After the performance...

Carlie after her performance as "snow soloist," "flower," "Chinese," and "cousin" in Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker at the Cowles Theatre.

A little post-Christmas shopping...

                          Found at Hunt and Gather.  http://huntandgatherantiques.com/

Kassia waits

Last year my daughters presented me with this lovely art doll named Kassia, made by Christine Alvarado of Dubuhdu Designs.

 http://dubuhdudesigns.typepad.com/

This year I was able to order one myself in an after Christmas special sale.  Her name is Melia and will be arriving soon to join Kassia, the beginning of what I hope will be a fine collection.

May your days be merry and bright