Robot Love

Currently...

2011-04-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

Excited about this. Possibly too much.

Sad that the spider in my bath tub drowned. I was going to let it live in exchange for killing my silverfish.

Going to make banana chocolate chip gluten free muffins.

Then going to make quinoa stuffed peppers for dinner.

Finishing the 5th season of Doctor Who. Again.

Looking forward to cooking/baking from the new cookbook my BFF got me. (Thanks!)

Loving the rain/sun combo that is the weather today.

March 365....

2011-04-01T18:54:00.000-07:00

This is March. Love that I've been able to continue it for another month. This month I took some pictures with other iPhone apps - Lo Mob and Picture Show and Instagram - which I'm not sure how I feel. I think I'll just take them thru Hipsta this month and see the difference. March was interesting and April is sure to be interesting as well. Excited to document another month.

In other news - I hate April Fools Day.

Kitchen Organization

2011-03-24T09:22:00.001-07:00

Yesterday while I was in the middle of baking cookies I decided to re-organize my shelves. The cooking stuff went into a cupboard and the baking stuff came out and into mason jars. Love the new shelf. Makes me SO happy!

Breakwater II....

2011-03-22T06:32:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share a few more pictures. I love the Breakwater and really love the pictures I took.

I love the moodiness of this last picture. So awesome!

Breakwater...

2011-03-21T06:45:00.000-07:00

So some friends and I went to the Breakwater after Church yesterday and enjoyed a really windy walk. It was gorgeous out. And of course I took pictures.

(this is my favourite)

Love that I live so close to the water and can enjoy it often.

Mint Plants

2011-03-19T10:49:00.001-07:00

Finally bought mint plants! It's on my 27 List and I'm so excited it finally happened!

I got four different kinds: pineapple, spearmint, regular mint and chocolate mint. Awesome!

Flowers

2011-03-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

Love my little porch. I planted some sweet peas and cactusy plants (can't think of their name, oopsie!) in the long planter and am enjoying the last of my crocuses. I might go out and get some more flowers tomorrow, it's slightly addicting. Lol.

Done!!

2011-03-18T20:26:00.001-07:00

Finally finished my blanket! It took me about a month but it was worth it. Isn't it gorgeous?!

Thermos

2011-03-12T13:37:00.001-08:00

I've decided that my sister is collecting Thermoses. It's possible she's not yet aware of this.

In other news it looks like my newest collection is measuring cups.

First Picture Show

2011-03-10T16:06:00.001-08:00

Just got this app and am having some fun playing around with it. Makes bus rides a bit more fun atleast.

Swan Lake - The Boardwalks

2011-03-09T06:32:00.000-08:00

Swan Lake trails are built around a lake (shocker!) and so there's boardwalks taking you not only over the muddy sections but the actual lake.

I think they're held up with old tires. I forgot how nervous the boardwalk made me. I still haven't grown up from that six year old who went with her family.

Swan Lake Part 2T...

2011-03-08T06:37:00.000-08:00

The water was very still and reflecting of the clouds. I couldn't take enough pictures.

Isn't it amazing?

Swan Lake Part 1...

2011-03-07T06:32:00.000-08:00

The other day I walked around a local lake. It was a beautiful day and while the path was semi-muddy, the pictures taken far made up for it.

Stay tuned for another part later on this week.

One Little Word Blog Hop...

2011-03-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

This month (well all year really, but this month specifically) I've been really thinking about joy. Joy joy joy. We were asked to take pictures of how our word is reflected in our lives, or how we see our word or even, what our word means to us. Joy was a bit hard. Do I take pictures of things that bring me joy? Do I take pictures of the word joy? It's coming together as a mish-mash of sorts but I'm loving the journey.

Next Blog - Breathe Now Smile

365 - February Recap

2011-02-28T07:44:00.000-08:00

So this is February for my 365. I kinda love this project and can see myself doing this again and again each year. (Of course ask me in November how I feel, but for now...love!) I like the variety of pictures. I like how it not only captures those important things but the every day things as well. I love the foot shots. I love that they're all taken with Hipstamatic. I love that I go my sister on it as well. I love that I can look back and see my month and remember. Loving it. Loving it.

Snow Day...

2011-02-23T09:03:00.001-08:00

Woke up this morning to snow. It doesn't really snow here (ask anyone, that's what we'll all tell you!) except when it does. So even tho they're been threatening snow for a bit, we all shook it off.

