Some great finds over the holidays that I thought I would share with you.
The incredibly stylish photography of Rodney Smith is making me long for a Leica camera. Rodney has a real sense of glamour and nostalgia in his approach to fashion photography, which makes for some “why can’t I be you” envy of his models.
I picked up the charming art book My Favorite Things by Sister Wendy at the library and after reading it in one sitting, passed it along to my parents who loved it as well. We all said that seeing some of those artworks in person would inform our travel plans over the next year.
A Bird Flies Out by Deb Talan. Got this for Christmas and I can’t stop listening to it. Released in 2001, I think, this is before Deb became one half of The Weepies.
Cider Creek’s Hot Raspberry Preserves. Oh my word. I’ve tried a few of those cayenne pepper laced fruit jams but this one is the best. A bit difficult to get but totally worth it. Spread over cream cheese and serve with Wheat Thins for a “more-ish” appetizer.
Monterey in winter. The waves at Moss Landing State Beach were sometimes rainbow colored and incredible – the surfers were taking full advantage. We watched safely from the shore (as pictured above).
