Little, pretty (and cute) things

Above photo taken on a cold morning in Chicago last month. Cute.

Been in general shut down mode lately (too much to do, think about, deal with...really, shouldn't these longer days be for lounging around reading books and walking the dog?). But anyhow, enough pooh. Here's a quick summary of the good, lovely stuff that always finds its way into my world:

Delivering pretties (taken with iphone in my car!)

Finished(!): this little pretty. Took 2 years (looks easier than it is). Daughter adores it... and tells me she will take it to outdoor school and "shove it in the bottom of her sleeping bag to keep it safe." Hmm, thought I should take a photo of it now...as it will never be the same again after the trip.

And lastly, a pretty photo of Lake Michigan on another cold morning in Chicago....taken while I was running very far..... as I ate like I was dying while I was there!!!!! This should not be underlined. There's a bug in this program.

The Book in review

Reading book reviews can be addictive. This novel came up again and again. A few friends (whose opinions are usually spot on!) recommended this book too. So, I picked it up......

Whoa...it was so good I couldn't put it down, but didn't want it to end. I finished it tonight, and it didn't end (so I should be happy about that?)*.....but rather, set itself perfect for a sequel (brilliant author). I have mixed emotions about the non-ending...but, nonetheless, have already ordered the Girl Who Played With Fire.

*Kind of like the French movie Cache (Hidden). I've seen it twice. To me, it never really ENDED and I still can't figure it out.

LOVELY!

Ooh, my family just got home. I need to get them fed and in bed. Sounds a bit Seussical.

Sweetest dreams, once everyone is sleeping.....will probably dream of Sweden(!).