325 : making plans

I love having things to look forward to on my calendar. I love seeing people I don't get to see as often as I'd like, and I love it even more when clients want to take me out to show their appreciation (who doesn't like to feel appreciated??). So, today was extra special when 4 (yup, FOUR) different people wanted to make plans. Three lunches (one a meeting) and a holiday party. It's looking like December is going to be a super busy, very joyous month.

324 : snail perfume bottle

So this is my little treasure from the fair yesterday... a vintage Avon perfume bottle (complete with the old disgusting perfume stench) in the shape of a snail. I don't know why I love it so much, considering I think live snails are kind of gross (except for the ones we had in our fish tank, of course...but even those took awhile for me to warm up to). He's just so stinking cute and a super steal at 3 bucks. You better believe he'll be adorning my desk in no time.

323 : torrance antique fair

I love going to the Torrance Antique street fair on the 4th Sunday of the month. It's such a small quite place to spend an hour walking around. I was so excited to see that they were doing it today, since it was a holiday weekend. I rarely find anything I can't live without, but today was one of those rare days that I found something I had to have. Stay tuned to tomorrow's post for what it is...

322 : linotype : the film

You have no idea how bad I want to see this... Hurry up and come out already!

321 : driving down the coast

Today instead of the madness that is Black Friday, I spent part of the day, taking my first real solo drive in the new car. It was an amazingly gorgeous day; perfect for listening to music way too loud, having the sunroof open and just driving. It's so therapeutic when you just need to get some clarity.

320 : family time

I love when the family gets together to celebrate birthdays and holidays. There's something so comforting about having everyone together, talking and laughing.

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was full of family, love and laughter.

319 : dolmas

I love Greek food, which may not be much of a surprise since I am infact, Greek. And being in charge of the Thanksgiving hor d'oeuvres this year, I thought I'd attempt a classic appetizer, dolmathes/dolmades/dolmas. Whatever you call them, they're the super yummy. Little cigar shapes of rice stuffed inside a grape leaf (we like ours sans meat). I've had them all my life but never attempted to make them until today. It was a long tedious process, and unfortunately I'm not too happy with the results. Maybe tomorrow they'll be better once the flavors have more time to blend. Maybe some shots of ouzo and some crazy authentic greek music while cooking would have been the key.

Anyone have a good recipe out there?