I'd like to take an early evening stroll through the park in this outfit and then sit in a gazebo, holding hands with my honey, sipping on hot apple cider.
Showing posts with label love it. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love it. Show all posts
6.2.10
4.2.10
Green with Envy
I'd like to be going to Ireland (like a certain lovely cousin of mine!) in this outfit where I would search for shamrocks and leprechauns and learn all about pubs first hand. Pub...Pub.
Cultured Pearl
I'd like to take a field trip to the museums downtown in this outfit and then stop for an afternoon cupcake.
Walkin' on Sunshine
I'd like to skip through a farmer's market in this outfit and then twirl in a meadow and pick wildflowers.
Headband: Wide Headband in Yellow
Cardigan: The Blue Room Cardigan
Skirt: Confectioner's Sugar Skirt
Shoes: Life on the Wedge in Mustard
29.1.10
Some stuff I want.
Morris!! You little cutie!!! Come live on my desk!!!
Sweetheart Sunnies! You make me think of being a little kid with my hair in pigtails, my own bag of potato chips in hand, getting ready for a trip to the playground.
Sweetheart Sunnies! You make me think of being a little kid with my hair in pigtails, my own bag of potato chips in hand, getting ready for a trip to the playground.
Cheese spreaders for all occasions! I love cheese. I love miniature cutlery. I love a theme.
Lady Lass Hoodie! You are sold out right now, but you'd be a welcome addition to my closet!
So there that is. I love stuff. And things. And belongings.
13.11.09
27.10.09
Don't It Always Seem to Go
I was listening to some music on Grooveshark today and got an urge to look up and listen to all of Amy Grant's music. I've been a fan since I was a little kid. Her's was the very first concert I ever went to. I was about 7 or 8 years old. Some combination of her, the Little Mermaid and Annie Warbucks made me want to be a singer.
So today I was listening and humming along with some of Amy's songs when her version of "Big Yellow Taxi" came on. I was immediately whisked away from my day job and back into my childhood.
Fall 1994:
Mom and I drive around town running various errands in our Station Wagon. I'm probably dressed in something like brightly colored leggings, a festive fall sweater, hair in a side pony tail or double french braids. The soundtrack to this outing, is the recently released albumn "House of Love." About 3/4 of the way through "Big Yellow Taxi" we park at our intended destination, Michaels (possibly MJ Designs), but we still have some 'mmmm, bop bop bop bop'ing to do before the song is over. We sit in the car and sing the rest of the song at the top of our lungs. People can probably hear us in the parking lot, but we don't care. It's a beautiful, crisp fall day and we are together and singing. It doesn't get much better than that. We head into the store and gather our things. I think mom even let me pick out one of these silly animal figurines I was obsessively collecting at the time.
It's a really specific memory. Just a regular day. But lovely. A simple, yet perfect snapshot of how I think of my relationship with my mom. It makes me miss being a kid and really makes me excited to have my own kids one day. I hope I can be half the mom she is.
I may have teared up at work today remembering this. I'm so excited for her and my dad to come visit in a little less than a month. I miss them.
So today I was listening and humming along with some of Amy's songs when her version of "Big Yellow Taxi" came on. I was immediately whisked away from my day job and back into my childhood.
Fall 1994:
Mom and I drive around town running various errands in our Station Wagon. I'm probably dressed in something like brightly colored leggings, a festive fall sweater, hair in a side pony tail or double french braids. The soundtrack to this outing, is the recently released albumn "House of Love." About 3/4 of the way through "Big Yellow Taxi" we park at our intended destination, Michaels (possibly MJ Designs), but we still have some 'mmmm, bop bop bop bop'ing to do before the song is over. We sit in the car and sing the rest of the song at the top of our lungs. People can probably hear us in the parking lot, but we don't care. It's a beautiful, crisp fall day and we are together and singing. It doesn't get much better than that. We head into the store and gather our things. I think mom even let me pick out one of these silly animal figurines I was obsessively collecting at the time.
It's a really specific memory. Just a regular day. But lovely. A simple, yet perfect snapshot of how I think of my relationship with my mom. It makes me miss being a kid and really makes me excited to have my own kids one day. I hope I can be half the mom she is.
I may have teared up at work today remembering this. I'm so excited for her and my dad to come visit in a little less than a month. I miss them.
"With a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swingin' hot spot."
23.10.09
Just some stuff...