However -

As you can see - snow! And here's one without Hipsta - there's a lot.

So work was cancelled and I'm finding myself with a free day. Going to be sewing and crocheting and such I think. But first - dishes!

Something I'm Part Of...

2011-02-17T18:30:00.000-08:00

Because I love Pyrex, I joined The Pyrex Collective which is a collective of Pyrex lovers blogging. Am happy with that. Will post there sometimes. Go and look at the beauty that is Pyrex!

Ideas Anyone?

2011-02-16T06:28:00.000-08:00

I've had this vintage wicker tray for awhile - atleast a year - and I love it, even tho I don't really use it for anything than sitting in the corner and looking pretty.

But - recently I've been thinking about painting on it. Not sure if that means one big image or just painting the whole thing, say turquoise, but something. I'm not a great (or even good) painter but I enjoy the process.

So, any ideas?

Etsy Update...

2011-02-15T05:56:00.000-08:00

This is my latest in my tripleclick shoppe. It's called 'Used Sign' (original I know) and I kinda heart it. I took the photo way back in the summer and then promptly forgot about it and it took me about half an hour to not find it on my computer and realize it was still on my phone and then have to transfer and resize it. Ugh. Technology.

Anyways, enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day...

2011-02-14T06:49:00.000-08:00

Amen.

(Add to the above: two parties with my preschoolers. Ugh.)

Doctor Who Love...

2011-02-13T06:26:00.000-08:00

Newest App...

2011-02-12T06:20:00.000-08:00

I downloaded this new app - called IncrediBooth - which is, in all accounts, incredible. Lol.

It takes four photo booth pictures. There's three different lenses. It has fun graphics. In all honesty, love it.

Macaroon Making...

2011-02-08T07:07:00.000-08:00

I made macaroons yesterday. Even tho they didn't quite turn out like Martha's (and really, who's does?!), I think they're amazing and delicious!

I think the most amazing thing was watching them expand in the oven. I was like: they're working, they're working!!

So my filling didn't quite turn out and this was the second batch. The first batch was WAY to runny which is a shame since that's so many ingredients wasted. The second batch was also a bit runny but I put it in anyways and made quite a mess. It set at any rate.

I'm bringing some to work for my coworkers. Okay, fine, I'm bringing one to work for one coworker. Wouldn't want to share to much! And I'm bringing some to my parents tonite for our weekly dinner (well, for dessert at any rate). So excited and can't wait to make more!

Cabin 12...

2011-02-06T08:42:00.000-08:00

1. rooibis tea

2. funky doors

3. rocking horse

4. ceiling

5. rocking horse two

6. corner

7. friend

Daycare Art Ideas...

2011-02-05T06:33:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we made really cool looking art with Kool-Aid.

We just put a little bit of Kool-Aid on the paper and then using an eyedropper put some water on it and moved the paper around to create the streaks.

Of course our hands (and the table) got kinda covered and one girl got a streak across her forehead, but whatever, right?

It was super easy and I'm excited to see what it looks like when it dries. I'll probably cut it up into hearts for Valentine's Day or something, but for now it's lovely.

My favorite part was when one of the girls said: "What's Kool-Aid?" I was so happy she didn't know! Of course this led to a big discussion about Kool-Aid and why it isn't good for you and such, but everything's a learning experience. Or something.

Project ReStyle...

2011-02-04T21:16:00.000-08:00

In truth when Elsie and Rachel announced they were doing this Project ReStyle thing I honestly thought, 'Well that's a nice idea for someone else'. No really, that was my thought. Terrible.

But then while spelunking for vintage fabric I came across this tablecloth and couldn't decide if it was hideous or interesting but it was cheap so I bought it. And then tonite I turned it into a funky apron. Lickety-split. And I kinda love it. I was thinking while I was making bread (because apparently I'm a Holly Home-maker) that I needed an apron and then thought about this tablecloth and then one idea led to another and one internet search for easy apron patterns led to this beauty.

This also counts for one of my five sewing projects for this year for my 27 Things to Do. Things are coming along with that list and *yes*!

My New Bathroom Wall...

2011-02-04T06:35:00.000-08:00

I've added two new items to my bathroom wall. I bought the cute little lino print - embrace messy hair - from funnelcloud. Kinda love it.

