Black Table, Dry Chicken
I've been in a very black and white mood lately. I think I need to pull it back a bit. But, while I'm in the throws of it I decided to set the table in black and white (again). I thought the table...
View ArticleCrazy Cat Lady
I'm really not a "cat lady" but something about this thing spoke to me. Apparently we (the cat and I) speak a very rare language. The thrift store was all a buzz that someone was actually going to buy...
View ArticleQuick Pixs of Christmas
Monkey Grass Hill at ChristmasThis year the indoor decorations were pretty simple. I was trying to avoid red and have a nature theme throughout the house. Yes, my boys complained that I was not being...
View ArticleLondon Calling
For almost a year now we have been trying to decide if relocating oversees for a couple years is the right thing to do for our family. Matt's job would be easier if we were living in London--but the...
View ArticleThe LoRussos Go to London
We're back from our little information gathering trip to London.(We saw a Dodo bird at the Natural History museum that really left a lasting impression on us. Such a funny looking character)In three...
View ArticleCafe LoRusso
This past week "Cafe LoRusso" has been in full swing.Even though our dining room is not fancy at all, it always feel a little special when we eat in there. Last weekend we had some good...
View ArticleThe Perfect Egg Cup
Remember when we got back from London and I said that Drew discovered he likes soft boiled eggs and toasted soldiers? Therefore I needed to find the perfect egg cup so I could serve this breakfast to...
View ArticleCHEERS! We really are moving
The decision has been made and we are officially moving to London.Now that the wheels are in motion, I've been getting a lot of questions. So today I'm doing a Frequently Asked Questions about our...
View ArticleHouse Hunting In London
I'm back from a two day international house hunting trip. I laughed, I cried, I pulled an all-nighter and most importantly, I found our new home. I've been planning on presenting my final three options...
View ArticleYou Want A Piece Of This?
this cake was desert at a bon voyage party thrown for us last weekendI mean, would you like to have a piece of of Monkey Grass Hill?A few weeks ago, blogger and artist PVE e-mailed me this painting she...
View ArticleHouse Hunters International - The Decision
Which property did we choose? Well, first we narrowed it down to one of the two mews houses simply because of location. Then we crunched numbers and talked about how we would live, what we needed vs....
View ArticleYard Sale
With less than a week before we move to London, there are a few things that had/have to be done.One thing that Drew really, really, really wanted to do is have a yard sale. REALLY?!He and Matt decided...
View ArticleMy Affairs
I met Joe when I lived in CA for about 9 months in my 30's. A co-oworker suggested we get together and I just kinda laughed it off. The first get together wasn't that great because I thought I was...
View ArticleGreetings From Sunny London
Yes, you read that right-- SUNNY London.We've been here for just over two weeks and it's been hot and sunny since our arrival. I've been pleasantly surprised by how nice the grocery stores are.The...
View ArticleLet's Review - 1 month in London
I hope to be blogging on a more regular and more interesting basis very soon. In the meantime I just brainstorm future features while Drew drones on about battles, and pokemon, legos, and canIhave...So...
View ArticleYou Know You're In London When...
You see crisps (not chips) in flavors likeRoast beef & onionHoney roast Wiltshire ham
View ArticleFirst Nights
I've been at a complete loss for how to proceed with blogging. I'm going through a bit of an identity crisis. Is this still me blogging about setting up house (just in a different place)? Is this...
View ArticleDoctors, Decor and Decorum
Didn't see that comingLondon Hospital TourBarf bowls and pendant lightsFun with bowls (not bowels)Won't be buying one of thoseBoys will be boysThese are just a few of the titles I considered for this...
View ArticlePotty Talk
I love that they call it the "loo" over here. They got it right in that department. I mean really, public restrooms are no place you would want to hang out and "rest". And, they never have a bath in...
View ArticleJust never mind about the weather
One thing I figured out quickly about London is that the people just ignore the weather here. When I say, "weather" I mean rain. People will sit or stand outside drinking their pints even if it's...
View ArticleDoor Knobs Optional
Apparently knobs on front doors are not mandatory in London.Instead of a knob there is a little lip that you can grab with your index finger.To further befuddle or amuse me, I've also noticed that if...
View ArticleWhat A Year!
That's a camel we're on people!It was about this time last year that I was breaking down in tears about moving to London. I couldn’t imagine what life would be like without my garden. I now call The...
View ArticleThe Trouble with Toast Racks
I've long loved the idea of elevating toast to a main event by displaying it in a pretty little stand designed and created for nothing other than carrying and holding toasted bread.I've been wanting...
View ArticleOh, Hi Dubai!
I think the trip that shocked me the most was going to Dubai. Never in a million years did I think I would go to the middle east. But around these parts it's a common destination for holiday. So we...
View ArticleLost and Found
I've been feeling kind of lost since we moved to London. While our experiences have been amazing and I have so much more to blog about, I just couldn't make it work as the old Monkey Grass Hill. We...
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