bits and bobbins

in july of 2007 i posted that bits and bobbins and wardrobe_remix had been mentioned on current, a hip, up-and-coming cable/sattelite channel that features, amongst other things, user-created content.

here’s the clip (it’s no longer available on the current.tv site), in case you’re interested.

again, thanks, current!

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i’m still feeling very under the weather. however, my husband and i managed to get out of the house yesterday to visit a co-worker and his family, who live in the south bay, near san jose, california. our host graciously took us to a few thrift stores. it was lovely of him to do so, as i have been too tired and unmotivated to go thrifting for weeks.

some of my finds, mostly home-related (i did find some clothes, i haven’t had a chance to snap photos of them as yet!):

orange and yellow glass salt and pepper shakers in some of my favorite colors.

the crocheted potholder was from vintage clothing and homewares store, and the orange and green one was from one of the thrifts we stopped at.

a vintage yellow and orange mug that happened to match the salt and pepper shakers, thrifted.

this uten.silo was my christmas gift from the husband! i’ve been wanting one for years, and was really pleased to receive it. for those not in the know, the uten.silo is a design classic that was conceived in 1969 by designer dorothee becker, and is made for making sense of your stuff, whatever that might be. very mid-century mod…the way i like many my things, and perfect for our home with it’s bright lipstick red color. it’s hanging in our hallway, and will be put to used to corral some of our small clutter (keys, wallets, and much, much more). a lasting gift that will remain classic and useful for years.

thank you, baby!

here’s our humble tree!

we live across from the flower market here in SF, and decided to get a nice potted umbrella tree instead of the traditional holiday tree. more earth friendly, really, as it will far outlast the season (will live years, sans decoration, of course) and dwell in our home all year long. it was pete’s choice…i think he made a good one.

all the presents are there by the tree…we’re not going home for the holidays this year. we were going to go to cabo san lucas, mexico but decided to postpone the trip since i haven’t been feeling well lately. it’s just the two of us, really. i miss my family though…it’s the first time i haven’t been home for xmas in 32 years. needless to say, i’m feeling more than a little teary-eyed today.

but something good to look forward to: we’re having a group of friends over for xmas dinner tomorrow, those that didn’t leave town for the holidays.

it will be a big melange of italian specialties: homemade spaghetti sauce and meatballs (dad’s recipe), polenta lasagna, frosted sicilian meatball cookies, garden salad with feta and oil/vinegar dressing, and more that’s not so italian, maybe (chimay beer, mulled cider, and coconut macaroons). should be yummy.

peace, love, good health and happy holidays to all of you.

thanks for being my friends!