And then I bought this record from a thrift store on Saturday and am in love with it. It's my favorite ride at Disneyland and I love the vintage-ness of it. It was like fifty cents. Also - I kinda love buying records, even if it's a Small World one. I want to pick and choose records for my 'collection'. Yes I do.

Doctor Who...

2011-02-03T07:25:00.000-08:00

I'm re-watching Doctor Who with my parents - introducing them to the wonderfulness that is that show - and realized something. Spring can't come fast enough.

But really, what is spring? April, May, June? If I have to wait until June, there's going to be angry letters. Or something. I hope the new season starts in April. I can handle waiting until April.

I Want...

2011-02-02T07:30:00.000-08:00

This is mostly for my sister - so she knows that to look for.

They're syrup containers, vintage, from the 1950's and glass. So cute!! Find me one or five please!

Instructions...

2011-02-02T06:33:00.000-08:00

January in 365...

2011-02-01T15:12:00.000-08:00

So I did an entire month in my 365 project. Love it. Love that all the photos are taken with my iPhone. Love that I have foot shots included. Love that I finally got a shot of the 'Playballs Only' container in my school gym. Love that sometimes I forgot but uploaded one the next day.

It's not 100% perfect, but it's okay. It's mine. I did it. I can't wait to see what February brings.

February 2011 -

2011-02-01T13:50:00.000-08:00

READING: Just started Goose Girl by Shannon Hale which is enjoyable so far.

Just finished The Thief, The Queen of Attolia and The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner which I would highly recommend to anyone (sister, this means you!) because they are amazing reads and I need to buy them.

SITTING: On my couch eating my breakfast (oatmeal with cranberries and vanilla) looking outside into the dark morning

LISTENING: I can hear the traffic going by outside my window and it always makes me wonder where everyone is going. Other than that it's wonderfully quiet, part of the reason getting up early is a plus.

CHECKING OUT: Reading thru my blog log and about to see what the One Little Word prompt for February is. Excited to have another month to celebrate and discover JOY.

EXPERIENCING: I'm pretty sure I'm getting sick, does that count? Lol.

(Idea from Ali's blog)

Foot Shots...

2011-01-31T06:51:00.000-08:00

Books...

2011-01-26T18:37:00.000-08:00

Was in the library today and came across this book. Love love love!

I seriously could have taken photos of every page but the librarian was giving me the stink eye (what, it's not okay to take pics of books?!) so I just took these two.

Am off to scour Amazon.ca now!

Crafty Daycare Part 2...

2011-01-22T06:50:00.000-08:00

Yesterday in daycare we made these babies. Aren't they awesome? I'm kinda proud of my three and four year olds for creating such beauties!

They're simple to make really - brush corn syrup onto paper and then put some drops of food coloring on. Let dry (which will probably take all weekend!)

The kids got wild with the food coloring and such and I think making these on wax paper might look awesome but I love how they turned out. Art with children can be so fun!

Doctor Who Love...

2011-01-21T10:56:00.000-08:00

Suitcase Love...

2011-01-19T10:44:00.000-08:00

I collect suit cases. I remember back in the day when my sister and I only had like one suitcase each. Oh that was awhile ago.

Now I have a bunch. And nearly all of them are blue. It's a thing. I use them for all kinds of purposes. Behold.

In my bathroom as a shelf/holder:

By my bed as a bedside-table:

Holding my vintage fabric (and the only non-blue suitcase):

In my bedroom as a holder/mirror:

Holding cans/food storage in my kitchen:

Holding printer paper:

Being a small table and also holding some preschool stuff:

Lovely eh? I'm not sure what I'd do if I get another. What am I saying, I'm always on the lookout for more.

Finally Done...

2011-01-18T05:35:00.000-08:00

I have been working on this album for the last six months and when you think about how we went to Washington DC in August of 2009 that makes it even worse. But finally finished late last week.

The whole thing was a disaster waiting to happen as I made it originally in a sketchbook style book but it wasn't big enough so finally I cut the pages all out and put them in page protectors and stuck them into this awesome woodgrain binder my sister got me.

It took me forever but I changed all my pictures into Polaroids to give them an interesting perspective and style. I love it.

