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October 29, 2009

Perfect Pair + Pear

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I slept well last night!! My gift from Matt was this gorgeous paisley duvet cover from Crate + Barrel. I love all things paisley and green (hence our wedding theme)! He surprised me with it on the bed when I came up last night. Quite a surprise!

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It’s so silky soft

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It’s National Oatmeal Day!

Did you know today’s the day!?!?! And being 10/29, it’s quite appropriate that the 9 is an upside-down 6 🙂

I decided when I didn’t eat my pear yesterday that it would be fun to give pear oatmeal a try again. I haven’t had it in ages. Generally banana is the king of oat fruits, and really nothing compares…compears….but I always enjoy a little change….for a day.

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  • 1/3 cup oats, milk, water
  • 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 small bosc pear (which was sadly a bit underripe)
  • Nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla
  • Bourbon pecans from Fresh Market
  • Costco PB

I put the pear in in the beginning and it softened some, but it was still pretty crunchy in the oats. However, I enjoyed the crunch!

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My coffee loves me again!!!

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Pippy Longstocking Is Comin’ Into Your World

[“A freckled face, red-haired girl, you outta know!….”  Best.Movie.Ever, by the way]

Polly sent me these darling socks for my bday!! They are the softest socks I have ever felt and have fun grippies on the bottom. Thanks Pols!!

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And while I’m showing off my perfect pair… my new slippers from Target are totally awesome!!

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  1. Cara says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:20 am

    Ah I have those slippers too! I’m a little obsessed with them; so cozy!

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  2. emmy - eatventures says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:29 am

    Ha, I have shoes like that but I definitly wear them as shoes….outside my house…. 🙂

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  3. Kristi says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:31 am

    I love how your master bedroom is neutral enough that you can swap out your bedding! Good job, Matt!!

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  4. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:38 am

    Gorgeous duvet cover! I love paisley – and I especially love that green. It’ll be a great pick me up color for the cold and dreary winter months ahead!

    I celebrated National Oatmeal Day with baked chocolate and almond butter oatmeal today – yummmm!

    Have a great day!

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  5. Cait (Cait's Plate) says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:40 am

    Oh my gosh I’m so in love with that leaf bowl! I have a similar one, but it’s not as great as that! Where did you get it? That looks like the perfect cozy morning – from breakfast to socks! 😀

    Reply
  6. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:43 am

    National oatmeal day?! No way! Glad I’m celebrating with oats in a jar then!

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  7. Holly says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:43 am

    your house is so friggin chic…its ridiculous! and that bedspread is GORGEOUS! i may need to hire you to design my apartment 🙂

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  8. Kristen says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:43 am

    Pretty duvet!! It totally brightens up the whole room!

    Have a great day!

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  9. Courtney says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:44 am

    Major points to your hubs for picking out something so you and so stylish! What a fun change!

    Courtney
    Adventures in tri-ing
    ps…check out my giveaway today on my blog!

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  10. Jessica @ How SWeet It Is says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Oh my, I love the new duvet! Just gorgeous. Your man sure knows how to shop.

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  11. Emily says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:48 am

    What a gorgeous duvet cover, you are a lucky woman. I’m also jealous of how clean your bedroom is, wanna do mine?

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  12. Paige says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:50 am

    Ahhhh! I have been lusting after that duvet for ages – my boyfriend says it’s too girly for our bedroom though. 🙁 Sounds like you had a great birthday!

    Reply
  13. Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:50 am

    i love the bed spread! very classy and also bright & happy! love it.

    i am not a huge pear fan – but harry & david pears are another story – i like ’em soft & juicy!

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  14. Jessie (Vegan-minded) says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Love that duvet! Your bedroom is so neat, I’m jealous 🙂

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  15. Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers) says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:53 am

    Fantastic duvet cover! I love your bed, too.

    Nice socks 😉

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  16. Susan @ Nurse on the Run says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:53 am

    I love duvet covers…you can mix up your bed without too much work…unless you have to crawl inside the cover to get the comforter inside! (Maybe that’s just me?)

    I’ve almost bought those slippers…twice! I really just need to bite the bullet before my toes start to freeze.

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  17. Diana says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:55 am

    That duvet cover is so beautiful!

