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I snuck out of town for a few days, leaving you all to ponder the concept of the value of , $700.00 blanket that's worth every last krona.

I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Palm Springs, with my youngest's Brownie Troop. Unlike my brief adventures in girl scouting, that included camping in an old barn and playing 'levitation' at night, 'round these here parts, if you sell enough Trefoils and ThinMints, you end up in a large gated, private home with a pool and tennis court. Way to go L.A.!

'sunbathing' by let's explode

It was very nice but there's a reason that June isn't "high season" in the desert { hi, 113 degrees. }

having nothing to do with anything,

I found this photo that's been living in a pocket of my purse for the last 3 months. The super cool cafeteria table from Summer House in Mill Valley, CA { hands down one of my top 3 places to shop ever and where I bought my bed } has been on my wish list for so long.

this one's from get back inc.

this one is by far the least expensive I've found, over at hudson goods

I just have no place to use it.

Actually, in my fantasy urban, industrial warehouse loft, it would be perfect.