I feel like I - or, rather, all of us - deserve a medal for how much walking happened on Saturday. We're talking 9 solid hours of movement, with only brief stops here and there for eating/drinking purposes. Wow, did I ever pay for it the next day (hello, sciatica!)...but it was so fun.
One more thing, Elysse:
To celebrate your engagement, the master stylists at Paul Labrecque would like to offer you a complimentary haircut. They'll create a distinctive style just for you, and then show you how to recreate the look at home.
I've been to the salon a few times, and seen the wonders they work with their makeovers...and you'll love it. I'm so excited for you! (Shoot me an email at jordan@shealuna.co and we'll discuss details.)
Q. Hi Jordan!
Etiquette question: my husband and i did not sign up for a wedding registry and we made sure to tell people to please refrain from getting us gifts. Will people be offended if we don't deposit their checks? Also, my mother in law got us HIDEOUS CHINA - the biggest set of china ever. Can we stash it in the attic and forget about it?
A. First, let's talk "No Gifts" policies. While the intention behind them is absolutely noble ("your presence in our lives is the gift"), they still raise two issues: 1) Technically, you're not supposed to "expect" wedding gifts, and traditional etiquette rules hold that addressing the gift issue at all is rude (I'm not actually on board with this one; I think that most guests will appreciate some direction when it comes to gifts - just put the registry information or "In lieu of gifts..." request on your wedding website rather than on the actual invitation - or spread the news by word of mouth), and 2) Even if you elope, some people will get you gifts anyway.
Guaranteed. And I am certain of this because...I would. If a close friend got married and asked me not to get them a present, I may skew towards inexpensive/handmade, but I would absolutely feel compelled to give them something.
Check out my Five-Dollar Furniture Facelift over on Shelterpop!
A head-to-toe application of beautiful-smelling things has become an essential part of my wind-down-at-night routine, and really, it has made such a difference: I'm naturally a bit of an alligator, but lately I'm getting compliments on my skin from just about everyone.
Found this yarn in a little shop off of Route 1 (the Yarn Sellar) and couldn't resist.
This salad, a variation on one I discovered via Freshocracy awhile back, makes an amazing side dish (I served it last night alongside baked chicken with artichoke hearts), but is so good that it would make a fantastic lunch or light dinner all on its lonesome.
