Say Say Say.

Paul McCartney + Michael Jackson = best duets, hands down.

Sunset as I was leaving work.

Through the lens of Alan Light.

One of my favorite winter pastimes is to curl up on the couch under a blanket with a delicious warm drink and re-watch my favorite old tv shows. In fact, it's been at least 4 years since I last spent a winter without watching at least an entire season of Northern Exposure. There's something about that show in particular that makes me feel so comfortable and at home. Anyways, I recently came across the Flickr page of photographer Alan Light and was completely delighted to find so many pictures of my the actors and actresses from my favorite "comfort shows". These all come from various Emmy Awards events from 1990 to 1997.

(I think Janine Turner is completely gorgeous.)

Inspired by color chips.

I came across this page via another blog and was really inspired by the idea. A goal of mine for 2010 is to create something in my sketchbook every day. It's seen a major dry spell this past year for many reasons. I think I'd like to use this idea to start a little daily project for myself, the color chip being an inspiration for anything ranging from a drawing, to writing, to a collage. A stepping stone of sorts.

A Christmas rainbow.

We saw bits and pieces of this rainbow on our way back home on Christmas day. It never quite made a full arch, but was still a beautiful sight.

Homemade Christmas.

Pictures of some of the things I made for Christmas this year. Our family Christmas theme was "green" so most of the gifts were purchased at resale shops or homemade.

I made this yo-yo doily for my aunt. I made two other gifts with the yo-yos, a pillow for my cousin and a table runner for my other aunt. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of those before I wrapped them up.

Pieces part of the recycled shirt quilt that I am still making my dad. I gave it to him and took it back so I could complete it. Apparently Emma likes it in any stage of completion though.

The pictures above are of the garland I made for our home. The stocking on the right in the bottom picture I made for Andrew. I had intended on making a new one for both of us, but I didn't have enough time. There's always next year.

Schreckengost love.

I found this on Etsy today. A Schreckengost designed teacup and saucer. I love his special three-footed teacups, they were designed to not leave a ring of tea in the saucer if any spilled. This "Primitive" pattern is one of my favorite designs by Schreckengost, I've never seen this one outside of books before except on a tea set that was on display in his home. I'd love to add this to my small collection, but it's far out of my price range.

(On Etsy, here.)