Monthly Archives: November 2008

A Christmas Globe

I hope everyone’s Thanksgiving holiday has been great. I’ve had few days to relax with movies, books and even did a little shopping. One of my favorite purchases is a new globe Christmas ornament. It’s very colorful and I think … Continue reading

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How I love global style

Green shower tile. Dress forms centerpieces. Ceramic bowls on a window ledge. Piles and piles of embroidered pillows in a corner. Ornate bed frames and shiny tapestries. These are just some of my favorite things featured in one of my … Continue reading

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Thoughts in the morning

It’s only 8, but I’m awake (hey, that rhymes — kind of) Thoughts from the short commute: What is my dad going to say when I show up on Thanksgiving with my entire pact — an Aussie Chow, Great Dane … Continue reading

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Soul shakedown at the beach

The weekend was seriously the most rejuvenating experience I’ve had in a long time. There was no house to work on. No work to stress over. We arrived Friday night. It was raining off and on, and we were excited … Continue reading

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History in the making: Obama wins

Today is history. Barack Obama did it. We have our first African American president. It really is a  huge step. It would have been an historical day no matter who won. Even if you weren’t his supporter before, you probably … Continue reading

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My paper lantern fetish

I keep thinking paper lanterns are my new favorite things — until I realize they’ve hung in every one of my apartments and houses in the past 10 years. It may not seem like a lot, but I moved seven … Continue reading

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Today.

Making: An art guitar Organic pasta salad Eating: Vegan chocolate chip cookies Doing: Applying to the master’s program Becoming debt free Wishing: We were still at the beach house! For the perfect ideas I knew more about politics Loving: Wonderful … Continue reading

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