Monthly Archives: July 2009
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THE BIG NEWS!
the snoopster is moving! I’m about 98 percent in my new home. (Please forgive my lack of offerings in the last two weeks. This move is why; I should have explained that to you all before this!) I really shouldn’t … Continue reading
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Brett’s comin’ back!
If you love his music like I do, you’ll know who I mean. Brett Dennen — who serenaded my son and I (albeit via CD) as we drove from Missoula, MT to Livingston, MT and back again — is going … Continue reading
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Thank you, Mr. McCourt
I got home from a nice, relaxed family dinner tonight, took the dog out and sat down to do a little work … to learn that the talented writer, teacher and gentle man Frank McCourt passed today. Our world’s loss. I … Continue reading
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For your shopping (and saving) pleasure
There are plenty of deals to be had and garden viewing to be done this weekend. Enjoy! (And say hi if you see me at the Sheffield Garden Walk!) Now Sad, sad, sad. Smith & Hawken, you may have heard, is … Continue reading
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Snooping with the stars: David Brenner
I had the loveliest chat with David Brenner about his home in Las Vegas last fall just before he came to Chicago to perform at Zanie’s. Talk about stories to tell. I didn’t get to include all of them in … Continue reading
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This week’s Sales + Events
Don’t you love these beauties from Jayson Home & Garden? And . . . they’re . . . ON SALE! I’ve found more sales. too! Check ‘em out.
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Fireless fireplace continued!
Shortly after I shared a couple variations on Linda Summerfield Crispell’s summer-fireplace themes (see “Fireless fireplaces” post of July 7, 2009), I stumbled on this shimmery version thanks to blogger Tate Gunnerson, who writes the blog “Strange Closets.” Tate found … Continue reading
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Fireless fireplaces
When I wrote about Linda Summerfield Crispell’s home in Highland Park, I mentioned that she hates to see an empty fireplace in the summer. Her solution: A colorful collection of salvaged croquet and billiard balls. Linda says she doesn’t like … Continue reading
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Find o’ the day: Check this out, mate
Ah, I love the Chicago skyline. When I was in high school, I always felt so grownup to take the Blue Line into the city by myself. My desintation: the downtown library, where my neck would get stiff looking up … Continue reading
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