It's a lot more fancy than I intended it to be, but I still like it. I stuck with one pad of paper and used it through out the book as well as woodgrain print paper and some basic ribbon. I like a structured style with having similar paper but still giving me room to work.

I kinda am in love with it. Sure there's things I wish I could change and such, but overall, completely happy. (Plus - one of my 27 Things to Do this Year was complete this, so that's done!)

Polaroid Love...

2011-01-17T10:28:00.000-08:00

I love my Instax camera. So much. One of my 27 Things to Do this year is to take pictures with my Polaroids. Here's my camera. Isn't she beautiful?

I made a bunch of these embroidery hoop bulletin boards and have them thru-out my house. I've pinned the Instax Polaroids on them and kinda love it.

Because I take too many pictures tho (if that's even possible) I couldn't fit them all on the boards, so my sister made me this adorable book just for the Polaroids. It's full now and I need to find another one, but isn't it amazing?

I do want to buy some other Polaroid film because I have some 'real' Polaroid cameras but the film is expensive so I'm holding off on it. I've learned that for my Instax atleast it takes better pictures up close and of people then landscape. Which is fine.

The other thing is - my iPhone takes great Polaroid-esque pictures so I don't take my Polaroid with me as often. Which is tragic. Must do it more. Yes.

Vintage Finds...

2011-01-15T14:45:00.000-08:00

Went thrift store hopping to stave off this melancholy day and found some neat things. First was this awesome blue vintage suitcase. Pretty much all my vintage suitcases are blue (for some reason) except the hatbox style one I got last weekend. Anyways, this was cute.

Also got a butt-load of fabric/sheets/blankets. Fun stuff.

And finally these cute plates (that are from Japan and labelled as 'Spring Flowers') and these awesome measuring cups. I can't figure out what material they're made out of, but I think it might be ceramic or something. They're nifty.

Good stuff eh?

This is What I 'Created' Today...

2011-01-12T16:59:00.000-08:00

We wanted to make pasta necklaces tomorrow in preschool and I thought that boring old pasta colors were...well, boring. So we brightened them up a bit.

It's really quite easy. Put a handful of pasta, 1 tbsp vinegar and some food coloring into a baggy and shake it. Leave it in the baggy for a few minutes and then put it to dry on some paper towel. Voila!

I couldn't resist taking pictures. I love the different shades and such. This was super fun and also inspiring!

Flavour...

2011-01-09T06:31:00.000-08:00

Went thrift store hopping yesterday (more about my amazing finds later!!) and one of my favorite stores expanded. They used to have this small-ish store on street level but now you can go upstairs and it's beautiful!

Who doesn't love a chandelier? They have little vignettes all over the place and really looks like something I could have done/somewhere I could live. I think that's why I loved it!

Also - they gave me an over-ten-dollar discount when their debit machine wasn't working and I had to go next door to the cash machine. Which was nice!

Thrift Finds...

2011-01-08T13:37:00.000-08:00

The day started with amazing finds from a local thrift store! I found this amazing hat box that according to my mom has a leather exterior and the cutest pattern inside. I think it might store my fabric.

Also found a yellow/orange scale (part of my collections) and a cute blue and white sweater!

Tomorrow (Almost Today)...

2011-01-07T22:59:00.001-08:00

buy a mint plant (it's on my list and also - I love mint)
2nd hand store (because really, why the heck not??)
grocery shop
take pics of items for etsy shoppe
pick up dry cleaning (this makes me sound so pretentious but really it's just my older coat)
meal plan
preschool stuff (stamp Scholastic book orders with due date)
finish watching new Castle episode
buy bus tickets
read more of The Thief

Foot Shot...

2011-01-06T06:37:00.000-08:00

Today's foot shot is actually from way earlier this week, but it still works. This is taken in my kitchen because I was tired of all foot shots being taken with shoes on. These are my very warm socks and my jeans and just the bottom of one of my favorite cardigans. I don't wear jeans that often, mostly on days off and such.

Still loving the foot shots.

To Remember....

2011-01-05T06:34:00.000-08:00

This year my one little word is Joy. (Have I talked about that yet, can't remember?) I read this quote earlier this week that inspired me to write this on my little blackboard.

What have I done that is creative today to bring me joy?

365

2011-01-04T14:56:00.000-08:00

I did it. I joined a 365 photo group. This is something I've been wanting to do forever but have never gotten around to do. For some reason. And so I did it.

