1) Shoe-love
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d become interested in shoes one day, it would have been hard for me to believe you. In the past, I would buy shoes that were…okay (basically what I mean by that is cheap) and then I’d wear them into the ground. I never bought anything all that cute or exciting — in other words, there were a lot of blacks and browns in my shoe collection.
Over the past year or so, that’s been slowly changing. I’m sure a big reason for the change is because I started taking more pride and care in dressing up for work, even more so since I started my new job a few months ago. Since I’m dressing nicer than I used to, I need shoes that fit in with those new clothing choices.
So now I own things like red heels, and bronze flats with buckles (thanks to a recommendation that I found on Jackie’s blog), and black pumps by Cole Haan (the most comfortable heels I’ve ever owned, I might add), and another pair of Cole Haans that I love, which happen to be a pair of shiny knee-high brown boots that I paid more for than I’ve ever paid for shoes before. (But you know what? They’re also the only shoes I’ve ever owned where I receive at least one compliment, if not more, from a stranger every time I wear them. “I love those boots,” they say.)
The only problem? I have one teeny-tiny closet in my bedroom and they do NOT fit. So I have shoes lined up against my walls, while some are in boxes on a shelf and under the bed. If that’s not a good reason to find a new apartment with a bigger closet, I don’t know what is.
2) Meat-meat-meat
When I left work last night, I was carrying a plastic bag filled with frozen venison. The husband of a co-worker likes to hunt and they always share what they bring home. When I told her that I haven’t had venison since I was a kid, she offered to bring some in for me. I’m looking forward to eating it, but now I have to figure out how I’m going to prepare it (some of it’s ground, and there’s also a roast). I’m thinking this Apple-Scented Venison Roast would be a good possibility — it seems easy enough to make, just dumping ingredients in a crockpot.
3) Semi-famous!
My ultra-cute friend Shannon Stamey was interviewed for a story about manners in the Style section of the New York Times. It’s always cool seeing someone’s name — and photo! — that you know in print. (I originally met Shannon online, but now we’re real-life friends…which I happen to think is a pretty cool way to meet.) You can read her account on her blog.
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Hubby and I life in a 1950s house, so storage space is virtually non-existent. You have to get creative with shoes. Do you have the option of using one of those shoe racks that fits over your door? Or store them under the bed?
I love Cole Haan! Totally worth the splurge!
I have red heels, too! Except they’re more of a slutty red than a spunky red and, as such, I’ve onl worn them to a Kanye West concert, during which they became so painful I had to remove them and stand on napkins to avoid catching any diseases.
I’ve heard good things about Cole Haan, too – apparently their $400 high heel-sneaker hybrids are totally worth it!
When I am considering housing options, I go immediately to the kitchen. If it sucks and cannot be renovated within the bounds of reason, the house is out. I really don’t care about the bedrooms – can it fit a bed? OK, that’s enough for me if I like the kitchen.
I say all that to say, if you’re closets aren’t big enough, that’s as good a reason as any to beat feet to larger locales.