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The evenings are getting cooler, which means that fall is just around the corner. It can’t get here soon enough! When it does, I want to wrap myself up in this shawl. (via Bliss) I love the idea of tea towels, but I’ve heard they aren’t as absorbant as regular terrycloth dish towels. So besides… Continue reading 2008 August | Somewhere in Middle America

According to this Rolling Stone article, Adam admits to having fake dreadlocks. I’m shocked. I really had no idea they were fake. Did you? His dreadlocks — which he has always freely admitted are hair extensions — are fascinating up close. They’re so incongruous with the rest of his appearance (“I’m a Russian Jew American,… Continue reading 2008 April | Somewhere in Middle America

I spied this mirrored stool via Absolutely Beautiful Things, and it reminded me of the geometric prints Banana Republic offered earlier this season (which are currently on sale here). For more on geometric prints for the home, check out this post on Decor8. images from Banana Republic J’s been under the weather, so we’ve spent… Continue reading 2008 March | Somewhere in Middle America

In the same year that J proposed to me in Boston, the city where we both went to college, the Boston Red Sox won their second World Series in four seasons. It was their 7th World Series win. The win last night also ended a seven-game winning streak that began in Cleveland with the ALCS. … Continue reading 2007 October | Somewhere in Middle America

What does one wear to a wedding in the middle of nowhere, Iowa? Can you guess to which movie this New York Times review is referring? “A nearly flawless piece of popular art, as well as one of the most persuasive portraits of an artist ever committed to film. It provides the kind of deep,… Continue reading 2007 June | Somewhere in Middle America

I will be taking a break from SIMA as I adjust to the demands of my new full-time job. I haven’t had 40+ hour work weeks in almost three years, so I have to relearn how to balance business with pleasure. For all the working men and women out there… How do you find time… Continue reading Balancing Work and Life | Somewhere in Middle America

I will be taking a break from SIMA as I adjust to the demands of my new full-time job. I haven’t had 40+ hour work weeks in almost three years, so I have to relearn how to balance business with pleasure. For all the working men and women out there… How do you find time… Continue reading Working Girl | Somewhere in Middle America

What a whirlwind week in the world of astrology. On Wednesday I was an Aries, the zodiac sign assigned to me when I was born on March 22 thirty (almost thirty-one!) years ago. On a good day I was generous and courageous. On a bad day could be moody and impatient. On Thursday I was… Continue reading In The News | Somewhere in Middle America

Snow & Graham’s cocoa cups flannel bedding for Garnet Hill would be perfect for my imaginary winter cottage. I would happily spend cold, snowy days curled up in bed reading shelter magazines and chick-lit novels I’ve checked out from the library. {via} So I’m watching “Bang for Your Buck” on HGTV this weekend, and the… Continue reading Decorating | Somewhere in Middle America

I will be taking a break from SIMA as I adjust to the demands of my new full-time job. I haven’t had 40+ hour work weeks in almost three years, so I have to relearn how to balance business with pleasure. For all the working men and women out there… How do you find time… Continue reading 2011 March | Somewhere in Middle America