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Re: I Am A Katharine

mrsolivemartini — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:31:03 -0000

Another Ingrid here... But I'm not changing my avatar because Jane wasn't an option ; P

Re: Glamour In An Apron

mrsolivemartini — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:37:16 -0000

"sack of potatoes and bosoms" is usually how I feel when I see my self in one. So I just ignore the mirrors and wear them anyway. I have found myself planning my Thanksgiving day wardrobe around what apron I will be wearing...

Re: The Letters Page

mrsolivemartini — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:18:02 -0000

My favourite is the first! That's who I want to be. The woman elegantly dressed with a back yard full of chickens and veggies! I'm relieved to find I have a predecessor.

Re: The Hor D'Ouvres Tree

mrsolivemartini — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:24:52 -0000

I guess the real question is why would a respectable 1950s family feel the need to make the first one?

Re: The Hor D'Ouvres Tree

mrsolivemartini — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:21:43 -0000

Phoenix found the item on one of the vintage slides in his collection. Made his own and viola! His shows are amazing. And yes, although I have no entry on the site, I did make one for a friend’s graduation/laser tag party (proof age has nothing to do with maturity). It does have a presence, a weird presence, but a presence none the less...

Re: The Hor D'Ouvres Tree

mrsolivemartini — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:32:15 -0000

Ladies you ain't seen nothing yet (crosses fingers the linky works)...

http://www.zzalgern0n.com/a...

Gotta love the Charles Phoenix!

Re: Trolley Treats

mrsolivemartini — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:21:38 -0000

I go bi-weekly. Well sort of- Big shopping at Whole Foods one week and everything else the next week at Trader Joes (and Wall-mart). So I buy about 90% all natural and maybe 75% organic and the rest on the cheap. I go on the same day at pretty much the same time. I also do bulk shopping about once a month for a few things, mostly paper goods and beverages (it must look silly). I make up a menu first, leaving Saturdays freestyle and Sundays to pick up what “looks good”. I’m afraid I have to structure the menus too- beef night, not beef night, sandwich night, etc otherwise I get stumped and make the same thing all the time. Anyways, I make up the shopping list from that and if I didn’t get around to making something then it goes on the next menu and it’s that much less to buy. The regularity of it all keeps me from running out of most things. I always have a couple of “emergency” staples on hand for when I don’t remember to defrost the meat, or just don’t feel like following the program. I do frequently veer off the list (and off budget) and pick up special things- pickles (I’m the only one who eats them), mysterious green maraschino cherries (they’re Liiiiime!), or fresh squeeze orange juice (for a Saturday morning mimosa). I might pop into the smaller closer WF for fresh milk on the off week and any other miscellaneous, but then I really tend to pick up the extras...

Re: The Vintage HouseKeepers Circle

mrsolivemartini — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:02:49 -0000

I'm with Lauren- Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Even if you don't agree, if you can't type something nice don't type anything at all.

As I mentioned in another comment- of all the home books, blogs, email lists, etc, etc- this is the ONE that I've used the most- or in some cases at all. If that isn't worth supporting in some aspect while I am able to, then well, what is?
(makes raspberries/bronx cheer at spoil-sports)

Re: The Vintage HouseKeepers Circle

mrsolivemartini — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:25:55 -0000

Can't wait. My 3 year wedding anniversary is 10/4 and this is a very good present!

Re: A Guide To Green HouseKeeping

mrsolivemartini — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:54:15 -0000

Oh now see! I did NOT need to know about this! Now I am going to have to buy this too. ; )

Re: Cath Kidston Shopper Give Away!

mrsolivemartini — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:27:13 -0000

I can't imagine not stopping by here daily, so I am sure what ever you post will be peachy.
Having said that here’s what I like best:
Puttery treats (I have more of your ideas in my home than anyone else’s!)
The holiday planner of last year was fab- I second the suggestion for other seasons!
I have indeed purchased a featured eBay item, and a Pretty Little Parcel after you posted about them…
Any of the posts that reaffirm you are an imperfect domestic goddess- I need to hear that sometimes you enjoy your home instead of cleaning it, or that something didn’t turn out, or an appliance broke.
How about recipes? You mention some tasty items, but I don't remember too many how tos...

Thanks bunches for all you do here at Brocante Home! XO