It was not to be. I returned from Chatswood Chase this afternoon without a copy of the book. It appears to have sold out everywhere.
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| Hilary Duff, image courtesy of www.bubzbeauty.com |
I can’t say that I came home completely empty handed. This photo is a bit of a hint. Yes, I got a Birkin.
Gotcha.
I found myself a new pair of glasses. I realized that I hadn’t made a claim for a pair for a couple of years so decided it was time to actually use my health insurance. Unfortunately, because of facial structure, I just can’t do plastic spectacle frames (bye bye Pucci frames). They fall down the bridge of my nose. I also can’t do rimless because I’m so short sighted in both my eyes the lenses wouldn’t fit that kind of frame nicely (bye, bye T&Co black rimless with the Paloma cross on each arm). We finally found a pair for me. It’s going to take a couple of weeks to sort them out but I will show them to you when I get them. They are very work appropriate and say “I am imploring you to take me seriously and respect my authority. Or else the House of Gucci will not be amused.” Hope it works.
Actually, Hilary’s Birkin is relevant to my day. Mr SSG and I have been planning our holiday again. It’s still in May and it’s still going to be in the US. Except, we’ve decided Honolulu may be the go. Our last hurrah. Hawaii is apparently the place for Hermes shopping, due to its high turnover of tourists. The stores are restocked several times a day, so the rumour goes. Also, we will be in the outlet area. I remember The Stylish Shoe Girl reporting favourably on this. TSSG – should I stay at the pink hotel too? Did you love The Royal Hawaiian (it’s official name)? Do any other readers wish to advise?
I am being resourceful in the absence of Jamie’s book. By resorting to old standby dishes that take half an hour to prepare. Unfortunately, only a single course. Unless you count washing grapes as the dessert course.
Firstly, the Malaysian curry with chicken and potatoes.
Time saving shortcut #1 – store bought curry paste. Ayam is the Masterfoods of Chinese cooking. I trust it with my life.
Shortcut #2 – microwaving the potatoes before adding to the curry. A good chicken curry has to have potatoes!
The garnish of choice? Fried shallots.
We really did just have washed grapes for dessert.
Well, I hope you’ve all had a restful weekend or an enjoyable one or both, even. Here’s to a good week all round that will only give us what we can handle and allow us to accept that whatever happens, happens.
Take care and sleep well.