Yowza! Is this not the best zombie costume?
This art by Nick Karn is just too incredible. Regardless of its zombie-like qualities.
16 October 2011
Beautiful Zombies
It's all about the Zombie trend this Halloween. These are some great costume ideas.
Yowza! Is this not the best zombie costume?
This art by Nick Karn is just too incredible. Regardless of its zombie-like qualities.
I am fascinated by Day of the Dead zombies.
Yowza! Is this not the best zombie costume?
This art by Nick Karn is just too incredible. Regardless of its zombie-like qualities.
15 October 2011
Lighting
I have this (not so secret) fantasy to design light fixtures. If I find one I like, I quickly figure out how I'd make one inside my head. There it sits. Sometimes the light fixtures come to me. There they sit.
Here are some inspiring and interesting lighting fixtures:
so much to love here...
And then I was inspired to put this together for *Mila's* room.
Here are some inspiring and interesting lighting fixtures:
so much to love here...
Source: emmas.blogg.se via Krissy on Pinterest
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Source: sweetpaulmag-digital.com via Krissy on Pinterest
Source: sweetpaulmag-digital.com via Krissy on Pinterest
Source: sweetpaulmag-digital.com via Krissy on Pinterest
Source: emmas.blogg.se via Krissy on Pinterest
And then I was inspired to put this together for *Mila's* room.
Isn't it organic?
signed, the willow
14 October 2011
Nia Bo-Bia, Shanana-Bana-Po-Pia, Nia!
The past two weeks, I have been sneaking off to a Nia class in Hamilton.
click {here} to read who & where
Laura, a friend from *Mila's* old school, is the instructor. She's got a natural knack for this relatively new way of moving one's body. It's described as Nia (neuromuscular integrated action):
Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. (source: Nia Now)
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| source: niawellness |
You can read all you want at Laura's site or the Nia Now site. The expected response is going to be "Oh, it's like yoga!" Sure, logical. I brought my yoga mat. Don't fret. But I got so much more. Dance steps. Stretches. Kenpo punches. (insert my Viking heart here) Booty shaking. Spirituality. Enlightenment. Insightfulness. Introspective. Aha, see where I'm going? No, not to Yoga! I love yoga, don't get me wrong. But, Nia offered me so much more. A chance to pop out a "no" while I punched the air. (insert more Viking heart here) An opportunity to throw out the trash of my daily life. A practice for me. A giggle. An expression of me.
Oh, hello there "Me". How have you been?
I felt alive, a sweat had broken, with no pain. A relaxed rejuvenation. I was genuinely rejuvenated. Enough to come home and suffer the pain of wall squats with Tony Horton's P90X after. Nia offered me no pain. Nia offered me satisfaction. And so, I'll continue with Nia. She's a good friend.
It was nice to get out and try something new. Will you join us?
signed, the willow
Gym-nastic!
Sometimes when *Mila* is flopping around the basement doing her gymnastics, we get the most interesting images on the TV behind her.
Like this:
Kevin from the office eating broccoli.
Like this:
Can you do this?
or this?
signed, the willow
13 October 2011
Halló
Herding in the South of Iceland from paul taggart on Vimeo.
I would never call myself a horse person, but I romanticize about the Icelandic horse. The way it trots along as if its body floats weightlessly above. heaven. I wish I could run like that with such grace and synchronization in my stride. <3
I implore you to visit my friend, Iceland, here.
signed, the willow
12 October 2011
Now, When I go to Webster's Falls...
Now, when I go to Webster's Falls I am going to be feeling rather under-dressed.
signed, the willow
11 October 2011
Hike and a Birthday
This past weekend was Thanksgiving for us in Canada and also my husband's birthday. Here's some of the highlights. Enjoy!
We had a little roaring fire after dinner.
And then there was this major sporting event that couldn't be missed! It was the Winnipeg Jets vs. Montreal Canadiens. I was torn being a Habs fan, but all those years I spent in Winnipeg, and they got their team back? Sorry Montreal. You took the win, but Winnipeg deserved those cheers! And *Steve* parked the TV in a window so we could enjoy this beautiful weather.
Waiting for some marshmallows?
On holiday Monday, we took *Steve* for a hike. Here he is proudly holding the caramel latte I made for him.
We packed a picnic basket filled with goodies (and candy bracelets, oddly enough) for a little tailgate party. We turned down the wrong road, saw cars parked everywhere. So we acted like Disney's lemmings and followed the crowd. We thought we were lost until we spied a familiar creek. Turned out the landmarks we were now looking for? Well. We'd been there about 50 times.
The forest was utterly Carolinian and amazing.
All hardwoods and very much reminded me of a place to have a fairy-inspired wedding.
Maybe one day?
I don't even know what to say about this tree stump stripped of its cloak. Interesting.
A place to stop and enjoy Tiffany Falls
This lady had some serious gear. Jealous? Yes. Until I saw that she couldn't bring a dog or child with her. Instead she had to bring a husband to carry said gear.
This is the dog we brought. We overheard some girls say "Oh, that's the kind of dog I want to get. I love those dogs." What? Random mutts? Croatian highland sheepdogs? Corgi shepherd mixes? Where have you ever seen this "type" of dog before? Maybe here, on my blog? I bet that's it!
He's very proud to be out on his birthday.
See?
Posing, even.
*Mila* took a call from her grandparents.
and then we let *Steve* have the camera. Our turn.
She has my calves, and actually has ankles.
The water here is so sulfur filled, that it's grey or silvery at times.
Happy Thanksgiving was had in Canada. Aren't we smarter to do it before the snow falls?
signed, the willow
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