The Great Outdoors

What summer would be complete without camping? My girlfriends and I spent the past weekend at Lost Lake, a gorgeous campsite at the foot of Mt. Hood. Before we left I pulled out this photo of my Grandma Kathy (2nd from left) and her girlfriends, circa 1943.

Today, nylon tents and handy-wipes are necessities for the modern camper, but it's surprisingly easy to give your camping trip a vintage feel. Handkerchiefs, plaid-shirts and rolled jeans are timeless staples that are easy to pack. A handmade banner or flag adds a little classic flair. We also did plenty of campfire singing (to the delight of our neighbors) and s'more making.

Movie of the Month: To Catch a Thief

Alfred Hitchcock was a genius. I've seen most of his movies, but the only one I actually own is To Catch a Thief. Grace Kelly is unstoppable. Rich and fashionable, a bit spoiled, mischievous and clever. Her outfits alone could carry the film. And then there is her counterpart, the "cat burglar" himself played by the dashing and witty Cary Grant.





If I wasn't already fantasizing about the French Riviera, this film would do the trick. The waters are warm, the air is sweet, the villas are charming and the people are beautiful. I'm not entirely sure that the Riviera is this luxurious, but Hitchcock does a superb job of making us believe it is.
(To Catch a Thief, 1955).