delight in the little things...

soaps. one of my current favorites is wrapped bar soaps. so pretty. so fancy. I want to start collecting them. I have one bar right now from Crabtree & Evelyn. it's called 'Corgi Soap' and shaped like a little corgi. it's darling. I love picking it up and smelling the box. oh, the little things I take such delight in. I want pretty much every single one from Anthro. just so cute.


(photo from anthropologie.com)

as for the rest of life :), it is busy. lots going on with pre-production. we have purchased a few bits of fabric and have scheduled a gathering for all of us costume-types. we are going to work work work. it will be goodtimes, I am sure of it.

also been busy with Christmas goodies. it seems a bit early, as usually I don't start until about a week into December. but because I am busy with so many other things this year, and want to do HEAPS of Christmas projects (more than my usual), I felt the need to kick in early. honestly, I feel a bit overwhelmed right now. but as I keep planning and making to-do lists, I will be okay.

Thanksgiving was wonderful. tried a few new recipes and I LOVED the dressing/stuffing (whatever you call it). it was delicious. the recipe is old and simple, as I got it out of one of my Butt'ry Shelf books. I will not make any other dressing now that I have made that one. I think it was the spices mix that made it soooo good. I also made the pumpkin pies from that book and everyone loved them. everything I have ever made from those books has been delicious. if I need a 'traditional' recipe, I always check those books first. they never fail. (and the illustrations are adorable, of course.)

well, I am off to have some cocoa and work on more Christmas-y things. hope you are are doing well and keeping warm (or cool, to Mr. Australia! ;)).

xo!
Candice

ahhh, November

it is utterly amazing that it's November already. WHERE did the time go? how is it that we only have 2 months left in the year? it has zoomed by me at alarming speeds. but I am excited nonetheless and eager for all that is to come. (not so eager tho, that I miss out on the good things of 'today'.)

as this current weekend was approaching, I determined to 'take it easy' and do some of my favorite things. time with family + friends, bake, craft (haven't done that one yet but I do still have tomorrow), post to the blog, etc. so far, so good. :) I baked pumpkin muffins (my ultimate favorite, and the recipe I have is divine!) and they are so yummy and perfect. they shall be my breakfast tomorrow. and the next day. and the next day. until they are gone. :)

this week ahead of me will include a lot of work. magazine. crafts. christmas goodies. emails. corn chowder (oh, wait. that's not work!). reviews. research. script editing. ...just to name a few. so, if it is a while before another post from me [us?] then I do apologize in advance. I DO hope to post before too long. that IS my intention. but we shall see what happens. :)

and I also apologize for the lack of photo. I want to post one but nothing is coming to mind. :) so for now...

xo!
Candice

p.s.
I have found some new music that I MUST make mention of. I LOVE their stuff. it is so, so lovely. the perfect combo of mellow and rock. and the vocals are beautiful! skypiper. they have a myspace, and are on ilike, so look 'em up. :)