We piled all the books in bed and had a reading marathon after bath time. Hank fell asleep in the big bed.

NOPA with a girlfriend who wanted to order everything I wanted, so we ordered a bunch of food and split it all. Then I let her get to second base.

I have a new post up at Lifescoop, Entertaining Automated: 3 Parties from Your Laptop.

Your friends put you at ease, but the stress of hosting them makes you want to live in a cave. You’ve already automated the rest of your social life — why not plan your next party from your laptop? Invite friends online, let Pandora handle your party mix, and have 90 percent of your supplies delivered to your doorstep. Here are three summer parties on autopilot… Read More

Anna Beth sent me a package of finds from an estate sale a few months ago, and I put this dress in to soak. A few minutes later, I found this mess of gorgeous in the tub.

Glad I didn’t put that in the wash with the rest of my clothes.

I got a dress for $9.

I need to take it in a little, but still. Score.

Today I didn’t have to go looking for fun, a surprise package from Erin brought it to my doorstep. It’s a Better Late Than Never necklace, and it is the precious.

Thanks, Pocket.

Helen Jane had a birthday!

So we had wine and cheese.

And a late night by the fire.

Total disregard for bedsprings. Take that, mattress.

Yes to the disco dancing skater. Shake it, sir.

My college roommate and friend since seventh grade just had her second baby, and she’s a hum dinger.

I forgot how holding a two-month-old baby can be like hitting an emotional reset button. Hello, little baby.