Gratitude - Jan 29

+ She & Him's new single.  I'm going to see them at the end of March!
+ Baking these delicious chocolate chip cookies.  Everyone at worked loved them and were gone almost instantly.
+ Baking scones in celebration of Australia Day (not American style scones!).  Now if only I could get my hands on some fresh double cream.
+ Thoughts on happiness by Simple Lovely.  It has been a hard few days with no particular reason why.  This was just what I needed to read.
+ Excited about next week.  I finally have some time off from work to collect myself and my thoughts.  And I'm getting a hair cut! 

Gratitude - Jan 22

+ rain! lots and lots of rain.  I love the rain. 
+ keeping in touch with old friends
+ being told I am "very thorough" with my work! :)
+ baking delicious (if i do say so myself) strawberry cupcakes
+ bringing said cupcakes to work for my coworkers to enjoy
+ practicing calligraphy
+ delicious Peruvian food made exactly the way I like it--lomo saltado, extra crispy fries on top of grass fed beef.  with a little green sauce/aji on the side of course!
+ going through old Martha Stewart Living magazines
+ thinking of new ideas for my favorite holiday, valentines day.  Bevermind all the commercial stuff, at one point it wasn't considered a hallmark holiday!
+ finally getting a planner for 2010, the moleskine color a month!

Gratitude - Jan 15

 + babycakes NYC opening in LA
+ Make Up For Ever HD Foundation... amazing!
+ SONOSings

+ getting my copy of Burda WOF at work! And no 2 month delay!
+ being employee of the week for my attempts at "going green" at work
+ realizing that little things can make a big impact on my attitude, like new foundation (I don't really wear makeup anymore) and a new sweater (haven't gone clothes shopping for myself in a long time).  I will take a little more time out of my day to get ready because those extra 5-10 minutes make a huge difference in how I carry myself for the rest of the day. 

+ the painting above.  because it was a bit of a pain but a lot of fun at the same time.

New Boots

Did I ever tell you that I got the boots?  At first I was unsure of what the quality would be like, but I can safely say that they feel really sturdy and supple at the same time.  I walked into my nearest Madewell and saw them in the window.  When I asked a sales associate upstairs she said those were the last pair, and thought they were a size 10!  But she said to ask someone downstairs to double check, and as luck would have it they were my size!  The last pair in my size.  I think it was meant to be.  The look so cute with my new woolly marled socks that I've been dreaming about pairing them with.  Maybe I'll do an outfit post tomorrow. (photos by me)

Gratitude - Dec 31

+ a surprise trip to Las Vegas and massage appointment courtesy of my wonderful boyfriend
+ my new 50 mm lens... amazing to say the least.
+ secret santa at work
+ baking cookies for my coworkers, and everyone enjoying them!
+ free time to watch Arthur on PBS at 2:30
+ rain
+ 2010... happy new year!

Happy Holidays

We had a quiet Christmas at home.  I received a 50 mm f/1.8 lens from my mom, which is what I used to take these photos (except for the first one).  One of my new years resolutions is to participate in the 365 project, where you take a photo a day.  I have a few more goals in mind, but I'm going to mull over them over the next few hours before I make any commitments. 

Wool And The Gang

My two favorite kits from Wool And The Gang. They come with everything you need! Wondering if I could pull off the wool shoulder pad look in the second photo... (photos: Wool And The Gang)

Gratitude - dec 11

Instead of my (not so usual) "Things I Love" entries, I've decided to change them to a new format called Gratitude.  Every Friday I am going to compile a short list of the things I am thankful for, things that put a smile on my face, or just little things I'd like to remember that happened in the past week. 

+ my boyfriend
+ coming up with wonderful new ideas (with the boyfriend)
+ working on new designs and ideas that I am satisfied with!  A real shop opening is coming, I promise.
+ rain rain rain!  I love the rain. 
+ teuxdeux.com
+ Ecoholic.  Great book I purchased last week! I'll probably write a more thorough entry on it.

Felt Snowflakes

I love these felt snowflakes in hot pink and white by purl bee.  They'd also be cute as gift tags for the holidays!  Try making your own with their tutorial. (photo: The Purl Bee)

We Are Land Rich

Tarrow Bulb from Land Rich.