February 28, 2010

Week(s) In Review: A Pictorial Adventure

So where have I been, yes that would be the question considering that, unless we’re connected on Facebook, no one has heard from me in weeks. I don’t call, don’t write. Yeah, ‘dropped off the face of the virtual Earth’ (yet again) is pretty accurate. But I have done some amazing and fun stuff in my electronic absence.

And the train continues to roll so rather than sit here for ages typing out all the details of my recent misadventures in construction, paint, music, old friends and pastry, it occurred to me that a nice array of photos is surely a much lazier way to share the information.

And retain it for that matter. See? Really I’m just thinking of your time. Yeah, that's it.

So without further random babble from me, here is essentially a month in review…

A whole bunch of these got painted, glazed, varnished, etc. over the past couple weeks for Chucka Stone Designs, and more will be done this week (plus I might actually finish the furniture pieces this weekend, amazing!)


I hosted a week long giveaway over here that I enjoyed promoting.



This holiday came and went & Matt and I thankfully didn’t feel pressured to celebrate (because it is a silly tradition started just to make people feel bad who are single and obligated who are together so the card, chocolate, flower and jewelry industries can live on for one more day. OK. Jumping off my soapbox now…) But my mom sent us this card and it was very sweet of her!



The FINAL season (sob) of Tuesday night crack began. (Yeah I know he’s not on the show anymore but he was my favorite character and he did make an appearance in the first episode this season. Plus he’s hot, so there.)



We had a chance to catch this guy’s act live, and solo for the first time, which was so much fun! We were right at the edge of the stage in the Red Room at Café 939.



Then I started doing a whole bunch of this. (Thanks for the video still shots This Old House)



Of course that job is in central Mass so that meant I was in this a lot. Don’t worry, my car wasn’t recalled. Baby drives great.



Even though painting and plaster is a great workout it was good to do a little of this in addition to keep loose. Climbing ladders requires a certain level of already in shape-ness so as not to fall asleep on the sofa every night at 10:00. Oh wait…



I have been helping to clean out the family house which desperately needs to be finished and sold. My Aunt, mom and I spent six hours in this room getting it to look this empty. I wish I were kidding. But it is done now and so we celebrated with subs (hoagies, wraps, whatever you call it in your neck of the woods -- sandwich filling in a long roll). I took this round table home and it is now gracing my back hall under the window; it looks perfect with the bench on the other side, since they are a matching set.



Of course Thursdays have still been all about this. Wouldn’t miss that for anything!



Had a chance to catch one of my mom’s favorite performers, Seth Glier (on piano), this past Friday night. I can see why, wow this kid has talent!! At only 21, he has a long career ahead of him. (He plays SXSW every year so if you’re near Austin, TX go check him out!). Plus he remembered my mom on sight by name, asked her later what she wanted to hear and made a point to come over and apologize that he didn’t have time to play it after the show was over. Now that’s class.



And now this morning I’m finishing coffee and writing. Not to mention eating one of these; purchased after dinner with friends in Davis Square last night. Yum!


The month in review has now commenced. Holy crap, can’t believe it’s just about March already! Bring on the warm weather, yippie!

8 comments:

pastrywitch said...

Wow, that's a lot. What's that yummy looking thing in the last photo?

Unknown said...

Great to see/read all this Jenn...and you can come re-do our bathroom with yer plasterin' skills !!!!!

CSD Faux Finishing said...

Kate that is a Berry Crumble from Kick Ass Cupcakes just outside Davis Square in Somerville, it has creme fresche, raspberry, marscipone & almond slivers (& I probablly spelled 1/2 of that wrong but if anyone knows what I'm talking about its you :-). They named the place well, it is like crack lol.

Thanks Dennis, will have to figure out how to convert my prices for international lol!! I totally owe you an email, you're too sweet btw :-) Tell Suz I said hey too & I miss keeping up with you guys!!

Funny, my WV is squid. Don't know why its funny, it just is :-)

Chris Stone said...

you've been busy! and that cupcake looks great!

Theresa said...

Hey Jenn. Long time no read. But glad I was able to catch up. At least you have really good reasons WHY you haven't been around. I'm still trying to figure it out.

All the pics were fun. And yes, those cupcakes look fabtabulous!

Rosebud Collection said...

You have been busy..did you get that storm, last week? Dear God, thought the house would blow apart, lost electric for 40 hours and we were the lucky ones. But when you live in Maine..you always have backups..Oil lamps/coal stove..I always tell the kids, learn to handle anything, because living here..sooner or later you will have something happen.
Have a good week..xooxRosebud

Karen said...

You've been busy :) I liked this post - with all the pics.

Anonymous said...

I had a Kick Ass Cupcake last night. Well, I should say several small bites of 5 different kinds. Soooo good!