tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71657350991493652252024-02-07T12:52:49.650-08:00My Pretty Little HeadDiscussing all things that pop into "my pretty little head."Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger275125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-91223263347854297962012-03-17T22:21:00.000-07:002012-03-17T22:21:08.895-07:00Irish Red<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Tonight we are enjoying Chris's latest batch of beer, a lovely Irish Red that fermented in our kitchen and bottle aged in our cupboards for the last three weeks. It is as close as we come to celebrating St. Patrick's Day.</div>
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This beer is an incredible improvement from last batch's Breakfast Stout, where the lack of stirring the wort led to an overcooked, charcoal aftertaste that was hard to stomach, all 30 bottles of it. :)</div>
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I spotted this on Facebook and couldn't resist sharing. Isn't this the most clever/cute pet costume ever?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-68105064444633089772011-10-13T18:33:00.000-07:002011-10-13T18:40:13.468-07:00Espana!I'm going to Spain and I am so excited!<br />
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Off to go practice my Rosetta Stone while drinking a lovely Tempranillo....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-40664609334350503212011-10-11T18:03:00.000-07:002011-10-11T18:03:46.074-07:00The TV Guide of CardioMy workout routine is really hit a major hiccup. I now base when/if I go to the gym based on television schedules. I reflected that it is for two reasons, cardio has been challenging without some gossip tv and since I don't pay for cable, it is the closest I can get to it.<br />
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Tonight, Kim's Fairytale Wedding and The Rachel Zoe Project.<br />
Tomorrow night, I have yet to find a Wednesday show shallow enough to hold my attention.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-81654914521979377792011-04-29T21:03:00.000-07:002011-04-29T21:04:14.217-07:00Anthropologie gets Creative with CorksREPOSTED from <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/Anthropologie-Cork-Window-Displays-Celebrate-Earth-Day-15689892">CasaSugar</a>:<br />
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As it turns out, the store clerks aren't hoarders, but they've been collecting those bottle stoppers for a special window display project to celebrate Earth Day (April 22). The bohemian retailer has teamed up with the <a href="http://www.corkforest.org/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #ec5248; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Cork Forest Conservation Alliance</a> (CFCA) to promote the use of natural corks and educate shoppers about the sustainable resource. To spark the dialogue, it'll be using more than two million corks in its famously creative window displays this month, and each display will be unique to the store, created by its in-house, visual artists. In addition to staff and shoppers, Whole Foods has also hopped on the bandwagon and agreed to donate corks.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">But what, you ask, is to come of these millions of corks when it's time for Anthroplogie to wow us with another jaw-dropping display? The installations will actually be available for "adoption" after Earth Day, in exchange for a contribution to CFCA. Remaining corks will be returned to the organization and recycled through its <a href="http://www.corkforest.org/cork_reharvest.php" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #ec5248; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Cork ReHarvest</a> program.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Want to get creative yourself with all those spare wine corks you have laying around? Anthropologie will be hosting a free workshop series at more than 60 locations during Earth Week, where kids and adults can learn to make cork animals, craft recycled cork planters, and more. Just head to the shop's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Anthropologie" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #ec5248; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> to learn more details.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Come along and check out some of the outstanding cork window displays Anthroplogie's artist have crafted!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Thanks Mom! I love you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-83938675588536218872011-03-14T23:24:00.001-07:002011-03-14T23:24:50.583-07:00Here's what I know:When a wind turbine gets knocked over or even explodes, they don't have to evacuate 500,000 people.<br />
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- via <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/grantbutler">Grant Butler</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-24387785240069181732011-03-01T22:49:00.000-08:002011-03-01T23:00:36.211-08:00My 'Modern Family'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am a truly amazing. I've somehow managed to squeeze all of Season 1 (and some of Season 2) of Modern Family into a few days. But, I'm not alone, we are all addicted!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You go girl!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-83440588038420436392011-02-14T10:35:00.000-08:002011-02-14T10:36:44.280-08:00My Valentine's Day 'Enchantment'Chris and I aren't very into Valentine's Day. I guess you could say we went on a date on Friday, but our date consisted of Mexican food and a visit to Corks Wine Bar because we had absolutely no food in our house and it's against our nature to walk past a wine bar without going in.<br />
