Do you ever have that kind of week where it takes all your energy just to get to Friday? At every turn you’re fending off more BS and wish you could blink and it be happy hour? Yeah, I have those too. And it has been one of those this week. Let me tell you people, it has been a doozy. The rain since Wednesday really hasn’t helped either.
I’m looking forward to these two days even if they are still calling for more rain. I don’t have a ton on the calendar and that makes me happy! I hope you have a relaxing few days. Thanks, as always, for reading. I’ll see you here on Monday!
Once again I’m on the hunt for mascara. I feel like I’ve been through so many. Do any of you have suggestions for a fantastic one that thickens and lengthens, doesn’t give raccoon eyes (that’s a biggie for me) and doesn’t flake or clump?
Diptyque Olene perfume. I received a sample and it’s one of the very few I’ve found that doesn’t turn rank on me. It’s not too sweet, not too musky and best of all, doesn’t give me headaches. I think I may have found my new scent…
Bryn’s acrylic business card holder and push pin box. Perfection.
P.S. The Abstract Expressionist stamps I loved are available today! I’m not even going to waste my time going to the PO and have already placed my order online!
Our friend served these at a dinner party we attended and they were out of this world! I think you could even use the rub on another type of meat. Hope you enjoy!
1- In a bowl large enough to hold the chops, mix together the ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, cumin, coriander and turmeric to form a thick, slightly dry paste.
2- Rub the chops well with this mixture and set aside to marinate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
3- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Sear the lamp chops to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare. You may also grill these chops on an outdoor BBQ grill over high heat. Let rest briefly before serving.
Mine was fabulous as I was pampered to no end! No joke, Stephen really did it up! We ate out for lunch and dinner on Saturday, I received a back and foot massage, went on a long walk in Freedom park, watched The Visitor, enjoyed chocolate shakes and opened presents! I received lots of goodies including these awesome note cards, a fun lamp for the hallway and used some birthday loot to purchase the vintage table I posted about last week! All in all, an excellent birthday!
On an entirely separate note, did you watch the Oscars? I thought they were pretty awkward and as usual, long, drawn out and kinda boring. I did love Rachel McAdam’s dress, though.
Finally, we also spent a pretty large portion of yesterday going back and forth between Linksys and AT&T trying to get our Internet fixed. It can hold a wireless connection just not our wireless connection. And, the computer refuses to work hardwired. Linksys says it’s AT&T’s problem, AT&T say’s it Linksys’s problem and meanwhile we have spotty, slow Internet. I’m not entirely convinced it isn’t the computer’s problem but of course our warranty expired in January of this year… Argh, I hate IT problems and am on the verge of running my laptop over!
Anyway, I hope you had a great weekend and are off to a fabulous week!
Happy Friday to you! What fun do you have planned?
Today is my birthday and because Stephen is out of town (boo!!!) and won’t be home until tomorrow, we’re making it a birthday weekend! What could be better?
I’m going to soak in the warmer weather (finally!), enjoy some cupcakes, open presents (yes!), eat at one of my favorite restaurants and try not do any chores!
I’m so grateful to have you as my readers! I hope you have a relaxing, warm, sunshine filled weekend. Cheers to a relaxing few days and be good!
This pattern. Even more so now that it’s paired with stationary. My favorite.
I’m still hunting for the perfect striped tee. Found one, then the hems all came out, and they keep coming out despite resewing. I want one that’s long and slightly fitted. This one seems pretty perfect.
This table my good friend Tonya found when we were out doing home decor shopping. It’s vintage (of course) and I’m running it by my new decorator friend (also found by Tonya) to hear her thoughts. Fingers crossed she thinks it will work in my living room… I’m so bad at pulling rooms together.
Can’t get enough of this print. Wish I could say I was sophisticated and read The New Yorker every week but I’m not. I’m thinking a 5×7 note card framed would work perfectly on my gallery wall.
