Saturday morning greeted us with some great sunshine, some occasionally cool breezes and overall some very moderate temp's. SO -- the BF and I were able to tackle a project we had wanted to do for a while. And to boot -- we did it ourselves saving money (we had tried unsuccessfully to contract out … Continue reading Difference in a day…
About this time almost a few years ago the BF and I were sitting having dinner in Long Beach and discussing the future. During that discussion -- the decision to make the cross-country move was set in stone. (technically, our discussion happened June 1st, so more than a few days ago) June 2nd I let … Continue reading true Courtney fashion…
Taught myself a new thing the other day (truthfully it was a reteach cause I did learn a few months ago but have since forgotten how to make them) how to make super simple crotchet flowers and attach them to my super simple hats. A photo would be good...but I don't have one for quick … Continue reading Springtime flower love
daily phone call(s) with my mom. the faces and voices of my friends and family. quick access to the beach (even tho I don't like sand and the water). saturday/sunday morning breakfasts at the Ocean Diner in Redondo Beach. nightly Disneyland fireworks. fresh & easy store shopping trips. the faces and voices of my friends … Continue reading things I miss the most…
-- Sent via email on Monday, December 12th to Williams-Sonoma -- Hello -- I write to Williams-Sonoma today with a heavy heart based on a recent experience at your store in the Columbia Mall in Columbia, Maryland. After letting the emotions settle for the weekend it is something I feel I cannot let go unmentioned. … Continue reading A letter to Williams-Sonoma…
Thanks to Groupon the BF and I had a wonderful extended weekend in Southern Virginia. We spent two nights in Smithfield and two nights in Williamsburg. A fun filled weekend of historic places and things -- the Jamestown Settlement, Smithfield, Colonial Williamsburg, some great driving tours, passed a number of plantations, saw lots of cotton … Continue reading a trip to Southern Virginia…
it's been delightful the last few days. The mornings have been a bit chilly, but nothing to serious. yesterday was one of the most lovely days I can remember in a few weeks. In September we had only 2 'partly-sunny' days in our neck of the woods. The rest was grey, cloudy and usually rainy. … Continue reading wonderful weather…
