it's so much better this way.

yes. yes I did with only

20 days left.

{and tons of work to catch up on}

While we're on the subject of gifts, this is such a great alternative to buying paper gift bags.

If you really wanted to double your money/gift credibility, find an old scarf from your closet or from a thrift, etsy, poppytalk shop and the recipient can also wear your beautiful gift wrapping! (scarf, belt, bag, oh my!)

ps. here is the link to my brand new etsy shop. So far only one item...so eat your heart out on this limited supply of goodness.  How's my sales pitch? {just kidding}

letterpress love.

I was always wondering how this was done.

did you hear that? they love puns too!

Hello Lucky podcast found here.

For the love of light.

For the love of light: a Tribute to the Art of Polaroid is a book "conceived out of love and loss."A compilation of 25 polaroid photographers bidding adeiu to polaroid film. *tear

"hold my hand for a

moment in time and see the world

anew with me."

Image and quotes via For the Love of Light website.

Thanks Thanksgiving.

First pie. 

Homemade and delicious, if I do say so myself.

The recipe and leaf idea came from here.

ps. i love that blog, beautiful food photography by Alicia Carrier.

Derek Erdman

love these. Most of his paintings are bazaar non-sense, I present the tame.

a modern twist...

to a holiday wreath.

At this month's craft night, Cyndi pushed us to explore unknown territory. Wreaths. All in all, each one turned out unique and beautiful. (Forgive our forgetful minds, we did not take pictures that night.) Thanks to everyone who participated!

Sneek peek.

Grace just faxed this cutie over from a session she did for a christmas card. Holy cow is it cute. 

Image © 2008 Grace Pfeiffer Photography