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Last week we had a couple of dreary days. Cool, rainy days usually leave me feeling lazy and reaching for one of the several pairs of trouser pants I have dutifully worn to work since my first post-college job. Who … Continue reading →

We moved into our new house in February – the dead of winter. We had no idea what kind of planting the previous owners had done (answer: a lot) or what the grass looked like (answer: weeds). Here’s what some … Continue reading →

Ross often makes fun of my love for yellow. I mean, our car is yellow (we call it “banana car”), my engagement ring has a yellow diamond, and I just always feel drawn to the bright, happy hue. My nails … Continue reading →

A while back I re-pinned a recipe Kate from The Blueberry Files posted on pinterest. Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing sounded too tasty to pass up. I love a good creamy salad dressing, especially one with buttermilk. It adds so much … Continue reading →

I’m super happy to say that myself and the other SWAP maine ladies, Allie from Broke 207, Ashley from sweet william, Kate from Sweet Disorder, Laura from Fore Front Fashion, and Michelle from Maine Belle / Goodwill of Northern New … Continue reading →

I made this quick side dish about a week ago for a BBQ at a friend’s house. I was starting to get some mobility in my arms after my bike accident so I was feeling like showing off. “Hey! Look … Continue reading →

Well here I am, first post-accident update! I’ve been doing really well since my bike accident; I’m feeling better every day. I don’t wear a sling most of the time, only when I’m out walking for a while. My arms … Continue reading →

Those of you that follow me on twitter may have heard about my bike accident last week. Though I have a pair of broken elbows and a skinned knee, it could have definitely been worse. Thank goodness for helmets! But… … Continue reading →

My new backyard is next to a wooded walking area, which means we have a bit of a forest view. Though we’re only 2.5 miles from downtown Portland, it almost feels like we’re in some strange suburbany forest world. This … Continue reading →

Can you tell these photos were taken a few weeks ago? There’s snow on the dang ground! The last week or so has been filled with spectacular weather, even reaching into the 80′s. This DOES NOT HAPPEN in New England … Continue reading →