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But, what I really consider my Valentine's Day treat was last night when Chris started reading Guy Kawaski's new book, <i>Enchantment</i>, to me.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Enchantment</i> is an incredible marketing book. So, maybe marketing books aren't your idea of a wonderful read, but to me, its perfect. I found myself reaching over to doggy-ear a handful of the pages. Chris read for two hours before realizing that I was no longer just "resting my eyes." I can't wait to continue reading this book with him tonight and adapting Guy's advice to our wine brand, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cipher-Cellars/158308787541441">Cipher Cellars</a>. </div><br />
When was the last time someone read aloud to you? It is extremely cool.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-23619278088714178772011-02-10T00:46:00.000-08:002011-02-10T00:47:10.491-08:00The taxes of a poor entrepreneur with student loans and stock optionsTonight Chris and I buckled down and did our taxes. After reading all the instructions and filling out all the schedules and forms that go with cashing out stock options, startup business losses and student loans, I sincerely hope that you'll <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/dockerswearthepants/entries/7671">vote for our business plan in this contest</a>, so that next year we can afford to pay somebody to do them for us!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't believe that I was an accounting major for a year. I'm horrible at following directions (shhh... don't tell the IRS). </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-15563360009651394472011-02-08T21:00:00.000-08:002011-02-08T21:10:11.178-08:00I've Got a Plan! Please Vote for It, So I Can Launch it!I recently wrote a 400 character plan and entered it into the Dockers "Wear the Pants Project" for my chance to win 100k and launch my business.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">At 24, I’m the youngest person in Oregon with a winery license. I’ve poured my meager savings and energy into my wine brand, Cipher Cellars, and am awaiting my 1st release of 100 cases this summer. With this money, I’d not only like to increase production and marketing, but I’d launch Southern Oregon as the next BIG wine region. Raise a glass to no longer making wine paycheck to paycheck! </span><br />
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Please vote DAILY here: <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/dockerswearthepants/entries/7671">http://apps.facebook.com/dockerswearthepants/entries/7671</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-44596667927053477412011-02-05T23:05:00.000-08:002011-02-05T23:06:05.467-08:00Piggyback Rides for Crazy Cats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Yes, this is my boyfriend giving our cat a piggyback ride :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Is it time yet to rename this blog Crazy Cat Lovers? </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-44768372276157893202011-02-03T19:49:00.000-08:002011-02-03T19:49:55.253-08:00On a cuteness scale of 1-10, these are a 10.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: Helvetica;" type="cite"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div bgcolor="#ffffff"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, last weekend I went to see his progress and found a beautifully crafted piece of furniture stained in a dark walnut. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And <i>viola!</i> here it is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(<i>Imagine there is no xbox cluttering the shot.) </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is such a dramatic improvement from our hideous glass table that showed all the cords. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good work, Chris! Now that I know you're so handy, I'm thinking I want a shoe rack...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-73959157965313632962011-01-13T22:10:00.000-08:002011-01-13T22:12:41.925-08:00Warm Hands are Happy HandsMy boyfriend's mom is the best at making gifts. Remember those amazing yellow socks last year? Well, she followed it up with purple fingerless gloves this year. Could she be any cooler?<br />
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Portland is so special. Here is proof:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61968154/antiqued-leaf-and-pearl-earrings-organic">Antiqued Leaf and Organic Pearl Earrings</a>. ($35) Romantic. Don't they just look so fun to wear? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">9. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62164479/metal-mix-up-chunky-bracelet-labradorite">Metal Mix Up Labradorite Bracelet</a>. ($38) I actually already own this, so my wish is to wear it more! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60564712/double-trouble-hoops-gold-hammered">Double Trouble Gold Hammered Hoops</a>. ($28) I tell myself over and over to wear more hoops. They are a staple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46383442/winter-green-rustic-emerald-studs">Winter Green Rustic Emerald Studs</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61003839/holiday-red-rustic-ruby-studs-free-us">Holiday Red Rustic Ruby Studs</a>. ($28) The daily go-to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD8g5JO5F3RUN1jQ49exu1PtG9qVSjsMrowOdh2WRb7Twp8xQaRe5Pfgy5cBl7uFRsWfL1F9wJzMma3Rxa443ews3i3uxjb_DTQ50jsFw0qSzFKCqGVsTxSi8BytAcZZs1IIrY4ystBtd/s1600/il_570xN.190138998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsD8g5JO5F3RUN1jQ49exu1PtG9qVSjsMrowOdh2WRb7Twp8xQaRe5Pfgy5cBl7uFRsWfL1F9wJzMma3Rxa443ews3i3uxjb_DTQ50jsFw0qSzFKCqGVsTxSi8BytAcZZs1IIrY4ystBtd/s200/il_570xN.190138998.