Blowfish Birthdays

We took my little sister to the aquarium for her birthday (and by little I mean she's now 28 years old). The highlight was petting the sharks, we decided stingray petting is for pansies. They also had an octopus and giant Japanese spider crabs that were 12 feet long! Here are my two favorite fishies.

Origami Branches

Delicate origami hanging from woven branches at Krohn Conservative. They cast moving shadows on the floor (with a little help from the sun).

Puppy Love

The newest edition to our animal crazed life. Found her along the side of the highway and we've been nursing her back to health. She needs a very pricey surgery and a forever home but we're working hard on getting her both.

Flea Market Find

                   

Tiny microscope nestled in nicely on my dresser. When I was a kid I had the same one in orange; used for examining cat whiskers and sea monkeys.

Painted Numbers

                  

Vintage horse painting, of the color by number variety. Found at the local antique shop and now hanging nicely above the bed.

Muted Color

My new iphone case, designed by artist Marco Cibola (and a few other images of his thrown in for good measure).

They're Incorrigible!

The sequel to one of my favorite children's books is finally out! It's the story of three wolflike children with fantastic names; Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia, being raised by their delightful governess, Miss Penelope Lumley (think Jane Eyre).

The Art of Sailing...

Putting the finishing touches on our Valentine's Day programming. This year it's a nautical theme with sailors valentines, scrimshaw pendants and love knots (a quick lesson on seamen knot tying with pink rope, of course). I have plenty of little octagon boxes just waiting to be turned into seashell covered valentines!

Balloon Bunny

Rediscovery of a wonderful old children's book, The Great Valentine's Day Balloon Race. The pictures are delightfully done and the story is just too perfect. Adams has written and illustrated two other books about this lovely little rabbit family and I want to crawl into the pages of all of them.

Heading Home...

Looking forward to a trip home for the holidays. Feeling a little nostalgic this evening so I got out some old family photos. Came across these two cute pics from my first trip to Nantucket with my dapper daddy and beautiful momma.

Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands

I'm in aw of these amazing portraits by Boston artist and illustrator, Amanda Laurel Atkins. They're beautifully done and I'm looking forward to showing our visitors the new book she's illustrated, I Love You, Whale!

Santa baby...

Please hurry down the chimney tonight (with one of these). My number 1 must-have gift for Christmas. How cute will this be in my kitchen? I might have to sew some matching placemats.

Goodbyes...

Feeling a little sad about my last week in this amazing building. When I first started working here I made a promise that I'd never forget to look up when entering the rotunda each morning. I'll miss those little AM jolts which made me feel lucky to work in such a beautiful place. Hall of Justice... you will be missed.

Gypsies, tramps and thieves....

We're heading to Hocking Hills for a weekend and while searching for rustic cabins I found this adorable little number. This is what my backyard is missing. A gypsy wagon is a nice little bohemian twist on the traditional guest house.

Doggie Pool Day

End of the season swim with my little Lincoln Logs!