Entries from April 2008

April 30, 2008

WE’VE MOVED!!!

Hearth & Salamander has seen some changes in the past year, but now I’m excited to tell you that H&S is getting a new look and name! Introducing Neuf Francs!
NF is still the same old H&S, no worries. Family and friends will still be updated on my daily life in Denver with my husband and [...]

April 27, 2008

Thanks for the funny comment da! I’ll update you on any slugs or snails that I come upon

Munch munch! Biscuits for snack time. The box design reminds me of childrens books circa 1970. {Available at Whole Foods}

April 27, 2008

Creature Comfort

{this last foto of moss I threw in the mix because I absolutely adore green velvety moss!}
Thinking loads of spring thoughts these days. Although it has proven difficult to “think spring” with the early morning Denver snow this past Saturday. Quite a disappointment from Wednesday and Thursday’s 80* sunny day. Of course spring thoughts inspire [...]

April 24, 2008

Hooray!

Today I woke up feeling much better! It is the first day since my surgery that my headaches were under control. I am still taking Tylenol, and now my doctor has instructed me to flush out my nasal passages with NeilMed Nasal Rinse. After my doctors visit today I’m feeling confident the surgery was a [...]

April 22, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

{although belated} we wish Maggie a very happy birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

{image via Oh Happy Day!}

April 21, 2008

Salty Nose!

Every two hours I have to spray saline in my nose to keep it hydrated. It is much better than getting infected, but a strange feeling on top of the congestion I currently have. I’m really ready to not feel awful anymore!!! Everybody keep your fingers crossed that I start to feel better soon.
I had [...]

April 19, 2008

Recovery Rx +5

Last night I finally came around to feeling somewhat normal. Nietzsche and Vienn watched the rest of The Tutors, while Joseph and I ate pizza and ice cream (we are all about the healthy foods). It was a bad day for me, but at least I finally came around to feeling better. I felt better [...]

April 18, 2008

Recovery Rx+4

Okay so I was lying when I said the other day was the worst day of recovery. My prescribed drugs decided to conspire against me to cause great discomfort and pain. I threw up twice today and I have be extremely nauseous. I finally got to eat something an hour ago, but I can’t keep [...]

April 17, 2008

Recovery Rx +3

Busy, busy, originally uploaded by neuf francs.
I have plenty of things to keep me occupied while I recover. Organizing my clippings took me most of the day while I sipped my Earl Grey tea. We got some movies from the library and the first season of the Tutors. My yellow and grey correspondence stock was [...]

April 16, 2008

Rx Recovery Update

I started the morning off rough by throwing up a little bit of blood and snot. I think my head slipped back during me sleep, allowing blood to drain down my throat. It is pretty disgusting, I know…
My head is hurting significantly more than yesterday, but I am sill doing okay. I think yesterday was [...]