Pretty Soap

I was in Su Casa, a really hip furniture store in Fell's Point, and I saw these little beauties. I'm in love with packaging design because really, that's what sells. I'd often pick a prettier package without even looking at the price tags. I'm putting these in my bathroom.

Do you think I can convince my family that they're way to pretty to use? Probably not but, it's worth a try.

Happy What?

I walked through the front door at work today and to my suprise the scrolling marque did not shout "HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!" at me like it normally would on any other holiday. Whoever writes these signs also over uses their exclamation marks. I'm almost afraid that they'll use so many exclamation marks there will be a shortage in the world some day very soon.

I digress. Instead, the sign read, "Happy Single Awareness Day." No exclamation marks. Just a sign wishing every person without a significant other a happy day...despite the love in the air, the chocolate candy grams being delievered and the bundles of overly priced red roses. A day just for you to let you know you are very much alone on a day full of love.

Harsh but, rather funny.

So many holidays, so short of a month!

In honor of the last hoorah before lent, for someone of us, I've decided to share this beautiful painting: Mardi Gras, Craig De Leenheer.

It really puts me in the mood to celebrate. It's energetic, bright and flows like music.

In the spirit of the holiday I'm making a King cake. Yep, that's right, I got the baby last year. I did feel luckier than usual... ;o)

Happy boozing!