We went window shopping at Crate and Barrel. What a happy, colourful, fun place.
We sat on a chartreuse sofa with beautiful lines (we both agreed it had beautiful lines) and discussed the recent senate election (only in Alberta). We looked at a fabulous coffee table made out of reclaimed wood. We peaked at the price of a Marmiekko duvet (waaay out of our current price range), fell in love with a pillow or two and exclaimed over the dish ware in great colours and the plates with uneven edges.
We were there over half an hour. It was practically a date.
And then I said, "let's go, before the excitement of all this stuff makes me sad we can't have any of it."
Because, you know what?
I am profoundly grateful for this smile.
This smile, given while still in his work boots because he had an hour and a quarter of over time. This smile, offerred after a long day's work, just because I asked. This smile, because we're finally paying off all those impulsive purchases I made to compensate for the absence of any and all dates.
Marimekko is ridiculously expensive, I've been drooling one fabric from there. Good that you were able to resist it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes when I go to a store with many nice things I get overwhelmed and cannot figure what to get and I usually leave empty handed.
I'm happy to hear you had a nice date.