Currently: February 27, 2003
I want these alphabet disks from Kate's Paperie. I want a lot of things from Kate's Paperie.
I have been thinking about busting out the sewing machine and perhaps sewing up some clothes, just in case I have to join the real work force. Sweats, Old Navy yoga pants and jeans are pretty much my wardrobe. I really want to wear skirts with knee high boots, but so far I have not had that opportunity, AND I am afraid I am too short to pull that look off. Can short girls wear knee boots? First up is an A-line skirt with an inverted pleat. Sort of like this (on the left, check out the knee boots while you're looking) or actually this is exactly what I want. I think I read somewhere that Burda patterns do not have seam allowances..am I making that up?
The newest issue of Budget Living has an article (page 55) about using a product called "Stiffy" and fabric to make boxes. I LOVE this idea. I will have to look for Stiffy next time I go to the craft store.
I have to talk about MY favorite Target/Swell item. Amazingly enough, I saw it in a Metropolitan Home magazine. It is the Dutch Sheet set (especially the fitted sheet). The only thing that would make this PERFECT in my book would be if the navy color in the sheets was black.
So, as you all know, I am going to be moving soon, and that is always stressful. Even though in this case it's a welcome move. Also adding to the stress is that fact that it seems like I will be losing my job sometime soon, which, a lot of you have already been through. It's sort of a bummer since I work from home and was hoping to keep it when we moved. If I have not been updating as much it's because I have decided not to deal with anything and watch a lot of TV. Bad, yes....but I decided to go with my feelings and right now they are telling me to sit on my butt.
Yesterday we went to the bookstore and I got a round of my favorite english decorating magazines as well as this book: Making Handbags. I just HAD to have it. It has clutch purses, totes, drawstring bags....very cool.
While I was in the bookstore, I was reading an astrology book, you know "Aries for 2003" or something, and one of them said that it may be a good idea to make money this year by making and selling crafts at a fair. I thought that was an interesting idea. Not sure what I would make though. I have to think about that one.
It's officially official: J and I are moving to the Pacific Northwest, specifically Olympia, Washington within the next few months. He will be attending Evergreen. I am pretty darned excited to get the hell out of Southern California. It's going to be fun but it hasn't really sunk in yet.
Sunset magazine has the BEST recipe for Cream of Garlic soup. It's soooo goooood.
I am so excited...the UPS man should be delivering a package to me today. I ordered a bunch of stuff from From Nature With Love. I am planning on making a face oil, patterned after the Aveda Composition Oils. I have been doing research and have decided to start with the following oils and go from there: Jojoba, Borage, Camelina, Rosehip, Evening Primrose and Seabuckthorn Berry. I have some of these oils already and have been applying them to see their effect. (so far so good) I have not decided on the essential oils though. Either Jasmine, which soothes and rehydrates the skin, or Rose, which aids in skin problems and skin regeneration...or both? If you read the ingredients on the Aveda ones there are like 12 essences. I hope I can get it to smell as good, or at least close to the Aveda ones.
It's amazing to me how the time is flying this month. It seems like there is nothing going on, and already it's mid-month. I keep operating with the notion that it's like the 5th or something. What have I been doing? Nothing! It's Valentines Day tomorrow and I could really care less. I have never been big on this Holiday...I have no issues around it or anything, it just seems uninteresting. Kinda like Easter.
I saw an add for a Holland Cruise ship type thing, and the song used in the commercial was so cool. I had the snippet in my head for days when I clicked over to Shallow Hal on HBO and low and behold, there was the song. I ran to the computer and typed the lyrics in and found it. It took about 20 mins to get it into my MP3 player. Thank you technology. Oh, the song if you are curious is "Edge of the Ocean" by Ivy. Who are they? I have no clue, but I like the song.
After watching Sense and Sensibility and Amelie for like, the millionth time, I have become obsessed with using the European, or Continental pillows for my bed. They are a perfect square. I am going to see if I can find a cheapo form at like Mervyns or something to test it out before I blow a wad on the down kind. Since I have been sleeping on rectangles all my life, a switch to a square may be to much to handle.
And finally, for the overwhelming number of you who find my site by the "Does Tim Mcgraw have hair?" search string, here is a pic of the famed Oscar appearance that sparked this very important topic. Do you see hair? I see hair. But is it real? I would venture to guess that it's not.
I want one of these leather bound journals with the strap that wraps around. I think that eventually I will choose this sort of item as my first project when I decide to try leather craft (on my "Things to do in 2003" list).
What else...not a whole lot going on. The upstairs neighbors decided to have a party at 3 a.m. on Saturday night /Sunday morning. I was very pissed off. I have since made J call the landlord and complain. If they get two more "warnings" then they are gone. He he he...
I am currently obsessed with Sense and Sensibility. I saw the movie first on HBO a couple of weeks ago, I can't believe I never watched it before. I then read the book, and have since rented the DVD and listened to the audio commentary by Emma Thompson and Ang Lee. The commentary was very helpful since I need things explained to me. Yes it's true, my life IS indeed this thrilling.
It's Monday, which means Cirque du Soleil's Fire Within is on tonight. I love Cirque du Soleil, and seeing the behind the scenes is interesting. My only gripe is that they are not showing any of the visual artists, like the set or makeup or costume designers. Granted, the performers are very important, but what about the people who create "look and feel"? That's my favorite part!
Thanks to Megan for pointing me to the Crayola chalkboard paints that come in many dazzling colors. Mind boggling.