Pattern and stripes, soft crib sheets for A and B.

Zippity Do Da

Remember these? I got them for nothing! I walked into Gap and was handed a 50 first customers card for any jean free. Sweet.

Lotsa Threads

I treated myself pretty good on Long Beach Island. Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.

My Cup of Tea

I picked out this tea towel at Crate and Barrel; I like the teapot print but the unexpected colors caught my eye.

The Post It with the Most It

My coworker surprised me yesterday with this cute stack of stickies sharing my sentiment on most indecipherable notes-to-self.

In the Vase That You Bought Today

My hydrangea bush is covered in hundreds of small, sky-blue blossoms. I arranged a few in a Delf bud vase souvenir.

Learn to Fly

Last week I picked out this black bird ring and I've worn it almost every day since.

Dear Kitty

Before entering Anne Frank's secret annex, four large black and white prints are on prominent display. They took my breath away. In each one Anne has a candid expression, especially the last of the series in which she's occupied with some small thing in her hands. There is something so fresh and alive in these photographs of a young girl who perished long ago. For one euro I purchased a postcard to keep.

Little Black Book

My Moleskine City Notebook made a great travel companion. I carried it all over and took brief notes on what we did which day. Now I know I should have used the map inside not just to navigate but to mark places to remember; I only wrote down a street address for one or two of our favorite places. In the back pocket I kept notes from a stranger, a sticker of a mushroom from a smart shop, a train ticket, and a tram pass.

A is for Aardvark

Brian surprised me with this cutie pie, an orange aardvark named Courdey Roy. He is so cuddly and so my favorite color. We gave one to our new neighbor, too; he is just born and perfectly amazing.

I Hear Ya

Loving my Franklin expanding speaker... it gives my Netbook just the right volume boost.

Deja Vu

I couldn't resist these slouchy, supersoft tees at Target ($14.99). I snatched up three of four before they even hit the rack. It's going to be a stripey spring.

Wake Up, Maggie

Today I am enjoying my Maggie scarf.

The organic cotton jersey feels like a favorite tee shirt; I like the raw edges and the deep cranberry color. Maybe my favorite part: $4.99 at Whole Foods.

Na na na

I've figured out that I can shop in any department and find something to fit. I picked up this $10.00 men's tee shirt at Target in a size small.

I think I like it because I fondly remember Clarissa Darling explaining it all in a similar pink shirt with a print of two big boots.

Bulls-Eye

Bloggers and stripes seem to go together like bread and jam (did anyone else read and love the Frances children's books?). I have been looking for the perfect striped tee and found it at Target; I bought all three! They are long, lean, soft, thin without being sheer, 3/4 sleeves (my favorite) and just $12.99.

Spot On Tea

Last weekend I saw this creamer and sugar bowl at Premium Steap in Philadelphia. I couldn't stop thinking about them! I went back, they were still there. Scoop and pour, I love the repetitive typewriter text, I love the .'s, and I love the crazy spout- no drips or dribbles.

The other side is just as sweet.