I took this picture tonight on my way home from work. This young deer was out for a stroll a couple blocks away from our house. (It's a little blurry on my iPhone!)
We moved to a community on the edge of the Angeles National Forest. It's pretty common here to see deer, coyotes and black bears (!) walking down the street. A few years back, the town had to form a special squad to deal with all the bears coming down from the mountain late at night to swim in backyard pools and eat oranges and avocados.
Our neighbors warned us to keep our pets in after dark. I feel like I'm living in the wilderness!
The new issue of Matchbook Magazine is out today. As you guys know I LOVE this magazine...but I'm especially excited this month because I'm included as one of the featured bloggers. We were asked: What would you bring to a potluck?
Visit the magazine here!
PS: We're finally done moving...Now comes the hard part: unpacking the boxes.
We're almost finished moving -- now putting favorite things in suitcases instead of boxes. I wish I remembered where I packed my handcream!!
Hope you're having a lovely weekend!
xo
I love Victorian die cuts, of course. But these are just so good....Look at the guy in the wild hat!! Wow...
This little collection was put together by Ginny Branch Stelling, of the blog My Favorite Color is Shiny.
I just started "The Man Who Invented the Computer," by Jane Smiley (yes, that Jane!).
It's fascinating so far.
I'm such a computer geek. Of all the profiles I've written, one of my favorites is about Michael Heilemann, who created WordPress' Kubrick theme. I love the backstory of the Internet.
What are you reading this week?
Although I know from previous comments that some you absolutely hated Wuthering Heights, I wanted to post this illustration by Lizzy Stewart. I think it's so charming and I love how Catherine is in sepia.
Have a lovely Monday, everyone!
We're out of escrow! We just got the keys to the little house. The books are all packed and we're ready to go. I'm taking the camera over today to get pictures for you. I need lots of advice on how to turn this very plain (but cute) house into a really lovely cottage...
More later!
(Illustration by Mellanie C.)
The April issue of Matchbook Magazine is out and I've been poring over every page. There's a wonderful story about Minnie Mortimer (her family is considered New York royalty.) She's married to Oscar winning writer/director Stephen Gaghan, who did Syriana and Traffic.
Their Los Angeles home is amazing, but their library is beyond wonderful. It's stylish, but in the way true bibliophiles' collections are stylish--an arrangement that evokes both care for the books and their frequent use. Stacking is the tip-off!
(Photo from Matchbook Magazine.)
...can't quit...
Last night I had made a decision to close down this blog. But the truth is, I just can't. It's too important to me for reasons
I know all of you understand. I'm sorry about the drama.
Come what may, I'm here to stay.
If I'm Dooced, oh well. I've been unemployed before.
Thank you for reading.
(Photo by Parpadeo.)
Now comes the hard part: Packing all the books...
Maybe I should have opted for a Kindle after all!
(Photo by Liis Klammer.)
After a year of apartment living, we put in a bid on a little cottage in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The house is tiny but the yard is huge -- and I'm really looking forward to starting a new garden.
We're hoping to find out today or tomorrow if we have the house.
Please keep your fingers crossed it works out this time!
(Collage by Little Gold Poppy.)
For me, it's still "A Moveable Feast," maybe because I read it every time I go to Paris.
What about you?
(Photo by Sabino Aguad.)
