#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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Weekend Photos in Review

February 15, 2010 · Narrative

Too tired to put this batch of pictures in chronological order, but all from the weekend. Madeline’s Birthday Week has come to its official close, and we capped off the weekend celebrating Valentine’s Day, my sister’s birthday and Chinese New Year in one fell swoop. Hope your weekend was just as wonderful – enjoy!

Setting the Mood

Money Envelopes

School Valentines

I heart seeing all the fun Valentines the kids come home from school with. Nothing like a little box filled with love.

Table Decor

Gift Bags for Valentine's Day

We’ve celebrated Valentine’s Day in our family for as long as I can remember. Not a go-all-out thing, just small tokens of love. My Dad always gave my sister and I small gifts for Valentine’s Day, along with a card, and I love that.

Valentine's Day Magnet

Valentine's Day Flowers

Table Setting

Crumb Cupcake Fix

(cupcakes for my sister’s birthday – happy birthday!)

Pint Sized

Fruit Tart

Come here cupcake

(so I was sitting next to my niece, Sophie, when we started in on the mini cupcakes. She stabs it with her fork, looks at it with total seriousness, and in a low, growly voice, says “come here, cupcake, come here.” Cracked me up.)

Bottoms Up

Twinkle Toes

Love.this.banner

Birthday Celebration at School

(love this expression. like, “seriously? another picture?” exasperated, and it wasn’t even me behind the camera!)

Table Decor Part 2

Project 365
February 12, 2010, Photo #42

Stinker

Little stinker refused to wear tights with her skirt, and, of course, didn’t want to wear pants. I put the tights on, went to go get shoes, and she had pulled them off when I got back.  Then later, she complained she was cold.  Gee.  Wonder why.

Project 365
February 13, 2010, Photo #43

Heart Straws

Heart straws from Madeline’s birthday party. Nope, no water spots here.

Project 365
February 14, 2010, Photo #44

New Kitchen Curtains

Photo doesn’t do it justice. They’re a nice slightly shimmery fabric and the new solution to my kitchen curtain problem.  They’ll look awesome with the light blue I’m going to paint the kitchen.  Thanks, Jill! Now onto the playroom and office…

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:17 am

    Another awesome weekend. Love those shoes of Maddie’s. They are super colorful! I wish they made shoes like that for adults. I would totally be sporting a pair.

    Reply
  2. Casey says

    February 15, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Love the shoes, too! Are they Lelly Kellies? Lainey had a pair last year.

    Love the m&m loaded up cupcake. So cute!

    Reply
  3. Josie says

    February 15, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    I love that picture of Madeline where she is done having her picture taken. I have a picture of me that looks exactly like that except I was 20 and in Ireland with my brother and his (now) wife. No More Pictures Please :)

    Reply
  4. Sister says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Hi – the shoes w/the rhinestones (on Soph) are actually from Target! I got them a week or so ago so they might even still be there.

    Reply
  5. pamela says

    February 15, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    I always enjoy the weekend photos in review posts, Cate!

    Reply
  6. maris says

    February 16, 2010 at 1:02 am

    Love the curtains! I can’t wait to do more decorating in my apartment.

    Reply
  7. Ramona says

    February 16, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Looks like a great weekend. Bet ya’ll had a great time!

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:52 am

    Thanks for the comment on my blog.I LOVE the picture of the curtains the light is fantastic.

    Reply

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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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