A perfect day off full of a fierce determination to knit my winter hat in little over a week. I made fresh, home made veggie soup. The recipe is adapted from Laura Calder's Pistou soup. I'll share it with you this weekend if you're curious.
Came out with this on Friday and something to match. I told you guys I have a weakness for pretty underthings.
p.s. Have I mentioned yet that I am so glad it's Autumn. I just wish the chilly weather would stick around. I do love sweaters and cuddling blankets.
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Miss Criss
Sometimes when you're stuck at home with a rainbow coloured foot, you just need to take time and forget about everyday things.
Today I made home made veggie soup, crocheted more of my yarn-bending blanket, and enjoyed some iced green tea (Lime gelato from David's tea).
What do you do on those kind of days?
I recently bought a new purse and couldn't wait to show it off, but instead of just showing you my new grown up looking bag, why not show you what's inside too?
Top: (Left to right) Sunglasses, my hide all bag (feminine stash, body mist, floss, and that hairbrush on top)
Middle: iPod, metropass(for transit!), Totoro wallet (yes, I love this thing!), brown sugar perfume, MAC lipstick in 'lustering', Bath & Body peach lipgloss.
Bottom: Bose headphones, wrist comfort brace for work, tissues, Netrogena hand cream (I swear by this stuff), and Terry Pratchett's Colour of Magic.
I feel in love with Roots' Olivia bag and just had to use it as my treat item from my stock money. It has just the right amount of space and pockets for me. I like the option of having two straps. Very versatile! It happens to be my first real leather purse too. ^_^
Over time it will develop little scratchy marks all through the facing, but it's only the waxy covering. Great colour for everything too, wouldn't you say?
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Miss Cris
Doesn't he just make you feel like taking a nap yourself?
I hope that Mr. Raccoon doesn't mind sharing?
I have such a fond spot for bears, that I can't decide if I like him more than the kitty above!
I discovered jimbobart through a fellow blogger (your post has slipped through my likes, so I must find you again, so sorry!). James hand draws all his images and produces them unto plates, mugs, and cake stands. He also has a tumblr where he posts his newest creations as well.
I wish him luck in his future creations and hope I can get my hands on to one of them soon.
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Miss Cris
Let me just say that I, in no way, enjoy not being able to see without the care of my glasses. I have an astigmatism. I've had one since I was young and only recently learned that the problem is that when you blink, your eye refocuses the view.
Who knew?
Instead of cramming them into a desk and straining my eyes forever (Yes, I have done this. Poor eleven year old me), I've embraced it. Plus, glasses are hot.
I found out about Warby Parker glasses through Anabela's blog Fieldguided. I have two pairs of glasses, one of which I use. The oversized black ones I have happen to be too tight for my head sadly. I didn't realise until it was too late to return them. *sigh*
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Miss Cris
Something I love about having a short, early shift at work on Monday is having the time to enjoy a delicious lunch I've cooked simply from scratch.
Fresh halibut fillet battered and breaded in panko, then seared in a tad bit of sunflower oil for about 7-10 minutes. Finish it off with a squeeze of lemon and a fresh salad on the side to clear the palette.
A few things that kept me smiling on my extra long weekend.
♥ A new one-piece with a retro feel.
I can't wait to go out swimming in this! Thank you Joe Fresh.
♥ Nail polish!
♥ Perfume, perfume oils, and body mist I keep out that I like for the warm summertime.
I don't like anything too heavy in the warm months and prefer fresh scents.
♥ Small reminders of old friends and wild imaginations.
This jar necklace holds a pixie inside, but I cannot let him out. Don't you know he'll cause all sorts of trouble? I feel sad about not letting him play though.
♥ A new one-piece with a retro feel.
I can't wait to go out swimming in this! Thank you Joe Fresh.
♥ Nail polish!
(right to left: essie fifth avenue, essie turquoise & caicos, seche vite top coat, OPI not like the movies, and OPI black shatter)
I had a terrible habit of biting my nails, so these fun colours keep me from going back. ) I currently have the turqiose on my toes and black shatter over top the shimmer-y silver on my nails.♥ Perfume, perfume oils, and body mist I keep out that I like for the warm summertime.
I don't like anything too heavy in the warm months and prefer fresh scents.
♥ Small reminders of old friends and wild imaginations.
This jar necklace holds a pixie inside, but I cannot let him out. Don't you know he'll cause all sorts of trouble? I feel sad about not letting him play though.
Sadly, my attempt at sewing a romper from pattern didn't go as planned and it's left me a little disheartened. However, tomorrow I may just pick up a pretty fabric I like (that has a bit of stretch and drape) to make something that resembles this beauty.
It's a beautiful piece from Ruche that I discovered through A Beautiful Mess, a new blog I have been following. It really is very cute and summer-y.
What are some of your favourite summer fashion finds this season?
Comforting and tasty. Lemon-y with a hint of vanilla, and caffeine-free. This tea by Tealish is DELISH! Yes, I did that. How corny can I get? Terrible question. Allonz-y!
Lemon Meringue tea is a blend of red and green rooibos, lemon peel, vanilla bits, natural lemon flavouring and flower blossoms I adore this tea iced and sweetened with raw cane sugar, but it is very soothing as a hot tea as well. Very reminiscent of a freshly baked lemon meringue pie.
