East Hampton Weekend : Barefoot Contessa Sighting & Martha Stewart's Home

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sometimes I still can't believe we sat next to the Barefoot Contessa at dinner last year when we visited the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-mill-house-inn-new.html">Hamptons</a>... I just had to share this post again!  Thanks for re-reading some of my favorite posts lately - Emma and I have been taking a little Summer break this week!  I'm working on some home projects (lots of spray paint and stripping wood involved) that I'll be sharing next week.  Oh, and I'm trying to convince Mike to build me a giant wood bed... I'm hoping he'll be able to copy the <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/somerset-bed/">Pottery Barn Sommerset Bed</a>.  Check back soon for all of those updates!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDf2VlI-ZSmTXqtjB5oo64PxorTCuoATrn-6PjUM2nJeRvlGxjec71yWSL2zpQ6NvZRxayHL9DQxXHjDxv0yCVdMN_S_iz9v_0uPkelWWFXwKiUZSgFZSMY0zu5BR8GrW2N9fEdk-D0ke/s1600/IMG_7145.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDf2VlI-ZSmTXqtjB5oo64PxorTCuoATrn-6PjUM2nJeRvlGxjec71yWSL2zpQ6NvZRxayHL9DQxXHjDxv0yCVdMN_S_iz9v_0uPkelWWFXwKiUZSgFZSMY0zu5BR8GrW2N9fEdk-D0ke/s640/IMG_7145.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We had dinner and drinks at The 1770 House.  The parlor was so handsome and cozy...  For dinner, we were seated in "The Tavern" of the restaurant - the basement of the antique house was dark, cozy, and candlelit - not stuffy at all.<br /><br />We happened to be seated right next to The Barefoot Contessa herself!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0FR9TbKktnhf1VoBE2IKTRZ1K8ZaqdSsUFgZi01gkxSSDYyIP4opPeG22Gd86k9CtWa9yTvFyRs9gVQNGYGtfz1lKvpKvcah6dWEd1r2cZRUZqYS_kpZ4G3l88Ms9cNRUdSMS5DHQ6uK/s1600/IMG_7152.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0FR9TbKktnhf1VoBE2IKTRZ1K8ZaqdSsUFgZi01gkxSSDYyIP4opPeG22Gd86k9CtWa9yTvFyRs9gVQNGYGtfz1lKvpKvcah6dWEd1r2cZRUZqYS_kpZ4G3l88Ms9cNRUdSMS5DHQ6uK/s640/IMG_7152.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is Ina Garten's (The Barefoot Contessa) favorite spots... she had this signed copy in the parlor - she's used a couple of her favorite recipes from the restaurant (1770 House) in her book (ex. meatloaf).<br /><br />To our absolute thrill and shock, we were seated at the next table over from hers!  We didn't want to interrupt her dinner with Jeffrey and her friends (two other couples), so we abstained from taking any photos or saying 'hi' - even-though it nearly killed me!  I was just concentrating on acting normal - I could hardly think of anything else. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tfn5UcLyYwnrKJPEw6bx_g8YQQHHcx955Hf57il0sYFWadTXMXvYaMHuwpN9u6dBI6JddpAo0HtWuT_KChVEOw0HoPXOrRAf6wWlb7yd9vjr0Skjuyh7_q4vtjHNgZB9G2DPDBiSGwsL/s1600/IMG_7157.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tfn5UcLyYwnrKJPEw6bx_g8YQQHHcx955Hf57il0sYFWadTXMXvYaMHuwpN9u6dBI6JddpAo0HtWuT_KChVEOw0HoPXOrRAf6wWlb7yd9vjr0Skjuyh7_q4vtjHNgZB9G2DPDBiSGwsL/s640/IMG_7157.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />It was so interesting to see her in one of her favorite spots enjoying an intimate dinner with friends - just witnessing her was a pleasure.   