#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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July 1, 2006 · Narrative

Well? Whaddya think? As you can see, there’s been lots of behind-the-scenes work, actually over the last few months. It’s going to take regular visitors a little while to get the lay of the land. Everything is still here, just reorganized a bit. Poke around and play … and come back tomorrow for more excitement. This is only the beginning…

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  1. juliebean says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:33 am

    WOW!!!!! VERY, VERRRY COOL!!!! I TOTALLY LOVE THE NEW LOOK AND FEEL OF SWEETNICKS!!!! WAY TO GO, CATE!!! (I couldn’t help but to shout…so exciting…)

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:34 am

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I check your site, for a walk come back to read and it is all different! I love it! I love it!

    Reply
  3. PatL says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:32 am

    Beautiful! Haven’t try to find my way around yet, but the graphics and design are great!

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:52 am

    Julie – that’s exactly how I feel!

    Heather – I did say “watch this screen.” ;)

    Thanks, Pat!

    Reply
  5. Ed Tep says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:57 am

    Cate – Your site looks absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
  6. Alicat says

    July 1, 2006 at 4:29 am

    wow really pretty!

    Reply
  7. mooncrazy says

    July 1, 2006 at 5:36 am

    Wonderful. I love the new clean look.

    Reply
  8. Eve says

    July 1, 2006 at 6:45 am

    I’d suggest changing the CSS a bit to make it easier to read on smaller screens. Change your #wrapper class so { margin: 0 auto }, that will center it on the page instead of forcing empty space on the left.

    It looks wonderful!

    Reply
  9. Tanna says

    July 1, 2006 at 1:06 pm

    Well, WOW!!! Very nice. I’ve been out of touch too long.

    Reply
  10. dani (tyroleancutie) says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:09 pm

    ohh, I like it. I am working on my blog right now – it’s so much work.

    Reply
  11. Sam says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:10 pm

    pretty in pink!

    Reply
  12. Kalyn says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:27 pm

    Very nice. I like the way you’ve organized it.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    July 1, 2006 at 2:31 pm

    Love the new layout… kudos my dear!

    The Sister In-Law

    Reply
  14. Jill says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:12 pm

    Very nice! Looks very inviting.

    Reply
  15. Pamela says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:16 pm

    Very Nice Cate!!

    Reply
  16. SusanV says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:38 pm

    Gorgeous!!

    Reply
  17. Kate says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:39 pm

    looks great!

    Reply
  18. julie says

    July 1, 2006 at 3:55 pm

    Hello Cate, I think it’s my first comment here, congrats on your blog’s new look, it’s very very nice!

    Reply
  19. Sylvie says

    July 1, 2006 at 4:30 pm

    Oh my god. I thought you couldn’t top the previous upgrade. This is gorgeous. It is sooo pretty and cheerful. I’ll keep coming back just to lift my spirits.

    Reply
  20. Erika says

    July 1, 2006 at 5:47 pm

    WOW!!!!

    Reply
  21. doodles says

    July 1, 2006 at 8:11 pm

    It’s pink and very nice………not hard to manuever at all……..may I make mention that the first pic at the top is not appealing looking…..I know it’s the spinach thingies from ARF but a newcomer might not…don’t hate me please!!! I used to be an editor in another life eeekk!!!

    Reply
  22. Alice Q says

    July 1, 2006 at 8:24 pm

    Gorgeous – I love it!

    Reply
  23. diana says

    July 1, 2006 at 9:55 pm

    holy moly….. this site looks fabulous !! I am so happy I found you.

    Reply
  24. Culinarily Obsessed says

    July 2, 2006 at 1:09 am

    awww it’s adorable!!!

    I think I’ve asked this before, but I’ll ask it again..when on earth do you find time to sleep??? lol

    Reply
  25. Cate says

    July 2, 2006 at 1:59 am

    Thanks to all for the compliments on the new site design. It was definitely a team effort, and I’m thrilled with it – glad you all are too!

    Jaay – you know, Martha Stewart only sleeps 4 hours a night. ;)

    Doodles – that’s actually my Flickr badge, so as soon as I load new pictures, they’ll automatically change. :)

    Reply
  26. Madeline says

    July 2, 2006 at 3:56 am

    Cate – it is oustanding. Simply outstanding.

    Reply
  27. Gabriella True says

    July 2, 2006 at 7:09 am

    OH MY GOD. it looks AMAZING!

    Reply
  28. maltese parakeet says

    July 3, 2006 at 4:09 pm

    cate, i’m kind of late to the party on this one, but i love the new design! congrats on all the new exciting things going on in your life!

    Reply
  29. Alanna says

    July 10, 2006 at 8:18 pm

    Still PINK and somehow CLEAN and SPARE? You are indeed a wonder woman! In case that’s news to anyone ;-)

    Reply

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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