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- Spring is here! I know, the first day of Spring was actually last week on March 20th, but now it is actually beginning to feel like Spring. At least in Southern California. I have officially stored away the winter clothes, and released my warm weather items from hibernation - tank tops, shirts, dresses, slippers (or what you non-Hawaiians oddly refer to as "flip flops"), sunglasses. It's been a lovely, sun-filled week, and I've been finding all sorts of excuses to walk around outside just to take it in.
- I've also been spending lots of quality time this week with the sewing machine. Partly it's because I needed to hem and take-in most of my clothes (the one minor downside to losing weight). But mostly it was to make a dress, which I'll post about later.
Yes, I sewed a dress. I am that cool.
- In the last 24 hours, I have injured myself three different times. First, I was moving our portable washing machine, and ran it over my foot, creating a huge gash in my toe. Then I sliced my finger while chopping onions for dinner. Then I cut open my other foot when I dropped a table onto it. Sighhh. I think I need to just sit down and watch Top Chef reruns for the rest of the day before I accidentally give myself a concussion or something.
- Speaking of Top Chef...holy moly, that is the best show EVER. I just discovered it during my hour at the gym (aka Trashy TV Time). I know everyone else is probably way more into American Idol and Project Runway these days, but competitive cooking...who knew?!
- This weekend we're going to take a trip with Steve's sister and brother-in-law to Las Vegas. My husband has a gift for finding crazy-awesome vacation deals, and found a way for us to go for uber cheap. I can already smell the cigarettes and complimentary cocktails. Send me some good poker vibes!
i love being in southern california right now, it is so springy and fabulous! love!
ReplyDeleteand good luck in vegas! win big!
I only wish it were officially spring here! We are still in the phase of 65 degrees one day followed by 40 degrees the next.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is gorgeous!
FYI, Forecast for Saturday, 64 degrees. Sorry to be Debby Downer!
ReplyDeleteIT snowed here today. No joke! But fingers crossed winter ends soon. As for Vegas, have the GREATEST time! Sigh. Can you fit me in your suitcase? I want to go back!
ReplyDeleteAlso, the best drink I had- at Fat Tuesdays in the mall attached to Planet Hollywood- half pina colada and half strawberry daiquiri. Heaven!
With it being an injury-prone day, I would recommend staying away from steep cliff for the time being.
ReplyDeleteI think your winter would be our spring. So, I'm going to say that it's officially summer there.
I hope you post pictures of the dress!
Eep! Be careful, girlie!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous of your true spring. It was snowing on campus this week.
ahhh, now it's starting to get cold here-got out the flannelette pj's last night... :(
ReplyDeletetrip sounds good though!
Hooray for warm weather clothes and sewing new things AND Top Chef. I absolutely adore that show and all of its competativeness.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in Vegas this weekend!
We're moving into auntumn and winter now. :) Good bye flip flops (yes I call tem that too) hello low tops! :) Have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteLook at that color! It's like - KAPOW! to my eyeballs and I love it.
ReplyDeleteRegarding your comment on the scraps: want me to send you a bag? :lol: I still can't get over them, but will try an angel cookie recipe that a reader shared with me!
Slippers, dresses, and tank tops are still lightyears away for those of us on this cold east coast :( Can't wait for warmer weather. Oh, and I totally agree, I love Top Chef!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous... here in Canada the weather takes a little longer to get nicer. And by that I mean, it snowed on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time in Vegas, and post pics of that dress! (Very jealous that you actually MADE one!!)
Happy Spring indeed!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in Vegas.
Gorgeous picture! I always forget how much I love spring until it rolls around again every year. Can't wait to see your dress! And I hope all of your injuries heal! :)
ReplyDeleteSnowing and 36 degrees right now in Portland, OR! Sucky!
ReplyDeleteOh your poor toe! My tulips are starting to bloom and they make me so happy!
ReplyDeletespring is mocking me right now. Winter, that old bastard is still holding NY hostage.
ReplyDeletei am SO in love with top chef too! bravo is the best channel ever. project runway AND top chef. thank you TV gods :)
ReplyDeleteGod, I am jealous--it SNOWED again in Seattle today!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to know how to sew a dress!
ReplyDeleteAnd I can vouch for Cakespy, there was definite wintry precipitation falling outside on the streets of Seattle today. Saaaad :(
I love the weather right now. I'm so so very happy right now.
ReplyDeleteOh hell yes to the nice weather. I'm never leaving California again, haha
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Top Chef!
ReplyDeleteOooh Vegas ..... U should have a ball .....
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha
I'm sewing and makeing trousers at school! Its sooooo hard! Have u done it before? And what couler is the dress?
Libbi
xx
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ReplyDeleteOooh! It is finally warm and sunny here too in Texas. Love SPRING!
ReplyDeletethat's so funny- i just watched Top Chef this weekend for the first time and LOVED IT! While i'm not sure what night its on, i'm sure going to sit through a marathon of eps whenever its on :) one guy looks like a red headed Ryan Gosling.. lol
ReplyDeleteaiya ... u should be more careful.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes surely wow ... u sewed a dress !
You should see it here . . . within one week, we went from totally brown and dead to highlights of green laced through the tree lines and through the grass . . . the wheat is growing like mad and looks like a golf course. Right now there's this grey, foggy mist rolling along the field across the street.
ReplyDeleteThe reason that Top Chef and Project Runway are so great is that the competitors are insanely skilled and they produce something tangible with their skill. American Idol and America's Next Top Model might have some level of talent, but they don't produce something; their talent doesn't translate to skill or creativity so much as interpretation. Or at least that's why PR and TC draw me in.
Wow, you made a dress?? And an apron?? I wish I knew how to make things...lol Have fun in Vegas! I'm so jealous :)
ReplyDeleteHow was Vegas?? And what beautiful flowers!!!
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