Their evening was just as I imagined it would be - they had boisterous conversations, were laughing plenty, and she invited them all over for drinks at their home at around 10pm.<br /><a name="more"></a><br />One of the best part of the weekend was driving around and seeing some of the beautiful homes - many owned by famous people.<br /><br />Martha Stewart's Home on Lily Pond :<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBQfYUFYtNhUwaIqaOs4bpbva8E44L7Np23qS2O2BHbEmbbPftmuoOnG1_mwABc-puWf_MjQoyZwlQGCpMtssonV2wi3zkkaOPHgPvgpP4zQmZIfhpm5ruP-aFrJQlQ3nqtYK3Au6EJIm/s1600/IMG_7086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBQfYUFYtNhUwaIqaOs4bpbva8E44L7Np23qS2O2BHbEmbbPftmuoOnG1_mwABc-puWf_MjQoyZwlQGCpMtssonV2wi3zkkaOPHgPvgpP4zQmZIfhpm5ruP-aFrJQlQ3nqtYK3Au6EJIm/s640/IMG_7086.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is Martha Stewart's East Hampton home she calls "Lily Pond" because it is located on famous Lily Pond Lane - one of the most elite addresses in East Hampton.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-_5XllzXVQ9EZs2wjXX7h8CyEtmd-jw59OMEfDcIAq6h9dg7m2dI1VCs_A24Pmc5U7Sob0d0U1xku_RH5UcefjfILX0XDt-lQAT4LZD_QewJvG9qcZyGNfYbuuNNc2h2LkaJeJmsAgtb/s1600/IMG_7087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-_5XllzXVQ9EZs2wjXX7h8CyEtmd-jw59OMEfDcIAq6h9dg7m2dI1VCs_A24Pmc5U7Sob0d0U1xku_RH5UcefjfILX0XDt-lQAT4LZD_QewJvG9qcZyGNfYbuuNNc2h2LkaJeJmsAgtb/s640/IMG_7087.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I knew it was hers because of the "Martha" blue/green gates and trim.  I love it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ybmObYM7NgtNwCmqDpxkErgLwKLB9GaOwEPynYwiHFFGfl7axvyqR0UKct3VfGUgOQcHc96StrJjvr64ykBzwq1myZuV8Q4jPQUg22n_GVq1bY0grKdAiMLUriWUXQeJfSDPEsESn_ON/s1600/IMG_7008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ybmObYM7NgtNwCmqDpxkErgLwKLB9GaOwEPynYwiHFFGfl7axvyqR0UKct3VfGUgOQcHc96StrJjvr64ykBzwq1myZuV8Q4jPQUg22n_GVq1bY0grKdAiMLUriWUXQeJfSDPEsESn_ON/s640/IMG_7008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is Lily Pond Lane - the trees are stunning, even without leaves.  I can't wait to visit in the Summer to see everything in bloom!<br /><br /><br />Posts from Our East Hampton Weekend : <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCu3dEKApdN5clHvwWarSihOGUE1PIdSBr4Afns_FkmmWXuQ7CAOmgRt_Z3bpChzzsU8ZarazyVZHCcvl1wuf_4nrxnuWKSwuS78ELY05D7N8j4YiJ1w0Nl3c4D8OQ3DNJ_DB5L6u68a-D/s1600/IMG_7000.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCu3dEKApdN5clHvwWarSihOGUE1PIdSBr4Afns_FkmmWXuQ7CAOmgRt_Z3bpChzzsU8ZarazyVZHCcvl1wuf_4nrxnuWKSwuS78ELY05D7N8j4YiJ1w0Nl3c4D8OQ3DNJ_DB5L6u68a-D/s200/IMG_7000.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-beach-early-morning-walk.html">Our early morning walk on the beach with Mr. Darcy.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r86arOexB3B3I_a6Ao84eKHk1075kkZEfVA_FzBiGHQTy3y_ffki2BQgvNs81ujZmC0fy9z4RWMTzyMSSe2A8csW16BbJdrPqrOemyQNkJ475ewfC4qnRDSDrWmU-ziFfn-b0PvSnqWv/s1600/IMG_6963.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1r86arOexB3B3I_a6Ao84eKHk1075kkZEfVA_FzBiGHQTy3y_ffki2BQgvNs81ujZmC0fy9z4RWMTzyMSSe2A8csW16BbJdrPqrOemyQNkJ475ewfC4qnRDSDrWmU-ziFfn-b0PvSnqWv/s200/IMG_6963.