    Hmmm pear oatmeal.. must try that. 🙂

    Cute socks and comfy looking slippers!

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  18. Tay says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:57 am

    What a beautiful bed spread! I definitely have those slippers from Target 🙂 So comfy and cute!

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  19. Jessie says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:59 am

    That duvet is gorgeous. I love green too!

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  20. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:00 am

    I love that duvet. I used to work at Bed Bath and Beyond and loved to wander around the bedding section looking at the duvets and bed sets imagining what I wanted on my bed. We might need a new bed set soon so I want to do that again.

    I love pear in my oatmeal. I soften it in the microwave with some cinnamon before adding it to my oatmeal. Just firm enough but nice and melty almost.

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  21. Julie says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Good thing I had oatmeal today!

    Thank you for getting that song stuck in my head all day. I haven’t seen that movie in AGES!!

    Reply
  22. Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Oh my word-I LOVE the pippilongstocking movie! I didn’t know it was national oatmeal day-I had my celebratory breakfast already 🙂

    Reply
  23. MelissaNibbles says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:08 am

    Beautiful duvet! It adds a nice pop of color to your bedroom.

    I’m celebrating national oatmeal day with cookie dough oatmeal!

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  24. Allison Rentmeester says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:09 am

    LOOOOOVE the bedspread! Great job Matt 😉

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  25. brandi says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:13 am

    i love the duvet cover! Green is my favorite color, too.

    Hope your morning is a good one!

    For using pears/apples in my oatmeal, I always chop them and microwave them for a minute – minute and a half before adding them so they’re a bit softer.

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  26. Alison says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:16 am

    Love the duvet- good work Matt! I was thinking about having oatmeal for breakfast and after seeing your post made myself a big, delicious bowl. Yum!

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  27. Heather says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:18 am

    I celebrated Oatmeal day today with just a plain ole bowl of oatmeal and banana.

    I love the new duvet. I got a paisly placemat recently from Kohls and love it!

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  28. allijag says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:18 am

    SOOOO jealous of your birthday present – green is my FAVORITE color (obv!) – and that is such a gorgeous pattern – leave it to C&B! major props to matt! 🙂

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  29. Lindsey @ Sound Eats says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:20 am

    Love love LOVE that duvet! What a great gift, good job Matt. Happy belated birthday, Kath!

    Reply
  30. christie @ honoring health says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:20 am

    The duvet is beautiful!! Matt has lovely taste in birthday presents!

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  31. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:25 am

    I love the paisley duvet! I have such a weak spot for crate and barrel!

    Reply
  32. Marisa (Trim The Fat) says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:26 am

    That duvet cover is GORGEOUS! Matt is so sweet 🙂

    Reply
  33. megan says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:28 am

    have you ever seen the llbean slippers? similar to that, but different colors. they’re my favorite! so cute! probably a little more expensive than target though. but i love llbean 🙂

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  34. ally says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:28 am

    gorgeous duvet! i just bought those slippers too! i love them!

    Reply
  35. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:31 am

    yay for national oatmeal day!! a food bloggers christmas, really :O)

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  36. Estela @ weekly bite says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:33 am

    What a beautiful duvet! Matt’s got good taste!

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  37. Rose says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:38 am

    I’m totally stoked about National Oatmeal day!

    Love the new comforter!

    Reply
  38. SweetiePotato says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Ahh I love when your coffee has hearts in it!! So cute!

    Reply
  39. Emily Eats says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Thats a gorgeous bed spread! Lucky you:) your bedroom is nice & spacious looking too.

    I love your Fall oatmeal bowl too…

    Reply
  40. Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:41 am

    I’m glad that I celebrated national oatmeal day today without even knowing it! And I totally agree that Pippi Longstocking is ahhhhh-mazing. I still hum the scrubbing day song when I’m cleaning my apartment…

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  41. Susan says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:52 am

    I was totally bummed for a second there that the one morning I don’t have oatmeal, it’s National Oatmeal Day! But then I realized, I’ve eaten enough oatmeal to last me years of National Oatmeal Days, I think I’m good 😉

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  42. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:54 am

    Your bedroom is gorgeous! I love those slippers. I have a pair like it, but want another pair! Love them that much 🙂

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  43. Kelly says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:58 am

    I just found your blog the other day and I love it! I need to be more creative in my cooking, I feel like i get stuck cooking the same things over and over.

    do you have any suggestions on a good cookbook?

