Things I learned in February

1. A countertop roaster is easy to use and makes amazing chicken and turkey. 2. Pilates doesn't suck as much as yoga. 3. Ginger snaps are super easy to make (okay I learned that in December but I can't stop making that recipe) 4. Radishes are delish! 5. Bananas Foster is pretty easy to make, and its good to have those ingredients around for evening cocktails. 6. There is great sushi in Bridgeport. 7. Art Institute classes sell out. 8. Picasso can actually disappoint. 9. The real estate inventory in the south loop is really low right now. 10. Doggie dental work is super-expensive!

Organize What?

One of my new years resolution was to spend some time organizing each day of January. So what I have I organized so far?

 1) Desktop papers: I cleaned all the papers off my desk. I filed them or got rid of them and now my desk is clear.

 2) Kitchen Island shelves: This is always piling up with miscellaneous when we want to clear the countertop quickly. I was able to throw a lot of away (candy canes from last year!) or put other things were they really belong.

 3) Kitchen cabinets: I've done two of these so far. I didn't do a full emptying more of a neatening. It is so nice to look  inside and actually be able to find what I want.

 4) A kitchen drawer: I was honestly scared of this drawer which held all our random kitchen utensils and knives. For some reason we never bothered to put in an organizer and as a result I was constantly sticking myself with a knife when I reached inside. Now its neat and I can grab what I want without risk of injury

 5) My alterations pile: So this didn't clean the whole closet but I've been piling up alterations for months. I started the new year with an appointment at the Alterationist (a really cute shop by the way) and cant wait to have jeans that I don't have to roll up. I still have so many places to clear up but taking organizing one day at time makes it much more manageable. What have you decluttered or organized lately?

Brand I love: Bordeaux Los angeles

So I'm doing some spring cleaning today, I have been trying to become a minimalist but it turns out just I actually love my things. But I do have a tendency to hold on to things that no longer fit just for memories sake or to things that have been loved so much that they are in disrepair.

One such item is from Bordeaux los angeles. I loved the color, the softness, and the shape. But it has holes in back so I know I should let it go. But instead I'm turning it into a dog walking item for now. By the end of summer, maybe I'll be ready to part with it.

Gilt Groupes Trademarks

Gilt Groupe, Inc. Trademarks
EDEN & ESME

Serial Number: 85640660
PARK & BOND

Serial Number: 85620269
GILT

Serial Number: 85620298
RUSSELL ·PARK·

Serial Number: 85609029
WALL + WATER

Serial Number: 85607804
WINGTIP CLOTHIERS

Serial Number: 85607799
WINGTIP CLOTHIERS

Serial Number: 85607807
CLAPHAM

Serial Number: 85607811
ELORIE

Serial Number: 85567289
TAILOR + SHOD

Serial Number: 85562672
WYTHE NY

Serial Number: 85549380
EIGHTEEN68

Serial Number: 85545485
MONCOLLET

Serial Number: 85526703
BEST SOCIETY

Serial Number: 85481508
BEST SOCIETY

Serial Number: 85476481
GEMMA CRUS

Serial Number: 85476469
GILT MAN

Serial Number: 85474970
GILT MAN

Serial Number: 85474959
AVALEIGH

Serial Number: 85474000
FIRTH

Serial Number: 85473693

MAIDEN LANE

Serial Number: 85473735
AVA & AIDEN

Serial Number: 85447405
ZOE & SAM

Serial Number: 85445059
RENVY

Serial Number: 85445065
KNK

Serial Number: 85438262
KNK

Serial Number: 85438263
ALEX + ALEX

Serial Number: 85422536
BARROW & GROVE

Serial Number: 85389885
LITTLE GILT

Serial Number: 85387019
LITTLE GILT

Serial Number: 85383073
PARK & BOND

Serial Number: 85315331
PARK & BOND

Serial Number: 85315333
LITTLE GILT

Serial Number: 85304568
GILT NOIR

Serial Number: 85278937
GILT

Serial Number: 85271939
GILT TASTE

Serial Number: 85255293
GILT MANUAL

Serial Number: 85104903
SHOP LIKE A GUY DRESS LIKE A MAN

Serial Number: 77917880
GILT MAN

Serial Number: 77843986
GILT MAN

Serial Number: 77843981

Info from http://trademarks.justia.com

Gilt Labels

why is it so hard to figure out which of Gilt groupe's posted products are in house brands. Who is Alex + Alex? What about Moncollet? It's no big deal. We just like knowing where things come from.

Tri-again

So last week was not a good training week. I went out of town for work so I only got in one swim workout. We'll try again this week I guess. The race I wanted to do is cancelled anyway, so I am not racing until the end of August. I'm excited to restart the training program.

Triathlon Day 2

I probably shouldn't have done my running yesterday barefoot. I was feeling it in my shins and ankles today. Every step felt like a painful strike on concrete.

The training for today was a 5 mile bike ride. The weather was gorgeous, and the ride was pleasant except for the bugs that flew at me like darts. I even had one die in my eye. I definitely like the riding better than the running.

Not sure what I'll do tomorrow for the swim. We still haven't joined a gym.