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOCrhLZbBEr406WRVxsplBIlsaOVJGiY4mcxtqMHJrkmdYQ6lkZK1KezSfyZ-to3HqBrk6kr_1zb_fmGgvPFI2auoVgA4WURu607smECRCUpC9Fg6j-j3cV3P3QTCZR5D-cwDrl0Gab3c/s1600/IMG_7137.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-around-town.html">The beautiful homes and charming town of East Hampton</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwE4ivduwSCBe0AvTii2fP4kE5-ah8ilTiSHYolVg7JDDE3HfdwnF6csvitGs-bowTGv0tGuBrEBU2Xp4bgEjFMMpM0Czku4bMG0ssafqgxImrzjdt7UMs2ZW59TIA5yE6_8RIkUCwpQuk/s1600/IMG_7170.JPG" style="clear: left; 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East Hampton Weekend : Barefoot Contessa Sighting & Martha Stewart's Home

Sometimes I still can't believe we sat next to the Barefoot Contessa at dinner last year when we visited the Hamptons ... I just had to ...

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Salmon in Parchment Paper Video from Everyday Food

Salmon in Parchment Paper Video<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYY1rU0cYbNDP6wunRyNUopQwkhvTCkubCHA6t5zMDPoRGtpo97HE-_90bY4dJNwFfZckyg9eR80ylCqoZETQUyaDqNYxx1HB8mpE-GVrf1aNagyhN_kAvjalBU6WmwoUtS-m72bVX1U9d/s1600/salmon+in+parch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYY1rU0cYbNDP6wunRyNUopQwkhvTCkubCHA6t5zMDPoRGtpo97HE-_90bY4dJNwFfZckyg9eR80ylCqoZETQUyaDqNYxx1HB8mpE-GVrf1aNagyhN_kAvjalBU6WmwoUtS-m72bVX1U9d/s640/salmon+in+parch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Lately, I've been approached to do some videos for various media outlets and online 'channels.'  I have to admit, I'm not a huge watcher of online videos- yet.  Are you?  I'm told that this is where the online world is headed... all aboard!<br /><br />Next week, a film crew from TheDaily.com will be coming to my house to film a couple of videos about 4th of July Entertaining tips.  So, I've been doing some research on what I think seem to be great examples of online videos.  Of course, I turn to the #1 resource for everything... Martha Stewart.  The Everyday Food team at Martha Stewart has recently released a new online video series called<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/everydayfood" target="_blank"> "Everyday Food with Sarah Carey."</a><br /><br />In this video, Sarah assembles a Salmon in Parchment recipe that is similar to my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/02/shrimp-scallop-parchment-packets-with.html" target="_blank">Shrimp & Scallop in Parchment recipe</a> posted a couple of months ago.  So... if you had any questions about the method of assembling my recipe, this video should help you out... as well as give you inspiration for another version.  I think I'm going to try a version of this tonight with Salmon, Garlic & Lime.  I'll let you know how it goes!<br /><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://player.ooyala.com/player.js?height=310&embedCode=JtY3ZuNDqH2XYbg3a4wbzOrk0d2G6o_Y&video_pcode=MyMGo6h73X-jHfvV7pidoDm3o4bK&deepLinkEmbedCode=JtY3ZuNDqH2XYbg3a4wbzOrk0d2G6o_Y&width=550"></script>

Salmon in Parchment Paper Video from Everyday Food

Salmon in Parchment Paper Video Lately, I've been approached to do some videos for various media outlets and online 'channels.' ...

