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Kate and Rebecca! Lovely nieces! I get to see them tomorrow! So excited!

I’m off to try some DIY projects. Will be reporting to you directly. Have a great weekend.

Finally Friday!

I’m looking forward to the following this weekend:
- buying this turquoise spray paint
- Art on Track aboard the El tomorrow night
- taking better photographs of my bookshelf redo
- hanging out with the Mister and my puppy

Have a happy two days.

Q: What’s better than an end-of-week summer barbecue?
A: An end-of-week summer barbecue with your closest friends, all of whom happen to be foodies that can cook. Some even for a living. Bless my day job.

The Mister and I headed over to Kate B’s house (you saw her amazing chair re-do, right?) last night for some delicious gastronomical delights, including Mexican elotes and piri piri marinated chicken. I made Alice Waters’ lentil salad with black lentils purchased from the Dill Pickle Co-op. It was too dark to tell if everyone ate my dish but the Mister said it was pretty damned good.

I love Kate’s house and her backyard is no exception. Most Chicago apartments come with standard wooden back porches similar to my own but Kate has a much larger patio right outside her door and she’s started fixing it up with wine crates and tea lights. Super simple and super cheap.

Since we stayed up so late it’s time for a simple Friday night at home. Have a great weekend!

So proud!

My Papo’s Sweet Water Organics was written up in the Wall Street Journal this morning. Read all about it.

Happy, happy Friday! A warm-weather weekend is upon us. Yes.

- Check out Amanda! I love this photo of the artist at work and ya know my favorite piece is right behind her… Tomorrow, I’m headed to EastBank Studios to check out her show: Hot Dam Ho Here We Go Again. Bonus points if you leave message in the comments with the song that quote is from…

- If you are part of an engaged couple in the Chicago area, come say hi to me at the Foodie Registry Launch Party on Sunday at Catalyst Ranch. I’ll be there with Kate B. and we’ll have some yummy ricotta cheesecake by Pastry Chef Tony Galzin for you to sample. Check out the video and RSVP info here.

That’s all for me today! Enjoy your weekend!

And happy, happy birthday to Chibueze…

I am in love with this photo from my cousin Kellie’s apartment in Brooklyn.   Vintage adoration must run in my family. The star of the show’s name is Grimble. How cute is he?

Happy, happy, happy Friday!  It’s been a cool, blustery week in Chicago and will rain later, but for now I’m happy with the little sunshine we’re receiving.

- Did you catch my post about turning a thrifted cheese grater into a jewelry organizer over at Inside, Out?  If you’re a  fan of ReadyMade on Facebook, check out the reader comments and pay attention to this gem from Bill:  “It’s neither Crazy nor Cute – it’s stupid and ugly. Sorry.”  Thanks for the input, Bill! Jokes aside, it was a fun post and I’ve got a new repurposing idea up my sleeve for the weekend.

Hint: it involves a new idea based on one of the diy chandeliers I posted about on Wednesday.

-  I’m listening to this on repeat today.

- Found out that Tara is going to be selling GORGEOUS jewelry at the brand new Hester Street Fair in NYC this weekend. The piece I’m coveting is above and only $8. Check out Classy Brass and go visit if you’re in the area. Feel free to pick up that brooch and send it my way.

- For Chicagoans: Diana at Fine Diving let us know about a hotel liquidators sale taking place on Sunday, with three prices only: $5, $10 and $15. A bunch of us are planning to caravan down there and check out the goods. The chairs Diana posted belong in my living room.

- A Facebook status update from my papa made my day this morning: “I would say that 325 of 350 children at Honey Creek School Worm Man Show (along wth food garden installation the kids assisted with) were “transported with joy” at the chance to sift through my black gold and pick up the worms for placement in fresh compost. “I like worms now.” “I loved touching the worms!” “Worms are… adorable!” “Worm mania.” The girls and boys were equal in their transcendent exuberance.”

- My friend Temi forwarded an amazing documentary on Lagos, Nigeria. Beware that if you click these, you won’t be able to do anything else productive for the next hour or so. Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four.

That’s all I got. Have a great weekend!

Photo Credit: across the seaa

Enjoy your weekend!

I’m completely looking forward to the following:

- a morning drive to Oak Park, IL for spray paint
- sanding, painting and prettifying a $35 craigslist dresser
- walking to Milk and Honey for my caffeine fix
- a little trip to Orange Moon, perhaps?
- sautéing some spring asparagus
- playing in the sunshine

Happy Friday from Chicago!  If you’re looking for some urban eye candy from this oh-so-beautiful city, check out RedEye’s user created gallery of fave Chicago streets.

This weekend, I am looking forward to:

-  checking out the POST Pilsen Market
-  spray painting my outdoor table ‘n’ chairs, weather permitting
-  sewing new pillows for the couch
- visiting a new thrift store
- uploading photos from this amazing gallery/living space I visited on Thursday so I can share them with you!

Anything good on your weekend horizon? Enjoy it!