When K was in a co-op preschool, an auction was held in the winter every year. The initial year we participated in the auction, I made a doll and a matching dress as my contribution item. It was the first time I'd submitted anything hand-sewn anywhere, so I was pretty nervous, but I believe the highest bid was somewhere around $100 for both, which wasn't too shabby (though I suspect a friend of mine had a hand in inflating the bid). I was going through my picture archives for what I hope to ... Read more
Photography Practice
One of my goals for this year is to become better at photography. I've worked with photos for a long time - on catalogs (if you got a Pottery Barn catalog between the years 1999-2002, I did the layouts for every single one of them! Best. Job. Ever.), as part of an imaging team at a stock photo agency and as a photo editor. But it's only recently that I shifted my focus to the taking of photos rather than just the selections or color-processing of them. I've discovered that I love it though I ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Ahoy Audrey!
Hello, hello, I hope you had a relaxing weekend! We are a little sleepy here and are enjoying a lazy day off. Happy MLK Day to those of you here in the States! I went to K's school for a special assembly on Friday and let me tell you...I was a blubbering mess when the first graders started singing "We Shall Overcome" (accompanied by a parent playing a trumpet, no less). I tried to hide it but felt emboldened when I saw a rugged looking Dad swiping at his eyes. Anyway, it's Monday outfit ... Read more
Happy Friday + Knitting
Happy Friday! Thank you so much for all the kind comments and emails yesterday! I feel a little bit like the time M's friends came over unannounced a few days ago. The house was in a state that could only be described as disastrous (cleaning was not a priority during the art show prep and supplies covered every available surface) and though I've known these friends a while, I don't know them that well. I was a bit embarrassed to have them see the messy side of me, but I suddenly felt a lot more ... Read more
2013 To Do List
I don't make New Year's Resolutions because once I label them as such I don't keep them, but I do like to maintain lists at all times and get a thrill every time I cross something off. I've mentioned some inspirational words I plan to abide by, but to keep myself accountable, I'm posting the short version of my 2013 To Do list today. But before I launch into my list, I want to share a little story that's been on my mind if you'll indulge me... In late 2011, I was tentatively diagnosed with ... Read more