Hi there,
A quick hello before beginning the long holiday weekend. We have visitors arriving very soon and lots of plans are in the works. I'm looking forward to learning a little more about the city of brotherly love -- I find that I explore a lot more when I'm showing people around.
Also, if you live in Philly and know of any amazing spots or happenings this weekend that aren't to be missed, please pass them along.
In other news, last night I met up with some friends at the ICA to see the Sun Ra exhibit and later watch the Sun Ra Arkestra perform, and guess who won the Arkestra raffle? Well, wouldn't you know, it was me! I do not remember ever winning a raffle, so I was really surprised to get the call this morning. Not exactly sure of what loot I won (a big basket of stuff), but I am looking forward to biking over to the ICA to bring it home.
Loving this story I saw in the Times today. I hope to have a little cottage fixer-upper someday...
For starters, I would put the new print that just arrived up on the wall first thing.
Have a great weekend.
Be safe with those sparklers and roman candles,
-l.
oh it sounds like a beautiful weekend! i hope that your fourth of july is lovely!
xo-kendall
Posted by: kendall micayla | July 02, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Great minds think alike ;) I sent that article to my guy this morning; we both loved it. I love that approach to building a home because it contains so much essence of the people living there. And it's sensible in so many ways.
Love Sun Ra ...
Happy weekend, Leya.
Posted by: Mari | July 02, 2009 at 03:05 PM
how great is that cottage???? Love those green ceiling beams.
Posted by: MB | July 02, 2009 at 04:54 PM
That print is great!
Posted by: Stacy | July 02, 2009 at 06:44 PM
i am not sure about THIs weekend. but my best friend lives in philly and she and her hubby LOVE the summer lawn festivals at the mann. we will be going wed jul,y 29th, tickets are only $10.00 . you pack a picnic and a blanket, sit on the lawn, hear the orchestra, then fireworks end the show. sounds like summer heaven.
Posted by: kristin | July 03, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Thanks so much for the link to that story, Leya. I love that cottage so much. It seriously will give me something to daydream about today!
Posted by: Tara Thayer | July 04, 2009 at 10:47 AM