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Spring Organizing Projects : Martha Stewart Labels & Home Office at Staples

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6oyb74zg8nK_8QtZXYolGosP3HtUN1eSccxIZcr6Oh3WTMosV0iYEecfrTZuU_ikTOwUbCNnNk7Calq83pPw5bfygZddNlAQhTpxDiw52_ea07aMUrUqbX4r0XYDZmWwoyW4IvDy1Wrk/s1600/IMG_2578.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6oyb74zg8nK_8QtZXYolGosP3HtUN1eSccxIZcr6Oh3WTMosV0iYEecfrTZuU_ikTOwUbCNnNk7Calq83pPw5bfygZddNlAQhTpxDiw52_ea07aMUrUqbX4r0XYDZmWwoyW4IvDy1Wrk/s640/IMG_2578.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHp1-UffZEb1vJ_NFHyeAMbnHtNyl72xdNHXGU368f4D-HtSprucVhfxb3hr5rlzjHj5jelmp7FOd5HFcRdkAp2zaBoe5NCQ4V-0Hstu9BVS4A8yQuzTT1i8bTjFP66Sfmybq3dAYQNc/s1600/IMG_2575.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHp1-UffZEb1vJ_NFHyeAMbnHtNyl72xdNHXGU368f4D-HtSprucVhfxb3hr5rlzjHj5jelmp7FOd5HFcRdkAp2zaBoe5NCQ4V-0Hstu9BVS4A8yQuzTT1i8bTjFP66Sfmybq3dAYQNc/s400/IMG_2575.jpg" width="300" /></a>Watch out unruly USB cords, uncivil stationery, and unsatisfactory files - I've just returned from Staples.  I've been bitten by the organizing bug.  </div><br />It all started in the grocery store aisle.  Spotted : Martha's newest 'Organizing' special edition.  I bought the one of these 3 years ago when we were moving into our first home (as you might remember me referencing when I was <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/07/work-room-office-utility-laundry-room.html" target="_blank">organizing my workshop/utility room last Summer</a>).  All of the MS Editors' favorite home organizing 'good things' in one edition.<br /><br />I already had planned to redo our guest bedroom desk into a functioning office for me, now I was really inspired.  <i>***Follow me today (1PM EST) on twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/search/realtime/%23JennyOrganizesWithMartha" target="_blank">#JennyOrganizesWithMartha</a>) as I turn this into a well stocked and organized home office! </i><br />Inside the front cover there is a spread featuring the new Martha Stewart line of Home Office products at Staples (partnership with Avery).  <br /><br />As I looked at it I thought I <i>should</i> head over to Staples for a little R&D.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEoSg8tRwVuWILXdeE-AnpOvMzTIW1fH2fjoVvvD4D9Ux7feYbeaw44B-ZKnX2EETLDFCed6jqUZTJW1TI196d-X2AByNw0C5pSAaVMjlNTP_qPHIwOvIXwVbAG_7bZW4Eur7a8lYa8A/s1600/IMG_2579.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEoSg8tRwVuWILXdeE-AnpOvMzTIW1fH2fjoVvvD4D9Ux7feYbeaw44B-ZKnX2EETLDFCed6jqUZTJW1TI196d-X2AByNw0C5pSAaVMjlNTP_qPHIwOvIXwVbAG_7bZW4Eur7a8lYa8A/s640/IMG_2579.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't plan to buy anything - I have a philosophy when it comes to home projects.  I do the hard part first before I allow my self to go spend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLolu9kwy11ZlHEt_P3KXaxLUi_e526fFBnMLXLIx2QsoNRJmoRhm3HA0QLLSol0zroAXPdC5njfn0ke4jBkrcWIJcE0JdSvfkiT8-AEYB8bpJK2kVExjCbqkT7YetkLQKfls2rhv_pM/s1600/IMG_2581.