Comments on: Vitamin C Type A

By: bluefleur

bluefleur — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:50:46 +0000

Oh Slim-you are beyond amazing! i am SO grateful because after sitting in the hotel bar in washington dc, expecting snow and having a little gin myself while catching up on your recent blogs, i feel totally rejuvenated! thank you for drawing our attention to the joys associated with blood oranges, Miller’s and guilt free shopping (not in that order) i too have been a VERY good wife lately!

By: Linny C

Linny C — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:02:46 +0000

ATTENTION SP READERS FROM CANADA~
If you are like me and don’t have a blood orange tree in your back garden, go to Milestones and ask for their Blood Orange Margeurita (shaken, not blended).
Cheers!
Linny

By: Kelly Karnes

Kelly Karnes — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:56:47 +0000

Hi Slim!
You’ve got to be one stylish Babe…and I LOVE your blog! My friend Emily just
emailed me about it so here I am. I just brought home blood oranges the other day…unbeknownst to me….I thought they were a small paper bag of regular oranges. I cut one in half to use the juice for my beef/ginger/orange stir-fry
and was quite surprised to see the red juice and pulp. They ARE delicious and
so good for you. I’ve never heard of Miller gin, but you can bet it will be
stocked in my bar by this weekend! Thanks for your beautiful photos and recipes!
Warmly, K.

By: Lightness

Lightness — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:42:30 +0000

Books are so interesting, I adored “The Hours” – when I was done – devoured it, I loaned my copy to a friend. I missed the book while it was gone and clutched it like a child to my breast when it was finally returned to me.

Fortunately we don’t all have to like all the same things. A dear friend told me she can’t wait to see “Avatar” and “Nine”. Would rather do my taxes than see either movie, such is life.

By: Marcia M

Marcia M — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:22 +0000

Hahahahah! Been there with paint colors! Thanks anyway…it looks beautiful.I thought my LR paint was too dark, so after living with it for waaaaaay too long, I changed it while my husband was out of town. It looks great now, but he didn’t even notice. Those subtleties just don’t bother some people like they do me.
Unrelated, but you talked in an earlier post about your fingernails..I have the worlds worst and hate the fake nail look, so I am always wishing there was something that worked for me and I think I just found it! I went in for a manicure and was talked into trying the new OPI Axxium nail gel. It is amazing so far! It didn’t add any length… just goes on over your natural nails like 3 coats of polish. You can get clear or a few color choices…I got a very pale color called bubble bath. It’s been a week and they look like they were just done….She said they should be fine for about 3 weeks and then I will need a touch up. I think that’s a plan I can live with, expecially if they continue to look this good. Of course, gardening season isn’t here yet…

By: Jackie Whelan

Jackie Whelan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:46:09 +0000

I am so jealous of your really red blood oranges and your beautiful tree. Unfortunately here in Ireland we do not get much sun and cannot avail of the wonderful fresh fruit. Could you bottle it and send it on!! I use the Joe Malone Grapefruit and I find it really beautiful and refreshing and lasts all day. I would love to try the Orange Blossom some time. Slim I love all your photos on your blog – keep them coming.

By: Brandi

Brandi — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:54:47 +0000

Slim! I just got caught up on your last four posts. A few quick thoughts…

1. So it wasn’t just me with “The Help” then? It’s not a book, it’s an affliction. My tastes run much more to Louise Penny and Agatha Christie. My mother-in-law loved it and thought I should read it because I live in the south. I think not.

2. Sawyer simply has too many physical gifts. And then that voice on top of it? If I bumped into him in Macy’s or any other venue he would be lucky to escape with all his clothing.

3. I have one of those GoGo Bags and it’s quite useful. Keeps my Guerlain Meteorites from leaving dust all over the bottom of every bag I own.

Now, back to the Australian Open. I have a schoolgirl crush on Roger Federer and if I have to watch matches until 3am, so be it.

PS Have been telling all my friends to read your blog and posted you on Twitter – not that you need the promotion!

By: LK

LK — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:15:43 +0000

Oh, Mrs. Blandings… at least you got your dream house

By: S.P.

S.P. — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:47:35 +0000

Dear Marcia- I really wish I could give you a name but to be honest, if it had a name it would be “If You Don’t Stop Changing Your Fricking Mind On This Colour I will Never Paint Your Home Again!”
That should sum up my painter’s feelings about me by the time I was happy with this “not persimmon/NOT pumpkin/ kinda cantaloupe, but not literally/ see that third shade from the bottom of the sunset/only with more violet”colour.
Ya…he loves me deep down though.

By: S.P.

S.P. — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:37:05 +0000

Do it Bridget!! I never understand the negative rap that marble gets as a kitchen surface. I smell conspiracy! After all, what have all the boulangeries and patisseries in Europe used for hundreds of years?! And they look wonderful! For me, nothing beats honed Calacutta marble for a beautiful and timeless kitchen surface. I have had mine for 16 years and it still looks great. I’m about to use it again in a new project. You might want to check out my post “Kitchen Remodel” from the September archive and read the comment section. Yes, you have to be a wee bit careful with acidic things like citrus juice and I wouldn’t leave a red wine ring sitting for a whole day, but other than that, as long as you have it sealed once every couple of years, I’m sure you will be happy.
(I use Harbour Seal)