"I have a head for business and a bod for sin. Is there anything wrong with that?"
- Can I live here?
- I pretty much adore how excited this kiddo is. I bet I'd have a similar look on my face.
- Gimme Gimme
- Listen to this show daily at HIGH NOON, or you can download the podcast. Imaginary Radio Genius.
- Oh how I love this movie.
21.7.09
First Attempt
Loosely sketched from an old photograph I found in a bag my mom sent me labeled "Photos of people you don't know" and then Exacto-knifed out of the paper. My first attempt at papercutting AKA scherenschnitte. I'm completely inspired by this lady's work: http://madebyjulene.com/I would love to be able to make things like she does someday. I'll keep at it. I need to get some better tools and some patterns for good practice. It is tedious work, but so fun to see it coming together.
This guy kind of looks like he's on fire. I didn't notice that until just now. Ah well. Sometimes you just light on fire I guess.
7.5.09
If the shoe fits...
I am about two seconds away from
and turning into "that crazy childless lady who stockpiles baby shoes.”
12.2.09
A Religious Experience
So last night I saw the sign. It opened up my eyes.
Our new bathroom's theme is the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With a little dash of his mother Mary thrown in. Not like goofy, Buddy Christ, sort of stuff. Vintage, for realsies, someone was inspired to paint a portrait of the Prince of Peace, King of Kings and we are hanging it over our toilet. Very majestic.
There are two light switches in the bathroom. One controls a light above the shower. The other controls a light and a fan above the toilet. We were working with only the light above the shower while the other switch was in the off position.
As we were tenderly and prayerfully hanging the various tributes to God's only son, an out and out miracle occurred!
Just as we finished straightening the reproduction of the Last Supper mounted on a slice of tree from the Ozarks, the other light and fan all of a sudden came on. The switch was still down and I was nowhere near it!!!! Pembertron and I looked at each other in amazement.
I flip the switch down and the light and fan stay on.
I flip the switch up and the light and fan stay on.
I flip BOTH switches down and everything turns off.
Our new bathroom's theme is the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With a little dash of his mother Mary thrown in. Not like goofy, Buddy Christ, sort of stuff. Vintage, for realsies, someone was inspired to paint a portrait of the Prince of Peace, King of Kings and we are hanging it over our toilet. Very majestic.
There are two light switches in the bathroom. One controls a light above the shower. The other controls a light and a fan above the toilet. We were working with only the light above the shower while the other switch was in the off position.
As we were tenderly and prayerfully hanging the various tributes to God's only son, an out and out miracle occurred!
Just as we finished straightening the reproduction of the Last Supper mounted on a slice of tree from the Ozarks, the other light and fan all of a sudden came on. The switch was still down and I was nowhere near it!!!! Pembertron and I looked at each other in amazement.
"Did you just do that?"
"No, did you?"
"Nope."
"Nope."
"........"
"Try flipping the switch up."
I flip the switch up and the light and fan stay on.I flip the switch down and the light and fan stay on.
I flip the switch up and the light and fan stay on.
I flip BOTH switches down and everything turns off.
".........."
"Try it again."
I flip each switch up one at a time and everything seems to have returned to normal."..........."
Nervous laughter
"Jesus."
"Jesus."
19.12.08
I think it just called me mommy
Sometimes things want me to adopt them, take them home, and love them forever. If I don't, I wind up feeling guilty, like I've seen a tiny child shivering in the snow without a coat and rather than bundling them up and making them some soup, I have just said "I don't care what happens to you. Be on your way little waif." Heartless and cruel. See....I'm not GREEDY. I'm actually really selfless for wanting to open my heart and home to these wayward widdle babies.
Examples of innocent little vagabond children that need my love and warm soup:
Tiny Pony in Jar
Do you see that little face? He needs me! The caption even asks me directly if I'll take him home!
G is for Giraffe
Too tall for flowers, but not too tall for a hug from yours truly!
The Blue Bird of Happiness and the Little Red Bird of Crankiness
Which one will I be today?
Rody
I can't explain why I need him. But I do.
Bird Circle
Tweet!
Piggies!
Oink!
And so, dear things, I am truly sorry that I currently cannot financially support your presence in my home. You should know however, that you are loved.
Examples of innocent little vagabond children that need my love and warm soup:
Tiny Pony in Jar
Do you see that little face? He needs me! The caption even asks me directly if I'll take him home!
