Just a Note to Say....

That I'm in love with this tie currently at J.Crew:

Silk Tie in Small Embroidered Weight Lifters.
$75

If I was a dude and I wore ties, I would wear this. I've been doing Crossfit for four months now and even though I dread going because it's always the hardest workout I've ever done, I have been amazed at the way my body has snapped back from my immobile lifestyle. I can now do things I haven't been able to do since I was 8. I can run, I can jump, I can do a handstand, I can touch my toes, I can hang from a bar, etc.... all of this I had kind of given up on after say, 19. If you're considering doing Crossfit- do it! It has truly changed my life. Thanks Nicole for introducing me to the hardest but best workouts I've ever done. 

- Grace

PS- Did you see me front and center on The House That Lars Built??? Totally rocked flower making 101. 

PSS- Did I also mention that Alissa had her baby!! A girl named Mae Delphine born on Saturday at 8:06 am. I am honored that Alissa called me in her time of need to come over and watch her kids. I will say this though, there is no rule book on the etiquette for when you're hanging with your friend and she is in some SERIOUS advanced-stage labor pains.... awkward. 

Pretty Pretty Oven Mitt-y!

Not only will these beauties keep your hands burn-free whilst baking, but they tell a love story to boot!

" This cotton oven mitt/glove records a love poem written by a boy to a girl in the "language of flowers", the Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. Starting with the left side of the wreath to the right side, each flower reveals one more part of the missing puzzle. Included in the poem are amaranth globes, black eyed susans, daisies, poppies, dandelions, tulips, morning glories, roses, magnolias, laurel leaves, laurestine, forget-me-nots, honeysuckle. Try to decipher the poem with your guide here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_of_flowers " 

Designed by the lovely and talented Brittany Jepsen from The House That Lars Built blog (one of our favorites around here), one glove (or two!) can be pre-ordered on Etsy to arrive in time for Christmas at the bargain price of $23.75 each. It would surely make a sweet sentiment for any sweets (or savory!) maker you know. 

- Cathleen 

[Photo plucked from The House That Lars Built's Etsy shop]