The day before New Year's Eve

I always find it so amazing that at the start of every new year, I actually believe I will be able to keep up with a blog.  But based on my lack of even getting on FB, it's laughable.  Pushing luxury chocolates and truffles, taking care of two little faerie queens, and eating many a scrumptious meal by James, has me busy.  But regardless, we will go another round for 2013.

So... I will be ringing in the New Year with raw oysters and champagne to celebrate a wonderful 2012 past and amazing 2013 to begin (because if you don't, you'll be broke for the year says the French).  I am not taking any chances!

  Last year it was Piper, this year Jouet.  A nice little surprise from James.  The girls will be having some bubbles from Martinelli sparkling juice.  They do expect to sip theirs from champagne glasses.
Party hats and blowouts are all set and I know for a fact they both will be up at midnite.  I have been informed by Sophie.

I have plenty of new year's resolutions for 2013.  Lots of things were accomplished this year.  And some great surprises creatively, but that's a secret.  I am making my list and checking it twice though.  Girls just woke up from nap and now it's time to make bread, play Wii, and sing on Sophie's new karaoke machine.  Pretty good year.

Hello again

What can I say?  I'm a busy gal.  Work, home, and two little girls will do that to you.  Goodbye 2010 (you've been good to me), Hello 2011 (will be even better!).  I certainly need to polish up this little blog, so while I do that, enjoy this amazing video by Fever Ray.

Books and wheels

I've been wanting to read this book for a long time.  The mister bought this version for me on my birthday and I finally have some time to read it and enjoy the fantastic and weird adventures of Pippilotta.  Add the Lauren Child illustrations and a glass of pink lemonade and I'm in heaven.

Reading a book is such a luxury for me nowadays.  Blogging?  Forget about it!  But now that Sophia is really getting into her creative projects, I may be able to sneak in a post or two a week.  We'll see.  It also depends on Rosie too as she has turned out to be quite the diva (we're talking lots of crying).

In other news, I finally took the plunge and bought a new car!

It was way overdue!  This baby is so much fun to drive and it's nice to finally let go of the 90's and drive a 2010 ( with some nice souped up features!).  And I like the feeling of not having to feel the frights when I get on the expressway.  Sophia loves the new car and especially likes the colored lights that rotate and change color by the floor.  That's my disco baby!

Slowly but surely, I hope to get back into my own creative endeavors once the kiddie chaos subsides and dealing with a new work schedule.  I'm just happy that I actually like my new job!

My Coraline obsession

I would have to confess that at the moment, "Coraline" is by far my favorite movie. I've been watching it over and over again on a regular basis (we're talking at least 3 times a week). Everything about this movie is pure magic.



The story, visuals, soundtrack, etc., is absolutely amazing. I get the goosebumps every time I watch it. And I have to say, I love the "Other Mother". She cooks breakfast foods for dinner, makes cool clothing, and is always cheerful. If I were Coraline, I would have sewn the button eyes .



The 3 wonder scenes were excellent. Bobinski's circus scene with the jumping mice and music was absolutely phenomenal. Just what a circus should be. The cannonball cotton candy, ferris wheel popcorn server were pure genius!



I think if I ever had an attic, I would decorate it this way. Maybe my enclosed back porch. Hmmm.... The eccentricity of all the characters was interesting. Especially Spink and Forcible, (voices played by French & Saunders, two of my favorite comedic actresses), who were hilarious and over the top.



It's such a modern day "Alice in Wonderland" kind of story/movie. Neil Gaiman always delivers on a good story and it's so wonderful that the movie made it even more so with new additions (like Wybie!). On a closing note, you have to visit the Coraline website and let the circus mice spell your name!

Portable Quotables

My new book, "Portable Quotables" is now available on Amazon and my Etsy shop. I'm really pleased at the way it turned out. The collection of 14 collages took me about a year and a half to complete. It was a challenging yet rewarding process. Lots of happy accidents. Here is the front cover and some sample pics of the book. Enjoy!