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLolu9kwy11ZlHEt_P3KXaxLUi_e526fFBnMLXLIx2QsoNRJmoRhm3HA0QLLSol0zroAXPdC5njfn0ke4jBkrcWIJcE0JdSvfkiT8-AEYB8bpJK2kVExjCbqkT7YetkLQKfls2rhv_pM/s640/IMG_2581.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is easy to get excited about a project while shopping <i>before</i> doing the actual work of cleaning out, throwing away, demoing (in the case of most home reno projects). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRx7pILiNuUMfGYhEngoDtdZ2Jpzoh8yM_pwNlvJXpYlp9XtUp2CFEH0g35YSgpl6M0r15h2GLbCy8sAHsolN7ZfA-fcFktbBUITa33I6LGhly0pGJSjdWlD0-lh2OiHcqTijJEFsK4I/s1600/IMG_2551.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRx7pILiNuUMfGYhEngoDtdZ2Jpzoh8yM_pwNlvJXpYlp9XtUp2CFEH0g35YSgpl6M0r15h2GLbCy8sAHsolN7ZfA-fcFktbBUITa33I6LGhly0pGJSjdWlD0-lh2OiHcqTijJEFsK4I/s640/IMG_2551.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlpWE3qpYBcRXW9En4wD4NhP5JPcKktmZYKaArrbFpJJMg_cldom4CF2n9_efCJzxFOCBdrDZgtulpVqO3IslRW-V0G8C8M6zGbXXFNBWFAdOTDViQPoI18XJNwBWqsGD2Z_L0e3s53M/s1600/IMG_2548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />Often times I will get all worked up about a new project, immediately go to the store spend a bunch of money, then I would never get around to getting it done.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_mPutHIHayNWdT8NmXJebRt1GGozlWcdDgn3ZUOEeUZZSTcJ6NGCKlYt3rDLg2VI_84SjmRUWf_znNLBRcoPgHcWr1CyVls70Dgp1V_A8PR7GGfGuipKlOBcx-j4_jcGKc_lQj2ZW4E/s1600/IMG_2553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_mPutHIHayNWdT8NmXJebRt1GGozlWcdDgn3ZUOEeUZZSTcJ6NGCKlYt3rDLg2VI_84SjmRUWf_znNLBRcoPgHcWr1CyVls70Dgp1V_A8PR7GGfGuipKlOBcx-j4_jcGKc_lQj2ZW4E/s640/IMG_2553.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now, I <i>try</i> to make myself wait until the work is done before I reward myself with a shopping trip to gather supplies.      <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaehwwKnJS9EJ4K_BHqH_qsed7CuV0Onl2zK1PWqATjrZkbJqb9vzHBuB7idPm3mp0sPny6qeEVXpWwX0K3u3Ku11Nz-0GBLz43bJS80C4Ub8h9fyZ7bAyCvE1Nh9fRG28Hc5xwUIhF7c/s1600/IMG_2552.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaehwwKnJS9EJ4K_BHqH_qsed7CuV0Onl2zK1PWqATjrZkbJqb9vzHBuB7idPm3mp0sPny6qeEVXpWwX0K3u3Ku11Nz-0GBLz43bJS80C4Ub8h9fyZ7bAyCvE1Nh9fRG28Hc5xwUIhF7c/s640/IMG_2552.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Emma loved it so much.  She wouldn't let me leave the store without buying <i>something</i>... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIx_r27Qp5-KyBUH7P5B6-Twll10HDZZDvXglHfOBPTQuQiVgtn8HBm8B6cIrOIbJqVpv3ezAIab2BUWbkGEQXKG7y-hi_uQAOecqRn3fMyV8LG01YTmWg05x27ptyho30ahztnYgreBY/s1600/IMG_2564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIx_r27Qp5-KyBUH7P5B6-Twll10HDZZDvXglHfOBPTQuQiVgtn8HBm8B6cIrOIbJqVpv3ezAIab2BUWbkGEQXKG7y-hi_uQAOecqRn3fMyV8LG01YTmWg05x27ptyho30ahztnYgreBY/s640/IMG_2564.