Inspired by, well, just about everyone, but especially BonzaiAphrodite‘s Le Love List, and The Knit Girllls‘ “Favorite Things,” I’ve decided that I’d like to join the bandwagon with a weekly What I’m Loving list. Just some good things to get me through the week, inspire me, and remind me to keep looking on the bright side. Without further ado…
What I’m Loving:
1) Bright, Stripey Knee Socks, bought on sale for $1.50.
2) Chana Masala. I could eat it every meal right now. We use this recipe, but triple the curry (we’re not spicy-lovin’ people, the recipe is just seriously way too mild.)
3) Paper Crafting. Not sure what rekindled my love of all things papery, but I’m obsessed. I’ve been busting out the rubber stamps and gluesticks, and having a lot of fun. Michael’s just released a new no-rules-art journaling/scrapbooking line that is awesome. I bought the glue/pen combo, some labels, and the date stamp, and they were all really reasonably priced and awesome! Even though I prefer to do this kind of assemblage in a blank book or on regular scrapbooking paper, rather than spending $12.99 on their books, I still find this video super inspiring (and I can’t get enough of that song)!
4) This book. I got it out from the library, and found it so inspiring! Lots of good stuff on not worrying about “being an artist” and instead just living Artfully. Plus lots of artsy eye candy!
5) Quick knits. I’m all about the instant gratification lately (maybe that’s why I’m digging the paper crafting!), and so far this month I’ve knit a ring pillow for my brother’s wedding, and a hat for Christmas. That’s right, I’ve started early this year! For once! Photos soon.
6) Long phone calls with my mom, and planning a trip halfway across the country with her! Eeep!
7) The sweet love of my life, napping on the couch while I blog, knit, and eat all the leftover chana masala. 😉
What are you loving lately?
Things I am Loving Right Now
1. How cozy I have made my studio
2. New red flats with a rose on the toe
3. Damien reading out loud to me while we lay in bed (even if it is the Star Wars books)
4. Portobello tacos, so delicious!
5. Odwalla going on sale at Costco so I have Super Food at my house now.
6. The movie, “Frida”
7. Getting brave
8. Washing with Dr. Bronner’s lavender soap.
9. The rabbit tearing through the house
10. Getting mail and planning mail back to some awesome person I know 🙂