#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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Trish McEvoy Master Class

September 12, 2010 · Narrative

Tools of the Trade

This weekend brought a flurry of activity … three mile hikes, a rainy day visit to the farmers’ market, a movie night, friends over for dinner, Zumba … and would you believe I have pictures of none of it?  Just one of those weekends.  But I do have pictures of my Sunday afternoon activity, so I will share that.

If you happen to have a Saks near you, you’re in luck for a free way to spend a few hours.  One of their well-kept secrets is that they have Master Classes available for the asking.  What’s a Master Class, you ask?  A private, two-hour, one-on-one make-up session with the make-up line of your choosing.  How fun is that?  We celebrated a belated Mother’s Day this afternoon closed off in a secluded room at Saks, receiving personal attention from the ladies of Trish McEvoy.

Lip Liners

After snacking on a cheese platter and grapes, and giving them the low-down on our regular make-up routine, needs and time allowances (or lack thereof!), the women got to work on our faces.  They went over various skin care products (Trish McEvoy’s husband is a dermatologist, so her line has that added focus) and which were the best items to use for what.  They then chose colors and guided us through the application.  They did one side of our face and instructed us in doing the other side, so we were learning as we went.

My Color Palate
I definitely picked up a few new techniques in applying make-up this afternoon, and they managed to convince me to give liquid eye liner (instead of the more traditional pencil) a shot.  I just always feel that liquid allows for less mistakes and with a hand that is anything but steady, pencil was always a safer bet for me.  But after this afternoon, and a few tips of the trade, I’m willing to give it another go.

Setting the Stage

Of course, while the two-hour glamfest might be free, they would, of course, love it if you bought some of the make-up products that they selected for your face, but it wasn’t a hard sell. If you happen to have a Saks near you, you might want to give their Master Class a shot.  They do have to be scheduled a bit in advance, but it’s a great way to gather a few girlfriends together and spend a rainy (or not) afternoon (and what fun it would be for a wedding shower or bachelorette party!).

Project 365
September 13. 2010, Photo #163

Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

A sneak peek at tomorrow’s recipe.

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Comments

  1. Kris #40 says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:18 am

    No photos of your finished face?

    Missed you posting on Friday.

    Reply
  2. Cate says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    Kris – I know, totally should have taken a picture of the end result, but neglected to. Bummed I missed posting Friday. Came home from the gym Thursday night, got the kids in bed and passed out. Woke up in my gym clothes the next morning. Pathetic, but clearly exhausted. ;)

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    September 13, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    I agree with Kris! I want to see you all dolled up!

    And those crostini are seriously tempting. you are such a tease :P

    Reply
  4. Margaret says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    sounds fun! I love her products!

    Reply
  5. Meg says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Ooh, a makeup master class sounds so fun! I’d like to think I’m pretty good at wielding a mascara wand or eyeliner pencil, but everyone could use a few extra tips. How fun!

    Reply
  6. Ramona says

    September 16, 2010 at 10:58 am

    Too bad there is not a Sak’s near here……

    Reply

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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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