I didn't start on the first - and that's okay - and I want to keep it really low-key/no pressure. But really, I do take photos nearly every day anyways. Just loving this as one more way to add creativity to my day. I can do this.

The link is in the sidebar for my 365 page. Check it out, if you'd like. I'll periodically post pictures of my months on here. Or something.

Bwedding Remembered...

2011-01-04T06:13:00.000-08:00

A year and a half ago now, we had a wedding themed birthday (a 'bwedding') for me. It was amazing. Let's just say that my sister and I should go into event planning.

The best part was when me and my 'bwidesmaids' did a big photoshoot. Good good good times!

27 Things to Do in My 27th Year...

2011-01-03T18:40:00.000-08:00

(best Christmas present ever - btw - from my sister)

take my pills/vitamins every day (even when I'm feeling good)
find JOY everyday
back up my photos from my Mac
figure out how/where to print out my blog and then do it
finish my Washington DC scrapbook
sell five items from my etsy shoppes
hang something/decorate my fireplace/brick wall
find a perfect purse/bag (or something close)
print my own pictures from home with my awesome new printer
clean the bathroom weekly
send in my benefits so I can benefit (*G*)
work on my 365 project
take pictures with my Polaroid cameras
buy a hand blender
work on my One Little Word
collect orange and black vintage scales (I already have three)
find another tub chair
read five new books
eat more local produce
write in my journal weekly (or more)
visit my sister
collect vintage sheets/fabric/blankets
buy a mint plant
make five sewing projects
write three (plus) blog posts a week
pay my bills on time
buy an iron

Doctor Who Love...

2011-01-03T06:07:00.000-08:00

Swimming in the Ocean in December...

2011-01-02T06:51:00.000-08:00

So my sister wanted to do a photoshoot while she was down here and my friend and I were all like, "Yes, let's do it! What fun!" And then we said that no we didn't mind getting wet in the ocean. In December.

Truthfully my sister tried to talk us out of it, but we thought it'd be fun. And the pictures are amazing, don't ya think?

Missing are the pictures of us fully in the water. After the screaming died down, she managed to get a few pictures fully wet too. But I love these pictures and the bright otherworldly colors. Lovely!

Year in Status...

2011-01-01T09:16:00.000-08:00

Holly survived swimming and is now camped out on her couch with crochet.

Holly wonders if she would cry if her Macbook Pro broke. Probably.

Holly hates when she can't tell from the back if someone is a girl or a boy. Awkward.

Holly is so watching the hockey game and that is so unlike her but she can't help herself!

Holly wants to share the Crystal quote of the evening: He must have won a contest or something.

Holly is going to fight a dragon or dinosaur today. Or something.

Holly hates having bloodwork done. And if she has to pee in one more cup...

Holly wants to go to Las Vegas to take photos.

Holly is at the doctor again. With crazy hair.

Holly is enjoying Doctor Who maybe more than a little bit.

Holly named the new cat in the neighborhood 'Bob'.

Holly thinks her kitten looks like a linebacker.

Holly hopes the recycling people take hers today. She might have put out a lot.

Holly wishes she had a fanny pack for her garage sale tomorrow.

Holly just saw an iPad commercial. She'll buy anything that's shiny and made by Apple.

Holly just saw a tail-less squirrel. Does that make him less of a squirrel?

Holly knows she's on Facebook to much when someone talks about putting pictures up on their wall and her response is that she hasn't had time to go on Facebook today. Oopsie!

Holly wants to have a conversation not about the weather.

Holly is at Berth One.

Holly is wondering when July meant sweaters and hot tea.

Holly wonders if she's the only person alive who thinks fish tacos are disgusting?!

Holly is sitting in a coffee shop drinking rooibis tea and reading a book for the bajillionth time. What could be better?

Holly is trying to get back to her regular sleeping schedule.

Holly says: I'm really listening to the last teleconference call for school. Okay, I'm not.

Holly thinks it should not be this hot at 11 PM.

Holly can't tell if her yogurt is bad or not. She's eating it anyways.

Holly loves a good belly laugh.

Holly says: The bird pooping in my shoe was a low point today.

Holly is going to the dentist when all she wants is a new toothbrush.

Holly is totally going to do her laundry at her parents house. Yes, she's that child.

