laggard

to say i'm remiss in my mad men episodes is an understatement.

the last time i watched, sally went to town on her hair with a scissors,

and then went to town on herself at a sleepover.

psychiatry ensued.

for me and sally.

i'm aware monsieur draper behaved dreadfully on sunday's season finale.

i'm not sure what wicked deed was committed, but i'm sure as hell not going to find out reading it here or here.

until i'm caught up, i'm ceasing any possible internet exposure to don's distressing act.

powering down loves.

grip and grin

brushing up on my best betty draper pose.

hunky hubby has a client dinner this evening.

spouses are tagging along; adding the spice to what would otherwise be a beige-bland meal.

{at least in my opinion}

off to get my face rosy and hair shiny....

mouth will remain filthy.

the ghost inside

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the lovely christina hendricks steams up space in broken bells' newest track "the ghost inside".

something about this siren which makes all those skinny {wannabe} starlets look so silly in comparison.

n'est ce pas?

embracing my inner betty draper

i'm a sucker for casseroles. love! love! love anything in an 9 x 9 baking dish. put a can of cream of mushroom soup and some dehydrated onions......i'm yours forever.

luckily hh shares my obsession for all things creamy, noodle-ly, and rectangular. his favorite is tuna casserole. i'm always trying to fancy it up a bit (sometimes that just involves wearing heels as i make it from a box though).

last night i made (from skeeeeee-ratch) the most delicious recipe from bon appetit's march issue. here's how it turned out:

leeks, celery seed and dill gave it a little glamour.

the mounds (i added SO much extra) of gruyere, gave it a european, let's savour this bite a bit longer, verve.

the crumpled salty potato chips made it 60's fabulous.

here's the recipe again.

with the exception of the cheese, i followed directions exactly. i went balls out on the gruyere. for the potato chips i used organic salted kettle brand.

still licking my lips.

Fairy Princess Flu

Well I'm still F*cking sick!!!!! I know it's not of the piggy persuasion, but it's a flu nonetheless.  I STILL feel just as lousy as if I were to have the oinker flu!!!! Why do those porkers get all the attention? My fever's just as high?! My body aches are just as debilitating!? Stupid, narcissistic hogs!I've decided that, like swine,  my virus should get a catchy name and special distinguishing characteristics: The Fairy Princess Flu. Similar to H1N1, except not transmitted within pigpens, it's symptoms are sleepiness, not liking anything in one's closet, not really wanting to go to work, wanting to catch up on Mad Men episodes, and cupcake cravings. Sometimes there are chills, but that's usually alleviated with a cashmere cardigan. Forget Tamiflu, it's imperative to keep champagne on hand during FP Flu Season. Fellow fairy princess, Amanda, filled my Veuve Clicquot prescription, and left the elixir right on my doorstep yesterday afternoon so I didn't even need to go to the pharmacy/liquor store.Wishing all you fairy princess' and prince's a Happy and Healthy Halloween. Love, Katie*images Vogue Korea