#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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I Heart Target

September 28, 2006 · Narrative

I have been busy getting the house ready to put on the market, and lately I have been concentrating my efforts on staging it. I dashed off to Target the other day to get a few baskets and a wreath for the door and, while there, I couldn’t help but pass through their housewares section; I mean, really, what if they had something new that I couldn’t live without? And, of course, they did. The Neighbor Husband likes to make fun of me and my frequent Target trips, but I can’t help it if they have so much cool stuff, can I?

Isn’t that platter cool? I love how it has the built-in handles. It’s ceramic and is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. I checked Amazon, and they have a nice oval one that the store didn’t have as well. Yeah, got that one too. But, hello? Handles! So cool. When I’m ordering online, I usually get Target stuff through Amazon, since I can check out the new cookbooks while I’m there – bonus! And, of course, on a whim, I did a search for platters to see if they had any other must-haves and found this one that I’ve been coveting ever since I saw it on Jaay’s site a few weeks ago. Yeah, I’ve got it bad, real bad. And now you can too – happy shopping!

Until tomorrow…

A year ago today … something red.

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  1. Heather says

    September 28, 2006 at 3:03 am

    I am a Target Junkie too.
    I am actually hoping that when I complete my MBA to try and get a job at Target Corporate. I might as well support a company that I work for right?

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  2. patsy says

    September 28, 2006 at 12:36 pm

    I also LOVE Target (heading their on my lunch today! :) ) I can never resist hitting the housewares, and now I’ll have to look for that cool platter with the handles!

    Reply
  3. Sarah says

    September 28, 2006 at 2:26 pm

    Target sells Riedel wine glasses–4 for $40, I think. I remember buying these from Williams-Sonoma for a number of weddings and paying over $50 for two glasses! I think the Target ones are made by machine as opposed to being hand-blown, but they still have the features that make Riedel distinct: the thin lip and wine-friendly shapes. A great buy for wine lovers.

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  4. Crafty P says

    September 28, 2006 at 8:28 pm

    ahhh, Target, just the place to cheer me up!
    When you posted that picture, I thought you were going to talk about the new Pampered Chef platter. Aren’t you selling PC? or is it Tupperware. I can’t recall.

    Anyway, have you been to the Slave to Target blog yet? check it out

    Reply
  5. Crafty P says

    September 28, 2006 at 8:29 pm

    ahhh, Target, just the place to cheer me up!
    When you posted that picture, I thought you were going to talk about the new Pampered Chef platter. Aren’t you selling PC? or is it Tupperware. I can’t recall.

    Anyway, have you been to the Slave to Target blog yet? check it out

    Reply
  6. Cate says

    September 29, 2006 at 2:46 am

    Heather – absolutely! An an employee discount sure doesn’t hurt. ;)

    Patsy – anything good?

    Sarah – thanks for the tip on the wine glasses. I will definitely keep an eye out for them – I need new ones.

    Crafty P – selling Tupperware and Avon, but not a lot of Pampered Chef (just a little here and there). I’ll check out the blog – thanks for the heads up.

    Reply
  7. Robyn1007 says

    September 29, 2006 at 3:07 am

    You really are just an enabler! First you send me an Avon catalog this week and now you’re posting things for me to buy at Target. I get my first paycheck in 3 months tomorrow. Must restrain!

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    September 29, 2006 at 3:09 am

    Robyn – LOL, but I’m showcasing inexpensive stuff – that’s a good thing, right? ;)

    Reply
  9. Brilynn says

    September 29, 2006 at 4:32 pm

    I love picking up new things for the kitchen!

    Reply
  10. Lulu says

    September 30, 2006 at 6:40 pm

    oh, you are making me miss target so much! i too could never enter target without having “a peep” at the kitchenware section. and, of course, i inevitably ended up splurging. luckily, i live thousands of miles away from a target now so no chance of giving in to temptations!

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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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