…is for do-it-youself. I hate paying someone to something that I can do myself. That is if I have the time to do it. I don’t have carpentry skills (only because I have never tried to build something – I really think I could if I had the tools), but I like to paint. Walls, not portraits and landscapes.
…is for dogwood. I love this spring blooming tree. There are so many in our city – it is absolutely gorgeous.
…is for Dansko. I love my clogs. I have three pairs – one is very old and well worn; the others are newer but just as loved. I wish they came in my favorite shade of green.
…is for dark. I can’t sleep well when there is a lot of light. Our bedroom is like a cave which is just perfect for me.
…is for diaphanous. I just like that word.
You’ll love this story…
Years ago (like 20) Peter worked in an open-plan office with several other engineers and a ditzy admin chick called Debbie. They figured out at some point that Debbie’s vocabulary was rather limited. Nor was she interested in expanding it, so a game began. Every day the boys would think of a way in which to “compliment” her e.g. one morning she was wearing a sheer item of clothing. Peter said, “You’re looking rather diaphonous today, Debbie.” “Oh, thanks!” she replied. Gradually the “compliments” became more daring. On a particular day they had been joined by a New Boy who didn’t know about the game. Someone greeted Debbie with “You do look obsequious today, Debbie” and New Boy immediately started asking LOUDLY “What does that mean?” They all had to hiss at him and shut him up very quickly. Unfortunately they were too scared to play after that.
So we like the word diaphonous, too.
I also LOVE your wall colour!
Whoops. Like it, just can’t spell it!
I would change the paint on the walls every year if I had the choice. It drives my husband crazy though, and he hates to help me do it.
I’m right there with you on DIY and Danskos.
Great list of Ds…The past few weeks I have been learning to love power tools…power drills are awsome! And I have a plan that will require a saw…so fun…
What great D’s! I, for some or other reason, had a really hard time with D this morning. I love dogwoods, dark, and DIY too.
Mmmm, just stopping by to share the Dansko love!
D is also for DAWN of course!!! I too believe in the do it yourself philosophy…but lately I am coming to understand that sometimes paying somebody to do it frees up so much valuable time and I finally get it. Danskos are the best. xo I wanna do this alphabet thing. xo
That colour blue is very similiar to my family room colour 🙂
I’m with you on hiring people to paint/do things that I “think” I can do myself. {much to my husband’s chagrin} Over the years I’ve learned what I can do, can’t do, or shouldn’t do 🙂
So fun to catch up on your “alphabet” posts! I wish I enjoyed painting walls….our rooms could certainly use a fresh change!
I hear you on the do-it-yourself thing. between my husband and me we have a lot of the bases covered. a great thing when you are a homeowner. I can only imagine how many thousands of dollars we have saved…
love the blue wall color.
I love my Danskos, too! I’ve been loving your lists over the last few days. Sorry I suck at commenting!!
shoot. i don’t know what the last word means. please enlighten me.
I am loving your alphabet – just had a read all the way down.
It’s very sweet – and interesting too.
🙂
danskos rock!!! i have 2 pair and think i may need a third this year. my husband would say i need another pair of shoes like i need another nose. needless to say, i will still get the shoes.
Just stopping to say “hi” — love your blog, you are one talented lady. I, too, couldn’t live without my Danskos. I bought some fabric for a twirly skirt for my daughter a few weeks ago — just haven’t gotten around to sewing. Thank you for the inpiration.
I love what you came up with for the letter d. (I actually had a tough time with this letter…) I will admit that you made me google to find out what that word meant too! 🙂
Yeah, Danskos!! I couldn’t live without my Danskos, too. I often think back to that day 12 years ago when I went looking for a pair of shoes while big and pregnant and the sales person showed me the “new shoes that are so comfortable.” I remember eyeing them suspiciously but absolutely loving their clunky nature… I’ve been a convert ever since. I think I have eight pairs altogether…
I’m with ya on the dark room. We have a bedsheet up over our blinds to keep the summer light out.
I love Dogwood trees. The Pacific dogwood was adopted in 1956 as British Columbia’s (that’s where I live) floral emblem. Just had too throw in that dorky bit of info! :o)