Weekday Musings

Eating | Grilled halloumi cheese and homemade pasta! Crossing off another dish on our food quest to eat all 40 essential dishes of DC, we grabbed dinner with friends this past Sunday at Republic. To our dismay, the dish on the list (burrata) had been taken off the menu but we powwowed and all agreed the halloumi counts. I just wish this place wasn't so far away - it's easily a competitor for one of my all time DC favs - The Red Hen.
Watching | "Hellllloooo everybody..." I am so ready for season 2 of Whine About It - Matt makes me laugh like whoah but I also wonder what really happens at BuzzFeed....
Home*Work | After strolling through the Dupont Home Tour this weekend, our project list has doubled - whoops! I especially fell in love with Kerra Michele of Apt Envy's apartment --gah-- why did I ever leave?! SWOON! A nod toward Carrie Bradshaw's re-done apartment in Sex & the City, every inch of her apartment did as promised - I am filled with ENVY! Now to just get that look... Crushing On | Kate Spade's new book All in Good Taste.  I love a good how to hostess book - so I can't wait to get my paws on this one and learn more about the charms of this classic brand.
Reading | I set my alarm early for the past week in order to devour Orphan Train. If it's not on your reading list, it's time to scratch it in - I'm serious! Next on my kill list? Mindy Kaling's second book Why Not Me? If it's anything like her first book, I know I'm in for a treat!
Thankful For | The Hub's return.  After one week of single dog momming it (I know it's nowhere near the real thing!), I am just happy to have him home.  It always amazes me how much easier it is to keep up a household when there are two contributors.
Thinking About |  HALLOWEEN! Growing up 3 miles from town, we never had trick-o-treaters but now living in our little row house, our door bell rings nonstop and the neighborhood kids dress to the nines! I hope one of the kiddies can compete with this little girl! Aren't her costumes just aces?
Wearing | The temperature has really dropped and now I'm wearing sweaters. Sweaters! What is it about sweater weather that just makes my heart smile?! Maybe I should get this candle to pay homage...