real life travels with charley

last weekend i went to the dog park with some friends and i saw this beautiful grey poodle.  i really couldn't resist asking to take a photo.... more importantly i was so taken by this dog because my {favorite book} co-stars one. 

...speaking of my favorite book...

when i went home last time my mom gave me a vintage copy.  it's really beautiful and i've already started rereading it. 

who can't really can't resist books??  i love the illustrations, the evidence of former owners, and the uneven pages...

 since i've never been able to keep a copy (i've always given them away to people who needed to read it), this is definitely a winning gift! i'm sure i won't be loaning this copy out...

so put this book on your summer reading list if you haven't read it yet 

homemade.

the {traditional wedding gift} for the second year of marriage is cotton. i had such a wonderful time sewing these up and can't wait until hanukkah because themed boxers will now be a stable for holidays!

i'm sure my husband feels very lucky... haha

late gifts, new toy

since i live in europe and a long way from my family back in the states, my mother sends many packages for the holidays.

we have some stragglers that haven't made it yet, but one finally made it today and it was a wonderful surprise...

...an attachment fisheye lens for my camera. yay!

{along with some other goodies that included homemade chocolate chip cookies from nanny}

the above photo was the first photo i took with the lovely gadget.

hubby opening his gift

thanks mom! we love you!

anyway, i'm thinking about maybe changing the size of the photos to the 'xlarge'.  

what do ya think?  should i stick to large?

late birthday

i think as far as presents go, i really banked it this year for my birthday, which was in september.

on friday, i received a late but welcomed gift.

new pin cushion to get me through the workin' days.

{homemade!}

this also has inspired me to replenish my favorite straight pins.

they will segregated for cupcake only!!

thanks pam!