Holly is sitting next to her sister awaiting Alegria.

Holly is carrying home her special Hawaiian pineapple she just might name Betty.

Holly bought one-ply toilet paper by mistake.

Holly just finished the Buffy Vampire Slayer series again. Bittersweet.

Holly just dropped her phone into the sink.

Holly just can't today. Sorry.

Holly doesn't understand myspace.

Holly just deletes the games she doesn't win.

Holly is babysitting her brother's cat Elroy.

Holly just found out she's the same age as Scarlett Johanssen. Frowny face.

Holly was just "ma'am"-ed in a store. Take that back!

Holly loves loves loves being bit by children.

Holly bashed her head on the ceiling four separate times today. Curse you slanted ceilings.

Foot Shots...

2010-12-30T12:15:00.000-08:00

My sister took this first shot the other day and after she emailed it to me I realized something - I love foot shots!

Thus - here's my foot shot from today. I love that you can just see the bottom of my new red coat!

So it's not going to be an every day thing - but whenever life/outfits are interesting I'll take one. Enjoy!

PhotoShoot Two....

2010-12-29T08:13:00.000-08:00

So we forgot on Monday to take pictures or something, but while we were at the bus-stop yesterday we took a few.

Let's be honest. I was kinda terrified that the bus driver would see us climbing on the bench and not let us on. Luckily that didn't happen.

This Week Off...

2010-12-27T06:30:00.000-08:00

I have until the 4th off work and want to make sure I actually do things. So in between photoshoots and spending time with the 'rents (can we say laundry?!) I want to try my hand at making:

tea wallet holder
dream catcher (need to pick up beads from the bead store)
something from my new book I got from my sister for Christmas
possibly a patchwork embroidery hoop
????

PhotoShoot One....

2010-12-26T15:22:00.000-08:00

It has been a good long while since I've posted. Sorry! Apparently we're doing a photoshoot every day this week (says my sister). Here's me from today's small but fun shoot.

Stay tunes for more this week. Especially the big one we're planning on Wednesday that includes draped fabric and the ocean.

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 27...

2010-12-21T06:56:00.000-08:00

Day 27 - A picture of you and a family member.

(Me and my mom!)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 26...

2010-12-20T06:53:00.000-08:00

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 25...

2010-12-19T13:14:00.000-08:00

Day 25 - A picture from your day (yesterday).

(Yesterday we went to pick my sister up from her tiny little village. We also had lunch. And took said picture while waiting. This is one of those 'arms out' pictures that's kinda hard to do on an iPhone, just saying. Also - I have short arms.)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 24...

2010-12-19T08:11:00.000-08:00

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.

(Okay, I could probably change the fact that I'm terrified of water - or more to the point: drowning - but...)

(Also - this is a day late and a dollar short. Expect today - Sunday's - 30 Days picture later!)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 23...

2010-12-17T17:09:00.001-08:00

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.

(Well who really has one favorite book? And I could have put on some of my favorite novels, but I love this one. It's so cute!)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 22...

2010-12-16T07:12:00.000-08:00

Day 22 - A picture of something I wish I was better at

(Taking photos. Or really remembering to take photos. Altho having an iPhone really helps for some reason. I more often take it out to take pics rather than my camera, which is kinda sad really.)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 21...

2010-12-15T05:34:00.000-08:00

Day 21 - A picture of something you'd like to forget.

(Being sick for eight weeks in the Spring. I wish I could have those eight weeks back.)

Work Christmas Brunch...

2010-12-14T13:24:00.000-08:00

This is where we had our brunch. It was really beautiful and fun to dress up and such.

This tree was enormous. And we all thought it was real until we went and touched it. Of course it would have been hard to put a tree that size into the room, but it looked that good!

The food was amazing as well. If I was a fish eater I would have been in heaven. As it was, the personal freshly made omelettes made my day. I had two.

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 20...

2010-12-14T05:30:00.000-08:00

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

(New York. Again. I've been there but it was a very short trip and I'd love to stay for much longer and just explore. It's wonderful in a completely different way then anywhere else. I loved it!)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 19...

2010-12-13T06:41:00.000-08:00

Day 19 - A picture and a letter

(Dear snow. You know. It'd be fine if you came back. Nice even. Just saying. For Christmas - that would be great. I mean, not enough for people to get hurt or not be with their families because of travel - but enough. Snow, you know what I mean. Sincerely, me!)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 18...

