If You Get Bored Today

I just made a Mad Men version of myself courtesy of the coolest show on TV. Check it out here.

What do you think? Not too shabby for a late 50s animated version of me, eh?

Darling

I think everyone by now is well aware that I love all things Bravo network. Sometimes I record their shows even with no intention of watching them thoroughly because I just don't like the feeling of not doing it. What if I missed something???

However, as a true fan of Project Runway, I was very hesitant to get into their replacement program The Fashion Show. In fact, during the first few episodes I took issue with their designers and the format, but eventually saw it through to the end and even liked the winner.

The one thing that kept me going without a doubt, was the crazy and lovable Isaac Mizrahi. This guy gives me such anxiety just listening to him ramble on but I can't seem to look away. He's hilarious, and I'm a big fan of his Target line.

Issac is no Tim Gunn of course, but I think there is room to love them both.

Make It Work

I have several stores I cover for my sales job that are down by the Jersey shore. I have never visited them, though, because it's quite a drive during the work week. I just spent a year putting them off. However, yesterday John strategically took the day off so I could bring him with me to help do a little work so that we could spend the rest of the afternoon on the beach with Andrew, Sue, Vicki and John's mom who were down there vacationing for the week.

It was a not too hot, overcast day, perfect in my opinion for the beach, and we got to take our fearless niece into the water and on the boardwalk for her first time. She loved every minute of it, as did we. Every opportunity that we can spend with her is really important to us. Sometimes John has a hard time hiding his enthusiasm...

Those kinds of moments make us see why people would want to have children and with the recent news this month that my cousin and two of our friends have buns in their ovens, it kinda makes us think... are we ready for that step?

Wrong Yet So Right

Saturday I had the opportunity to go antique shopping in Adamstown, PA with my mother-n-law, which I always enjoy. I stumbled upon the table below at one of our last stops and just loved it.

I immediately thought about using it as a sofa table in our family room up against this bare, exposed brick wall. However, when I got home I quickly discovered it was too wide for the space, creating a somewhat blocked entry into the room. John suggested cutting it in half which I am a little leery of so instead I think it will be used as a desk in our guest room upstairs. I suppose the upside is that I can keep on looking for something else for that spot.

Not Again

A note about the show Entourage...

I really just don't get the appeal. And, yeah, I understand that it's mostly aimed at males. In the past I dutifully watched it after my regular HBO faves and even found humor in several episodes. However, since last season, the plot lines have gotten terrible, the writing is laughable and yet it's still on the air. Last year I thought it definitely jumped the shark when Vince had to return to NYC because his career was in the crapper....LAME. Apparently there still isn't an end in sight.

I'll be headed up to bed a little earlier on Sunday nights now.

Go the way of SATC guys. You are beating a dead horse.

Oh, Deer

Today John and I rode our bikes for the first time in almost a year. We took them out on a lovely trail in a state park just a few miles from our home. The scenery was beautiful, the weather perfect and all I could think about was Matt Lauer.
Yep, the good ol' Today show host and the story last March about how he was leisurly riding his bike, just like I was, when out of nowhere a crazed deer jumped out in front of him, causing him to slam on his breaks and go flying. And I kid you not, as I was making my way back up a wooden bridge toward the end of our ride, I saw a huge buck out of the corner of my eye just a few feet from the trail. He and his giant antlers were staring at me and didn't move an inch.
From that point on I peddled as fast as I could until my legs were burning and when I finally met up with John, I told him what I saw. "You said deer were afraid of us. This one stared at me." His response, "Well not the deer in the park. They are probably so used to seeing people."
Does he think this makes me feel better? I liked thinking they kept away from the sounds of humans. Now I'm hard pressed to say if I'll be raring to go the next time John suggests taking the bikes for a spin.

When In Rome

The other day we received an invitation in the mail for a roaring 20s themed wedding with the phrase "20s-40s era attire strongly encouraged" printed on the bottom. Can you imagine the possibilities for fun fashion?

I think it will be a small challenge to hunt for a vintage dress for such an occasion but it definitely puts a unique spin on attending yet another wedding. And hey, I basically have the hairdo to match!

Summer Memories

We had an incredible 4th of July. Our party was a big success and lots of fun. The weather was absolutely beautiful and we had a great group of people there. It's already been determined that we will try to have one of these every year.

Here is a photo recap of some of my favorite images from the 4th...

Having Amy here

Our house

Family

Friends

And of course, John dancing after a few rounds of flip-cup

Food For Thought

My sister Amy arrives from AZ tonight. I am definitely lucky to have such a loyal sister who will now have visited me four times here in PA, not counting my wedding.

In honor of this we decided to throw a 4th of July party. Our house definitely has a large enough back yard to accommodate guests, but as our number has grown to 42 (and counting) I'm a little concerned about food shortages. Not necessarily on the BBQ, as John is doing a cornucopia of meat and chicken, but for the basic side dishes. Everyone is bringing something thank heavens, but I'm hard pressed to come up with anything other than the various salads, corn, baked beans, etc. that you can have at one get together. I've scoured the internet for something different to serve my guests but am finding it difficult to locate anything we aren't already doing or that won't cost me an arm and a leg. So... any recipe ideas readers?