And today…we pretend we’re in France
My version of Ina Garten’s French Apple Tart from her Back to Basics Cookbook.  I’ll let you know how it turns out.  Stay tuned…

What we’re doing tonight
Can you feel the change coming?  Summer is slowly slipping out the door and autumn is on her way.  We got to spend (almost) a week without using the a/c.  I love having the windows open and letting the cool air pull through.  It’s a time of year to get ready to settle into long nights.  Since night is my favorite time of day, this is good for me.  I love the night and the more of it I can be conscious for, the better.  Don’t get me wrong, I also love the spring.  Coming out of hibernation, shaking off the winter and watching everything come to life again.  But I live for those autumn and winter days, and they are upon us. The weekend was relaxing and restorati

My newest acqusition
If you’ve read my blog in the past, you know I have a thing for art (as witnessed here).  I love to collect art that touches me, speaks to me, screams ‘Hey lady, I’m supposed to live with you!’ I’ve had my eye on Peach with Leaves by Jonathan Bernard Koch for the last 2 months, but just didn’t have the money to buy it.  Well, I decided the time had come to add to my collection.  I email Jon yesterday only to find the painting sold the day before!  You know I lost another most beloved painting when som