Martha Stewart Weddings Summer issue

It’s out, y’all. And the Summer issue is just as lovely as ever. Thought you might like a little peek to get you in the mood for any sort of summer celebration. And there’s so much more delicious inspiration in the actual issue.
This super super cute Martha’s Vineyard wedding is worth buying the issue on it’s own. Lily and Charlie incorporated vintage, nautical, and French touches, with plenty of DIY elements to make it a sweet reflection of their relationship. It was a total family affair, with Lily’s brother and step-sister singing during the ceremony, her step-dad officiating, and her little brother singing some Elvis songs during the reception. Charlie’s mom made her famous molasses cookies for the dessert buffet.


Darling, right? Hope you all had a sunny Memorial Day!
Cover image by Patricia Heal/Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2011
Story photos by Jessica Antola/Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2011

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The Cool Thing

So, the cool thing about taking such a monstrous hiatus from my blog, is that when I come back, I feel like I can write and no one is watching, and I don't need to succumb to the pressures of an audience (y'know, the ginormous audience that reads this blog).

I've been reading Keri Smith's blog this morning, which is something of a marketing vehicle, but I like her casual blogishness. And it inspired me to come here and see what happened.

Here's one that's happening: I've been thinking a lot. (This is a problem.)

I should be thinking less (and writing more). (Also eating less and sleeping more, but that's another blog post.)

Also, I'm reading this mini-novella-like short story by Chekov called "The Wife" and I'm captivated.

And like Ms. Smith I am trying lately to do one. thing. at. a. time. I pretty much fail most of the time, but when I am reading Chekov, I am successful. Reading him creates the same kinesthetic experience as reading Shakespeare--except I don't have to peruse any footnotes or keep a handy homemade cast list on hand to keep track of who is who.

The Keep

"When he first came to New York, he and his friends tried to find a name for the relationship they craved between themselves and the universe. But the English language came up short: perspective, vision, knowledge, wisdom ― those words were all too heavy or too light. So Danny and his friends made up a name: alto. True alto worked two ways: you saw but also you could be seen, you knew and you were known. Two-way recognition."

The Keep, p. 6
By Jennifer Egan