by eandl | Jul 1, 2011 | Travel, USA Travel
On Saturday afternoon, we took a short day trip to St. Charles to hang out with friends we haven’t seen since they had their first child (they now have two!) The group chatted away while I ran into shop after shop looking for little gifts items and enjoying the...
by eandl | Jun 30, 2011 | House
About a month ago work began on the new screened-in deck. First up, demolition of the old: Bye-bye broken hot tub Several permitting delays later we finally have footings that will support the new deck. A bit muddy following our first rain in a month happy for cement!...
by eandl | Jun 22, 2011 | Art, Travel, USA Travel
On our first day in St. Louis we were facing some unpredictable weather, so we got up early, dressed comfortably and headed to the free Laumeier Sculpture Park for an outdoor hike among some creative, amusing and whimsical sculpture. me posing next to Man with...
by eandl | May 31, 2011 | Travel, USA Travel
We just returned from a lovely (and hot!) weekend in St. Louis where we got to visit with old friends, drink some local beer, eat tasty food and experience one of the country’s best botanical gardens. This is what the weather looked like before we left –...
by eandl | May 27, 2011 | Travel, USA Travel
Last weekend, I flew up to Chicago (third time in 6 months!) for my sister’s baby shower. It was the first time I had been back at Medinah Country Club since E&L Gallery and also seen most of her friends. I was not involved in the planning or decorating, so...