2010-12-12T08:25:00.000-08:00

Day 18 - A picture of something you fear

(I fudged this one a little, because it was supposed to be an insecurity but I couldn't find any pictures of that, so I thought fear would work. I'm a little bit frightened of drowning. I guess I could learn to swim or something...)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 17...

2010-12-11T08:03:00.000-08:00

Day 17 - A picture of something that's had a big impact on you recently.

(This book is amazing. Is it bad I can totally relate to a children's book? I love this book and am going to buy it soon!)

Crafting...

2010-12-10T20:06:00.000-08:00

Had a conversation with my sister and then she was talking about making doily bowls. And it kind of tickled my mind until finally I went out a bought some fabric stiffener and sprayed.

I have a wide collection of doilies and this doesn't even dent it. I have to wait an hour or longer for these to dry but I hope they work. Stay tuned. These might just become Christmas gifts!

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 16...

2010-12-10T06:39:00.000-08:00

Day 16 - A picture of the person who inspires you.

(Sister again. I especially find this photo inspiring.)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 15...

2010-12-09T08:39:00.000-08:00

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

(So I kinda fudged this and am putting a picture up of me in New York. Which was definately on my bucket list before I struck it off when my sister and I went. Also - the picture kinda looks Photoshopped but I assure you it isn't!)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 14...

2010-12-08T20:31:00.000-08:00

Day 14 - A picture of someone you couldn't imagine life without.

(Yup - even when she's pretending to be a spy/fugitive right by the FBI Building and demands pictures being taken!)

Weekly Doctor Who Love...

2010-12-08T11:41:00.000-08:00

Rainbow Love...

2010-12-07T11:05:00.000-08:00

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 13...

2010-12-07T06:55:00.000-08:00

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band.

(I hate this question. One of those ones I dread when I meet new people - that and what my favorite movie is. So that's why you get the screen capture. Behold - favorite music.)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 12...

2010-12-06T08:33:00.000-08:00

Day 11 - Picture of something you love.

(Bouncy Castle. Enough said. Have I mentioned that I want one for my birthday party. They don't rent to adults. Tragic really.)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 11...

2010-12-05T08:30:00.001-08:00

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.

(Moving. Enough said)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 10...

2010-12-04T15:47:00.000-08:00

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with

(So I know the picture is all lovely-dovey kitty-witty but really that cat isn't ours and we kinda adopted/stole/cajoled it. Terribly messed up!)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 09...

2010-12-03T05:59:00.000-08:00

Day 09 - A picture of the person who's gotten you thru the most (*tear*)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 08...

2010-12-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.

Doctor Who Love...

2010-12-02T06:14:00.000-08:00

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 07...

2010-12-01T17:55:00.001-08:00

Day 07 - A picture of a most treasured item

December To-Do List...

2010-12-01T06:40:00.000-08:00

1. decorate my house for the season

2. make as many hand-made gifts as possible

3. don't over-spend

4. remember the reason for the season

5. play in the snow (this is hopeful, future snow that hasn't happened yet, but still...)

6. drink hot apple cider

7. spend time with family

8. watch the muppet's christmas carol (classic)

9. give to santa's anonymous/children's charity of some kind

10. host christmas cookie exchange party

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 06...

2010-11-30T15:02:00.000-08:00

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

(Okay, not a person, but I'd like to see what cat life is like. Who wouldn't?! Roll in the sunshine and sleep all day, sounds good to me!)

November Status Update...

2010-11-30T06:29:00.000-08:00

(PS. This has gotta be one of the funniest Office moments. "Bookface!" Lol.)

Holly can't wait for the Christmas special of Doctor Who.

Holly wonders why change a good thing?!

Holly doesn't understand myspace.

Holly is glad tomorrow's Friday like you wouldn't believe.

Holly is really grateful for the rain jacket that was lent to her.

Holly just deletes the games she doesn't win.

Holly is kinda still embarrassed from the staff meeting.

Holly is going to finally start wearing her Pea Jacket. Fine.

Holly remembers.

Holly can't believe her sister is 29 today. Where does the time go?!

Holly is pretty much going to spend the day eating.

Holly just bought cheese strings for her return trip!

Holly is currently downloading the new iTunes. Just to keep you updated.