    Reply
  44. Jac says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:08 am

    the socks are adorable!!!!!!

    how sweet of Matt!!
    glad you’re having a great “after birthday”!!

    Reply
  45. Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:16 am

    OMG those socks look AMAZING!!!

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  46. Nicole (dishin') says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Such a pretty duvet! I love it. Your room is adorable.

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  47. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:34 am

    I bet pear + brown sugar would be a great oatmeal combo. hehe

    Love the socks lol. They look very soft!

    Jenn

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  48. ashleigh says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:34 am

    i LOVE that bed spread. It’s so pretty! I had a craving for oatmeal today, must have been because of National Oatmeal Day! good thing i gave in and celebrated!

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  49. Michelle says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:54 am

    omg, I LOVE your new duvet cover. I am so buying that! Green is my fav color too.

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  50. Ana @ Ana Puede says

    October 29, 2009 at 10:58 am

    Love the new cover, green is my fave color. It fits nicely with your bedroom theme.

    I celebrated oatmeal day without realizing it! Go oats!

    Have a good day!

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  51. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:08 am

    the duvet is beautiful! and i’m so jealous your hubby knows how to put on a duvet cover…i’ve tried to explain it to my husband and he can’t do it. it takes ME forever.

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  52. Eileen says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Where to begin? I love the new duvet cover and am totally jealous of your spotless, clutter-free room!

    Pear oatmeal is one of my favorites, though I do think a ripe pear makes all the difference. I do pear, dried cranberries, pecans and a little maple syrup.

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  53. Erin says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:20 am

    That is a stunning duvet cover — well done, Matt! 😀

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  54. HeatherBakes says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Wow, great job Matt! That duvet is gorgeous!! Your bedroom is so neat and organized- it makes me want to go clean my room 🙂

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  55. The Big Blue Dog says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:26 am

    I have that same duvet!!!

    Love it 🙂

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  56. Christin says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:28 am

    I. Love. Pear. Oatmeal. I let the pear ripen a lot, then cut it in chunks and stir it in at the end with some maple syrup and nutmeg and walnuts. Oh, heaven help me it’s delicious!

    Your duvet is gorgeous. It’s sweet that he knows your tastes so well! Happy late birthday! Keep on celebrating.

    Yay fall! 🙂

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  57. stephanie says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:30 am

    Love the spread..and love pear oatmeal! I actually like all other fruits EXCEPT banana in my oatmeal!

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  58. Gina says

    October 29, 2009 at 11:57 am

    I have never seen oatmeal look so tasty! Thank you!

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  59. Hallie (Healthy Twists) says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    I had oatmeal today and chocolate yesterday…I am just celebrating all the food holidays. And speaking of pears…someone at work brought in these mini pears from costco that were so cute and actually really tasty!

    Reply
  60. Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    Love the new comforter, so pretty!!! I had no idea there was a National Oatmeal Day!!!! How did I miss that? Well, if anyone would know about it…it would be you 😉

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  61. polly says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    hi kath!

    I am so happy you love the sock… aren’t they just yummy??? Like oatmeal for the toes. 😀

    Also love the new bed cover! BEAUTIFUL!

    Have a spectacular day. I am making something with oatmeal right this minute (see blog) and totally plan on eating a bowl latah for snackie. Much love to you guys and again, happy late birthday, friend! XOXO

    Reply
  62. Chris says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Thought you might be interested in this – I make crockpot yogurt. I can make about 6 ounces for 11 cents and I use expensive milk. You can find the recipe at the crockpotting for a year blog. If you filter it through a coffee filter, it gets thick like Greek yogurt!

    Reply
  63. Chris says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    PS I make about 1/2 gallon of yogurt at a time. The price was just figured for 6 ounces in my other post, because that’s usually the size it comes in at the store.

    Reply
  64. Jenna says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    i love the new duvet! matt has great taste!
    jenna

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  65. Lea says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    my friends are obsessed with those Target slippers. lol.

    love the duvet.

