That’s right – not all Wellies have to come from REI or the hardware store! This very fashionable Seattlelite stumbled (gracefully) amongst a pair of true Chanel Wellies in of all places TJMaxx (paying under $50!). If anything is going to keep you warm and dry during a storm this would be it! We’re talking [...] Read More

Every Christmas Marc and I pick a restaurant and go out for what we call “our official Christmas dinner” together. A lovely excuse to get all dressed up and have a really great evening! (I am still learning how to do little black dress in 40 degree weather – note to self – buy some [...] Read More

We were so crazy busy with work in October that we never made it out to the pumpkin patch so for our Christmas tree I was hellbent on going to one of the many Christmas tree farms the state of Washington has to offer. I was happy to get a great recommendation from a friend [...] Read More

It seems that Winter is getting a little impatient and wants to be here sooner rather than later so before the wind blows all the leaves off the trees Marc and I headed off to Seward Park this Saturday for a walk around the lake. At a leisurely pace we walked the path around the [...] Read More

Here’s another great food link to add to your already stocked library: SMITTEN KITCHEN! I thought this recipe for Pear Cranberry Gingersnap Crumble sounded like a perfect new addition to my dessert repertoire – and could even make a worthy appearance at a Thanksgiving table! Work is really getting in the way of exploring our [...] Read More

I am so happy Fall is here! Queen Anne is ablaze with color, actually all of Seattle is! To heck with Halloween, I”m going to keep my pumpkins on the porch, add additional squash and leaves, give it that Thanksgiving feeling! Things on my mind: Find new stews and soups recipes I need a new [...] Read More

As seen just sitting there on a fallen tree in Discovery Park during a hike this past Saturday. Sometimes it pays to keep one’s eyes open. Whether you have your glasses on or not! (my cat would have a field day with this tree!) Discovery Park in Seattle is a great place to hike, no [...] Read More