Year: 2010

I feel so incredibly guilty when my husband, who is currently deployed, calls at inopportune times. A couple of weeks ago, I was distracted by Rilo Kiley blasting through the speakers at Urban Outfitters and had to move outside to hear him… although the music was still plenty audible, making it difficult to converse. Another… Continue reading i can’t come to the phone right now | SIMA

Bad blogger! I haven’t had a chance to write my weekly link up post because I’ve been prepping for an out-of-town guest. My oldest friend is coming to Omaha for the very first time this morning. When I say “oldest,” I don’t mean in age. I’ve known Ali even longer than I’ve known my own… Continue reading showing off omaha | SIMA

Remember making friendship bracelets as a kid? We used to use embroidery thread or lanyard (which my friend Jamie and her camp friends called “gimp”–what?), but part of the fun of the craft was collecting a rainbow of colors. At Tuesday’s Craft Night, Jessie brought her embroidery thread with the intention of making bracelets but… Continue reading friendship bracelets for adults | SIMA

Of the three cities J and I visited in Italy on our honeymoon — Venice, Florence and Rome — I’d have to say that Florence was our favorite. We loved the old-world feel of the city and how it still managed to balance the modern with the aged. Because of our love for Florence, I… Continue reading the doorbells of florence | SIMA

After dropping off my mom and grandma at the airport (sniff) yesterday, I spent the rest of the afternoon being productive. Here’s what I accomplished in a two-hour window: Returned this quilt and matching shams to Target and picked up a couple of “essentials,” including a workout tank that I now have to go back… Continue reading how much is that husky in the window? | SIMA

Fill in the blank: I celebrated the 4th of July by __________. I’ll go first. I celebrated the 4th of July by spending the day with my mom and grandma, which included brunch at Wheatfields, seeing “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” at Filmstreams, cooking dinner at home and watching the televised holiday celebrations taking… Continue reading happy (day after) independence day | SIMA

I’m sad to report that, in the past two days, I had to dispose of two deceased bunnies in my backyard. The whole experience was a bit traumatizing, and I’m grateful that my mom was in town and able to assist. And by assist, I mean that she shoveled the baby rabbits into the black… Continue reading thank goodness for mom | SIMA

I love my living room — it’s the room in which I spend most of my time — but it’s suffering from Naked Wall Syndrome. J and I have been in this house for over a year and a half, and I hardly have anything up on the walls. I’m determined to change that this… Continue reading naked wall syndrome | SIMA

The secret is out: My new favorite liqueur is featured in today’s New York Times! I discovered St-Germain earlier this month while having dinner at Taste with Stephanox. She ordered a drink aptly named the St. Germain, and we were so intrigued by the flavor that we had to ask the waiter about the ingredients.… Continue reading summer love affair with elderflower liqueur | SIMA

This ice cream photo by Raymond Hom is so delish — and perfect for National Ice Cream Day! In 1984, Ronald Regan deemed July National Ice Cream Month, but I received an email from Cold Stone Creamery proclaiming today, July 14, National Ice Cream Day… which means I can indulge guilt-free in a “scoopini” from… Continue reading happy national ice cream day | SIMA