Currently Reading

I just finished reading Reputation by Marjorie Williams and it was, of course, fantastic. I learned a lot about how weird Larry King is, and how contradictory Anna Quindlen is, among many other interesting tales of fascinating people. Read it.

Now I'm on to Curtis Sittenfeld's American Wife. I had no idea it was loosely based on Laura Bush. I'm a little suspect, but it's supposed to be good and I enjoyed Sittenfeld's Prep, so I'm willing to give it a go. I'll keep you posted!

I think I'm in good company...

I did it...

I bit the bullet and got bangs. And I look just like this.  Well, mostly!

Silhouettes

I was perusing this post on Apartment Therapy yesterday and came across these lovely silhouettes in someone's Los Angeles home. The photos caught my eye because I have been wanting to do something very similar in our office. I originally got the idea last summer from the decor at a Barney's COOP store where an entire wall was covered in silhouettes in various colors. I thought it would be fun to do one of each member of the family and I love that this family included their pup. Atty may have to sit for a silhouette portrait soon!

ban.do

I can't even remember where I found this website. DailyCandy maybe? I think these headpieces are so striking. Each is handmade and one of a kind. They also come with their own haiku. And some of you may know... I love haikus.  I think these could even be great as a unique wedding piece or Derby hat alternative? Check them out at www.shopbando.com.

Lucy Actually

Another one bites the dust! My friend Lucy just started her own blog called Lucy Actually. It's fabulous.  Not only is she upset about the fall of Domino, but I love this Pink post too! 

Jockeys

I saw an ad for a new show on Animal Planet called Jockeys: Win or Die Trying. Reality television AND horse racing? I'm in. 

Check out the preview here:

Fug Girls: The Best and Worst of Inaugural Fashion

This is about a week late, but I just read the Fug Girls on New York magazine to get their thoughts on Inaugural fashion. As expected, they delivered. Read their thoughts and watch the slide show here. 

Blog Catalog

I just ran across what I think could be a really helpful tool. Blog Catalog is one of the largest blog directories where you can search blogs, get help with your own blog and learn more about blogging in general. It seems pretty easy to use too. For instance, if you search "cat obsessed" you'll get back 668 results for cat blogs. Shocker! I actually think this resource could be really helpful if you're looking for blogs on specific things but don't know where to start!

The Friday Night Knitting Club

I finished The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs last night. I really enjoyed the book and it was a nice change of pace from what I had been reading. I do agree with one review I read, most of the characters could be from Central Casting , but maybe that's not always a bad thing. After I put it down, I couldn't stop thinking that it could be a great movie, in fact, the book almost seemed to be written with a movie in mind. Before I fell asleep, I decided that Julia Roberts should play the role of "Georgia". I'm sooo insightful late at night!

Well, I'll be damned if I didn't do a little research this morning and find out that Julia Roberts' production company has optioned the book and she is set to play the lead role of "Georgia". Too funny.

Turns out there is a sequel as well called Knit Two. Can't wait to dig in and find out what all the characters are up to now! I hear Italy is involved. Yummy!

RIP

I just got some terrible news.  Ms. Walker passed along the news that Conde Nast is folding Domino magazine. My absolute favorite magazine! What now? Damn economy.

While the website is still up, be sure to check out their spread on White House decor and the Obama's new decorator, Michael Smith.

Goop

Anyone checked out Gwyneth Paltrow's new-ish blog Goop? It's kind of a lifestyle/diary blog that promises to "nourish the inner aspect". Whatever that means. The website is gorgeous but I think I was expecting more content. I'll have to track it as it evolves and see what it grows up to be!

More Marjorie Williams...

One of my first posts ever was about one of my now favorite books: The Woman at the Washington Zoo: Writings on Politics, Family, and Fate by Marjorie Williams. I was so excited to get the most recent anthology of her work for Christmas, Reputation: Portraits in Power, edited by her husband Timothy Noah of Slate fame. I can't wait to start!

Rand

Why does Daily Puppy do this to me? More Vizslas!

This is Rand:

Marimekko Continued

Stephen from Thrice-Told Tales sent me a link to a packaging blog featuring Marimekko packaging for Avon. It's everywhere! And I love it!

She's baaaack...

Zooey's back in my life, still with those gorgeous bangs. She's on the cover of my favorite magazine, Domino. If I'm still thinking about it after all this time, does it mean I should just bite the bullet?

Find the kitty...

Atty's latest hiding spot.

Lucy

Oh Daily Puppy, how you melt my heart. Meet Lucy the Weimaraner. Click here for more pics.

The Floatplane Notebooks

I've been on a bit of a reading hiatus, which is very unlike me. But I'm back in action. I finished The Floatplane Notebooks last night. 170 pages in one sitting! The novel spans 150 years and is told by different characters. Lots of great family stories. I felt like I was listening to my Great Aunt Ruth tell old stories about her youth in western Kentucky. 

Sometimes it snows in Boston

Pictures from New Years Eve in Boston. There were about 8 inches of snow on the ground. It was really beautiful and REALLY cold!

You could spit on the Massachusetts State House from the rooftop. But of course it would have frozen before it landed anywhere!

Tap the Rockies! 

Coors is always better with snow to keep it cool.

Ahh Beacon Hill. 

With my new camera, I can write on pictures, just like Ashton Kutcher!