December 2008
48 posts
resolve. revolve. revive.
dear ones, i’m still working on my resolutions-goals-intentions-visions for 2009. i really do love the new year: this one and the other one i celebrate in spring. this year is a big one for my man and me. we are going to south america for a number of months and then coming home to start a family. as you can imagine, many of the resolutions on my docket relate to these two events. there...
“Write a soothing novel in twelve short paragraphs.”
– Creative Writing Exercises: Random Writing Prompt Generator
“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”
– Voltaire, via The Happiness Project: How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions – 12 tips.
today's agenda:
11am tea party with my neighbor.
2pm delivering homemade fudge to neighbors.
3pm hoping bk gets out of work early.
3:01pm playing cards, reading, enjoying a quiet holiday with my husband and my pup.
xo
solstice musings.
i love that the longest night of the year was also the lightest night of the year. whereas the sky is normally dark-dark by five o’clock this time of year, last night it stayed orangey-red all night due to the reflections off of these mounds of snow. it was amazing.
the workshop.
i’m making my holiday gifts today. a day off of work, sewing in front of the t.v. is perfect for a snowy december day.
oh, and the ellen show? i just found it and love it.
It's your birthday??? Happy happy birthday, lady...
lovepuppy:
Blissfulself brought me babycakes for my birthday because she is the sweetest gal ever!! (pictures to come later)
may this year be filled with joyful smiles & tears, adventures that inspire you, and the kind of growth that keeps life fullfilling.
all love,
k
“It seems to me that it would be nice if there were a fairer attitude towards...”
– David Byrne Journal: 12.05.08: Mattel, Bratz and Creative Rights
Design For Mankind » mankind mag’s COVER GIRL! →
Lovelies from Illinois, Indiana, & Ohio: check this.
“Clear out the junk.”
– 11 Ways to Cure Someday Syndrome | Zen Habits
Melancholy
blissfulself:
Gah.. what is it about today?
me too. i’m in a rut. want to go to sleep and wake up to a new day.
*)
maya*made: newspaper snowflake garland: a tutorial →
A Foothill Home Companion: How To Crochet An Acorn... →
perfectly sweet.
“Start by starting.”
– Meryl Streep, via ”Quotes” Jan ‘09 Reader’s Digest, pg. 183.
Upon googling, this quote was described by someone as flippant, but usually in my case that is true too.
My spin on it- “Restart by restarting”
Sometimes I leave so many windows & apps open it is hard to dig back in. So it can...
“An encouraging word, a small token of appreciation, an olive branch of peace....”
– Renee Garner at Modish: ‘Cause the time is right {now}
“Colorful playful compositions that hint at a secret language and a deep inner...”
– katy elliott: Takashi Iwasaki: Embroidered Art Pieces
“Take a hard look at where you are spending your time and MAKE the time to be...”
– Joy Yoga
“From time to time, give yourself a day when you answer “yes” to any reasonable...”
– The Happiness Project: Creativity: 12 mental exercises — zany but productive.
wednesday, i love you...
1. i’ve been on a phone conference since 7:30 this morning;
2. i have apparel design class tonight;
3. you start with a “w”;
4. you lead to thursday.
That's N.E.E.T.!!
YES~~~~ totally awesome, miss jessica!!!!
lovepuppy:
whatiwore:
WhatIWore:
This month I’m a contributor for the free indie online magazine N.E.E.T. with a guide to thrifty Holiday gifts (pgs 148-151). This issue is especially wonderful! Check it out! Share with your friends!!
N.E.E.T. Magazine DECEMBER 2008 ISSUE # 013
