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I think these walls describe how happy and grateful I feel today. I am loved my some of the most amazing people in the world and that is a pretty damn good way to be.

image from apartment therapy

oh here it comes..

Yep, I made it another year and am two days away from starting my 36Th year on this lovely planet. Can't say I haven't been a little blue about the upcoming number and I have been searching for ways to relish it as I rightfully should. Andrea of Hula Seventy who I am just smitten with totally inspired me to start a new birthday tradition. She lately posted a list in celebration of the new year and her 38 years of enjoyment. It consists of thirty seven things that she experienced this past year, new and random with of course, incredible photos to document each event. So I am going to be a copy cat and do the same thing, eventually binding each year's account into small books. What a great way of appreciating what the past year has offered you! I love that lady.

A beginning of a new year

A friend mentioned a project she was participating for the new year called 29 Day Giving Challengeand I have decided to give it a try. Today is my first day and I look forward to the adventure of getting out of my own head during the winterly January month instead spending it doing one good thing a day for someone else. That's right I am jacking up the karma points this month.

I am wishing you all a successful, happy healthy upcoming year. 2008 wasn't too great for most people I know but I am optimistic that this one will be much better. Love to you all

Happy Holidays!

I am in the very, very cold Midwest until after Christmas, enjoying the ice storm from the inside. Any intention of leaving my parent's very warm, very cozy home? Hells no. I don't think I ever saw an ice storm quite like this in the 27 years that I lived in Ohio. The trees covered in glistening ice are pretty striking - the minus 2 degrees, I could do without. A very Happy Holidays to all of you and I'll be back with you in a week! Have a safe and warm one.

It happens every year

This time every year I get super of anyone who can knit. Someday I will attempt to teach myself again. Until then - I'll wallow in my own green envy.

 

left to right: Amanda Sainsbury, Trendy Knitting, Design by Nihan and  iLE AiYE

Capsule

Sunday was a chilly one but I still had a fun time at Capsule. Weather and the dreaded "E" word, I believe, kept some people at home; however, sales were still pretty good. For all that couldn't make it - here are some of my favorites.

(Tee shirt - Effie's Heart, Water Color Top - Amour Sans Anguish, Ring - Gretchen Walker and Beetle Dress - Field Day Wearables 

Color Inspirations

I have been working on a new line of jewelry and I wanted to share with you the colors that have been inspiring me. It's safe to say that you'll see some watery blues and greens and subdued greys at my next show. Oh yeah, that will be the Capsule Street Festival Oct 19. Don't worry I'll be sure to remind you!

Snowberry and Lime, IndianaBlue, Painted Metal,Emmalynne,Wicked Pen

A sunny day in Glen Park

It has been a brightly colored day. Thank the heavens.

Photos from Wohnidee.de.

Because I said so..

If you are single in SF, you have to come. If you are taken, be supportive and bring a single friend. No interest, just pass it along to all the  lovely single peoples -Cause its going to be a blast! RSVP at going.com.

SNOG: A Singles Event That Doesn't Suck

Fri 8/15 (6PM) @ The Make Out Room

3225 22nd St San Francisco, CA 94110

...with DJs Shawn Olsen and Dylan Lovett spinning 80s In support of Incubator, a new workspace and gallery opening in early 2009, we are holding our first of many fundraising events. This one is for all of you unattached souls to mingle and possibly find your own ball and chain. There will be a kissing booth, scavenger hunt, raffles and contests, a DJ, and a few surprises... All proceeds go to fund the opening of Incubator. Come out and support us and get lucky. $10-$20 sliding scale cover. Each $5 donated gets you a raffle ticket. Cash bar, no ATM, street parking only.

Jealousy

Yes, after reading Design Sponge today and finding this small home built by architect Jeffery S. Broadhurst for his family, I had a moment of pure green envy. That's ok, who needs a view of the beautiful West Virginia mountains, a little hideaway reached only by off road vehicles or an extremely talented man in their life. No no, I am slowly getting over it but could you imagine hiding out in this super cool, retro little shack. What a great escape!