Found this funny face on my computer. There must be some mischievous elves around here.

First: If you are in reasonable driving range of Salem, hasten yourself to their new World of Wearable Art exhibit sometime between now and June. Catherine and I went to the opening today and were blown away.

Second: Check out those earrings that Catherine made at an upcycling, wearable art workshop! They have wire hoops that hook around her ear, making them ideal for her non-pierced ears.

Third: I made the circles brooch for Catherine, using vinyl from previous exhibit signs and staples, but it was C who made it pop by adding the sliver of light blue behind it. I may try, but she’s the one with the eye for detail 🙂

On our way to the sledding hill!

I’m always a big fan of interesting museum exhibits and clever installations. I definitely love the ankle height mirrors below the cases in the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibit, Shoes: Pleasure and Pain. The contrast between the very interesting shoes in the display and my own, fairly pedestrian, footwear is striking.

Made a nostalgic visit to the Boott Mill today with the girls. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it looks, feels, sounds and smells exactly as it did when I worked there in 2001/02. It was perfection.

I love this hat. I’ve been wearing it every winter since 8th grade. (that was 1993) I pray that it never, ever wears out.

Catherine’s handiwork. Inspired by a cartoon character she likes. Sewn completely by herself.

Using old calendar pages for grocery lists has the unexpected and very pleasant additional benefit of being accompanied by Mr Carson on my errands.

I love it when she reads books that are almost as big as she is!

(Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods)