Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I I don’t eat French fries often, but when I do, I’m going to make it count. Doo Wop Eats opened a few months ago in downtown Denville and their fries are LEGIT. They are hand cut and taste the way fries should … like potatoes! I add a sprinkle of salt and dunk them in a side of their special sauce and they are pure perfection. You can order a small bucket or a large one (better for sharing!), or as a side item with one of their other delicious menu items like their cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches or cheesesteak. I do believe they’re the best fries in town. I said what I said. Doo Wop’s menu celebrates all your favorite Jersey shore boardwalk treats, including Fried Oreos, clam strips and milk shakes and has a fun vibe for kids and families. 😍
The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
We had a fun little board party this week and the We had a fun little board party this week and the delicious whipped Brie I shared earlier was front and center. If you haven’t heard of board parties, it’s when every guest makes a different type of food board and brings it - so much fun noshing ensues! With toasted baguette slices, cornichons and local honey, this was mostly a French-inspired board. So simple to pull together and totally my kind of meal.
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Weekend Photos in Review

January 17, 2010 · Narrative, Project 365

Friday evening started out like this:

Life is Rough

The weekend had a lot of this:

Y

Saturday had a lot of this:

Getting Ready

and this:

Paint

which led to this:

Ceiling

and this:

Relief

and this. My back will never be the same. Don’t let anybody ever tell you that painting a ceiling is easy.

Bed

Sunday had this:

Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

and this:

Brownies

and this:

Glazed Apple Bars

a little bit of this:

Kitchen Help

and this:

Ragu

which led to this:

Dirty Dishes

Project 365
January 15, 2010, Photo #15

Girl on a Mission

It doesn’t matter how far out of reach you think something is, this one is going to get it. Period. End of story.

Project 365
January 15, 2010, Photo #16

Chillaxing

I wonder sometimes whose life is rougher … Eli’s or the kids’. He knows he’s not allowed on the couch. He also doesn’t really care.

Project 365
January 16, 2010, Photo #17

Sk8tr Boi

My little Sk8tr Boi.

Project 365
January 13, 2010, Photo #13

Treasures Within

I was so busy figuring out how to put two pictures side-by-side for the Lightscoop piece, I forgot to include Photo #13, even though I took it. So pretend you saw this picture a few days ago. I love this vase. Two years ago, it took me three visits to the store to decide to finally buy it. It wasn’t the price that was deterring me, as it was only twenty bucks. It was the vessel’s opening. I see vases, I think flowers, and this opening is so narrow, flowers just wouldn’t look right. On my third visit to the store, I decided it didn’t have to hold flowers, it could just be an accessory instead, and it has been ever since.   See something tan-colored inside the vase? Yeah, apparently someone thought it was a good spot to put popsicle sticks.

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Comments

  1. so Spiffy says

    January 17, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    At least after the pain medicine… by scrolling down to the other photos you had some fabulous cookies to enjoy = )

    Reply
  2. Josie says

    January 17, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    I love the color of that vase.

    Want to come paint my ceilings next?! I hate painting.

    Reply
  3. Casey says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Gorgeous pictures as always! I passed on your Lightscoop recommendation to a friend.

    Loved the sk8tr boi!

    Reply
  4. Merry says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:01 am

    Another great weekend review post. I still have to go buy the lightscoop. Hmmm….when to get to the camera store?

    Reply
  5. Sarah Caron says

    January 18, 2010 at 7:58 am

    That is hilarious about the popsicle sticks! And your Sunday looks strangely like *my* Sunday.

    Reply
  6. The Sister In-Law says

    January 18, 2010 at 11:18 am

    Com’n the vase is perfect for popsicle sticks LOL!

    SIL

    Reply
  7. Jenni says

    January 18, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Love the ceiling in the aqua-ish color! I never thought of doing that! That looks like the color I am going to be re-painting my living room. Can I ask where you got those curtains? They look perfect…I’ve been having a hard time finding curtains to go in a room that color.

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    January 18, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    Jenni – I love those curtains! I loved the pinched pleating at the top and how lush they look, without a too-crazy price tag. The style is Paris, color is Oyster and they’re from Bed, Bath & Beyond. Here is a link: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=116630 to them. Using the 20% off coupons for each panel made them pretty reasonable. Hope that helps!

    The Sister-In-Law – and Nick swears it wasn’t him!

    Sarah – not a bad way to spend the day after the way Saturday went. ;)

    Merry – or just go to Amazon and save the trip. :) Can’t beat free shipping.

    Casey – lol, me too!

    Josie – no way! Have one more ceiling to do – next month. You have no idea the amount of paint I swallowed!

    so Spiffy – very true indeed!

    Reply
  9. mandy says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Your weekends always look so full of family and fun. With those cookies and the apples baking I can only imagine how wonderful your home must have smelled too.

    Reply
  10. paula says

    January 19, 2010 at 9:20 am

    My Nick has those same sneakers.

    I painted a ceiling once. I’d rather paint every wall in the house than paint one more ceiling.

    Reply
  11. Jess says

    January 19, 2010 at 10:08 am

    Ahh, I painted the kitchen (walls) last week. Fun times. I’m not going near the ceiling!

    Great pics. I love the 365 idea, I just can’t commit right now. Keep it up!

    Reply
  12. Meg says

    January 19, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Like Eli, my dog Rudy could care less about our silly human “rules”! I mean, couches are made for lounging, right? Who says that’s limited to two-legged creatures? Isn’t that dog discrimination? :)

    Your ceiling looks beautiful, even though it was rough getting there! And, as always, your desserts look exquisite. Looks like you had a very productive weekend!

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One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

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