one can never have too many croque monsieurs or too much art...

ok after devouring Croque Monsieur at Cafe Campagne last week,

we felt the need to expand our vistas and search out more

croque monsieur spots...

so we stumbled into Cafe Presse

right next to Stumptown Coffee

and next to Seattle University with the absolute jewel -

 Chapel St. Ignatious.

and we were not disappointed...

croque monsieur and pommes frites twice in one week - 

no wonder the pants are tight!

and then lo and behold I small scream emitted from my mouth as we passed

the king of all art stores...

when did Blick Art arrive in Seattle???

actually only a few months earlier 

so I am not feeling too left out of the inner circle...

except my poor husband had been telling me 

about a new art store he wanted to show me,

and I had not been overly eager - and this was it...

I always should listen to my husband. 

 

she was tree sitting in a shop window -
looks like some place I would like to spend my time too...
So where do you want to spend your time?
I for one did not enjoy shopping for a new vacuum today 
(didn't buy one - any suggestions?)
and I am really in coveting mode as Nick is at a Cloud Cult concert,
but happy to be home with my hubby as he reads on the sofa
while Zoe sleeps at his feet
 and Matteo dreams of catching mice
as he sits in the darkness of the cool garage,
and the book Little Bee calls to me to read again 
(I adore that book, but it is a tough subject and I don't know if others will like it)
so I can lead our book club discussion,
as the rain quietly pitter patters on the roof
(after a glorious day so no complaints).
pheww got that out...
Have a blessed Sunday and wonderful week...

oh I actually also made some arty cards this morning so definitely a good day

(I will share later as I don't want the birthday girl to see).  

My finger is still pretty numb and 

I am sorry to say that I have not really painted since

the unfortunate  boxwood trimming accident in June,

but I am managing.

the doctor says nerves should get better slowly over a year and 
every week is a little better.