    Reply
  66. Tammy says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    I was obsessed with Pippi Longstocking! I was Pippi for Halloween one year, and I can remember bringing my boombox down to the edge of the driveway, blasting the Pippi theme song, and dancing around in my red pigtail wig and Pippi costume and waving to people as they drove by. I was a special child. 🙂 LOL.

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  67. Felicia says

    October 29, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    OMG. I LOVED Pippi Longstocking when I was little! i can’t remember how many movies she had, but I definitely saw them all AND I named my childhood dog Pippi because of her. So great.

    Reply
  68. Chelsea says

    October 29, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    He’s a keeper 😉

    I voted!!!

    Reply
  69. Fattie Fatterton says

    October 29, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Wow, I love that duvet cover. Matt has excellent taste!!

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  70. Rebecca says

    October 29, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    What a pretty duvet cover!! Pear oats sound amazing. I may have to try it! LOVE those socks (and your reference to Pippy Longstocking). Glad your coffee loves you! 🙂

    Reply
  71. Janna (Just Flourishing) says

    October 29, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    Those socks look so comfy!!!!

    Reply
  72. Rose-Anne says

    October 29, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    I love pears and can’t wait to try a recipe I saw for baked pears with a walnut-blueberry filling…that sounds like your kind of food, doesn’t it? With a scoop of ice cream alongside–I can’t wait!

    I’m sad I can’t celebrate National Oatmeal Day the right way. I’m not eating grains this week in honor of Celiac Awareness Month and for my niece, who cannot eat gluten or corn. I’ve been blogging about it every night, which is a lot more work than I ever realized! Daily food bloggers, I have a newfound respect for what you do.

    Reply
  73. Kath says

    October 29, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Cait,
    Pottery Barn.

    Kelly,
    Welcome!! I don’t really use cookbooks any more – because the internet is so vast. But I love the Williams Sonoma ones, plus Eat, Drink and Be Vegan, Vegan Express, and More-With-Less as good ones to recommend.

    Kath

    Reply
  74. Killian Fallon says

    October 29, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    Wow I love this post! I adore your bowl! Where did you get it? So unusual! I read your blog every day and have it on my blogroll, great ideas and such an inspiration to hear how you can enjoy the balance between amazing food and enjoyable exercise! Really inspiring, thanks xxx

    Reply
  75. amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says

    October 29, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    I love C & B. Your husband has good taste!

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  76. Lizzy says

    October 29, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    i love the new duvet cover! so pretty!

    Reply
  77. BONNIE says

    October 29, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    In honor of National Oatmeal Day I blogged about a few of my favorite bloggers and their adoration for oats! Hope you don’t mind I used your pic when I talked about your oats. Of course I linked back to you. I’m realtively new to the blogging world.

    Reply
  78. Adventures of Alice says

    October 29, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    Pippi!! haha I watched your Youtube clip and then about 5 more– I was hooked on Pippi Longstockings when I was little= ) excellent reference!

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  79. maria says

    October 29, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    That duvet cover is perfect, if you ask me. That shade of green is my favorite color and I love paisley, too. J would HATE it! 😀

    Reply
  80. AmandaD says

    October 29, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Loved the Pippi Longstocking movie too! I always wanted to attach the scrub brushes to my feet and clean like they did….”Scrubbin’ day is a holiday…”

    Reply
  81. Lee says

    October 29, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    I have those slippers. I wear them outside sometimes. Don’t tell!

    Reply
  82. Steph @ My Life In Motion says

    October 29, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    I LOVE that duvet cover. It is absolutely gorgeous!!! For the record, The Goonies is the best movie ever, though. 🙂

    Reply
  83. Jac says

    October 29, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Love the duvet! I adore paisley.

    Reply
  84. Jessica says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    I love your bed. Where did you buy it?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 29, 2009 at 9:13 pm

      World Market – with a 40% off coupon – 3 years ago!

      K

      Reply
  85. Yasi says

    October 29, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    I have those slippers also! I got them a few weeks ago in the same color. They are GLORIOUS.

    Reply
  86. rebecca says

    October 30, 2009 at 2:24 am

    it’s also national psoriasis day.

    Reply
  87. Lauren says

    October 30, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    We have that exact same duvet cover! Registry gift, as were the placemats, napkin, and napkin rings you just got too! Love Crate and Barrel!

    Reply

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