I think I may have to buy this perfume. I tested a sample in my Instyle mag, and man is it yummy! Keira Knightley is still weird to me, but what’re you gonna do.
Monthly Archives: September 2008
I Did a Painting!
So…I probably haven’t painted anything since freshman year of high school, but I was feeling artsy the other day so I decided to do this for our living room/kitchen. Not too bad–and I did it!
American Road Trip
I want to go on a road trip really bad. Like, really bad. I imagine reading John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley in Search of America each morning and belting out fantastic 80s songs amongst the mountains in the afternoon. I want to sample fine German cuisine in Milwaukee, hike through the Grand Canyon, and explore the wineries of the Napa Valley. I want to visit all the restaurants I saw on the Food Channel’s’ Best Restaurants in America, and judge for myself whether Taco Taco Cafe really does have the best Mexican food, and whether the best pizza is really to be found in Phoenix, Arizona. I want to go to that crazy “largest ball of yarn” a la Brian Kell somewhere in the middle of nowhere, and meet endearing strangers on the train. I’m going to plan something fabulous for winter break, and another something fabulous for the summer, since Warwick is right–I’ll never have 3 months of free time any other time in my life, unless I really do go back for my PhD, or I retire. But yeah…needless to say, I’ve been getting megaroadtripenvy from my new favorite blog, Wanderful. I’m in love with their RV, and the fact that they love Wawa as much as I do.
Seriously, how cute is this trailer????
Well, time to get to class, which I just realized about 20 minutes ago. Happy weekend!
Jim and Pam
Oh my goodness…The Office on Thursday was amazing. I was pretty much paralyzed during the whole proposal scene except for frequent gasps. I couldn’t believe it! It was such a surprise and the best kiss ever! After poking around a bit online, I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s watched it going on 20 times on my DVR. Sigh…oh yay, Jim and Pam!
Beds
Desks
I’ve come across some really cute desks over the past couple weeks that I thought I’d go ahead and post…first, this white desk is so cute and I am in LOVE with the colored drawers!! It’s actually a kids desk, which means it’s very expensive, but it would be ohso easy to do yourself.
Next, I really like this wall desk look for small apartments, and it’s something I’d like to do in my next place so my bedroom can be a work-free zone. Again very easy to make yourself but I think IKEA has some cute ones (this one is from Mash).
And finally, I just thought this was so cute since I do a LOT of working/surfing in bed or on the couch, and sometimes it does get a bit toasty in my lap 
It’s super fun, no?
Midsummer’s Night Candle
So…a few weeks ago I bought this Yankee Candle from a little farmer’s market in Michigan. I LOVE the scent and it smells just like a summer night spent on the roof. Today Apartment Therapy asked all their readers what their favorite YC scent was, and several people noted Midsummer’s Night because it smelled like men–uhhh, how did I miss this? I just smelled it again and it indeed smells exactly how every man should smell. Kinda feel weird about burning it now, but man it does smell SO GOOD! Ay ay ay…
Reading Nook
In my current apartment my favorite place to read is my bed, and with my Kindle that is a lot more comfortable than before, since I only need one hand to flick next page. But someday I imagine a more dedicated space, preferably outside or very near the light that is quiet and bright and a little haven from the rest of the craziness. I imagine the first spring days where you might need a blanket still outside, or those rainy days where there’s nothing good to do except curl up with a good book. Today I’m going to read a bit more of Brisingr, since things have been too blurry to read over the last couple of days. But yay, I really hope Paolini brings it back in this one!
I Want That!
Dear Mayor Daly,
Please consider these swingset style bus stops for Chicago, Hyde Park in particular. Sometimes the #6 does not come on time and I’d be a much happier camper if I could swing while I wait. Think about it.
Sincerely,
Jessica
Yellow Doors
I’m loving this pop of color against neutral colored houses. I actually saw TWO yellow doors in the flesh in Michigan, and thought they both looked so stately and modern! Maybe if I move to Atlanta I can have my little ranch with a yellow door… 
