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Kelp

 
Dang it took a lot of driving to get there but Shell Beach was nice.

Of course all that driving meant we missed low tide (and the supposed tide pools) but there was a wide variety of kelp.

and more kelp (and kelpish things)

ok, one last kelp (I discovered that kelp is quite interesting viewed close up--look at that hairy kelp)

(Pebbly) sand is also very interesting close up. Behold my miniature rock collection. I think some of these stones (and shells) would be gorgeous in jewelry. My dad found the sea glass!

Despite a very foggy drive, the sun was out at the beach and Biscuit warmed up to the idea of being there after about 40 minutes. Check out that kelp!


Ok, one last kelp shot. Hope you had a great weekend!

Crazy?

I'm thinking of a road trip with a two and a half year old.
Specifically:
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Around the world in 72 hours

Friday night found us in Las Vegas.

Saturday brought a quick jaunt to New York

Followed by an African safari to see the lions

Before Sunday lunch we had taken in the sights of Paris

That fountain in Paris was a big hit.

Monday we headed to Florida to  hang with the dolphins (these were a REALLY big hit)

All in all, an exhausting weekend.

In addition to being away for the weekend, I basically unplugged last week and was away from the blog, the email, the computer (except at work). Not a purposeful break, just a bit of spring fever and desire to do other things.  All good.  I'll be back again soon.

Spy on San Francisco

I can't quite get the hang of taking random photos of things in public without feeling really weird. It all seems so normal in the blogosphere and so abnormal when you're sitting at a table with 4 strangers and a gorgeous bowl of muesli, yogurt and berries.

So in San Francisco this weekend I went under cover--capturing images as I could without being noticed.
The amazing ceiling of Suppenkuche where we went for brunch (corner of Hayes and Laguna, recommended by Sweet Juniper)

I set the camera on the table, turned off the flash and nonchalantly pressed the button. The texture is itty bitty paper butterflies. there were also branches hanging from the ceiling and mirrored balls.

Dang! I REALLY love Anthropologie window displays. This was great close up--colored fabric hand stitched onto drop cloths cut to look like sails. You don't quite get the effect from across the street.

The coffee was awful but the Nutella on offer at the condiments station? There's a concept I could get behind.

Ok, off to work on my Thing-a-Day project. I'm having trouble keeping up 2 blogs right now but tomorrow I'll try to post images from the GREAT Japanese craft books Mr. H bought me for my birthday.

P.S. One last thing, I met Marie in Kinokuniya when I asked her incredulously, "wait, you can READ?" I meant, read Japanese. I am a dork. Luckily, she was very nice and helpful. She has a lovely knitting blog to check out.  I got a big kick out of discussing mutual "acquaintances" with a total stranger. We read a lot of the same big blogs.

Portland

Here's the postcard version:

We're having a great time in Portland! Light rain, cold weather, lots of fabric and craft stores and great company!  Check out her blog post for details.

Wish you were here!
Melissa