Author Archives: yablon

It’s rare that we self-indulge in a coffee table book.  In fact as many of us are rapidly downsize our reading material into (and onto) feather-light e-readers, the idea of purchasing or reading a book weighing a TON seems ludicrous. However, … Continue reading →

That’s it. The summer is over.  Just like that, the sun has gone, the rain is here and we’re left with rapidly fading brown bits.  Yesterday we were all too hot and today we’re digging out our umbrellas.  So, it’s … Continue reading →

Our new au pair thinks I am raving mad.   Not because the postman seems to deliver a package every day (usually an item for review) but because I won’t allow her to listen to her music while she irons this morning.  … Continue reading →

Where would I be without my Sharpie permanent markers?  Well, if you read my previous post about my utter boredom at sewing in name tags, you’ll know that these Sharpie pens are my absolute go-to when naming the Smalls’ uniforms, … Continue reading →