Friday...Again...

Somehow it has been a week since my ill fated road trip attempt.  Last evening, after packing a minimum, I tried in vain to get some good sleep, but I tossed and I turned, worrying about this afternoons drive.  The exhausting nightmare of fires in tunnels and flat tires and messed up routes just kept replaying over and over in my head.  Great...so now I am tired, headachy, and have a miserable toothache.  Looking forward to trying again today, with very pleasant results!

This morning, I truly have ten minutes to get out the door.  Today I am helping out one of my favorite charity thrift shops in Manhattan, and while I would love to rest up for my long drive, I simply can't bail...but I would really really love to jump under the covers to recharge....

Last night I packed this gorgeous skirt from The Vampires Wife, along with an old blouse I have always loved.  My casual gardening/painting clothes as well as my plaid flannel pj's are always waiting for me at my little country cottage, so I don't bring much...

My favorite velvet slides for the car, and the skirt/blouse combo.  The weather is very hot again, so I have to adapt and leave the tights and boots behind.  I always love a good bargain...these velvet beauties are Franco Sarto, and I found them for a steal...

Toothbrush, and shampoo are already there, but I always need my nail polish.  Surely I will need it after all the work ahead this weekend, though the neurotic in me fills my train case with other things I do not need...

 I can't stop baking!!!  Half of this apple tart is being put in today's take two, road trip picnic basket, the other half, Alice has already consumed...Happy Friday to all!