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBGRckQ97orAiroLAY1PfuDJvBQZJ3cSf2QyrC8mlosAGql9Eqo3JA_Q76oPxFpuYEz1TKfCj6afnRDH4IfnaVle8Z1O6gO_G1s5L6Td7-2JeidgKh2VOh6vkPA6BxA8F_5wrrLPzKeTs/s1600/il_570xN.142633122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpBGRckQ97orAiroLAY1PfuDJvBQZJ3cSf2QyrC8mlosAGql9Eqo3JA_Q76oPxFpuYEz1TKfCj6afnRDH4IfnaVle8Z1O6gO_G1s5L6Td7-2JeidgKh2VOh6vkPA6BxA8F_5wrrLPzKeTs/s200/il_570xN.142633122.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62850572/vintage-hair-clip-snowflake-olivia-clare">Vintage Snowflake Hair Clip</a>. ($28). One-of-a-kind. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62850572/vintage-hair-clip-snowflake-olivia-clare">Green Freshwater Coin Pearl Ring Wrapped in Gold</a>. ($45). Gold will surely keep my fingers warm this winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60549277/twisted-swarovski-stack-earrings-free">Twisted Swarovski Stack Earrings</a>. ($36). Are my ears worthy?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47451605/romantic-rose-necklace-free-shipping">Romantic Rose Necklace</a>. ($28). Delicate beauty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bYP6lPU6KvvvblMsNpcObm7pepAUs9SDt9lwvGGxh64FEyErDlSdQc0eFcy68BZrDZYuJdh2hEVx6iUH_peAejqzBIzJrLDoj-PYDQA5vDdL5sW-9DWX1PwIC0lh7GAaRgyqEXAElA7W/s1600/il_570xN.145228380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bYP6lPU6KvvvblMsNpcObm7pepAUs9SDt9lwvGGxh64FEyErDlSdQc0eFcy68BZrDZYuJdh2hEVx6iUH_peAejqzBIzJrLDoj-PYDQA5vDdL5sW-9DWX1PwIC0lh7GAaRgyqEXAElA7W/s320/il_570xN.145228380.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/21999543/antiqued-brass-filigree-flower-free-us">Antiqued Brass Filigree Flower</a>. ($28). Definitely a statement piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFS6ik4rv0-vwIjIxv8Cavuz5FjysUd5Xvx-HaWgTTqpqzvz_PgtPlWHFBSaeLhX1Rw3rbFtwnqBH-1ClI_0LxcJvpIeFsqqTK_aZXRN9gBZZVm7PJsS7e-EkNJcQQmiPNSe1K7ImPjfW/s1600/il_570xN.71829591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieFS6ik4rv0-vwIjIxv8Cavuz5FjysUd5Xvx-HaWgTTqpqzvz_PgtPlWHFBSaeLhX1Rw3rbFtwnqBH-1ClI_0LxcJvpIeFsqqTK_aZXRN9gBZZVm7PJsS7e-EkNJcQQmiPNSe1K7ImPjfW/s320/il_570xN.71829591.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61949763/holiday-blue-aqua-ocean-bubbles">Ocean Bubbles Chalcedony Onion Teardrop Necklace</a>. ($75). The only words that come to mind are "YES, please."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, who wants to be my Santa Claus?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OliviaClare?ref=top_trail">Olivia Clare Designs</a> offers free U.S. shipping. Stay up-to-date with new releases, sales and other news on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OliviaClareDesigns">Olivia Clare Designs facebook page</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-86645273652050826592010-11-27T22:12:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:12:46.565-08:00Christmas StockingsI've been in the arts and crafts mood lately. Though I have yet to finish a project (or really start one), I sure love buying the materials.<br />
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My next aspiration is to make stockings replicating this one I saw on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62789766/christmas-stocking-black-and-tan-no-6?ref=fp_treasury_3">Etsy</a>. Christmas will be too tight of deadline for my wandering attention to complete four of them (yes, my kitties will each have one), because first I need to learn to sew better (this includes threading the bobbin correctly). I'm sensing my mom will be getting more than one "PLEASE HELP" phone calls before they are hanging (should I even venture to guess... in two years?).<br />
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Sofia Mini tastes a little like fresh juicy pears, a little like summer melon, a little like refreshing citrus and honeysuckle. It has a little zest, a little spritz, perhaps a little glitz. It tastes a little bit... bigger. Available in a metallic hexagon <a href="http://www.lawineco.com/nv-coppola-sofia-mini-can-blanc-de-blancs-4pack-187-ml-w-7391.html?currency=USD">4-pack box</a> ($10-12) or sold individually. </span></span><br />
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</div><div>Ramona is a firecracker that loves to pounce on my fingers while I type, chase her tale for hours, and climb up Chris' pant legs.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After two days of working, I felt horrible leaving Ramona home alone, so I caved and went back to adopt one of her siblings. We named her Tula. Pictures don't do Tula justice, because you can't tell how much of a fur-ball she is. </div><br />
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</div><div>Two cats is really better than one. They play together so well, groom each other and leave me alone for just long enough to blog. </div><div><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165735099149365225.post-69893075374296816042010-10-05T09:07:00.000-07:002010-10-05T09:07:20.235-07:00Waking up in a BreweryI've always had an affinity for converted industrial spaces. This brewery turned residence in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood is no exception. Though styled a bit modern for my preference, the building's integrity stays completely in tack and I love the warmth and character of the exposed brick. Take a look inside this vast one-bedroom apartment that was once the ice machine room.<br />
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