Not Wowed.

When I found out Martha has a house in Maine, I thought, sweeeeet. But upon first glance, it's ugly. Wicker indoors? Pink and blues? I thought for sure she'd have the New England chic thing down. Instead the pastels are making me gag. Am I wrong?

Headboard.

I love this DIY headboard spotted here, but originally via Martha. I've always liked the painted headboard idea but I'm too afraid I'll mess up. Has anyone tried this before?

Eye Opener.

This is what our kitchen looks like when I leave Lobsterman for an extended period of time. Sigh.



I hope you noticed the note. Ahem.

En Francais, SVP!

Totally discovered this blog via another blog (my memory escapes me!) but I am majorly obsessed with the photos - et la fille. Check it.

Bangs.

I am desperately trying to grow out these ghastly bangs. I loved them at first but then I realized they look like this in photos:



instead of like this:



So now I am going to rely on these:



Bobby pins, $36

I Respect This Man.

This improv sess with Russel Brand is amazing.

2010.

I am spent. I had such a great weekend with Lobsterman and our friends. I did a lot of unhealthy eating (not in 2010 dammit!), saw Avatar and sloshed through a snowstorm. I am loving my NYC visit but I miss Maine a ton. I'll get back on track manana with posts.



Fancy tiara, $1