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Happy Friday

Hey! My sweet friend Kaitlin was photographed ice skating in the park yesterday and featured in the local newspaper. What a cool photo...Although I've walked over it many times, I can't say I've ever seen the underside of that bridge before!

ugh, i hate new year's

i'll celebrate by watching this movie again.
i also use this movie to celebrate fall/halloween and christmas.
what can i say? it's versatile.

Happy Weekend

this weekend we:
sipped sangria & ate too much at the best mexican restaurant in albany
had a valentine-making party & sang along to some great old records
baked & devoured red velvet cupcakes
had a mini documentary marathon

i hope you had a nice, warm weekend
xo

Have a Great Weekend!

Well, readers, I've about had it with winter. I'm locking myself away until spring. What about you? How are you all coping with these dark, cold days?

A Good Year

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A lot of really great things happened in 2009. I finally got the job I've been working toward for seven years. My photos were on exhibit in a local art show and were made into a book. In the spring I went to Florida, and wandered around New York City with my camera for an afternoon. During the summer I threw a couple dinner parties. I started shooting film. And I made some great new friends.

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to make this blog a little part of your life. I'm looking forward to finding out what 2010 will bring. Happy New Year!

Slow Monday

Words really cannot express how happy I am to not have to be at work right now. Vacation is a sweet, sweet thing. This week's Monday consists of sipping coffee and watching episode after episode of the X-Files (thanks, Santa), making to-do lists, re-organizing my closet situation, and staring at the giant mess in my apartment. I lack any motivation to actually get up and do a single thing. But really, it's too cold outside to go anywhere right now, anyway. Maybe later..

On to the next! New Year's 2010. What are you doing New Year's Eve, dear readers?

Books and movies and chocolate, Oh My!

Hope you had a lovely holiday, dear readers. The day after I'm typically left with that "now what?" feeling. For me, "now what" has consisted of leafing through new books, watching some of the DVDs left by Santa, stuffing my mouth with chocolate, and lots of serious lounging. In a couple hours I have plans to see this movie. How about you? What do you do the day after Christmas?

It's Here

have a merry merry one, friends. xo

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Let the Merriment Begin

Officially on vacation!
Here's to holiday fun, friends, family, and hot cocoa.
xo

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Dreaming of a White Christmas

The huge storm narrowly missed us this weekend, but I'm hoping for some of the white stuff to roll into town before Thursday and Friday. For me, Christmas just isn't the same without it.

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Winter Decorating

I'm kinda sorta feeling really inspired to make this beautiful pine cone garland to hang through the winter.

This door hanging also looks lovely and relatively easy to make.

Gorgeous Under Glass

In love with these gorgeous ornaments - I'm not quite sure if they're considered actual terrariums or how long they would last, but they are beautiful all the same.

On the 12th Day of Christmas...

It's officially the twelfth day of Christmas. There is a darling little tree set up in front of my window, I got some shopping done and some cookies made. Now if only I didn't have to go to work tomorrow...

Have a Lovely Weekend

What are you up to this weekend? It is absolutely freezing here in New York. I think my weekend will involve much staying indoors and cozying up with a cup of something warm. On the other hand, it is the most magical time of year, and I don't want to miss out on the festivities. I still haven't started much (any) Christmas shopping at all, there's an unopened box of cards waiting to be written out, and I'm really feeling the need to bring a Christmas tree into my tiny apartment. I'll have to scout out the smallest one I can find...



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Snow Day!

No work/school today on account of Old Man Winter finally making his way to town. Hooray! Gives me a chance to catch up on my internet-blog-surfing-you'd better seriously start thinking about Christmas already because there isn't much time left - to do list.


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It's December tomorrow

So where's all the...?

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It feels so strange not have had any snow yet. I had to put up Christmas lights just to remind myself what time of year it really is.

Making a List...

I've started thinking about Christmas lists - for myself and others. This lovely calendar by Linda & Harriett will be on mine.

What are you asking Santa for this year?

Sweet

These fuzzy little deer would look so perfect on my mantle for the holiday season. I am already starting to get really excited for the next couple months, I can feel it.

It's not spring just yet...

That bright sunshine can be deceiving - I have to remind myself that I still need to dress for the cold when I go outside...

jak & jil

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