Holly has just been told today she's the definition of moody.

Holly supports the gents in their cause but not the moustaches. Sorry guys, not many can pull the off.

Holly wonders if Facebook is the reason for her bad health.

Holly is sometimes baffled she has friends.

Holly knows it's not 'officially' winter yet. But it sure feels like it is.

Holly wonders if she were a reptile, what reptile would she be?

Holly sometimes thinks Facebook is creepy.

Holly thinks it'll be refreshing to see a movie that isn't in 3-D.

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 05...

2010-11-29T06:32:00.000-08:00

Day 05 - A picture of my favorite memory

(This is Splash Mountain when my sister and I went to Disneyland in 2008. I have this one on my fridge and every time I look at it I laugh. My expression is just that funny. Atleast I think so.)

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 04...

2010-11-28T15:30:00.000-08:00

Day 04. A picture of my night.

(Also - aren't these beautiful?! I think my spring/summer expense is flowers while fall/winter is definately lovely candles.)

Christmas Decor Part 2...

2010-11-28T06:14:00.000-08:00

1. bathroom goodness

2. balls and cameras = great

3. beautiful single decoration

4. kinda feel a little overkill but it works

5. favorite piece so far - awesome!

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 03...

2010-11-27T16:31:00.000-08:00

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

(Um...hard time picking this one. I don't watch a tonne of tv which means that every show I watch, I watch because I love it. So how to pick?! Decided that this was my new favorite - it's Hawaii 5 0 in case anyone is wondering.)

(Also, yes, I'm aware that the above picture is also SO incredibly cheesy. I had a bunch to choose from and chose the cheesy one because of the cheese-factor)

Christmas Decor....

2010-11-27T06:06:00.000-08:00

I'm not a big decorator for Christmas because of the stress of it all. But this year I not only get to put them up where I want them but decorate at my own pace. Behold -

And this is it - this is as far as I've gone and I'm ecstatic with it all. Slow and steady.

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Day 02...

2010-11-26T16:29:00.000-08:00

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person(s) you have been closest with the longest

(me, my sister and my great friend who I've know forever)

Craft Fair Recap...

2010-11-26T05:58:00.000-08:00

1. I'm shocked, shocked to be there!

2. Yummy Starbucks goodness

3. Her third hot chocolate

4. Our beautiful table

30 Days. 30 Pictures. Accepted...

2010-11-25T20:04:00.000-08:00

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts

Facts -

1. love rooibis tea (altho i can't spell it)

2. love my own printing too, which sounds obnoxious

3. love the line from Finding Nemo "I'm obnoxious!" - lol every time

4. named my new iphone alejandro which is so funny

5. sometimes in the middle of the night i'll think of something i need to remember so i'll stumble out and grab a pen and write it on my hand

6. secretly hoping for a very snowy christmas

7. i think i'm a farily good cook

8. still need to finish my washington dc scrapbook

9. want to buy a new winter coat this year and i think i'm entitled since my last one is atleast 6 years old

10. have a rather large owl collection

11. really want to learn to play the ukelele but don't have motivation for some reason

12. currently reading about three books and loving them all

13. starting to love candles in my bathroom

14. loving black and white hipstamatic right now

15. um...yesterday i got glue gun glue on my blanket - oopsie!

White...

2010-11-25T18:45:00.000-08:00

This is what it's been doing around here. I'm secretly thrilled. (Okay not secretly as my coworkers will attest to my snow dancing!)

My Brother's Cat Really Loves Me...

2010-11-21T08:19:00.000-08:00

Can't you feel the love?

Wherein I'm a Cowgirl and my Sister's Crazy...

2010-11-20T08:02:00.000-08:00

Love This...

2010-11-19T06:01:00.000-08:00

Went to my parents house the other day and this was sitting just like this on the kitchen island. Love the fall fruit and the colors. Gotta love that!

Second Pic of the Week...

2010-11-18T06:30:00.000-08:00

Sparkler Beauties...

2010-11-17T06:17:00.000-08:00

Possibly My Own Fault...

2010-11-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

When we were at lunch on Saturday I made the mistake of saying, "I love murderers!" right when the waiter came to refill our waters. (It was relevant to the conversation my sister and I were having tho - guaranteed!)

So maybe the lacking service at the end of the meal was because of that? It's possible!