oh, emily blunt...

Share the wealth, would ya? You’re gorgeous, were awesome in Sunshine Cleaning, you had the best dress at the Golden Globes (in this blogger’s humble opinion), and you’re engaged to the one and only Jim Halpert (a.k.a. John Krasinski). Throw me a bone!

Who wore your favorite dress at the GG’s?

desperation in devastation

If you’ve switched on the news just once for a moment in the past couple of days, it’s no doubt you’ve seen coverage of the destruction resulting from the recent 7.0-magnitude earthquake to hit the devastatingly poor country of Haiti. The Red Cross estimates that 45,000 to 50,000 people were killed in Tuesday’s earthquake, and the death toll is expected to rise.

I cannot fathom the suffering of these impoverished people, many of whom went without basic needs on a regular basis. The country’s over 10 million residents are clamoring for food, water and hope when this silly blog is wishing for new boots, curtains and throw pillows. We as Americans have so much, yet we often appreciate so little.

President Clinton said earlier that the greatest way to get aid to those in need are for many, many of us to donate just a little money. Should you be interested in contributing to the cause, please visit Fox News’ How to Help link for an alphabetical listing of legitimate organizations providing assistance (I personally chose to give through the Samaritan’s Purse).

Have a most thankful weekend, friends.

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12

wish list wednesday

What am I wishing for this Wednesday?

* That the local shoe stretchers don't transform my 6 1/2-sized boots into size 11's!

* Some good leggings that make my legs look long and lean.

* A GPS for my car. Any suggestions of good, affordable ones?

* A new collar for Olive.

* Some great new throw pillows for my living room. How gorgeous are these? Maybe I could make them work somewhere...

What’s your wish?

baby, it's cold outside!

Brrrrrrr rabbit!

I don't know about you out there in internet-land, but I've been cold this week! I didn't know what to wear today seeing as though my big MSU sweatshirt might not be work appropriate.

And for me, when there's cold weather, there's soup. I made some white bean chicken chili (I'll post the recipe later) that was warm and delicious, but I'd love to hear about your favorite cold weather cuisine. Please share! Perhaps your recipe will appear later on as a Delicious Dish, where it will be read by like 7 people! What an incentive, eh?

what a view

Ok, so if you’ve been a follower of this blog for a while, you are probably well aware of my love for Little Green Notebook, a blog MK shared with me ages ago. I check in with Jenny every day for decorating advice, color confidence (you should see the bright blue sconces in my foyer!) and great projects. You should too!

Earlier this week, she blogged about her fave posts of 2009, this being one of them: make darling custom shades from your mini-blinds! I haven’t tried this project myself, but it looks pretty easy and really great. Look how cute hers are!

Have a warm weekend!

wish list wednesday

What am I wishing for this Wednesday?

* To silver leaf some furniture a la Little Green Notebook. I love how the silver leaf makes it look all antique-y.

* That some (ok, most) of the girls on The Bachelor would Get. A. Clue.

* Some new bedroom slippers, or house shoes as my Mimi calls them. I’m still wearing Rudolph ones…

* That Joy the Baker would come over to my house and whip me up some of these Red Velvet Black and White Cookies...and decide she wants to be my friend in the process.

* Just enough snow to keep me at home one day.

What’s your wish?

welcome 2010...

And there’s a hand my trusty friend!

And give us a hand o’ thine!

And we’ll take a right good-will draught,

for auld lang syne.