Monthly Archives: December 2010

The holiday travel fun continues with a road trip to Nantes! Plans include crêpes, hanging at Lieu Unique and La Cigale, a side trip to Pornic, and more crêpes. We decided to drive after discovering that last minute train tickets … Continue reading →

Heading to one of my favorite cities in the world! I’m going to be learn how to make pierogies, eat the heck outta some Pamela’s hotcakes, and celebrate Jokesmas! * For an amazing Pittsburgh site, check out onlyinpgh!

Frosty morning, flannel pajamas, thrifting in Frederick with Mom,* and the other ‘nouni arrives in DC tonight! Happy Thursday! *A gem collected by my sister: “Mom discussing her recent thrift store finds: on the $1.50 sweater – ‘It will make … Continue reading →

Left behind Holland’s icy canals for a few days back home with the folks. Kentlands is its usual mix of New Urbanist charm and white picket fence creepiness. I’m looking forward to a couple days of couch lounging, raiding my … Continue reading →

So remember the excitement with which I wrote about going to Barcelona? The grand plans to see Arcade Fire on my birthday? Well, those plans fell apart the minute I arrived at Schiphol airport and glanced up at the departure … Continue reading →

It feels wrong to be writing about Thanksgiving in December, when all focus should be on trees! and lights! and presents! But I was away for a long weekend (more on that later) and have some catching up to do. … Continue reading →