Wish granted

Cholo surprised me with a mirrored tray from the 60s--just what I wanted! He always makes sure that his gifts for me are things that I truly, truly ache for. I have been pining for a tray just like this for the longest time and have been on the hunt for a tray just like this for the longest time but, alas, to no avail. Tonight we made sure to get some flowers before going home. This tray cannot be without fresh flowers in a pretty glass. I wished for peonies or pale pink roses, but for now these will do. :)

The Impeccable Mr. Ripley

In Patricia Highsmith's world, miscreants work in style. "The Talented Mr. Ripley" is always worth revisiting, if only for the fashion and glorious Italy.

"Well, whatever you do, however terrible, however hurtful, it all makes sense, doesn't it, in your head. You never meet anybody that thinks they're a bad person."-- Tom Ripley

There are the evening gowns, too, sublimely worn by Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett, but that deserves another story. :)

From last week

I cannot begin to explain how watercolor has saved me from life. Over and over again, it has saved me.