finding time to write with a baby, and a few of my favorite instantly-make-your-life-easier things.
Olsenish
Stuart Weitzman Reserve boots; BooHoo sweater; Hat Attack hat.
Kendrick is coming back from India today (oh, I didn’t mention? He’s been in INDIA) and I’m headed to the airport to pick him up. In celebration, I decided to dress like I did on our second date- the one where he thought I looked like a crazy Olsen twin in mid-winter Russia. Because sure.
Spring-y & Clean Makeup Routine
I do not especially love cleaning…but I love Spring Cleaning. Mostly because you can apply the idea way beyond the reaches of your rugs: Spring is a great time to chop off a few inches of hair, brighten up your color, streamline your wardrobe to highlight those pieces you really do wear, and whittle down your beauty products to the bare necessities. I’m not saying to throw your teal liquid liner and bold red lipstick in the trash – not at all – but rather to take a look at your everyday morni...
March 20, 2014
Fit To Print (And A $500 Giveaway!)
This dress makes me feel like a Charlie’s Angel. So much so that I more or less dressed up like one (Fedora? Check. Leopard? Done. Fringe? Oh yes.)
Now, I love wrap dresses generally – they’re so ’70s and comfortable and easy-to-wear – but I especiallylove them at this particular juncture in my life; they’re a perfect choice for us second-trimesterers, and such a great way to start transitioning into spring. And this one is particularly phenomenalthanks to the graphic print and retro pointed c...
March 19, 2014
Ready To Have Your Mind Blown?
There you go.
Little Terror
A couple of days ago, I read this post about Horrifying Things That Children Say, like taking an elderly person’s face in their hands and whispering, “it’s not good-night…it’s good-bye.” Stuff like that, because kids are very cute and sweet and lovely, but can also be absolutely terrifying when they want to be or when they are possessed by demons (see: The Ring;Poltergeist; et cetera).
OK. So last night, around 8PM, I put my son to bed, tucked him in, and went downstairs to clean up. After put...
Bring Your Waves Out Of Hibernation
What I brought home from Florida: a very mild tan (I managed to not get sunburned for perhaps the first time in my life, which meant that I hid out under an umbrella a lot and also managed to not get that tan, but I suppose that’s good too), a lion-shaped pool toy, some phenomenal chocolate-coconut things, and a renewed appreciation for completely (or…ok…mostly) au naturale hair.
Us on spring break.
See? That’s how I wore it most days that we were there: loose and curly and styling-tool free....
