Tabula Rasa

I can't believe a new year is upon us! 

As I look around this wintry, dormant landscape, 

I see a blank slate, a place to start, a beginning,

and it's just waiting to come alive. 

Happy New Year!

Merry Merry

Merry Christmas to all!

And to all a good night!

Goodness

Candy canes. Sweet treats. Tis the season. 

It's my Christmas baking extravaganza!

I'm making peppermint bark, date pinwheels,

hazelnut cocoa coins, shortbread walnuts and gingerbread.

Every year I divide everything in two and trade cookies with my

dear friend Shelby, who is also baking as we speak.

I must say we turn out a pretty fine collection every year

and I can't wait until we exchange!

Together

Covey No. 3

A new covey in my shop this weekend.

A most peculiar flock.

Golden Gate

I was in the San Francisco bay area for a few days this past week.

We were celebrating my grandmother's 90th birthday!

She was truly delighted to have her family with her for the occasion.

I did have a moment to stop at the SFMOMA and 

peek at the 75th Anniversary Show.

This installation by Barry McGee was so striking!

I read this fascinating article on the SFMOMA blog about 

the conservation and installation challenges that museums 

face when dealing with contemporary art such as this piece.

And it wouldn't be a San Francisco trip without 

the scenic drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, 

climbing up the long and winding roads

to my grandmother's house.