Featured on La Dolce Vita!

I didn't think it was going to be up until next week but what should I find on my daily stroll through blogland?

La Dolce Vita featured Brooklyn Limestone in her Personal Style series!!

When she asked me I was very excited but also a bit nervous. I am by no means a professional and her blog features some really talented designers. I felt a bit out of my league. But that's what got my butt in gear to finish off the kitchen to-do list so its now officially unveiled. Not a huge change, I know but a little tweak to polish it off. Hope you enjoyed the interview. A big thanks to Paloma for asking me to take part!

Good Thing Debunked!

Anyone who knows me knows Im a devout Martha Stewart follower. Ive been a fan for a long time but my favorite feature of her magazine is generally their "good things" feature. Those sections always seem to hold the best tips. Cases in point...

Years ago, I remember reading in her mag that hanging a eucalyptus sprig in the shower will give it a sweet smell for a few weeks. I thought it was a great idea but without any sprigs laying around, I stored the idea away. This weekend I finally put it to the test in my own shower.

Well this good thing is a total waste. Even with a good steaming, you can't smell a thing. Maybe if a big bunch was strung up there it would be more pungent but thats not very practical. So a bummer all around. Oh well, live and learn.

Random fact of the day: the string I used to hang the euch was from the very same roll I tied up my giant spiderweb last Halloween. That string has served its duty in countless tasks in the house since. Ive never had nylon string laying around my house before but now I know its a must have. Now thats a good thing!

Finishing touches on the kitchen...

In case you're wondering what I did today...

Refinish Me!

Remember this table I picked up at my favorite used furniture joint?


Mr. Limestone, a hand sander and the table had a threesome...



and now it looks like this:



The top is now free of gunk. Nice and smooth, but a different color than the base. Ive never refinished anything before. I'd like to finish this in the easiest and most dummy proof way possible. Help! I have no clue.

Suggestions?

Imaginary Shopping

I know consumerism is a dirty word these days but I don't care. I'm going on an imaginary shopping spree for things I don't need but I want anyway. Economic downturn be damned, imaginary shopping never hurt anyone.

First stop, is Urban Outfitters for this jewelry tree. I might have a total of 2 necklaces and I never wear them - so I definitely don't need this. But isn't it purdy?

(Shamelessly stolen from the ever chic Stamford Wife's bedroom)

Next stop is the online boutique A Beautiful Life. There are a quite a few things I could throw in my shopping cart here but these three brass birds are a favorite. They would look so pretty on my make believe shelves!

And now the old home decor giant that everyone loves to hate - Pottery Barn. These faux french apothecary bath accessories are lovely. I'm definitely not organized enough to move my bath stuff from package to pretty pot but a girl can dream, right?

Last but not least these zinc letters from Ballard Designs to spell out our monogram.

Want to come shopping with me? Whats on your list?