Thinking about this...

I love the big fat flakey stuff.
so pretty.
I'm worried.
may not get to see
this kind of snow
in Ketchikan
especially in October.

Where. Do You. Shop?

Curious..
I've hit all the ones I can think of
Nordstrom's
Macy's
Anthropologie
Gap and it's friends.
Eddie Bauer
Zappos
Endless.com
Etsy

Am I missing anyone?

I've just got rid of another load of clothes and need some new ones.. and.. I'm a bit picky.
Found a few unique pieces, but I can't help wondering... Is there anything else out there?

Note:
The thing about living on an island, I've got to shop online.
And! If I do decide to whip out the sewing machine, I'm gonna have to get fabric online.
And! I'm one of those need to feel it, see it types. OH the frustration!

Newest picture of me:

I really enjoy working at The Point, especially since I get to view a revolving selection of art. The Point had a Grand Opening event in September and it featured all women artist which included the work of Tuesday Schmidt. And since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Point has graciously donated the below work to the hospital here in Ketchikan.



I just love Tuesday's work. I like the mix of medium and the capture of playfulness. Tuesday lives in Kansas City and when I asked her where did she get some of her inspiration.. she said, "sometimes from the pages of an Anthropologie catalog." I knew I liked her! :)

Weekend Sweater..

Actually, It took more than a weekend.
But then, that's just me.
If I'd been more persistent,
like I am with most things,
I'd had it done a long time ago.
However, I think the timing is perfect.
I'm in love with this color right now!

A new skirt in the same color...

And a new sweater on its way...


There's no such thing as having too much
of something you love?
Is there?

A Fall Walk...

I just love Fall!
The air is brisk
and one seems
more more alive.

Surprised!

Flabbergasted!
I in no way expected such generosity.
And they are adorable!!!
It just goes to show...
Karma makes a circle.
Thank you the treat girl!!
I really feel treated ;)

ps. and I know you didn't know.. I got them on my Birthday! :)

Some wishes do come true...

We were invited to take part in a potluck at a local restaurant, Alaska Fish House, featuring dishes inspired by Julia Child. I chose to make Potage Parmentier (potato & leek soup). "Simplicity itself." I wanted to make it because it was the first recipe made by Julie Powell in the first chapter of her book, Julie & Julia. It was a success and a whole lot of fun!

I was so disappointed when I found out that the movie Julie & Julia was not showing when the rest of the world would get to see it. I had no hopes that it would even get to Ketchikan. IT DID!! and it was a wonderful movie! Just as I suspected it would be. After having read the the blog, Julie&Julia, the book and My Life in France by Julia Child, I do feel the movie left out a few things like how and why she started the blog and they didn't include the very first thing she made from the book. Apart from what they didn't include, I do love how Julia Child's life was incorporated. Overall a very fun and delightful movie :)

So if you haven't seen, GO! and then cook the Potato & Leek soup. It is divine :)

Straight from Julia's Kitchen Wisdom.

Leek and Potato Soup
for about 2 quarts, serving 6

3 cups sliced leeks (white and tender green parts)
3 cups peeled and roughly chopped "baking" potatoes
6 cups water (I used 4 cups chicken stock & 2 cups water)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

Bring ingredients to the boil in a 3-quart saucepan. cover partially and simmer 20-30 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Correct seasoning. Serve as is, or puree (I served as is), and/or top each portion with a dollop of the cream (which I did not).

I also boiled 2 more potatoes, mashed them and added them to thicken, as I like soups a bit thicker. It was still soup like :)

Enjoy!