Book L-O-V-E!

Pottering around Palmer Square with Mom today, of course forced us into local children's toy store, jaZams, to "relive our childhood" as we explained to the shopkeeper (their site shows nothing, but think "magical" like The Shop Around the Corner from "You've Got Mail," but with more than just books, even from Europe and Asia). I fell in love with the two cutest books that I wish I'd had the ideas to write. Next best idea: adopt kids soon so I can read them to them.

No. 1: Mud Pies and Other Recipes cooks up dishes for your favorite dolls' tea parties: "Pencil Sharpener Pudding," "Wood Chip Dip," and "Roast Rocks" are some whimsical centerpiece necessities. Would have been great for my own mud pie days. So cute!!

No. 2: Turkish Delight and Treasure Hunts gives instructions on how to make the treats from your favorite children's stories. Think the personified animals' home-made dishes from Narnia. Why, yes, I've really always wanted to walk through the wardrobe myself.

Wish I could... it's been snowy enough here to feel like the White Witch's woods anyway; all I need is a lamp post.

I've got the gear! (and in plaid)

Yay!! Neither Sears... nor our neighborhood UPS man... let me down. Today arrived the correct size snow boots for my trip tomorrow. I unfortunately had to go a size up since my feet are practically the size of skis anyway, which meant a pensive wait by the front door for the new box to appear.

Khombu boots via Sears

Too bad I can't just barefoot, cross-country ski everywhere I need to go, instead of having to shell out the $$ for these comfy cuties. But what do you think? Too mountain-man? Or, as the company's tagline suggests, "fashion for the elements" and well worth it?

Tying up loose ends

I am moving across the country this Friday. I really should be packing... but.... isn't this more fun?




I guess because I'm trying to tie up all these loose ends before I leave, I'm having a bit of a bow fetish today. No. 1: wren t-shirt, via oh joy studios; No. 2: in God we trust bow necklace; No. 3: in God we trust bow tie (could I make it into a headband?)

In the meantime, wish me luck; I'll wrap a ribbon around my finger, hoping to remember that last little task.