Thanks to everyone who suggested fun blogs for me to visit when I asked last week. There has been an unexpected consequence to blog hopping though – now, not only am I in danger of frittering all my time away but I’m spending money too!
I popped in at Postcards from Cairo early last week and the post Jenny had up there had me taking a spontaneous – and expensive – shopping trip. The Association of Upper Egypt for Education and Development had an exhibition of embroidered portraits – one that I’ve been waiting for but had totally missed. Never heard a peep about it. I called the association and they kindly allowed me to pop in and take a look at what they had left before they returned them as unsold. It’s probably a good thing I missed the main show because even with only a couple dozen to choose from I had a very difficult time making my selections!
Let me show you what I got:
Peasant’s Life by Nawal Nessim
Cotton Planting by Naanaa Adib
Bir Al Ayn Road by Saod Sabet(Rice harvest)
Tree of Our Love by Ferial AhmadYou can probably guess I have a weakness for textile art. It’s either a good thing or a bad thing that the association took Visa card, depending on how you look at it. I could have bought at least four more they were so lovely. I have already hung the pictures artfully around my place hoping that the wow factor will distract my husband from asking me how much I spent in the end.
The other purchase I’m planning won’t be as expensive but will be just as satisfying (I hope!) A neighbor of mine had me over for lunch one day last week and for dessert served the most delicious homemade sorbet. When I asked how she had made it, she referred me to the Chocolate and Zucchini blog for the recipe. It’s super simple and thrillingly it doesn’t require an ice cream maker – but I will have to find myself some stainless steel mixing bowls and create some freezer space. I’m very excited to try this recipe. Not only will the hot weather be upon us soon, but the ice cream available in the shops here is pretty unappealing.
And after reading a post at Romancing the Blog on profession web presence, I’m considering a web site makeover. Stay tuned.
What’s the best thing you’ve found on a blog recently?
