Not this, aparently. But I promise I've been busy. If you want to see what with, please stop by the Holiday Craft Sale this Sunday.
Hope to see you all there!
For those of you who just can't wait, here's a sneek peek into my life for the last few months:
From garden to dinner in one night.
The skin on the tomatoes may have been tough, and I'm not sure how healthy the BQE air is here (or the dead fish smell from the east river for that matter), but they tasted fine.
The season has mostly come and gone, but don't worry, I have been keeping track. 
Our Zinnias are sprouting. They are the first (and only) of the lot so far, but I am still very excited and proud. I am trying positive thinking and motivational pep talks to get the rest of the plants in gear. If no sprouts occur by the middle of next week, I may have to abandon this attempt and try again (this time with fewer than 48 seeds per pot).
I finally got my act together and did some light gardening on the balcony this weekend. A while ago I picked up some decorative pots from Ikea and have had grand ideas about planting some things for the summer ever since. Eoin and I went to the local nursery on Saturday and got everything we needed - pots, soil, some pre-planted items, some seeds and I put myself to work yesterday afternoon. This was really my first time doing any gardening work and I have to admit that I didn't really know what I was doing.
The transplanting went ok. We got a couple small mint plants, a geranium and some Wonderland White Alyssum - a cute, crawling, small white flower. I moved them to bigger pots, threw in some soil, watered them. No problem.
We also got a few seed packets for planting ourselves. I got a package of Zinnias, Basil and because we have great, direct sun on the balcony I also wanted to try a tomato plant. I filled the pots with soil, planted the seeds, watered them. Seemed fine. Later, Eoin asked how many seeds I put in the pot. I answered honestly, "All of them". I figured you just threw them all in to guarantee that you got a few good ones in the batch. Once they start sprouting up, you can pull out ones you don't want or need and just keep the good ones. Apparently, this isn't the conventional method and a 10" pot doesn't neccessarily have the ability to hold 48 tomato plants, not to mention all of the basil seeds trying for life in the 5 incher I put them in. All I can do now is cross my green thumbs and hope for the best.
Also featured in the shot is yet another generous birthday gift for Eoin from Sarah & Judah: the ceramic mushroom. Despite the total awesomeness of his other gifts I do believe that this one might just hold the most special place in his heart, as those who whitnessed his strange attachment to it will attest.
I have been a bad blogger. A very bad blogger. First I ask for your advice, and then never send you an update. Then I follow your advice and never say thanks. And then - worst of all - I do a ton of stuff without asking any advice at all. Please forgive me. And accept the photos below as an apology.
1. We got the table in white laminate, 47" and we love it. Sometimes, sitting on the couch Eoin or I will look over and eye it and just be forced to say how much we really. really like it. I can't tell you how nice it's been to be able to eat dinner like civilized people, at the table, not srunched over the coffee table, trying not to spill on the couch.
2. With the new table, we needed new chairs. I looked at a lot, and waffled on style and color - sometimes wanting red & bright, sometimes preferring lighter shades, or just plain wood. When my Mom & Sis were here, we found what we thought could be a great match, but with a $200 price tag it was hard to make the commitment. Finally, I found these at Ikea for a whopping $35 a piece. Perfect.
3. We painted the living room, Gray. Yes, gray. Most people we tell this to turn their noses up and imply - if not flat out say - that they think we're making a wrong choice, that gray is too confining and will make the space cold and unwelcoming. To all you doubters I have to say, I think it looks mighty fine.
4. While at Ikea getting the chairs, I also bought this new pillow.
I have been trying to email this photo to my mother, but her work email will not let me send attachments. Sorry folks, this is my only option.
Hi Mom,
Finally - the dress is here. Do you remember this from Opitz? I think it was $4.99. I definitely will need a cardigan, not only for the Seattle weather, but also to hide the faint, but present, "SAMPLE" written across the back.
I got the sweaters from la redoute yesterday and they just aren't right. I got a cream one that is a little too thick, and a tan one that was too casual for the look. I think what I really need is a loose knit something in whatever color you think will go - cream? brown? blue? If you find something, I would LOVE it.
Thank you!!
xxCorinne
Please stay tuned as we return to regular blogging.
I have a lot of updating to do: Eoin and I picked out a couch, bought it and are awaiting its arrival; Eoin closed on his apartment and we are moving in on Friday; We went to Ikea and I bought a stuffed Hedgehog; I have jury duty tomorrow and spilled coffee all over my summons that I am supposed to turn in when I arrive ( will that help me look like a loser slacker, Judah?). It'a all too much to write about now, but I promise to elaborate in the near future. In the meantime, you can keep yourselves busy with this one, from the archives:
It's old news by now, but in early May we Smithies travelled back to Northampton and rejoined our sisterhood for our 5 year reunion. Despite being put up in the crappiest house on campus, we had a grand old time. Highlights included:
1. Ice cream at Herrells (once a day everyday four days in a row)
2. Karaoke at the World War II club (of which we are now all year-long members, and I have the membership card to prove it)
3. A trip to the Sophia Smith Archives where Liz and I poured over the diaries of Blanche Ames.
4. Breakfast with a small group from the class of 1951, who were celebrating their 55th. They were the sweetest ladies with the best stories, and real top-notch nicknames: Winky, Midge, and Tinks. And, when Elizabeth introduced herself, on woman asked, "Do you go by Libby or Betsy?"
We shopped (by the way - I just saw the $15 shoes I bought at 25 Central for sale here at a store by my house for $85. Talk about a good deal!), we ate, we drank, and I became very popular among the local homeless community ("so that's what the guys have been talking about!") You can see it all here (courtesy of Office Gnome) or here (Courtesy of KeeKee).
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