Waterfront Modern

This weekend, I'd be happy to find myself here...

 Or here...

Or here...

Unfortunately I have no such grand plans. I should buckle down and do some housework and painting projects, though I must admit I'm tempted to take a day trip somewhere. Perhaps I'll find a swimming hole. What are you, my dear readers, up to this weekend?  May I offer a suggestion?

Eat a doughnut! Today is National Doughnut Day. You can even get a sweet treat for free.  Tomorrow is National Trails Day. Take a hike! It will make you feel better about that doughnut you ate.

Have a fun-filled weekend!

Reading Corner

Here's a little peak into our living room: my favorite reading corner. The room is an evolving animal, for instance we've changed out the rug since this photo was taken. Now if only the perfect coffee table was in my budget...

An offer of explanation...

My old friends, I owe you an apology for my sudden disappearance and lengthy absence. Contrary to popular belief, I have not become a cave-dwelling hermit. I have visited your blogs from time to time, quietly peeking into your goings on without making mention of my presence. It has been a strange and sometimes difficult time, causing me to withdraw from public appearance on the interweb.  Care for a recap of my year?

Last year I moved into a very stressful position at my company. Thus began the formation of many new wrinkles, and after long days on the computer at work, caused the breaking point of my blogging and tweeting. I was laid off 6 months later, along with 39 coworkers. This began an ongoing period of self-employment and the so-far-futile search for a decent job.

Lots of tornadoes swept my area last year. An F1 came through our neighborhood. We were very lucky - no damage to our house, but we lost some trees and had a squirrel fatality.

We lost a dear family member and truly good man - at far too young an age. My Mom experienced a serious illness for almost a year (thankfully she is now recovering).

I was lucky to spend a lot of time with my side of the family during trips to Athens, Texas, Louisiana, and Hilton Head (Mr. Cheese was along for some of these trips). We spent time with Mr. Cheese's side of the family in Tennessee.

We took side trips to Savannah, Tybee Island, and Beaufort. I'm so in love with the Lowcountry and the friendly locals that the area holds a special place in my heart. We took one whirlwind trip to Jacksonville/Amelia Island to see friends and walk the beaches. I took another trip to JAX for fun and therapeutic chick-time with one of my oldest friends, who has since moved to Maryland.

We went to the cabin, and visited the world's largest treehouse.

 Mr. Cheese and I have a new niece!

 I started running and became addicted to it. Unfortunately a hip injury has suspended my runs for the past 6 weeks. I was just able to walk two miles for the first time this week, so it will be a long road back. Boo.

That's a summary of my journeys (both physical and emotional) over the past 15 months.  I will soon be resuming regular posts and will be catching up with what you Lovelies have been doing! I know that there are new addresses, new babies, new business ventures, and so much more. Here's hoping that life is good for all of you!

XO,

Marsi

IBM Design (Part 1)

Brochure illustration by The Office of Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen Associates (for IBM Pavilion for the 1964-1965 World's Fair in New York).

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Ruche Springtime Teaser

Ruche has me craving warm sunny days...

Sunshine, where are you?

Go Pack Go!

Are you watching the Superbowl tonight? Good food + good beer + good football = one fun evening. My Titans and Chargers may not have made it to the big game this year, but I love watching Green Bay play, so I'm pumped about this matchup.

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And Aaron Rodgers is pretty easy on the eyes, too. (But check out the circa 1982 'stache here, Aaron's January '09 look.)

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Go Packers!

The Dream Green Chair Pair

I literally gasped when I saw this fabulous pair of Grete Jalk chairs on eBay this morning. My longtime readers know that I'm gaga for kelly green. Pair that affection with my love of Danish Modern lines and warm woods and you have what I consider to be THE perfect chair. And there are two. But at $1,225 with reserve not met, alas they will not be mine. My heart hurts a little.

The Loveliest Veil

Had I seen this perfect, delicate birdcage veil by myrakim two years ago, I would have surely worn it in my wedding. L-o-v-e.

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Spring-like Weekend

We've enjoyed the most beautiful weekend weather; it has me craving spring and digging in the garden. I wanted to plant some pansies yesterday, but alas I could not find any for sale. I had to settle for opening the doors and watching the breeze blowing the leaves of my little gold tree.

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DIY - Paper Heart Garland

Dottie Angel - one of the cleverest crafty gals ever - has posted instructions for this lovely paper heart garland. I may have to put my newfound sewing skills to the test on something other than pillows.

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