bookmark_borderSigns of Spring!

Where the hell is Spring? I got some new shoes for the season. (It is April, right?)

I have already worn my blue babies once this season — before it started snowing again!

I realize they are both brogues and I make no apology for my lack of variety. I actually have three pairs of brogues — in addition to these two, I also have a brown pair.

I don’t think this is a problem. It’s my taste in other types of shoes that has raised some eyebrows. You see — I also like these!

I really do.

bookmark_borderThe sweet, sweet syrup of the Prince of Lies

I learned something fascinating recently — vinegar is the sweet, sweet syrup of the Prince of Lies. This is what it did to my polished concrete floor. A little accident making some salad and — damn! — a whole lot of damage.

After the spill — if you look closely you can see some of my tears, too.

The good news is a vinegar spill can be fixed. The bad news is this cannot be accomplished by a handy homeowner with a Dremel — believe me, I considered it. Professionals must be called in.

Yeah, it’s frustrating when things go wrong and you have no one but yourself to blame but yourself. (Oh, why did I make salad that night — I would’ve been so very happy with soup!) Not to mention, this is the second bit of excitement (not the fun kind) in my condo in the last year — I also had to replace my washer/dryer.

But look how good the floor looks now! That’s thanks to a company called Toronto Marble Renewal. I was very pleased with their service and professionalism. I highly recommend them.

What I don’t recommend is having a salad a my house. If you come over, we’re having gazpacho … um wait, that has vinegar in it! I wonder how much it will cost to install hardwood floors.