Saturday, December 05, 2009

my fountain pen awaits

i'm working on my third box of Christmas cards.
i Love Christmas cards.

but why is it such
a challenge to purchase
cards that don't require
a special marker to write inside without
the ink pooling up ? or smearing.
or just not showing up at all.
argh.

and i probably don't
even need to mention that this is the case
for the envelopes, too.
My Fountain pen is all set and ready for lots of
signing -
however, it's my fume-inducing
Sharpie marker
that's bearing the brunt of the work today.

The poodleyboy and i are going out for
a little stroll now.
My head needs a little time out
from the Sharpie marker.

Monday, November 30, 2009

more monday update....

it's snowing!
montreal awoke this morning to find the world
draped in a fine layer of fresh, clean snow.

hello, angel




good morning.
it's about time
to get out some decorations for the house.

The little knitted hats

hat model credits:

Navan
From the House of Grand Marnier.
Really, i'm not making this up.

it's delicious and lovely. You should
really try it. Oh, and yes, it makes
a terrific hat model if you're making
teeny, tiny hats.


Thursday, November 26, 2009

another day, another quote



"Lead the life
that will make you kindly and friendly
to everyone about you,
and you will be surprised
what a happy life you will lead."


Charles M. Schwab.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Look who's out there. . .




The Knitting Companion
has an interesting, and
sometimes, action-packed
view off of our Kitchen.
Frequently, there are only
birds or squirrels to watch.

But recently, we
spied this local feline.
You can be assured that
this lovely feline
was a source of rapt attention.



Tuesday, November 24, 2009

what's going on . . .


things here,
have been very busy.
and two of my favourite
cups have recently become
Unusable for beverages. How
sad. they are both hand made,
ceramic creations of lovelyness...


the Christmas Knitting is
Extremely-Behind-Schedule.
i don't know how
the Knitting Companion and i
have managed to let time
slip by.
If you've guessed we have
at least 99 lists on the go:
you would be correct.

Monday, November 23, 2009

doodlers

have you seen this website?
go: have a visit (but come back).

it's Doodlers Annonymous.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

classy dancers


Living room dancers.
A souvenir from my Grandparents'
visit to Spain.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

your quote of the day....


A sudden bold and unexpected question
doth many times surprise a man
and lay him open.


Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626)

Friday, November 20, 2009

yes, toes


toes.


Toes of a sleeping Knitting Companion.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

sunshine, floors


The knitting Companion and i have a nice
new carpet. we think it looks
especially pretty when
the sun shines.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

wednesday night plans




i'm going to a
Fashion show/event this evening.

Ohh, so just what do i wear to this ?


this is a happy guy



here, i show you a happy, fuzzy poodle.
He is standing with a large pot of
pretty, pink geraniums.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

cookie.



yum.
cookies with jam in the middle
are my favourite kind.
and isn't this such a pretty plate?
i love these plates.

Monday, November 16, 2009

to the opera


Opera!

tonight i'm going to see Mozart's opera
"the Magic Flute".
have a look at
the opera de montreal / montreal opera
website & you can hear music
from the Magic flute
as well as see videos for the
Opera's productions in this season.
the site is Very well done
and it's a lot of fun to browse through.

and opera is a Marvellous
reason to wear your fancy shoes
and snazzy clothes.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

a view for my dishes




i've always loved seeing
people's "built in cupboards" in old houses.
Now, the Knitting Companion and i have
a small built-in of our own. . .


Monday, November 09, 2009

mmmm.



good morning, to you.