Paul went up to Sonoma for the whole week to paint in the Sonoma Plein Air Festival. The residents of Sonoma put the artists up in their swank homes for the whole time. I spoke with him last night and he is staying in this sweet guesthouse on this really big estate. Meanwhile I am putting in overtime. 🙁 It sucks to be apart but the good news is at the end of the week I get to go to a fancy gala. I’ve been on the lookout for the last few weeks for something I would consider “elegant attire.” But its harder that you think. I’ve been to a few different fancy events up in wine country and everyone is so casual–way more casual than in the city so I’m not sure what to wear. That is my mission this week, to find a hot dress and some special shoes. {Since I don’t get my husband this week I get to at least spend the money from all the paintings he will sell.}