really like

I enjoyed reading this post at Cup of Jo.  It got me thinking about words.  Words I love, words I do not care for, and words I overuse.  For instance,  I say really like a lot:  I really like your haircut.  I really like pizza.  I really like to read. When I say this phrase I genuinely do like the thing I'm talking about.  However, I know I can do a better job at expressing myself:  Your new bangs are city cool.  This crust has the perfect amount of crunch.  I'm a little depressed to finish Harry Potter (Book Seven) because I'll have to say goodbye to all of the wonderful characters I've grown to care about. 

I'm curious.  Are there any words you love?  Hate?  Are there any phrases you hear over and over?

(Image via Cup of Jo.)

word of the week

Our Word of the Week

that I picked from the fish bowl on my desk

is...

gardenia
1. a large white flower that has a pleasant smell

Bonus Question:  Which of the following animals should NEVER eat gardenias because it makes them very sick? (A) cat  (B) goat (C) gold fish

(Unfortunately, I discovered the answer to this question earlier this week.)

french open

Do you follow tennis?  The French Open started on Monday! I'm curious who you are rooting for:  Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Monfils, Soderling, Murray?

(I like Roger Federer.)

Photo via Ruansfedererblog.

colorscope

Have you ever heard of Rachel Carson?   (Hint:  She is a lover of words, animals and the ocean.)  Click here to learn about her life.  Click here to study her Colorscope.

word of the week

Our WORD OF THE WEEK

that I picked from the fish bowl on my desk

is...

hurly-burly

1. noisy confusion 2. tumult

Bonus Question:  David Rabe's dark comedy called Hurlyburly opened on Broadway in 1984, starring William Hurt.  Which famous Shakespeare play inspired Rabe's title?   (A) Much Ado About Nothing  (B) Macbeth  (C) The Tempest  (D) A Midsummer Night's Dream

framing project

When I first moved to LA, my mom sent me two recipes.  She wrote instructions for Cream of Forever Cake and Pots de Creme.  I've always loved the way she decorated the recipes. So, the other day I was inspired to frame them. 

serena and lily

I am in love with this color palette.  I discovered the above photo in the Serena and Lily catalog.   Every page is filled with gorgeous pillows, fabrics, sofas, rugs and painting ideas.  Click here to view!