I want...

No really. I do. Is this weird?
I rocked these growing up and want a pair to wear again. With shorts & such.
Too prep? Possibly.

[from: LL Bean - of course]

Rain, Rain...do not go away...

It is my favorite season in Tucson - monsoons.  This week has been wonderful!  It all started with a dance in the rain on Saturday night with two of my favorite girls.  On Monday I watched a hail storm with crazy sideways rain from the porch of my office building - it was amazing!  On Tuesday I walked to the market in my rain boots.  

A few rain inspired items for you. 

yes - R is for rain.  

[black dog art + press]

would love to hide under this...

[Fulton Birdcage umbrella]

 Love wellies! Why not a wellie t-shirt?

[charlie and sarah]

wall decals

[bookhou]

Right Now...

I want to be here. Sigh.
Instead it is raining cats & dogs. And, tonight is our big annual fundraiser at Pinhead. Off to raise beaucoup bucks in the name of all things science. I promise to be back on track with posts next week.

[image: via Oh Joy!]

Rain Rain Go Away

Since it seems as though it has been raining non-stop nearly everywhere lately (and thanks to Cathy's recent post as inspiration) - a selection of rain inspired design goodies. Stay dry girls!

Little Black Raincloud

Soggy Sampler

Raindrop Gift Tags

Umbrella Notes

Boden Raincoat (yes please)

Umbrella Decal

Hunter Wellies (for Cathy)

Cloud Pillow

Artillery Basket - makes for a great umbrella stand.
Inspired by Missy's when she lived in Savannah.

What makes the rain all worth it - rainbows (and cupcakes)!
Yummy inspiration here.

Rain, and Tuesday...

The weather here is dreadful….blowing wind, heavy rain. Apparently this is the aftermath of a Japanese Typhoon. Our dog-walker cancelled, and I found that our ceiling leaks right over the couch.

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If this was not such a busy week….This would have been a great Tuesday to call in sick. Tuesday is my day of choice to be “sick”. The way I see calling in(as an employee and boss) is as follows:

Monday: You are lazy, hung over, or you did something dumb on the weekend that you are hiding from.
Tuesday: You made it through Monday, you are on track….bam! you are sick. No one saw it coming, no one is questioning it. Feel better!
Wednesday: Really? You can’t get over the hump? You better plan to call in tomorrow too if you want anyone to believe you. lame.
Thursday: Thursday is the runner up to Tuesday, if it is the only day you call in, it is sort of a loose cannon.
Friday: See Monday. Perhaps there is a “walk of shame” involved?…Also, even with a doctors note, Friday is suspicious. Where are you calling from? Vegas? Mexico?

As a boss who has people call in sick all the time, I am a total pessimist…I don’t believe you when you call. I am also someone at work who cleans their desk all the time, does not touch door handles, will not use the community silverware, and overall is known as a germ-a-phobe. This all goes back to my Tuesday tactics.Tuesday is the magical day…..

I did get to wear my rain boots today. I am a huge fan of the Hunter Wellie. They keep your feet cozy all day.

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