Entre Nous.

"I wish I could drink like a lady, I'll have one or two at the most. Three and I'm under the table, four and I'm under the host."

[quote by Dorothy Parker]

Over the last several days I have not done much of anything beyond this...

had tapas with my friend Sarah the night before her flight to San Francisco.  Saw my friend Alina, whom I have not spoken to for the past six months.  We attended The Cody Rivers Show and had a brief conversation before and after the performance.  The lengthy, catch up over drinks, conversation will come in a week or two.  Viewed the movie 5X2, directed by Francois Ozon (of 8 Women and Swimming Pool).  I quite enjoyed it although it was not an easy film to watch. 

Happy New Years!

Holiday Highlights

Christmas ran the gamut from exceptional (making up with a friend I had not spoken to in six months) to stressful (my grandfather started smoking again). 

 

Other than the two events mentioned above, Christmas week was quiet out on the island.  The food was both delicious and abundant.  My days of leisure were filled with reading (Prep, Vogue, US Weekly) and DVD viewing.  I also consumed many hours of the Style network.  Most importantly I was able to finally view three episodes of Isaac Mizrahi's new show, Simon Doonan and SJP were among the guests.  I love the hour long format but like the content of his previous show better.  I've also been spending a lot of time visiting with my friend Sarah.  She's home from Berkeley, where she's finishing up her third year in law school.  Everyone was quite generous this Christmas.  I received plenty of $$, which I'm attempting to save for travel this next year.  I also managed to see Memoirs of a Geisha yesterday.  It's hard to get past the fact that everyone is speaking English, some even with an American accent.  But the costumes were magnificent as were the sets.   The snow and the cherry blossoms were enchanting, worth seeing on the big screen.

 

My favorite presents (not in any order)

1.  The BBC version of Pride and Prejudice on DVD alongside the complete works of Jane Austen in one heavy tome.

2.  A bottle of French Rosewater, Creme de Corps lotion, and Lip Balm all from my beloved Kiehl's.  The rose petals floating at the bottom of the bottle of Rosewater are lovely.

3.  An electronic NY Time Crossword Puzzle.

4.  A set of four teacups.

5.  A snowflake scented Trapp candle.

6.  A necklace made by Steph.

7.  A Glassybaby vase.

8.  A bottle of Creed's Spring Flower from Adam.

9.  The game of Snatch.

10.  A set of Shabby Chic sheets (which will be going on my bed as soon as I'm finished posting this).

11.  A 2006 agenda book from Tiffany & Co..

12.  A bottle of SJP's Lovely.

13.  A Xyron 500 sticker maker.

Hurry Christmas hurry fast

I will be spending the next few days at my Mom's house on the island (which translates to limited Internet access).  I hope you all have the merriest Christmas and here's to another year of blogging.

Tis the season...

for crafts.

 

1.  Poinsettias made from pipe cleaner.  These were inspired by Martha's chenille poinsettias.  I've been using these to adorn Christmas presents and arranging them in vases. 

2.  Beaded monogrammed ornaments.  I saw these for $12 at a shop in Vancouver.  Since they didn't have any letter "V's" left I decided I'd just go home and make my own.  These were made with great ease and very little money.   Several monogrammed ornaments are hanging from the branches of my tree but most are decorating Christmas presents.

3.  Christmas ornaments made from cookie cutters and wrapping paper.  This is another craft inspired by Martha.  This idea came straight out of the December issue of Martha Stewart Living.  In the article large cookie cutters were used and I must say I do think they're more attractive than the miniature cookie cutters I utilized.  Unfortunately my petite tree would not hold the large cookie cutters.

4.  Felt Christmas trees.  These really serve no other purpose than being decorative.  I decided to go minimalist with one and the other I adorned with ornaments and ribbon.  Unfortunately I obtained a horrible burn from the glue gun while applying the ribbon. These took a bit of time to put together because I sewed them by hand.  Next Christmas I'm attempting the felt wreath.

Dear Diary,

 

A few days ago the FedEx man came knocking with a package.  Inside was the most gorgeous necklace, made by Steph.  Along with a lovely gift tag and card.  Steph, thanks so much for such a thoughtful present.  Steph just started a new blog which I've added to my daily reads, I suggest you do the same!