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I just started someone new and he's coming over tonight. We're going to cook together, so I wanted to keep it simple but elegant. I'm thinking risotto (you guys have some great spring risotto recipes I'm going to try, perhaps with ramps or fiddleheads), kale salad, and strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert. Some wine, good music, I think it promises to be a good evening. I appreciate any additional suggestions or recipes!

This is going to need to wait until the weekend because this is going to be a MAJOR task for me (I also need to fix my medicine cabinet since two of the shelves have fallen out).

I realized how dusty I had allowed my bedroom to get. I have a ton of dark wood molding, so the dust wasn't that noticeable until I got up close and personal. Ew! I must have breathing in gross dust all the time! Unfortunately, I realized that my vacuum bag was full and didn't have any extras, so I had to order a bunch and rush them. They should arrive tomorrow or Tuesday, so I'll have to wait to do the deep vacuum until then. In the meantime, getting rid of the clutter was much needed. It got me thinking about how I want to restyle the room (including curtains, this is a sore spot for me, since I've been using sheets to cover my windows since I moved in....I can't even talk about it, I'm so embarassed). I also was thinking about getting some new bedding. I really need some new sheets and my duvet and comforter are looking a little worn out. The other HUGE task this weekend was FINALLY getting rid of a ton of old clothing. I've been meaning to do this forever. Now I just need to sort through the two big boxes, decide what needs to be cleaned, what should be tossed, and what should be donated. I already am feeling a little lighter.

Last week I forgot to buy flowers, so this week I bought double to have in both my bedroom and my living room. They make me so happy! Feeling really good!

@tryphe same here!!! I think all of us who saw that movie and enjoyed reading wanted one of those libraries. Right now, I struggle with a lack of bookshelves, but it's on my big list that I crafted for the Cure. I think I'll satisfy myself with tossing old magazines and organizing my DVDs and the BF's video games.

Thank you for posting this. My kitchen looks nothing like the sleek, glamorous, well-decorated, brand new kitchens AT frequently posts. It's so refreshing to see a kitchen that is well loved and looks a lot like mine.

I'm FINALLY unpacking and getting rid of my boxes from my move 8 months ago and either finding a home for it or donating/throwing it.

Just sent my invitations (I succumbed and used Paperless Post) and I'm already so excited and nervous. I hope my home is ready in time!

I'm making this for lunch tomorrow!

I usually put the flowers on my bed stand, so that I see them when I wake up and go to sleep.

I actually ended up baking quite a few TheKitchn recipes, including the eggnog cake mentioned above, the vegan sticky orange cake w/ marmalade glaze, and the best of all, the quick hazelnut and olive oil cookies with lemon glaze. YUM. We also made seitan cutlets based on a PPK recipe for seitan roast that we tried over thanksgiving. We also made some mushroom ragu over polenta, lots of salads, vegetarian chili, and homemade biscuits, among others. Best of all, we did all of this cooking together with family, including my mom and younger brother. Such good times!