2 Rainy Days in June? Consecutive?!
I just got a text message from VT. She's in Portugal and she sent me this picture that she took with her phone. It looks like painting:
Message reads: "I had to come to Portugal to see a bloody peacock."
You all know the story, for my birthday a few years ago Ali gave me a planter box for my porch planted with a variety of flowers. It was a very thoughtful present. And every year since I've tried to recreate the mix that she initially planted. Last year I was really pleased with my work:
I got all those flowers from Home Depot and spent under $50.
This year I really didn't want to go to Home Depot. I thought about going to Smiths Marketplace, but I figured their selection and quality would be sub-par. So I went to Western Garden Center. I spent more than I expected too, bought way more than I needed, and was not happy. But I was really unhappy when I started planting and realized that I needed two additional pots to accommodate all the flora. So I went to Smiths Marketplace. And by damn, they had about the same selection as Western Garden, same quality (the plants all came from the same nurseries), and lower prices. Lesson learned. Unfortunately, I'm not as happy with my work this year as I was last year. See:
The upside is that while the planter box isn't as good, I think the pots are much better this year than they were last year. I should have taken a picture of them, I guess. Plus, it is possible that these plants could bloom into greatness beyond those of last year. That would be nice.
In other news, one of my favourite British brands has come to Utah. Boots. Available at Target. The selection isn't as extensive, and they don't have the lotions and potions I most fancy, but as I told my sister, "a little London is better than no London."
Also, I looked into the rumour of Kiehl's being available at Target. It appears some Target stores (mainly on the East coast) do carry a limited selection of Kiehl's products.
Today's Song: Clark Gable, The Postal Service
posted by h.justin @ 8:46 AM
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Target also now carries Stri-Vectin. The eye cream is amazing.
Lovely flowers.
Ladies: Get yourself the Boots No. 7 Ultra Shiny Gloss in Fudge. Today. Is really good.
I think your window box looks lovely. Give it 10 days for some the flowers to bloom--you'll be amazed.
That picture of Portugal is beautiful--let's go!
I did see Kiehl's last time I was at target. I don't know when they started carrying it since I haven't been to target for so long. I'm considering buying one of their face moisturizers, but decided to go to the dept store instead since they are likely to throw in samples of other items. I'm assuming Kiehl's is the same price at dept store or target. Please notify me if anyone finds otherwise.
To be honest, I'm tired of skincare/makeup shopping. Too many choices. I'm not good with choices. I need a personal shopper, bad.
Smith's Marketplace really does have a good selection - The one on the East Side of Salt Lake City (3300 South) usually has the best selection and best prices
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