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oops.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DKbdo_U3_EfrjnAUOdlI3ZJ-loi9kDyR4MdYYmUzY5lzOC2z38l9Xny8RwuSSV0AESJHqCvh84TJmK5heRGoMtN-1hEw5UCeMQvo8NxpwSLKRkTKeiIUsPes5JtrYcLudROCRgnLz5k/s1600/IMG_2571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DKbdo_U3_EfrjnAUOdlI3ZJ-loi9kDyR4MdYYmUzY5lzOC2z38l9Xny8RwuSSV0AESJHqCvh84TJmK5heRGoMtN-1hEw5UCeMQvo8NxpwSLKRkTKeiIUsPes5JtrYcLudROCRgnLz5k/s640/IMG_2571.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>  <br />Just a little something... right?<br /><br />Fortunately I made myself come home and immediately address the problem areas : my guest bedroom desk area (soon-to-be home office), closet, entry way/mud room.  Here are the before photos...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv-NYn6K6ZndtEWp07XjYuAOYBGBVnGwRxDe1U2-MMrsSMp8jK20_jULVX6OZXqsmmM4kacKR2rGGyXJPDdL8nIRjihCHGgPgp9zNtmLV9RdRduQ4cOExik-1wgT4u9H8gSkkkvJoNXQ/s1600/IMG_2586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyv-NYn6K6ZndtEWp07XjYuAOYBGBVnGwRxDe1U2-MMrsSMp8jK20_jULVX6OZXqsmmM4kacKR2rGGyXJPDdL8nIRjihCHGgPgp9zNtmLV9RdRduQ4cOExik-1wgT4u9H8gSkkkvJoNXQ/s640/IMG_2586.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This is the porch area right before you come in the kitchen.  It works well for what it is, but not really lovely to look at.  We really stocked up on boots this year in preparation for the Boston snow... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNWECauJ00EvgqWMUORFAZUom9t5u2iiv2xjR3JSjhOdWyKr9yoUpt5UtYwsJ6M2s2lveRZNpyTq91eonHTSPBAx_mb0GX4NRG_1rKoWJhLmBsSCCyF-SsE1oOrGPB1ELwU60QaoBiyY/s1600/IMG_2588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNWECauJ00EvgqWMUORFAZUom9t5u2iiv2xjR3JSjhOdWyKr9yoUpt5UtYwsJ6M2s2lveRZNpyTq91eonHTSPBAx_mb0GX4NRG_1rKoWJhLmBsSCCyF-SsE1oOrGPB1ELwU60QaoBiyY/s640/IMG_2588.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Not a disaster, but not pretty or nice to look at.  And, yes, even another pair of winter boots. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mEMcFGxo_ZyCeVEkrgJZMwVyWxJM_pyZUP8Ql-yZk3QtlEcRcThhmRwA2z1bt32E2FRGdSjjQsbdW0WwjalywHmYN4BRT4-x_giUqIf0eZxvSIe0-JpaEuWf77MBthA81snVE7KEXP0/s1600/IMG_0482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mEMcFGxo_ZyCeVEkrgJZMwVyWxJM_pyZUP8Ql-yZk3QtlEcRcThhmRwA2z1bt32E2FRGdSjjQsbdW0WwjalywHmYN4BRT4-x_giUqIf0eZxvSIe0-JpaEuWf77MBthA81snVE7KEXP0/s640/IMG_0482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Guest room desk - clean and tidy, but not functional for me.<br /><br />I'm going to be tackling this project this afternoon!  <i>***Follow me today (1PM EST) on twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/search/realtime/%23JennyOrganizesWithMartha" target="_blank">#JennyOrganizesWithMartha</a>) as I turn this into a well stocked and organized home office! </i>

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