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This time last year I was packing up our house to prepare for our down-to-the-studs renovation in our kitchen, family room, and master bath as well as the addition of a screened porch. The family room wasn't originally part of the plan, but that's a post for another time. The kitchen was where I really had to plan and scheme, and, yes even fret, to stay in our footprint and budget and to get the function and look I wanted. I love a challenge like this, though, so despite some occasional frustration with my client (aka me! ), I enjoyed the process. A key "want" of mine was honed marble countertops. There are dozens--maybe hundreds--of blog posts, articles, and showroom sites that compare various types of countertop materials and their pros and cons. I read most of them and took notes from a lot of them in the months leading up to our start date. One of the most helpful things was visiting a sweet friend's kitchen, where I was able to ask questions about cleaning, a
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9:30 in Greenville, or Midnight in Paris

The Mister and I finally got around to seeing Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris last night.  Although it was supposed to be a date night, we took Middle along, too, as he has been an only child all week.  Middle has already seen The Green Lantern  and Transformers this summer, and he made a few noises about seeing Zookeeper, the new Kevin James vehicle, but thankfully the Mister held firm with “this is what your mother and I want to see, and you are invited to join us.”  midnight-in-paris-poster__oPt

I knew I would like it—Paris, the 1920s, writers, artists, Owen Wilson, playing a writer.  I knew the Mister would like it—the 1920s, Rachel McAdams, and sweetly, the fact that I would like it.  Surprisingly, Middle liked it, too.  I doubt he will tell anyone he liked it , but he did.  I liked it so much, I might take Little to see it.  I would definitely see it again!

Have you seen Midnight in Paris?  What did  you think?

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  1. CherylJuly 9, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    It is on my list... I love Paris.

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  2. JoJuly 9, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I'll go with you :) I really want to see this movie and have only heard good reviews {from friends}. Now all I need is a date and a free evening.

    Jo

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  3. LPCJuly 9, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I asked my son to take me this weekend:). He said yes, after laughing at me.

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  4. TessaJuly 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    i can't wait to see this one! big woody allen fan!

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  5. myletterstoemilyJuly 9, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    i adored this movie! all the great authors plus
    cole porter slayed me. i think this is owen
    wilson's come back role.

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  6. The enchanted homeJuly 10, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I loved it, one of those movies I didn't want to end- I felt like I was so engrossed in it, that I found myself in the movie. Thats the power of a great filmaker for you. It was obviously first so inspirational just being filmed in Paris but the storyline everything was fabulous...Owen Wilson I thought was briliant too. Will definitely see it a second time.

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  7. Suburban PrincessJuly 10, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I so want to see this! Maybe I will convince one of my girlfriends to go this week :O)

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  8. Petie@inspirednesting.comJuly 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    You make it sound like a good one! Love Owen Wilson :)

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  9. Lara B KnightJuly 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    We loved it too! I thought that Owen Wilson was the perfect actor for the role. It really was a beautiful movie too.

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  10. JMWJuly 13, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I sooo want to see this! My aunt saw it right after a return from Paris and said it was good tonic for missing such a wonderful place. :)

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  11. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I still can't go see anything when Woody Allen is involved. Just me and Mia Farrow, I guess.
    Chris Godfrey
    ps I do love your blog.

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  12. Henley on the HornJuly 15, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I can't wait to see it since you said it is so good!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    A little long but I loved it! Perplexingly perfect!

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  14. kaceyJuly 16, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I loved this...found myself wanting to live in Paria in the 20s, and then realized that I wouldn't be flying with such a glamourous crew. I guess it goes back to the moral of being happy when and where you are. Hope Woody Allen's next one is as delightful.

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  15. Mary Ann PickettJuly 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Wasn't it a fun escape? I loved it, too. Paris changes so little and that is the good part.

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  16. LilyJuly 20, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I thought this was fabulous- Paris in all its splendor is irresistible!

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  17. Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls*July 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I heard from a friend that loved it that Woody showed go into making travelogues. I'd love to see it, after Harry Potter, of course.

    Hope you are enjoying your summer. :) xoxo

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