January 31, 2011

Guest bedroom curtains.

From afar they appear grey but in actuality this is the pattern. 

January 30, 2011

Let there be light. 

January 29, 2011

Sprocket, the Valentine's Day dining room table decoration. 

January 28, 2011

Spanky at the hotel bar doing his thing and making friends. 

January 27, 2011

One of the many reasons I prefer my Kindle2 aka Kenny to a printed book. 

Don't get me wrong, I love the feel and smell of a book but when I'm traveling and on the go, I prefer my Kindle any day of the week.   

January 26, 2011

Small town pit stop on the way to Portland reveals this delight in the bathroom. 

January 25, 2011

An empty Slim Fast can.

White spray paint.

Glitter paper.

Glue Gun.

Base for dining room table holiday decoration. 

January 24, 2011

I refer to this store as my crack house. 

Another January rainy day, 10% off all purchases, and the desire for my creative soul to be fed led me here Saturday, January 15.

January 23, 2011

3 friends taking in a movie on a Sunday afternoon. 

All in jeans.

Each letting a bit of personal style shine through in their choice of footwear. 

January 22, 2011

My eyes see art. 

My feet said yes. 

My head said no since they were not leather.

January 21, 2011

Box from the goodies purchased at Costco. 

I do choose organic on most all things if I can. 

January 20, 2011

Morning routine.

Check email, social media, and drink the fresh juice.

One gala apple, three rolled up balls of organic spinach, two roma tomatoes. 

January 19, 2011

Cross cut shredded paper and a cardboard box will carry the housewarming gift from WA to CA.

NOTE: picture taken Jan. 4

January 18, 2011

Getting ready for V Day.

Grapevine heart wreath.

White spray paint. 

Ribbon and an accent or two to be added.

Hang on front door. 

Done. 

January 17, 2011

Foote's feet. 

Semper Fidelis. 

The ground they've walked on and the places they've gone have more to tell than we'll ever know. 

January 16, 2011

Starbucks how I love you for being green and fueling my internal fire. 

January 15, 2011

Embossing tool used for many a creative endeavor. 

January 14, 2011

My skin thanks me daily for this friend of mine.  

January 13, 2011

Coaster. 

Nighstand. 

A little bit of frill for the girl in me. 

January 12, 2011

Late night and early morning snowfall that has since come and gone today.

Now we just have rain and sustained winds in the 12-15 MPH range.   

January 11, 2011

Using what is in the pantry to make a quick batch of taco soup in the crock pot before I head out for the day.

January 10, 2011

Bottom bubbles from a homemade glass of semi sweet tea served over crushed ice. 

January 9, 2011

Ever so thankful for a working dishwasher.

January 8, 2011

Basket of fruit + garlic.

Oh how I love thee.

January 7, 2011

One of the many pairs of mittens I wear in the fall and winter.

These have been keeping me warm when I venture outside to take a walk in the brisk Pacific Northwest air.

January 6, 2011

Rain drops are falling on my head.

January 5, 2011

 A delicious and nutritious meal ready after 15 minutes of steaming. 

Made enough for lunch today with the extra halibut for breakfast tomorrow. 

January 4, 2011

Bring the outside in Nate Berkus says. 

Pine cones and branches in a vase is my way of doing so. 

Stop and smell the roses, er the pine.  Stop and smell the pine.   

January 3, 2011

Trail blazing.

A brisk walk through the local park on a brisk day. 

January 2, 2011

The day greeted me with patterns, texture, and a frozen whole wheat waffle with pumpkin butter. 

Food for my body and visual soul. 

January 1, 2011

My new address stamp arrived in the mail yesterday from Paperwink. 

I didn't open it until today. 

Loved the simplicity and unexpectedness of the packaging. 

Oh, and the address stamp?  It is pretty fantastic too.