Even though we didn’t have a white Christmas it sure has been blustery in Chicago the past few days. As a result, I’ve had a lot of time to read good books, cuddle with my puppy and, of course, peruse the Internet. Happy (almost) New Years!
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This piece, “I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone”, by Richard Brautigan is one of the first truly beautiful things I’ve read in a long time. Especially enjoyable for any hopeless romantics out there.
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I absolutely can’t get over how adorable these “measuring hedgies” from Anthropologie are – because what kitchen couldn’t use this monumental dose of cute.
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During this particular boozy time of year, a gorgeous illustrated etiquette of how to drink wine from Joanna Goddard’s lovely blog.
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I recently acquired Béa Peltre’s beautiful cookbook (in a bought of post-holiday shopping) and have since fallen in love with her blog La Tartine Gourmande. Food porn, indeed.
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Famous photos edited to look as if they were taken as selfies.
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And finally, the “Best News Bloopers of 2012.” Teaching all aspiring journalists what not to do on camera.