Fortnight
Posted: June 16, 2012 Filed under: War and Peace 2 CommentsIf things go as planned, we’ll be moving into our new house two weeks from today. Considering that barely a month ago, our plan was to stay in the basement for another year, it’s been a bit of a hectic time. And when I think of all the packing and cleaning to be done, I start to panic. A lot.
Two weeks isn’t very much! Any advice on moving?
Cookie jar
Posted: June 15, 2012 Filed under: Treasure Island 1 Comment
Row 1: rug / necklace / doormat
Row 2: painting / crown / painting
Row 3: potholders / snailele / table
Row 4: tart / taxidermy / painting
Velour
Posted: June 14, 2012 Filed under: Treasure Island 8 CommentsI was browsing Craigslist this morning and came across this awesome/hideous “mustard green” velour couch. Problem is, I can’t decide which adjective is more applicable, and I’m afraid that the couch’s awesomeness is dependent on its hideousness, which sounds a little bit like a hipster evaluation.
Your thoughts?
(Don’t worry, there’s not really any chance I’d buy the couch. Sadly.)
P.S. Given that this is a college town, I’m troubled by the number of people who list a “dinning table” or “dinning set with 4 chairs.” Do basics of English pronunciation rules escape most folks? I don’t know the formal terminology, but 2 Ns will change the vowel sound, which is why “wining” and “winning” are pronounced differently – just like “dining'” and “dinning.” Thank you, soapbox ended.
P.P.S. I also just found this to-die-for couch. Obviously it could use reupholstering, but the shape! I even secretly like the color!
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