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Stephanie sent me a link to the New York Times article announcing the opening of Murray’s Cheese in several Kroger supermarkets. I’m not sure how I feel about Murray’s becoming a national chain. Although I guess that midwesterners should be allowed the pleasure of a good runny Camembert too.

More bothersome is the realization that if I had been frequenting Murray’s in 1991 I could have purchased it for $50,000. Sure I was 10 but even then I had a fine appreciation for all things stinky. Another opportunity missed.

I’m thinking I need to bring it a little harder next time I get my nails done in our neighborhood. Karen suggested this -

And I think it’s the most awesomest idea ever.

Frank’s baby, Jax, is just as into disemboweling as Jasper. And, as Frank said, it does remind me of the inside-out bears.

A little adorable for your Friday.

Thom modeling my new coat [sample sale purchase]. And proof that I’m not the only one that takes blurry pictures.

Photo courtesy of Tung.

Keeping the Rilo Kiley theme going this week. Who would have guessed that a short man once known as Pinsky could be so sexy.

Well, maybe Katie Holmes. But that’s another story.

Blake Sennett has his moments.

Whatever. I want one anyway.

As we tie up the final details with the contractor it’s time to get my act together on all the details.

We need 6 lights on the parlor floor and another 5 or so on the garden level. I have a lot of things that I like but it’s hard to look at everything and imagine how it will work together. And because I want to avoid any possibility of blaming myself if something goes awry let’s put it up for a vote.

We have two separate lights in the entranceway. I’m thinking maybe two of the same.

Solitaire from Niche Modern

Globe pendant from West Elm

Berlin Roost lamp from Velocity

A fixture for over the center table where we throw the mail and our keys and whatever else is in Thom’s pockets.

Starburst Cluster Pendant in clear, not the weird blue.

Ice Chandelier

Meridian Pendant (which match the sconces we already have in the den)

Calvin Pendant

Embarcadero Drum

Edison Chandelier

Two fans with lights on each side of the floor. Two of the same or one of each?

Gyro Fan

Retro-Style Fan

Acero Fan

One sconce for the stairs.

Barn Light Sconce

Jason Miller Antler Sconce (not real antler and this would need to be hardwired)

More ideas for the garden level to come…

Is it wrong that this was the song that we used to enter our wedding reception? I think not.

For reason’s like this, Keith has taken up residence in our house.