[I] am an incessant redecorator. I am always scrutinizing rooms in my home, deciphering improvements, be that a simple rearrangement of furnishings, or an upgrade in window coverings. Rhys’s room is no exception. Here are a few of the things that are peaking my interest lately.
Author: Ashley
sling and dance
[I] think one of the things that is keeping me most sane post-baby is exercise and the Proven weight loss pills i use to get back my figure. Stealing away to work out has not only been rejuvenating for my body, but for my mind as well. It’s my saving grace. I sneak out of the… Continue reading sling and dance
11 months old
[H]ow is this possible? This sweet baby boy is now less than a month away from turning one year old. I just can’t believe it. It’s making me sad, not because he’s getting bigger, but because time is moving too fast. Rhys’s favorite things: whisking in a mixing bowl pulling knobs off the stereo playing… Continue reading 11 months old
high five
[T]he other night, during dinner, Ramsey and I were talking excitedly and high-fived each other across the table in front of Rhys. Rams turned to Rhys and said “High five, Rhys!” Without delay, Rhys promptly slapped his dad’s open hand. His first high-five. We were so surprised at his quick response that we started laughing… Continue reading high five
nevermind
[T]he vinyl reissue of Nirvana’s Nevermind was a must-have for my audiophile husband. Rhys is way into the album artwork. It’s just so meta.
red sophie
Vuilli, the company behind the famous Sophie the Giraffe also makes a teething ring. Smaller and more supple, this version seemed to have a better chance of avoiding being launched from the stroller. The ring stays in Rhys’s hand so well that it seemed it might be tricky to toss. It has this intoxicating vanilla… Continue reading red sophie
dining with dad: short order
[W]e finally made it over to Nancy Silverton’s newest spot for dinner last night. Short Order is a polished greasy spoon positioned in the outer corner at Farmer’s Market on Fairfax. The servers weave around the patio tables clad in clam diggers and striped tees. Beers are served in mason jars, checks are presented paper clipped… Continue reading dining with dad: short order
croissant theif
[S]aturday morning often means a breakfast of outsourced coffee. Usually, after Saturday morning class at Pop Physique, I’ll walk to Intelligentsia for coffee. Having skipped class this past weekend due to a three-day bout of staying up WAY too late, I was still on the LAMill side of town this Saturday. My friend Al and… Continue reading croissant theif
dineLA: drago centro
[I] am counting the days til this year’s dineLA Restaurant Week. (Just 3 more to go.) I absolutely love dineLA. It’s like the holidays, but better. This time of year, (and again in the fall), a couple hundred of Los Angeles’s best restaurants offer 3 course pre-fixe menus. With lunches beginning at $16, and dinners… Continue reading dineLA: drago centro
computer rhys
[M]y son has an affinity for computers. Like big time. So, for Christmas, we got him a play computer. It’s great– it teaches the alphabet, numbers, and even a little Spanish. Que bueno. Rhys is middy amused by it, playing alongside dad, learning shapes and colors. I’ll say, however, that he is well aware his… Continue reading computer rhys