12.08.2008

sealed with a kiss



and guarded by a very large cat. (cody is ready for the recession.) i am still adjusting to new york air. which is apparently adjusting to itself. it has been negative 72 degrees one minute, the next, it's acapulco. i'm in a little apartment the size of a shoe, and when not at work, i spend the balmy frigid hours sewing. my goal is to finish a holiday dress made partly from this pattern swapped by the awesome emilykate, and partly from the bouncy tiered skirt offered by weekend designer. i am a firm believer that one should dress up for the holidays. way up. bordering on costume, if you will. i even went so far as to ask my awesome mom-in-law to send me her gorgeous red velvet floor length vintage coat to finish my christmas look-- a look which, admittedly, would be better had i not left my ten dollar baby blue sparkling vintage dress in LA. so sad. even sadder, what with the move and the new job and the healthy diet, i am now actually able to fit into its wasp waist with none of the intended refashioning required. wait! saddest of all! i am 80% sure the same will not hold true next year! sigh. it'll be me and the fat cat, guarding the laundry quarters.

8 comments:

  1. I certainly wouldn't mess with the fat cat, good security system!

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  2. yes, that cat will hurt you, but mostly due to the sheer size of his gut pouncing on your lap.

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  3. Welcome back! Your cat picture is adorable. And looking forward to seeing all your festive Christmas outfit goodness!

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  4. Ten rolls of quarters, Cody. Do you know how much cat food $100 can buy?

    Cody is guarding those quarters for himself, Oona. To pay for Christmas dinner.

    s.w.a.k.

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  5. I hope you've adjusted to New York air already, at least a bit...
    I'm looking forward to see what you've made!

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  6. Oh goody more oonas! welcome back :o)
    does your kitty like to help you with sewing? mine loves to get up close and personal with all my fabric and patterns whenever they are spread out.

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  7. oona! you are in new york! i forgot! hope to see you soon!

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  8. Are you in NY?! Hooray!!
    Spill it!
    I've been 'redoing' my apartment for months and months. Mostly just shuffling things from one room to the next. I have to remind myself of your wall inspired quick change abilities and just FINISH already! I've started and not finished SEVERAL projects including a gorgeous New Years frock that started with the most amazing fabric sale find ever! Too bad I never finished it. Good thing for my stock pile of Azaleas!
    Happy to have you near! I'll be looking for you on the train!
    :-)

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i thankya truly for taking the time to comment, i love a good conversation-- and hope you know my thanks are always implied, if not always written!