“Ways in Which I am Winning This Week”
By Aunt Peaches
1. I cleaned my couch yesterday and found 3 hairbrushes, a stuffed leprechaun, and $17.38 in cash.
2. I let a lady cut in front of me in line at Walgreens because she only had one item, and then when she proceeded to have a 15 minute/utterly fruitless argument with the clerk about said item’s sale price being twenty-two cents less, I did not grow fangs or a tail.
3. I snipped homegrown peonies from the garden, gently laid them in a basket specifically designed for such a purpose, then arranged them in a charmingly old vase (<<pronouced VAAAAS not VACE). Did they drop 50% of their petals them moment I set that vase on the table? You bet. Is it preventing me from fantasies of a career in professional flower growing and fancy flower arrangements? Not a bit.
Now. Onto happier distractions!
An interviews with the Mrs. Meyers behind Mrs. Meyer soap.
Attention all anxty 90s teenagers: Alanis Morrisette’s Jagged Little Pill turned 20 this week (!) and there is a bunch of stuff we didn’t know about it (!!!!!!)
The Magna Carta is 800 years old and now comes embroidered.
There was a woman with 17 Persian cats who changed the art world and I had never heard of her. Incredible!
43 ways you are not really helping.
Hillary Clinton’s logo has some serious graphic design mojo.
A solid reason you can feel good about eating at Chipotle (and it’s not the burrito) (but that’s pretty swell too).
“If you want to change the world, start out by making your bed.”
For everyone who got obsessed over the blue and black / gold and white dress debacle, here is the smack down color test to end the conversation.
The cab driver who took on a very special set of passengers.
The most attractive names in the world.
This gal made her own prom dress and it’s stunning.
Everyone is going to the movies these days, but who needs Jurasic Park when you could have Iris Apfel? Check for a venue near you.
Thank you so much for the links, Peaches! I love your happy monday-posts, and the picture is so lovely. We are having an odd summer here in Finland – rain every other day, and sun every other, and lots of wind. Hope you are well and happy!
First of all, I’m so glad that I’m not the only one who finds tons of money and odd collections of things in my couch (little boy underpants are usually high on my list). Second, slightly desperate plee… Any ideas for father’s day crafts that the kids could help with? So much of the stuff I find for men is cheesy. You always have something slightly different. No pressure! 🙂
$17.38 in the SOFA? That is a supremely great day! And here I was, just happy to find a couple of dimes in the Lowe’s parking lot on Saturday. You DO win, my friend.
Ah, Iris. I wonder what Iris Apfel would think of that young lady’s amazing prom dress.
I know right? $15 of the $17 was in two bills, but still. I was thrilled!
What a great post! Thanks for the happy thoughts! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Love the blog and those Peonies look lovely even if they did rally up against you! Mine always do the same Grrr!
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Peaches,
Recently stumbled upon your site. What a delight! Found your “Ms Dalloway” post so interesting. Now I have to get the book. You live in the most gorgeously colorful space! Me, I am just starting my blogging journey. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Sharon!