G is for Giraffe
Too tall for flowers, but not too tall for a hug from yours truly!
The Blue Bird of Happiness and the Little Red Bird of Crankiness
Which one will I be today?
Rody
I can't explain why I need him. But I do.
Bird Circle
Tweet!
Piggies!
Oink!
And so, dear things, I am truly sorry that I currently cannot financially support your presence in my home. You should know however, that you are loved.
18.12.08
Things That Rock!
Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm
My lips, which moments ago were chapped and ouchy are now smooth and well....replenished!
JR Watkins Apothecary Lemon All-Purpose Cleaner
Not only does this stuff smell good, clean well, and have pleasing-to-the-eye packing, but it is also the following:
Highlight! Flag! Highlight! Flag! Office supplies make my heart joyful.
Aveeno Calming Comfort Baby Lotion
For a lady with crazy sensitive skin, this stuff is pure magic in lotion form. I try to use Aveeno products for most things because I find that being consistent with the brands I use helpful in the care of my skin.
Hugg-A-Planet
Sometimes we just need to hug something. And sometimes it feels like the whole world needs a hug. Problem solved!!!
Lots of other things rock, but I just felt the need to sing the praises of those particular items this afternoon. More to come!
My lips, which moments ago were chapped and ouchy are now smooth and well....replenished!
JR Watkins Apothecary Lemon All-Purpose Cleaner
Not only does this stuff smell good, clean well, and have pleasing-to-the-eye packing, but it is also the following:
- Amonia Free
- Animal Ingredient Free
- Benzene Free
- Biodegradable
- Boron Free
- Butyl/Ethyl Free
- Clorine Free
- Diethelene Ethyl Free
- Dye Free
- Formeldahyde Free
- Petrochemical Free
- Isopropenal Free
- Kerosene Free
- Mineral Spirit Free
- Non Toxic
- Phosphate Free
- Phosphoric Acid Free
- Propelyne Glycol Free
- SLS Free
- Sulferic Acid Free
Highlight! Flag! Highlight! Flag! Office supplies make my heart joyful.
Aveeno Calming Comfort Baby Lotion
For a lady with crazy sensitive skin, this stuff is pure magic in lotion form. I try to use Aveeno products for most things because I find that being consistent with the brands I use helpful in the care of my skin.
Hugg-A-Planet
Sometimes we just need to hug something. And sometimes it feels like the whole world needs a hug. Problem solved!!!
Lots of other things rock, but I just felt the need to sing the praises of those particular items this afternoon. More to come!
16.12.08
Glitter Paint Pony's Pony Parade!
Help me Obi-Wan Kepony. You're my only hope.
I pity the foal!
Those aren't scars! I'm a magical pony!I was simply eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches filled with hopes and wishes!
Edward Scissor Hooves
All the single ponies, All the single ponies
Oh, oh, oh
12.12.08
Great Gift Idea
I play Jots and Tittles all the time.
But it has nothing to do with Bible Trivia.
GASP!
*wink
But it has nothing to do with Bible Trivia.
GASP!
*wink
11.12.08
The Greatest Story of All
Mary? Check!
Joseph? Check!
Baby Jesus? Check!
Random farm animals? Check!
Angels? Check!
3 Wise Men? Check!
Drunken hobo wearing a cape?
CHECK!
Sigh....my favorite part of the story has always been when the drunken hobo in a cape gave the baby Jesus the most majestic birthday present of all...
Half of a week old breakfast sausage and a Coca Cola bottle filled with his pee.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
Joseph? Check!
Baby Jesus? Check!
Random farm animals? Check!
Angels? Check!
3 Wise Men? Check!
Drunken hobo wearing a cape?
CHECK!Sigh....my favorite part of the story has always been when the drunken hobo in a cape gave the baby Jesus the most majestic birthday present of all...
Half of a week old breakfast sausage and a Coca Cola bottle filled with his pee.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
8.12.08
My Great Great Great Uncle....i think
I mean I know he's my uncle of some greatness. And it sounds like he was pretty great. I'm just not a hundred percent how many greats he gets in his association with me. His claim to fame was designing the font "Bell Gothic", commonly seen on your computers as well as in your phone books. Fancy, eh?! I love looking at this picture of him. I like to think we have the same eyes. Maybe?
Chauncey H. Griffith (1879–1956), American printer and typeface designer.
Chauncey H. Griffith (1879–1956), American printer and typeface designer.2.12.08
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